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I’m always on the look-out for a fresh icebreaker to add to my toolbox. This Either/Or Icebreaker game is quick, easy, and great for all sizes of groups.
If you’ve been doing Bible study for any length of time, you’ve watched your women’s Bible study attendance dwindle as each week passes. The group starts of strong and healthy, but one by one the group members start to drop off like flies…
Packing and processing shoeboxes for Operation Christmas Child is admittedly one of my very favorite service projects. For over 14 years our family has packed shoeboxes and now serves every year at the Processing Center in Charlotte.
How would you describe your women’s ministry team? Grab a pen and make a quick list. Be as honest as you can. What words did you use?
According to the research reported in Barna Trends 2017 (affiliate link) 1 in 5 adults regularly or often feels lonely (pg 112). And when “nearly half of women (43%) say they do not feel any emotional support at all from church” (pg 153) we can assume that loneliness is a church problem too!
I was 34 years old when I stepped into my first role as a Women’s Ministry Director. I had taken on a position that had been vacant for 1 ½ years.
Perhaps you’ve noticed a drop-off in the attendance of your women’s ministry events. Maybe the Bible studies that once drew women in abundance are all but limping along.
In addition to serving on three different women’s ministry teams in three different churches, I’ve had the privilege to be a part of numerous teams. Some team leaders were strong, others struggled.
Looking for some fresh inspiration for your fall women’s ministry events? I’ve gathered some great ideas from around the internet covering everything from food to service to discipleship to decor ideas.
Modeled after the popular icebreaker “Who here?” this summer version allows your group to bond over favorite summer activities and foods.
Socialize