It was my first women’s ministry event at our new church. I sat in the back and surveyed the room as the leader took her place at the front. By far the youngest, I doubted that any of the other women could relate to me. After the evening was over, I drove home and told my husband […]
3 Lies Leaders Believe
Stepping on a crack as a kid meant my sweet Mother’s back was at risk of being broken! Step on a crack, break your Mother’s back! You remember?! I diligently avoided each crack by skipping or tip-toeing just to keep my Mom in good health. It’s a silly belief but there are lots of erroneous […]
Convincing Women Their Contributions Matter
“I have no idea where I should serve—or even if I should. I’m not really talented or gifted.” Ever heard these words? I have. On more than one occasion. Virtually every woman who utters these words has fallen into the trap of what I call “Paper Plate Perception” – the belief that we’re nothing […]
4 Steps to Engage Single Women in Ministry
As a ministry leader, I want to effectively minister to and reach the women God puts in my path. Recently, I considered who those women were and realized there was a section of women coming to church by themselves who were not really plugged in. My heart ached for them and I began to pray […]
How to Create Conversations that Transform Women
Three years ago I moved to a new state, leaving behind a church family I loved. We settled in to a large church, and weeks passed without really getting to know anyone. When I heard the announcement for a weekend women’s retreat, I was ecstatic. I looked forward to making friends and finding my place […]
Can Cupcakes and Women’s Ministry Coexist?
I love cupcakes, icebreaker games and door prizes. I also crave transformational Bible study, deep spiritual conversations and intimate times of prayer with Christian sisters. Can we do it all? In recent years, there’s been an ongoing discussion on blogs and social media about the nature of church ministry to women. Should it contain what […]
Asking the Right Questions at a Leadership Crossroad
Do you happen to be at a crossroad, wondering if it’s time to pull back on a position that is no longer the right fit for you? Maybe the vision you dreamed about implementing is fully in motion and you’re not sure what your role should be now. Maybe you’ve aptly trained up the next guard and it’s […]
Five Scriptures for When You Feel Heavyhearted
As we serve and love others, we will walk alongside them through joyful times and through sorrowful times. Sometimes, the weight of the difficult situations and sorrowful circumstances that we are walking through with them can weigh extra heavy on our heart and we begin to carry that burden on our own shoulders. Our personal […]
Teach Women to Pray to God Our Promise-Keeper
Knowing God by name. Calling upon God by name. Praying His Word back to Him are powerful and effective ways to usher God’s life-transforming work into our lives because our God is a Promise-Keeper. As you know, prayer plays a vital role in women’s ministry. Yet, prayer doesn’t come naturally to most women. It often […]
Experience the Power of Praying Over Events
One of the most memorable examples of the power of women’s prayers occurred the week I was in Europe speaking for different Christian churches and groups. An invitation had come from a large secular women’s organization in Geneva, Switzerland, made up of expatriates from around the world. The summer before the event, Leslie, a board member, and […]
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