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Cyndee Ownbey and Barna’s Cicely Corey discuss new research on Gen Z women, exploring why fewer are attending church and how ministries can better engage and support them.

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Below you’ll find the transcript for episode 101, A Surprising Shift: Gen Z, Faith, and the Future of Women’s Ministry, from the Women’s Ministry Toolbox Podcast. A Surprising Shift: Gen Z, Faith, and the Future of Women’s Ministry Cyndee Ownbey: Ladies, I am very excited for today’s podcast episode. I have a special guest here with…

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Below you’ll find the show notes for episode 97, The Dangers of Spiritual Shortcuts, from the Women’s Ministry Toolbox Podcast and YouTube channel. Please note: This post contains affiliate links. The Dangers of Spiritual Shortcuts in Ministry We’ve talked about loving our ladies with meal trains, newborn and grief baskets, Sonshine boxes, and hospital care packages.…

The Dangers of Spiritual Shortcuts in Ministry

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Do you find yourself in a rush and taking spiritual shortcuts? They might seem harmless, but as I share in this post, they can be quite dangerous!

Below you’ll find the show notes for episode 96, Four Women’s Ministry Trends to Embrace in 2025, from the Women’s Ministry Toolbox Podcast. Please note: This post may contain affiliate links. Back in 2023, I shared a list of 8 trends and predictions for women’s ministry. That was a pivotal year for many women’s ministry programs.…

Four Women’s Ministry Trends to Embrace in 2025

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Which women's ministry trends do you need to embrace in 2025? Let's take a look at how and where the Lord is moving.

Below you’ll find the show notes for episode 95, Loving Your Ladies: Organizing Meal Trains, Freezer Meals, and Funeral Meals, from the Women’s Ministry Toolbox Podcast. Please note: This post contains affiliate links. Loving Your Ladies: Organizing Meal Trains, Freezer Meals, and Funeral Meals Like most of the topics we’ve tackled in this series on loving…

My best tips for planning and organizing meal trains, freezer meals, and funeral meals for the women in your church.

Below you’ll find the show notes for episode 93, Newborn and Grief Baskets: Loving Our Ladies in Times of Joy and Sorrow, from the Women’s Ministry Toolbox Podcast. Please note: This post contains affiliate links. Newborn and Grief Baskets: Loving Our Ladies in Times of Joy and Sorrow I’m excited to continue our series on loving…

Newborn and Grief Baskets: Loving Our Ladies in Times of Joy and Sorrow

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I'm sharing all of the details about the newborn baskets and grief baskets we distribute to the members of our church.

Below you’ll find the show notes for episode 92, Leading Through Tragedy: How to Support Your Community During Difficult Times, from the Women’s Ministry Toolbox Podcast. Please note: This post contains affiliate links. Leading Through Tragedy: How to Support Your Community During Difficult Times As I planned out the topics for this new series on loving…

Leading Through Tragedy: How to Support Your Community During Difficult Times

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Valuable insights and practical tips for women’s ministry leaders on how to respond when tragedy strikes a community, near or far.

Note: This post was updated in July 2024 with new questions and new cards. Do you have a women’s ministry fall fellowship scheduled? Maybe you’re looking for something to break the ice with your new Bible study group. These Fall Table Talk Questions will help to build relationships and connections within your group(s) as they share…

Fall Table Talk Cards for your fall women's ministry event or Bible study.

Note: This post was originally published in May 2022. In light of recent events in 2023 and 2024, I’ve made a few updates that I hope will help. Below you’ll find the show notes for episode 89, What Should Women’s Ministry Leaders Say on Social Media When Tragedy Strikes, from the Women’s Ministry Toolbox Podcast. What…

What Should Women’s Ministry Leaders Say on Social Media When Tragedy Strikes

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Below you’ll find the show notes for episode 87, Six Unpopular Opinions That Challenge Common Women’s Ministry Practices, from the Women’s Ministry Toolbox Podcast. Please note: This post contains affiliate links. Six Unpopular Opinions That Challenge Common Women’s Ministry Practices It’s time to wrap up this mini-series on hot topics and hot takes! We’ve covered a…

Six Unpopular Opinions That Challenge Common Women’s Ministry Practices

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Seasoned women's ministry leader, Cyndee Ownbey, is sharing six unpopular opinions on women's ministry. Do you agree or disagree?

Below you’ll find the show notes for episode 85, Navigating the Dynamics of Control in Women’s Ministry Leadership, from the Women’s Ministry Toolbox Podcast. Navigating the Dynamics of Control in Women’s Ministry Leadership I like to be in control. I like to make a list and check each box. I like things to go according…

Dealing with a control issue? Let me help you tackle the sensitive issue of controlling leadership styles. In this post I’m sharing stories and tips for both leaders who tend to be controlling and those working under them.