Do you know that feeling when Bible study is in two days and you haven’t even finished the homework, much less prepared for the group session? We’ve all been there. I sense my lack of preparation when I’m teaching Sunday school, leading Vacation Bible School or facilitating discussion in my women’s Bible study group. I’m […]
How to Equip Women to Read the Bible for Themselves
Over 100 million Bibles are sold every year. That is a lot of Bibles. This means millions of people are purchasing new Bibles each year. They have their names imprinted on the cover and take them home. They write their name inside and often add important dates to the beginning pages. They are excited to […]
Turn Personal Bible Study from Stale to Satisfying
I walked past my Bible on my nightstand, and it made my heart twinge. Truthfully, I had been walking past it for several weeks. I didn’t want to open it because I hadn’t been enjoying my time in it lately. Is it ok to be that honest? Something had shifted when it came to my […]
3 Ways to Integrate Art & Bible Study
Are you interested in helping women in and around your community grow their faith? Have you been looking for new ways to expand your reach? Integrating art into your ministry may be the answer! Many women in our communities have never attended church. Some are curious about God but feel too nervous to attend a […]
Bible Study: Make the Most of Your First Meeting
We only get one chance to make a great first impression. That’s true in life and in the new Bible study you may be planning. As group members gather the first night, we as leaders want to exceed their expectations and send them home with anticipation of what’s to come. How can we lay a […]
Keys to Consistent Bible Study Attendance
You’ve set the stage, sent the postcards and prayed like crazy — and your new fall Bible study is off to a great start! Every seat was filled the very first week and you ordered more books. Even more women came the second week! But by the time you wrap up after six or eight […]