While leading the women’s ministry at our church, we began serving at a local domestic violence shelter. Domestic violence hurts, traps and destroys. Yet, it also provides an opportunity for meaningful ministry. We tend to think of ministry as affecting the lives of those we serve, but you will also discover that you and the women […]
Leadership: Leader of Small Things
The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay has changed the default font on campus computers. Why, you wonder, do we care? Well, it turns out that their new font, Century Gothic, is thinner than the Arial font they used for years, so it uses 30% less ink and could save them up to $30,000 a year! This […]
Welcoming Your Guest Speaker: 6 Things to Mention Ahead of Time
You can make sure your guest speaker is fully informed of everything she will need to know before she ever sets foot in your town or city. Details really matter, so here’s a little help to make sure you’ve got it all covered. Date, Time and Location: The first and most essential detail your speaker […]
Maximizing Ministry with Social Media
Whether you love it, hate it or are scared to pieces of it, social media is here to stay. And it is about a lot more than just technology. It’s truly about a message worth sharing “so that by all possible means [we] might save some.” (1 Cor. 9:22) The usefulness, speed and connectivity of […]
11 Tips for Reaching 20-Somethings
One of the most frequent questions we receive relates to how to engage 20-Somethings in women’s ministry. We’re finding that this age group is leaving the church en masse and with it they are walking away from programs to look for something of significance. They do not find teas and luncheons to be settings to […]
Key Leadership Skills
Every leader has strengths and some accompanying weaknesses. Have a look at the list to see where you have already developed your strong points (and give yourself a pat on the back). Then consider how you can improve in the future. This is also a great list to share with your team and provides plenty […]
Know is the New Yes
Among the tributes following Ronald Reagan’s death, one made a lasting impression on me. His wife, Nancy, remembered one of her husband’s most remarkable qualities saying, “He was comfortable in his own skin.” Her words struck two chords for me. The first rung with the sincerity of her compliment. The second caused me to question […]
7 Questions to Ask Before your Next Meeting
Are your meetings colossal time wasters or highly productive gatherings? Like most things, with a little forethought, your meetings can be fruitful, timely and truly helpful. So as you plan for yet another meeting, you might just want to consider asking yourself these questions… 1. Why are we meeting? Preparing an agenda will answer this […]
Listening Equals Love
Have you ever dialed the phone and then started thinking about something else while it rang and then can’t remember who you called or why? Yeah, me neither! I often surprise myself at how quickly my thoughts can drift. One minute, I’m right there, in a conversation, and the next minute, I’m on the beach. […]
Leadership: The Difference Between Watching and Seeing
For a man’s ways are in full view of the LORD, and he examines all his paths. (Prov. 5:21) God is Watching As a child, I was surprised that others seemed to take comfort in this verse. It sounded to me like the biblical equivalent of a “Smile. You’re on camera!” I felt like I […]
