Do you know that feeling when Bible study is in two days and you haven’t even finished the homework, much less prepared for the group session? We’ve all been there. I sense my lack of preparation when I’m teaching Sunday school, leading Vacation Bible School or facilitating discussion in my women’s Bible study group. I’m […]
11 Tips for Writing a Message
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 […]
9 Tips for Choosing the Right Bible Study Material
I have dealt with Bible study from almost every conceivable angle. I have studied my Bible and used Bible study materials for decades. I have participated in countless Bible study groups. I have led Bible study groups. I have organized women’s Bible study for several churches. And I have written Bible studies. Yet, there is […]
10 Qualifications for Women in Ministry
“Girlfriend!” How many times have you made this desperate call? From the store fitting room or the hospital waiting room, a good, godly girlfriend is often the first one we call. We call in crisis or in happier times, like when the last pair of clearance shoes is our size or the test results are […]
5 Tips To Prevent Tunnel Vision Teaching
A few years ago I took a temperament test and, not surprisingly, my results showed that I have a strong teaching gift. There were many positive characteristics I could cheerfully claim as my own. However, the downside to this gift literally made me pause and think about how this impacts those in my small group. […]
