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Ever thought about the influence Bible study authors have? Here's how Bible study authors shape your women's ministry.

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Below you’ll find the show notes for episode 104, How Bible Study Authors Shape Your Women’s Ministry, from the Women’s Ministry Toolbox Podcast and YouTube channel. Please note: This post may contain affiliate links. How Bible Study Authors Shape Your Women’s Ministry Today, we continue this series on things I wish leaders knew. I wish leaders realized…

How Bible Study Authors Shape Your Women’s Ministry

the latest

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…

A Surprising Shift: Gen Z, Faith, and the Future of Women’s Ministry

Mentoring

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.

Preparing for Hard Conversations in Women’s Ministry Below you’ll find the show notes for episode 98, Preparing for Hard Conversations in Women’s Ministry, from the Women’s Ministry Toolbox Podcast. Please note: This post contains affiliate links. Today I’m wrapping up our mini-series on loving our ladies well. We’ve talked about practical things like coordinating meals and…

Preparing for Hard Conversations in Women’s Ministry

Leadership

Practical tips and wisdom for having hard conversations in women's ministry. Learn how to approach these discussions with grace and truth.

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.…

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 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…

Loving Your Ladies: Organizing Meal Trains, Freezer Meals, and Funeral Meals

Food

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 94, Hospital Care Packages and Sonshine Boxes: Showing Christ’s Love in Practical Ways, from the Women’s Ministry Toolbox Podcast. Please note: This post contains affiliate links. Hospital Care Packages and Sonshine Boxes: Showing Christ’s Love in Practical Ways We’re continuing our series on loving our ladies with a…

Hospital Care Packages and Sonshine Boxes: Showing Christ’s Love in Practical Ways

Encouragement

Practical ways to show love and support within your church community through Hospital Care Packages and Sonshine Boxes

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…

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

Leadership

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 (Free Printable)

Icebreakers

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…