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Encouragement. I could sure use some. Could you? I’m guessing we all know several women in our lives that could use an encouraging word or gesture.

8 Ways to Encourage One Another

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Back in the fall our women’s ministry team held an event focused on the homeless in our area. We invited Urban Ministries to come and share about the work they do. After their presentation we assembled Care Packages for the Homeless.

Homeless Event: Rachel’s Story & Care Packages

Mission Projects

Today I’m sharing my favorite Bible study resources.

My Favorite Bible Study Resources

Bible Studies

My favorite Bible study resources. The books I use when I'm studying the Bible.

What do you women really want to tackle during Bible study? Your more outspoken members may share a few of their thoughts out loud with you, but it can be hard to figure out if you’re meeting the needs of your women.

In my last post we worked through how to discover God’s vision for your ministry. (Be sure to go back and read that post if you haven’t already.) Today we’re going to tackle how to communicate God’s vision for your ministry.

Vision Casting for Your Women’s Ministry – Part 2

Leadership

What is God’s vision for your women’s ministry this year? Do you know?

Vision Casting for Your Women’s Ministry – Part 1

Leadership

Two nights ago I had the privilege of passing out small candy canes as folks were approaching our church doors to attend a special Christmas production. My task was to make our guests feel welcome.

I love taking a “traditional” icebreaker game and putting a holiday-themed spin on it! Participants in this game will have two tasks to accomplish. First, they’ll have to figure out what Christmas person, song, or thing has been taped to their back. Then they’ll have to find their other half somewhere else in the room.…

Christmas Couples Icebreaker Game

Christmas

Please note: This post contains affiliate links. Chances are you’re going to play a few Christmas Icebreaker Games at your Christmas party. It’s nice to have a few inexpensive prizes to give out to the winners. Several years back we held a Sunday school party for the High school Juniors that we were teaching. We…

Christmas Prize Ideas for Icebreakers & Games

Door Prizes & Favors

Have you ever been to an event and felt like the event coordinators missed a step or two? Maybe you’ve hosted an event and afterward mentally kicked yourself for a minor (or major) oversite.