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A few months back I sent an email out to all of my subscribers asking: “What is your biggest struggle right now?” Over and over I heard: I am overloaded I’m so busy I have too many things to do and not enough time I’m overwhelmed

11 Time Savers for Busy Women’s Ministry Leaders

the latest

Over the last 15+ years, I’ve had the opportunity to serve in five women’s ministries in five different churches. Everywhere I’ve served and even in the places where I haven’t, I’ve seen this women’s ministry mistake committed over and over again. And I’m not just throwing stones, I’m 100% guilty of committing it myself.

The Biggest Mistake Women’s Ministry Teams Make

Volunteers

How to Avoid the biggest mistake women's ministry teams make!

A few weeks ago our women’s ministry team decided to distribute a survey to assess what our women were looking for from our team in the next year. We’ve also heard a lot of women mention that they miss our evening Bible study offering. What better way to find out how great the interest really…

Women’s Ministry Surveys: Online vs. Printed

Forms & Surveys

Perfect for fall or anytime of year, this original High School Memories Bingo game is the perfect icebreaker for your women’s ministry fellowship, Bible study kick-off, or small group.

If you or your team has ever shied away from boldly sharing Jesus with your guests and your women in attendance, this post is for you. After a discussion at our last women’s ministry team meeting God reminded me of a time when my desire and intentions to share Jesus while well-meaning, were misguided.

But did you tell them about Me?

Fellowships

A couple of weeks ago our Youth Pastor asked me a question about a past Youth event that proved to be incredibly revealing. It’s a question I know you’ll find to be valuable as your team completes a women’s ministry event assessment. We had participated in an event with another church a few months before…

The Most Revealing Question You Can Ask After an Event

Organizing Events

What is the most revealing question you can ask after an event? The answers will impact your planning for all future events!

For the past several months God has been increasing my discomfort with the Bible “studies” we’ve been doing at our church. I’ve come face to face with the fact that I’m tired of Bible study books…

Why I'm Tired of Bible Study Books

Are you looking for a fun mission project for your women for the fall? An Operation Christmas Child Packing Party provides an opportunity for your women to work together to bless children around the world!

How to Host an Operation Christmas Child Packing Party

Mission Projects

I’m curious, how would you describe the way your women’s ministry team operates? I’m guessing the word “effective” may not be the first word that comes to mind…

8 Habits of an Effective Women’s Ministry

Leadership

How we spend our day says a lot about who we are. While we may not be able to spend the day with every member of our women’s ministry team, small group, or Bible study, we can use this game to get a glimpse of what a typical day in their life looks like. As…