One of the most challenging areas in ministry, and I suspect in life, has to be good communication. It is vital for a leader in women’s ministry to communicate the ministry’s vision and goals and expectations to pastors, the women on their WM leadership team or council, and the people in their church body. When you communicate […]
7 Biblical Qualifications for Leadership
The success of any organization usually rests on the foundation of its leadership. What are the key character qualities your leadership should possess? As we seek leaders for our ministry, it is essential we consider their Biblical qualifications. CHRIST FOLLOWER – Do you sense the person has a passion for Christ and is pursuing maturity […]
7 Steps to Achieve Effective Volunteer Support
Here are seven essential steps to help make your women’s ministry volunteer program a long-term success. Define why you need volunteers: Every volunteer program must begin with an understanding of why your organization wants or needs volunteer support. At the preliminary stage, it is essential to establish desired outcomes for volunteer involvement. Establishing these outcome […]
4 Things Every Novice Speaker Needs to Know
A new stamp on my passport gives me heart palpitations. I love to travel, but the most exciting adventure I have ever been on is my journey as a speaker. Just like any other journey, it’s a trip that requires planning and preparation. Preparing for the Journey James 3:1 warns, “Not many of you should […]
Answering Life’s Lies with Living Truth
When troubles pile up and life is more than you can handle, replace these common lies with the Voice of Truth! LIE #1: This trial is so difficult, I fear I may lose my faith in God. TRUTH: Your faith may seem to be fading, but you are not out of God’s sight. Your faith […]
4 Ways to Pray in your Group
Prayer is the key to our relationship with Jesus! Think of how a chain is linked together to create strength, usefulness, and unity. As the leader of your study, you are like the latch connecting both ends of the chain to form a circle of unity. God calls you to be the connector for your […]
How to Host a Women’s Accountability Group
Encouragement and accountability are essential to Godly living, so we crated accountability groups to help women to spend a morning (or an evening) with people they trust and deepen their relationships and faith. Purpose: To encourage and hold each other accountable to live our lives in a Godly manner. Description: We gather every Saturday morning for breakfast at a local […]
Called into Ministry: What’s a Spouse and Family to Do?
“Honey! I’m home – and guess what? I’ve been called into the ministry!” Or, how about this one? “Welcome home, my Dear. How was your day? The kids are fine. Mail is on the table. And, oh yes! I’ve been called into the ministry!” This scenario has been played out many times in many marriages. […]
Two Vital Ways to Prevent Burnout
Researchers define burnout as: “A state of physical, emotional and mental exhaustion caused by long term involvement in emotionally demanding situations.” Would you define ministry as an “emotionally demanding situation?” If you have been in ministry longer than ten minutes, and have a pulse, most likely you would! In my years of ministry, that has […]
5 Tips for Leading a Bible Study
Leading a Bible study for the first time can be intimidating, especially if you have never facilitated a group before. Chris Adams, Senior Lead Women’s Ministry Specialist for LifeWay Christian Resources, offers 5 tips you must know to help you lead a successful Bible study. Here are five tips on facilitating your Bible study meeting. […]
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