Are you looking for a great new theme for your next event? What about decorating ideas? Do you need a scripturally based theme? Here are nine creative and fun ideas for your next event sent in from you, our readers! Theme Title: Straight From the Heart Based On: Ephesians 3:17 Description: Drape the stage with […]
Why Are Women’s Retreats Important?
Church retreats. Are they just for fun? How do they benefit the body of Christ? What affect does a retreat have on the whole church? These questions are vital for church leaders to answer. Especially in these tough economic times, leaders need to understand the value a retreat offers the attendees, their families and the […]
7 Leadership Lessons Learned from Critics
I really don’t like to be criticized. A criticism can make my entire day gloomy. Still, when it’s all said and done, I have to say that I have benefited in many ways from criticism. Indeed, part of my training to be a better leader comes from dealing with critics. Let me share with you […]
Taking it to the Streets
Have you ever taken dirty laundry to a Bible study? No, not the kind we air to our girlfriends when we’re having a bad day – the real ring-around-the-collar kind. The Women’s Ministry team at Chase Oaks Church in Plano, Texas is as likely to meet in a laundromat as a lovely church building. “Our […]
Ready and Waiting: Thoughts on Small Group Leadership
Prepare Diligently, Wait Patiently Does this sound familiar? We prepare curriculum and then no one comes. The ice breaker we’re excited about flops. It happens. We’re humans leading other humans. This week I was subtly reminded of a simple truth. Let Oswald Chambers, a man of timeless wisdom, affirm your efforts and remind you it is […]
Devotional: Courage and Confidence
Courage and confidence are not the same thing, but I am convinced that one gains confidence when one exercises courage. In our spiritual lives, lots of us simply wait for feelings of confidence, before we exercise courage. The Bible shows us countless examples of those who had no confidence in the flesh, but, they mustered […]
Community Outreach, Part 2
Last time we looked at creating events and programming that reach out to women in your community. Today, we will look at ministering to women … where they are. The first step in reaching out is to look around your community and create a list of places where you can find women. Here are some […]
Community Outreach, Part 1
Women’s ministry leaders have shared that they believe they are meeting the needs of women within their church, but they find community outreach to be more challenging. There are two different ways to reach out to unsaved women: Create events and programs that bring women into your women’s ministry. Go minister to women where they […]
8 Steps for a Dynamic Women’s Ministry
The goal of any ministry is to make a significant difference in the lives of those you are trying to reach. So how do you get there? Here are eight steps to help you have a dynamic women’s ministry. Prayer – Begin with prayer. God’s word says when you seek Me with all of your […]
How to Plan an Economical Women’s Retreat
Is your church feeling the effects of the economic downturn? Has your women’s ministry budget been cut? Are you having trouble deciding whether to even have a retreat this year? Churches across the board are experiencing financial challenges. All areas within the church are adjusting their budgets accordingly, and unfortunately women’s ministries are not immune […]
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