So you, like me, work with a lot of men in your day-to-day ministry, right? I’ll bet you also, like me, sometimes like that fact (how many of us notice that working with men can be much more straightforward?!) but sometimes find it frustrating. After all, it is so much more comfortable when I’m in […]
The Best Way to Make Decisions as a Team
It’s time to plan spring and summer ministry projects – an exciting time! However, as you gather your leadership team to make a list of the needs within the church and community, the list quickly becomes too long to reasonably tackle. As the leader, you recognize that the team needs to determine what projects your […]
Convincing Women Their Contributions Matter
“I have no idea where I should serve—or even if I should. I’m not really talented or gifted.” Ever heard these words? I have. On more than one occasion. Virtually every woman who utters these words has fallen into the trap of what I call “Paper Plate Perception” – the belief that we’re nothing […]
Raising Up New Leaders
Passing on the baton of leadership. It’s a challenge we face every year as women’s ministry leaders. Part of our job description involves raising up new leaders. For years, I chose my friends because they were familiar; I knew their hearts, and I could count on them. But as our numbers grew, this method no longer worked. I […]
Strategically Select Team Members
Does your women’s ministry team do a great job of creating excitement for events, but have difficulty managing the details involved in the planning process? Or, does your team work tirelessly on program details, such as table arrangements, food selections, and brochure designs, only to be discouraged by sporadic attendance or spotty interest? If either scenario sounds uncomfortably […]
