Warren W. Wiersbe wrote these words about forgiveness, “We reveal the true condition of our hearts by the way we treat others. When our hearts are humble and repentant, we will gladly forgive our brothers. But where there is pride and a desire for revenge, there can be no true repentance, and this means God […]
Practical Help in Preparation and Procrastination
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 […]
Understanding Group Dynamics
Have you experienced the uncomfortable feeling when you ask a discussion question and a long silence settles over the group? With your eyes begging someone to break the ice, you wonder if you should let the question linger or jump in with your own answer. Other problems with group dynamics surface when Silent Suzy never […]
Using Social Media As Your Friend in Ministry
Scrolling through Facebook or Instagram, it is easy to get lost in a sea of photos, videos, and memes. Yet, when you observe social media through a ministry-focused lense, what do you notice? What grabs your attention? In order to engage women, it is important to start by knowing your audience. Understanding who you […]
What Is the Church’s Role in Confirming Leaders?
Acts 13 opens with the beautiful scene of the church leaders in Antioch coming together in worship, fasting and prayer over the ministry. In the midst of this sacred picture of inseparable unity, the Holy Spirit rushes in and says, “Separate for me Paul and Barnabas for the special work I have chosen for them.” […]
How Do I Know I’m Called?
Have you ever found yourself comfortable and content serving God, and then an invitation comes? One that surprises you and promises to take you far outside your comfort zone. I remember one such invitation. A few years into serving as a small group leader in a Bible study, our leadership team invited me to lunch. […]
How to Keep Limiting Thoughts from Limiting Your Ministry
When God laid it on my heart to plan an out-of-the-norm, expensive, large women’s event at my church, my negative thoughts almost kept it from happening. I was hesitant to take a risk. What if nobody came? What if it was a flop? What if I wasted church funds on a lackluster event? What if […]
6 Questions to Ask Your First Day on Staff at Church
It’s a great time to be a woman! There are many new opportunities available to women in 2017, and that includes the ministry. More and more, women are being added to church staffs and using their gifts and skills to advance the Kingdom. I personally landed in a ministry role because I was available and […]
5 Ways to Protect Yourself from a Fixer Mentality [Video]
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As a leader, it can be tempting to think you are responsible for the change in someone or even in a ministry. Learn from Bobi Ann Allen how to be obedient to the call while trusting the results to God. In this video, you will learn: Why some of the practical and most basic steps […]
Team Culture: What It Is & How You Create It [Video]
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Do you realize that as the leader you are responsible for creating the culture of your team? In this video, leadership expert Jenni Catron shares truths about culture as well as how you can create a healthy culture as a leader in ministry. In this video, you will learn: How to define team culture and […]
