We only get one chance to make a great first impression. That’s true in life and in the new Bible study you may be planning. As group members gather the first night, we as leaders want to exceed their expectations and send them home with anticipation of what’s to come. How can we lay a […]
Keys to Consistent Bible Study Attendance
You’ve set the stage, sent the postcards and prayed like crazy — and your new fall Bible study is off to a great start! Every seat was filled the very first week and you ordered more books. Even more women came the second week! But by the time you wrap up after six or eight […]
Plan Transformative Retreats: Small Group Reflection Sheets
A few years ago I attended a weekend retreat. I was new to the church and living in a new state. While I loved my new church, getting to know anyone was a challenge. I longed for friendships, especially having left a church that felt like family. When I heard the women’s ministry team was […]
Event: Pearls
We host this event on a monthly basis, and it’s called Praise, Edification, Activities, Relaxation and Laughter with Sisters… PEARLS for short. This is the perfect event to share the gifts God has given you with the other ladies in your ministry. It is based on Malachi 3:16-17. Materials We keep this simple since this is […]
Bible Study Leaders Prayer Guide
As you lead a Bible study, prayer is essential. Here are 20 Scriptures to pray for yourself and others as you share the good news of Jesus. For yourself, ask God… To open your eyes to see the harvest around you. John 4:35 To break your heart over the condition of the lost. Romans 10:1 […]
5 Challenges of Group Discussion
Start with a room full of women; add different personalities, various levels of spiritual maturity, and unique backgrounds. There is so much potential for an awesome experience or an awful encounter. Bible study discussion groups can be fun and rewarding for the members as well as the leader. However, situations sometimes pop up that can […]
Including Others: Niches or Cliques?
Singles. Widows. Young Moms. Empty-Nesters. College Students. It can be overwhelming to specialize and reach the wide variety of groups possible. Yet, isn’t it important to help women connect with each other as they share life-stages? Ministering because of shared experiences can be powerful and effective, yet there’s another result of niches in ministry. Every […]
Connect Women with “Girls in Groups”
It can be great for women to connect with other women who are in similar life-stages, yet it’s not the only way to connect in ministry. When women connect across, instead of within, life-stages they find similarities among their differences. They initially wonder what they could possibly have in common with each other, but they’re […]
7 Characteristics of Effective Small Group Leaders
Can you feel the excitement building? The books are in… The coffee pot is on standby… The name tags are ready… A new semester of women’s Bible study is about to begin! The success of women’s Bible study depends heavily on the small group leader. Maybe you’ve been asked to lead a group. Maybe you’re […]
Retreat: Make My Heart Your Home
This retreat is based on: My Heart, Christ’s Home by Robert Boyd Munger. and reminds us to keep Christ’s dwelling ready for Him. Objective Our hearts are the dwelling place of Christ and the Lord uses all areas of our life for His purposes. Description The retreat focus would be on how different rooms in […]
