Whether you call them talks or messages, one of the most exciting, and scary, ventures in women’s ministry is when we are called to step up to a microphone and speak. The key is to be prepared. As a women’s ministry leader, there will come a time when a speaker doesn’t show up, or a […]
Recruiting a Leadership Team
Whether you are starting from scratch or reorganizing an existing ministry, the first place to begin is with prayer. Trust me, there are a lot of decisions to make and the place to begin is on your knees before the Lord. Everything has a way of coming together when the Lord’s direction has been sought […]
Finding and Working With Event Speakers
As you prepare for your next event and retreat, if you are hosting a key speaker, there are a number of elements to consider. Here’s a brief overview of working with a speaker, including specific items to plan leading up to the event: Finding a Speaker A common issue we hear from members is how to find […]
Community Outreach, Part 2
Last time we looked at creating events and programming that reach out to women in your community. Today, we will look at ministering to women … where they are. The first step in reaching out is to look around your community and create a list of places where you can find women. Here are some […]
Community Outreach, Part 1
Women’s ministry leaders have shared that they believe they are meeting the needs of women within their church, but they find community outreach to be more challenging. There are two different ways to reach out to unsaved women: Create events and programs that bring women into your women’s ministry. Go minister to women where they […]
Telling Your Personal Story
Someday, somewhere you will most likely be asked to share your testimony in public. Following are some tips that are aimed at public speaking, but definitely applicable to sharing your testimony. Use them for yourself and be sure to share them with the woman you invite to share her testimony with your group. Pray. Obviously […]
Meeting the Changing Needs of Women
There are many challenges facing women’s ministries, but there is one that seems to be common to every church size and denomination. That challenge is meeting the needs of all the women in their church body. It is difficult to be “all things to all people” and keep your focus. But we can make a […]
5 Keys to Leading a Bible Study
Whether you are Bible study teacher, leader, or discussion group facilitator, there are plenty of great tools to help you get into the Word, get the most out of it, and share it appropriately. Have a look at some of my favorite thoughts on how to do our best as we communicate God’s truth. Prayer It […]
Passion, Prayer and Purpose of Event Planning
Events are a big part of women’s ministry, but the bottom line of any event is clearly defining, “What is the purpose?” A lot of effort and planning goes into an event and it is important to assess why we are hosting a particular event. It’s equally important to set clear goals and then evaluate […]
A Leader’s Heart: Staying Focused
The Lord has really been working in my heart about getting around all the”stuff” of ministry and focusing on Him alone. I learned many years ago to concentrate on building people and not programs, but when ministry grows, so does the workload! In the midst of all that business, it is often easy to lose […]
