Have you ever found yourself comfortable and content serving God, and then an invitation comes? One that surprises you and promises to take you far outside your comfort zone. I remember one such invitation. A few years into serving as a small group leader in a Bible study, our leadership team invited me to lunch. […]
What to Do When They Ask You to Speak
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 […]
Teach Women to Pray to God Our Promise-Keeper
Knowing God by name. Calling upon God by name. Praying His Word back to Him are powerful and effective ways to usher God’s life-transforming work into our lives because our God is a Promise-Keeper. As you know, prayer plays a vital role in women’s ministry. Yet, prayer doesn’t come naturally to most women. It often […]
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 […]
