“Girlfriend!” How many times have you made this desperate call? From the store fitting room or the hospital waiting room, a good, godly girlfriend is often the first one we call. We call in crisis or in happier times, like when the last pair of clearance shoes is our size or the test results are […]
WM Interview: Chris Adams, LifeWay
Chris Adams is Senior Lead Women’s Ministry Specialist with LifeWay Christian Resources in Nashville, Tennessee. Chris began in ministry in her local church and later joined LifeWay where she has been helping churches build successful women’s enrichment ministries ever since. Many of you have met Chris at one of LifeWay’s many training events for leaders […]
Event: Crafts & Cooking
We host a night where our women come and can choose two out of five or six crafts that range in price from $5 to $25 each. Women pay for the two classes they wish to take when they register for the event. The evening begins with refreshments and a devotional. We also make food […]
Are Your Events for Programs or People
Why did you have your last women’s special event? Was it because you always had it? Was it because you heard that First Church had a similar event and it was successful there? Did you find a great logo and plan something to go with it? Every special event should be planned to meet needs […]
Bible Studies: One Size May Not Fit All
In-depth Bible study is essential for a woman to grow in her relationship with Christ, but offering only one level of study or just one format may limit the number of women you will reach. Many churches offer different levels to appeal to different levels of spiritual maturity. Perhaps you could offer a new believer’s […]
30 Ways to Market Your Ministry
Most people, who are called into ministry, don’t think about marketing. However in this information age, marketing is essential to getting the word out about yourself or your ministry. Here, we have 30 creative and effective ways for you to ride the marketing wave. Send out mass mailers to churches. Create your own list from the […]
Event: Masquerade Theme
A fun idea for a retreat or evening event based on our speaker’s (Sheila McFadden) subject, “Lose that Jalo: Dropping the Mask of Perfection.” Details We made “masquerade” the theme for our fall retreat. We decorated using masks, boas, beads, slippers, etc. On the Oriental Trading Company website, we found Cat Eye Mask craft kits for […]
Bible Study Online and On the Go
Have you ever considered the internet as an ideal venue for Bible study on the go? This might just be what you need to help women stay in touch and in God’s Word no matter what their schedule is. Let’s begin with some ideas about ways to do an online study: Email Study: A weekly […]
5 Tips To Prevent Tunnel Vision Teaching
A few years ago I took a temperament test and, not surprisingly, my results showed that I have a strong teaching gift. There were many positive characteristics I could cheerfully claim as my own. However, the downside to this gift literally made me pause and think about how this impacts those in my small group. […]
Passion, Prayer and Purpose of Event Planning
Events are a big part of women’s ministry, but the bottom line of any event is clearly defining, “What is the purpose?” A lot of effort and planning goes into an event and it is important to assess why we are hosting a particular event. It’s equally important to set clear goals and then evaluate […]
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