Objective To create the best scarecrow and story. Materials Scarecrow building supplies Instructions Divide women into groups of at least three. Let them know they will have 15 minutes to create the scariest, funniest or silliest scarecrow, and create his 2- to 3-minute story. Try to have one set of items – same or different […]
Icebreaker: Team Builder – It’s in the Bag
Objectives Every women’s ministry team needs time for training and team building. This icebreaker provides a simple way for getting your women to think and play as a team and not just a group of individuals. Materials Bags filled with random objects…usually three or more objects. Instructions Divide into small groups of three to four. […]
Icebreaker: Poetry in Motion
Objective To have women get to know one another and work together. Materials Poster board, markers Instructions This activity is best suited to groups that can be divided into smaller groups of 4-6 women each. You will need one poster board for each of these groups of women. Number each poster board (1, 2, 3, […]
Icebreaker: Lifting You Up
Objective To make everyone in the group feel loved and appreciated! Materials Paper and pens/pencils Instructions Each lady is given a piece of paper and a pen/pencil. They write their name at the top of the paper and then pass it to the woman on her right. That woman is to write one or two […]
Empower Your Team to Lead at Events
In women’s ministry, planning events and retreats seem to be part of our DNA! However, the details and planning require more than one person to effectively organize and achieve success. There are always women who want to be involved, but it’s tough to know what tasks to assume personally and which ones to delegate. Is […]
Building a Leadership Team
One person can only sustain and build a ministry for a quantified period of time. Therefore, it is imperative that we are purposeful to create a team of ministry leaders to help us fulfill the vision God has given us for ministry. Sister Act ranks as one of my most beloved movies. If you aren’t […]
Participate in Prayer Together
Your team likely prays together. But is praying at the same time the same as praying together? Learn how to actively participate in corporate prayers, in your meetings and in worship services, and you will grow individually and together. Corporate prayers are relational. We come together with others to approach God together. Praying with others […]
Team Building Activity: Bon Appetit
Building your team takes time and sometimes a little innovation. Here is a fun and effective team building activity that can be used at an event or retreat, especially if the overall theme involves food. You will love the interaction and laughter that this activity generates. Objectives: Working together toward a common goal. Materials: Recipes […]
Event: Bigger and Better Treasures
This event is especially suited to a small group. It’s based on Matthew 6:19-21, which says, “Where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” Here’s a fun way to engage the women in your ministry while having a look at your treasures. Details We asked women to pre-register for the event and charged […]
Leadership: 5 Qualities of Great Team Members
American POW’s who were released from the Vietnamese “Hanoi Hilton” prison camp told horrific stories of torture. Brief moments of release from solitary cells offered face-to-face encounters which they looked forward to even when the occasion was interrogation and brainwashing. They kept their sanity by tapping, whistling, even coughing in Morse code to stay in […]
