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In the last post, I talked about creating an event planning team to focus on the event, provide space for more women to use their gifts, and to lighten the load of the women’s ministry team members who do not want to serve on both teams. Today I want to talk about event planning timelines.…
This is the second post in this series on planning purposeful events for your women’s ministry. Click here to view the first post about the purpose, content, and benefits of large events, conferences, and retreats. As a reminder, the goal of this series is to help you (and other women’s ministry leaders) create memorable experiences…
The goal of this series is to help you (and other women’s ministry leaders) create memorable experiences that help women embrace and grow their faith by interacting with God though His Word and with each other. We want women to walk out the door encouraged, inspired, and better equipped to walk confidently as followers of…
Event Planning Series I am excited to announce the topic for the next series of post! This is something I’ve been wanting to talk about for quite some time. I’m going to be focusing on planning for a large event, conference, or retreat. However, every post will include some tips that will apply to any…
I mentioned in my last post that I would follow up with some specific tips about how I managed an incredibly busy season of going to school, serving on the women’s ministry team in my local church, managing the Women’s Ministry Toolbox ministry, writing and launching Women’s Ministry Essentials (affiliate link), and serving my family.…
How Seminary Shaped Cyndee’s Vision for Deeper Ministry As some of you may know, I recently graduated from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary with my Masters in Ministry to Women. When I began this journey just over three years ago, I joked with one of my mentors that I might launch a podcast documenting my seminary…
Below you’ll find the transcript of my interview with Debbie Ericksen. You can also listen to the Women’s Ministry Toolbox Podcast interview on your favorite podcast platform (such as Spotify) and you can watch it onYouTube here. Please forgive any spelling or grammatical errors. EP 119: Women’s Ministry Leader Interview with Debbie Ericksen Cyndee Ownbey…
After years of assuming summer breaks were necessary for women’s ministry, I’ve learned firsthand that taking a full pause might not be the best approach. Continuity and connection matter year-round, even during the summer months.
One of the most repeated questions in the Women’s Ministry Toolbox Facebook group is a request for Bible study book ideas. Asking other leaders which studies they recommend is a great starting point! The leaders in the group are usually quick to share their recommendations. Vetting Books In today’s episode, I want to talk about…
In my last post, I mentioned season of life groups could be one way we care for our women. When I asked on social media what types of season of life groups you offer in your churches, I quickly realized a longer conversation about season-of-life groups and interest groups might be helpful. Please know, I…
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