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How would your women’s ministry team define your target audience? What age are you targeting? Where do these women live? I’ll help you zero in on your target in this blog post.

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I hope you’ve had a chance to check out the new Women’s Ministry Toolbox Podcast; if not, here’s your chance! The transcript will be available for each solo episode (not the leader interviews) the week after the episode has been released. The transcript is here for those who: Prefer to read, rather than listen. Wish…

Defining Your Target Audience

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I’ve been working on something special behind the scenes, and I’m so excited to finally be able to share the details with you this week! There’s a new, free women’s ministry resource coming to you soon! Drum roll, please…… I’m launching a podcast! Cue the confetti! The Background I’m still kind of in shock at…

Free New Women’s Ministry Resource

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You're going to want to check out this free, new women's ministry resource! Details in the post.

This post contains affiliate links. How do your women feel about Bible study homework? Do they hate it? Do they fail to get it done? You’ve probably heard these Bible study excuses: I’m too busy. I don’t like to do homework. Since many women don’t like Bible study homework and don’t complete it, we can’t…

Do women need Bible study homework?

Bible Study & Discipleship

We’re tackling the tough questions about Bible study homework in this post. Is it really necessary? How much is too much? How can we encourage women to complete their Bible study homework?

Cortney Donelson is a dear friend and was a speaker at last fall’s Ministry to Women Summit (available here). I’ve invited her to share about equipping groups to support marriages in the church. I pray you’ll find it helpful as you seek to serve and support women whose marriage may be in crisis. – Cyndee…

Last week I shared a detailed post on how to host a gift exchange. If you need help organizing your gift exchange, be sure you read that post first. Today we’re getting creative, and I’m sharing Christian-themed gift exchange ideas and some general gift exchange themes. You’re welcome to grab an idea and make it…

28 Gift Exchange Theme Ideas

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Are you planning a gift exchange? Check out the 28 creative ideas for a gift exchange theme. Includes 14 Christian themes and 14 general themes.

While we often relegate gift exchanges to Christmas fellowships, gift exchanges can be done throughout the year. Sometimes a gift outside of the Christmas season is even more appreciated! A gift exchange can be a great tool for encouraging women to connect and love on one another. You (or your team) will need to decide:…

How to Host a Gift Exchange

Fellowships

Everything you need to know about how to host a gift exchange. Includes detailed instructions and tips for a successful gift exchange.

I love to give Christmas gifts that point the receiver to Christ, even if it’s in a very subtle way. These comfy & cozy inspirational Christmas gift ideas are a gentle reminder that only true comfort can be found in Christ. With these gift ideas and tags, we have the opportunity to meet physical and…

These comfy & cozy inspirational Christmas gift ideas and tags are a gentle reminder that only true comfort can be found in Christ.

Do you ever struggle with what to pray for your women? Or do you feel like you offer up the same prayers on repeat? I do too. I long to pray powerful prayers anchored in Scripture, but instead, my words, more often than not, come out awkward and stiff. God’s faithfulness knows no bounds, and…

21 Prayers for Women in Your Church or Small Group

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Do you struggle to pray for the women in your church or group? Download these free 21 Scriptural prayers for women in your church or small group.

Today, I have invited Jazmin N. Frank to share on the topic of ministering to single women. – Cyndee

3 Ways to Love Single Women Well

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There’s no doubt it’s challenging, if not impossible, to reach every woman in our church. While we’ll likely never achieve 100% attendance, there are things we can do to invite and involve women outside of our core group of attendees. Have you ever taken a close look at who attends the majority of your women’s…

When you look around the room, do you see women of all ages and stages? Is your women's ministry reaching every woman?