My phone rang, unusual in this age of texting. “Can you talk?” my neighbor asked. Well, technically, I could – but truthfully, I didn’t want to. I wanted to tackle my to do list; instead, I cleared my calendar, made coffee and sat at my kitchen table with my neighbor. She’s my neighbor and had […]
Release Women Into Ministry, Part 1
My neighbor, Lauren, wasn’t meeting very many neighbors at her job giving colonoscopies, so she started a neighborhood newsletter—something she had never done before. In the first issue she wrote an article called “Neighbors Helping Neighbors” that was the catalyst for our first neighborhood watch, block parties, community yard sales and a baby shower. As […]
Don’t Say Yes to Everything
As I was driving to my next appointment, I found myself fantasizing about being in the hospital. Yup. As the patient. In a bed. With no responsibilities. “Then I could take some time off of work,” I thought. Whoa. Did I actually reach the point of thinking being in a hospital was the only way […]
Coach Well
Partnering in ministry is essential. But sometimes our ministry team can look like the The Bad News Bears because of disorganization and untapped talents and gifts. That’s why this week’s tip is to coach your team well. We’ve even provided a few practical ways to coach well below. With a basic playbook, you can become […]
Watch for Warning Signs of Burnout
The time and energy ministry takes can infect your family and friends or it can result in burnout and resentment. That’s why this week we’re encouraging you to watch for warning signs that ministry danger is ahead. Specifically, watch out for these three common warning signs: Living in a Bubble Living in a bubble might […]
Simplify One Step at a Time
It’s officially the new year, that time when we often resolve to do things different, then feel like we fail when our determination falters. The same thing happens in ministry. We dream big, then get frustrated when reality disappoints us. Don’t despair! This week’s tip is to simplify using these simple steps. By simplifying you […]
4 Ways to be Intentional in Your Ministry
The difference between a surviving women’s ministry and a thriving one is determined by answering one question: “Do you regularly have new women added to your ministry and if so, do they stay?” A ministry where current members feel a sense of belonging, but new women don’t, isn’t thriving – it’s existing. In a healthy […]
How to Host a Women’s Accountability Group
Encouragement and accountability are essential to Godly living, so we crated accountability groups to help women to spend a morning (or an evening) with people they trust and deepen their relationships and faith. Purpose: To encourage and hold each other accountable to live our lives in a Godly manner. Description: We gather every Saturday morning for breakfast at a local […]
Called into Ministry: What’s a Spouse and Family to Do?
“Honey! I’m home – and guess what? I’ve been called into the ministry!” Or, how about this one? “Welcome home, my Dear. How was your day? The kids are fine. Mail is on the table. And, oh yes! I’ve been called into the ministry!” This scenario has been played out many times in many marriages. […]
Event: You’ve Got a Friend in Me
The objective of this event is to have women who’ve “been there” give practical insight to the rest of us on how to be a true friend in times of need. Preparation We invited several women from our church to be on a panel – a young widow, a divorcee, a woman struggling with infertility, another […]
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