I feel like I should start this column like those support groups start… “Hello, my name is Jennifer.” (Then you say, “Hello Jennifer” and I continue…) “My name is Jennifer… and I am a speaker who used to yell!” There are several challenges facing women when it comes to public speaking. One is obvious… we […]
Observations on Inspiration
“You are such an inspiration!” I imagine Joni Eareckson Tada has heard that comment millions of times. In fact, I probably have repeated that very phrase to her! I think anyone who lives with a special challenge hears that comment frequently – and rightly so. I know I hear it. And each time I do, […]
Event: Teacup Exchange
Our Ladies Ministry Team is coordinating our second annual teacup exchange. I must admit I took this idea from another church that has been doing it for 10 years. We use beautiful tablecloths, real napkins, beautiful centerpieces, etc. to make this a special occasion. It is held from 2-4:00 PM and the ladies are asked […]
Event: Staying in Focus
Just a slight shift can cause our vision to shift out of focus. It’s no different with our spiritual sight. So we came up with an event idea that would draw the attention of our women to Christ by focusing on what it really means to focus. Objective Letting God adjust our focus to move […]
Event: What’s Behind Your Mask?
A masquerade party makes for a lot of fun and provides an ideal backdrop for discussions about the way we try to masquerade our way through life. This event idea could easily be adapted to a series of workshops or a retreat. We held a masquerade party and asked everyone to wear a mask, homemade […]
Meetings, Glorious Meetings, Part 2
Meetings get a bad rap. John Kenneth Gailbraith quipped, “Meetings are indispensable when you don’t want to do anything.” It’s truer than we care to admit, so last month, we began looking at how we can redeem the time spent in meetings by creating occasions that are purposeful and meaningful. We began by asking whether […]
Six Foundations of Personal Leadership
Ministry is like an iceberg. The visible part receives the most attention and is often used to measure success or failure. Yet, it’s the part that is hidden from view that is of greatest concern to God. Oswald Chambers wrote, “My worth to God in public is what I am in private.” Personal investments in […]
Meetings, Glorious Meetings, Part 1
Do meetings leave you feeling stirred or sleepy? Was your time well spent or wasted? Did you receive information that was fruitful or futile? Is it possible to make meetings into ministry? Meetings are a necessary part of ministry life, but they don’t have to be a bore, a chore or have everyone looking for […]
Icebreaker: God Made You Wonderful
Objective This is a great activity for encouraging the women in your group by demonstrating that each of us is loved and completely accepted by God.Best of all, it’s simple to pull off yet very meaningful. Materials Notebook paper, tape, pens Instructions Tape a piece of paper to each woman’s back and have all the […]
Bible Studies: Cheers to The Bible Study Leaders
We can’t say enough about the women who faithfully pave the way for true ministry by leading Bible studies season in and out. These women are the cream of the crop. They pray and prepare and do their part in bringing eternal truth to life in the hearts of women. This work is quiet, and […]
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