You know who I’m talking about. She’s the woman who comes into church late, holding her head down to avoid the stares, and leaves early to avoid conversation. She’s the woman carrying the baggage of shame and rejection. She’s the kind of woman you may want to keep at arm’s length because you know wading […]
Healthy Boundaries in Mentorship
As ministry leaders, we have a beautiful opportunity to invest into the lives of women in our churches. It may be a new believer, a seasoned believer who needs specific counseling, or perhaps you have been asked to invest in the life of a teen in your church. All of these are wonderful roles that fulfill […]
5 Questions to Help Adults Conquer Their Fear of the Future
A college senior sat in my office, ghost pale and trembling. She looked at me through eyes swollen from lack of sleep and crying and asked, “What’s going to happen to me? I’m just so afraid of the future. What am I supposed to do?” In my roles as a college instructor and as campus […]
5 Steps to Begin Your Mentoring Ministry
When did the women of your church start drifting so far apart? How will you reconnect the mature women with the younger women? No matter the size or denomination of your church, today’s Christian women across the generations can see this problem and talk about it, but no one knows what to do to change […]
Bridge the Generational Gap
Just about every women’s ministry in the country wants to know the answer to the question, “How do I get all the different generations involved and working together?” While there is no set answer or perfect program, I’ve learned and seen some things over the years that can increase our chances of bridging the generational […]
Event: Generations of Women
Women impact other women’s lives on a daily basis. This event idea encourages women to look for younger women whom they can mentor to live out Titus 2:3-5. Type of Event Mid-Morning Tea Description The purpose of this event was to encourage women of all ages to become involved in a mentoring relationship as a […]
The 5M Strategy for Leadership Development
An ongoing Bible study program can be a useful tool for discipling the women of your church. Increase in biblical knowledge, spiritual growth, accountability, and fellowship are just a few of the benefits. But it requires planning and preparation to make it effective. Do you see your church in any of the following scenarios? More […]
Mentoring Ministry: How Members Are Doing It?
There are probably as many ways to mentor as there are women to mentor. Below you’ll find some ideas that have been sent our way by three different members. Each one illustrates how mentoring ministries can have varying “looks” and functions and still work well! From Kathy… Our church has started a mentoring ministry for teen girls. […]
