Hey Wendy, you lead our women’s ministry. You lead Bible study. You are a perfect fit! “For what?,” I asked. We need a speaker to share a short message for our next women’s event. Can you put together a quick twenty-minute message for next Thursday?” Gulp! Yes, I can lead. I can pray. I can […]
10 Keys to Helping A Speaker Do Her Job
Bringing in a speaker for your event or retreat can be a great way to minister to the women in your church and community. Help your speaker be most effective in her delivery by considering these key elements. Not long ago I spoke at a women’s retreat. When I arrived at the hotel, a few […]
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 […]
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 […]
4 Things Every Novice Speaker Needs to Know
A new stamp on my passport gives me heart palpitations. I love to travel, but the most exciting adventure I have ever been on is my journey as a speaker. Just like any other journey, it’s a trip that requires planning and preparation. Preparing for the Journey James 3:1 warns, “Not many of you should […]
Welcoming Your Guest Speaker:
8 Essential Questions to Ask in Advance
Clear communication with your guest speaker is the first key to a successful event. Making sure that you know her needs and that she knows your expectations is critical, so have a look at these eight essential questions for you to ask every speaker (or her assistant) during the advance planning stages of your event. […]
30 Ways to Market Your Ministry
Most people, who are called into ministry, don’t think about marketing. However in this information age, marketing is essential to getting the word out about yourself or your ministry. Here, we have 30 creative and effective ways for you to ride the marketing wave. Send out mass mailers to churches. Create your own list from the […]
Welcoming your Guest Speaker: 5 Secrets of a Hostess with the Mostest
A great speaker will make all the difference in your women’s event. She might leave you with a side that aches from laughter, tear stains on your cheeks or meaningful new thoughts to ponder. She will pass along bits of her personal journey and the life lessons she’s learned with a few laughs and tears […]
