Whether you call them talks or messages, one of the most exciting, and scary, ventures in women’s ministry is when we are called to step up to a microphone and speak. The key is to be prepared. As a women’s ministry leader, there will come a time when a speaker doesn’t show up, or a […]
Ministering to Women in the Fifty Shades Frenzy
As women’s ministry leaders, are you prepared to provide Biblical truth to women who are caught up with theFifty Shades of Grey book and movie? We’ve compiled a list of resources available to equip you to minister to the women in your life. With the popularity of the recent movie Fifty Shades of Grey and […]
Casting a Vision that Catches On
Casting vision is important. But what happens when it doesn’t stick? Are you seeing and focusing on the wrong things? Are you casting with the wrong technique? Are your expectations too high? Don’t give up. Take a deep breath. Whether you’re just getting started, struggling to change tradition, or striving to keep ministry healthy, consider […]
10 Keys to Avoid Ministry Burnout
Stress is a culprit that can derail anybody, even those in ministry. Ministry can be both a blessing and a discouragement. Tracie Miles, author of Stressed-Less Living: Finding God’s Peace in Your Chaotic World, offers 10 keys to help you avoid ministry burnout. Remember that stress comes with the territory.If we expect ministry to always […]
Leadership: 3 Ways to Connect with Volunteers
Building a consistent volunteer base was a daunting task during my early years as director of our local crisis pregnancy center. Since volunteers are the heartbeat of successful ministries, I knew I needed to give careful attention to their needs by engaging and cultivating their interest and skills. There are three crucial points I learned […]
7 Short Devotions for Christmas Preparation
Seven short devotions to prepare your heart for Christmas. Day 1. Prepare. The Old Testament is sprinkled with the foretelling of Jesus’ birth. It’s easy to see now, because we live beyond the birth of Jesus. Realizing the accuracy of the words spoken many years before is awe-inspiring. Read Isaiah 53 following and let the […]
Ministry Support: What Is It, and Why Do I Need It?
It’s great to have a fantastic group of people behind you, supporting you in ministry, especially when the loudest cheerleaders are those who are supervising you and leading the church family. We want to feel we’re part of a team that works together instead of an individual who has to work with a team, but […]
Balancing Tradition with Change
What happens when you’re excited about change, but change intimidates and offends people because it steps on the toes of traditions? What happens when you focus so much on tradition that you’re not open to change? Change and tradition don’t have to always oppose each other. Sabrina called me, excited about all the changes happening […]
10 Tips for Taming Technology in Ministry and at Home
My new smart phone is smarter than me! Its “Genius Button” does whatever I tell it. If I say, “Find Starbucks,” it navigates to the nearest barista. (It does not work, however, for “find car keys.”) It syncs my calendar, retrieves my email, and displays my friends’ Facebook statuses. Thanks to my handy handheld computer, […]
5 Challenges of Group Discussion
Start with a room full of women; add different personalities, various levels of spiritual maturity, and unique backgrounds. There is so much potential for an awesome experience or an awful encounter. Bible study discussion groups can be fun and rewarding for the members as well as the leader. However, situations sometimes pop up that can […]
- « Previous Page
- 1
- …
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
- 8
- …
- 14
- Next Page »
