Fresh out of college, I set off to Russia with an organization of Christian teachers from around the US. Naïve? Maybe. Well prepared? Not really. Confident of why I was going? Definitely. Surrounded by teachers, we were sent out to use our gifts of teaching and loving children to minister to the rich of the rich, […]
Planning a Retreat for the Non-Event Planner
As a Women’s Ministries Director, I knew I was taking on too much in planning our women’s retreat when this quote from a favorite book resonated with me: “Ladies in bunches always filled me with vague apprehension and a firm desire to be elsewhere.” — Jean Louise Finch (Scout), To Kill a Mockingbird I even joked to my husband […]
How to Be Smart with Ministry and Social Media
Your social media feed is probably filled with your favorite authors and speakers, ministry leaders, bloggers, women of influence and good friends. Do you ever see wonder, “How does she do it?” How does a busy woman/wife/mother post poignant, inspiring and timely updates, pictures, videos and links and – and still have time to eat? […]
Word of the Year: Legacy
Planning out a whole year can be a very daunting task for any team. For the past several years, our women’s ministry team had prayerfully planned out each year and the subsequent events. However, it felt like our plans were arbitrary and all over the place. We knew we needed a way to focus our […]
Download: Year in Review
Take time to review and learn from this past year as you prepare for the coming year using this Year in Review worksheet. If you have a leadership team, complete the worksheet together at your next team meeting. To make the most of your time together, be sure each team member comes prepared to share […]
Download: Fall & Spring Checklist
As you prepare to kick-off a new semester of studies and events, keep this checklist nearby to cover the bases.
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 […]
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 […]
7 Steps to Plan an International Mission Trip [Download]
Has the Lord put a burden on your heart to minister overseas? International mission trips require more planning before the trip, but oh how life changing the trip can be for the group going as well as for the people in the country you are going to serve. Ask God to bring together a prayer […]
4 Ways to Refresh Your Retreats
Are your women’s retreats in a rut? Do you have the same women, same traditions, same locations? It’s time to step outside those routines and experience a fresh perspective! Women invest a lot of time and energy into their families, churches, communities, and work. They sacrifice their own needs for others. A retreat helps them […]
