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Struggling to find childcare workers? Here are some ideas that work!

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Are you struggling to find childcare solutions for your women’s ministry Bible studies, events, and activities?

Childcare Solutions for Women’s Ministry

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Last week I shared about the four years I spent in a prayer group and how you might start your own prayer group. As promised, I’m sharing the Prayer Guide we used each week to keep us focused. You are welcome to print and use it as is, or tweak it and make it your…

Prayer Group Guide (Free Printable)

Prayer

Prayer Group Guide Free Printable

For four years I had the privilege of being a part of a small prayer group. Those precious ladies prayed me through my father’s brief battle with brain cancer, a rocky time in our marriage, and our boys’ sometimes bumpy elementary school years.

How to Start a Prayer Group

Prayer

Tips and best practices for launching a prayer group for the women in your church or community.

I was brainstorming recently with a friend about ways she could break the ice with her new team at work. Her team is quite small. I knew the 4 C’s icebreaker game would be a great one for her to use! She was also looking for a fun way to find out what kinds of…

A fun icebreaker that will encourage your group to share their favorite things! Includes free printable cards for participants to list A Few of My Favorite Things.

Fall is almost here! Anyone else excited?! I must admit I am ready to put away my swimsuit and pull out my jeans and sweaters. Whether or not you can’t wait for those leave to start changing, fall offers some unique fellowship opportunities for your women.

40 Fall Fellowship Ideas

Event Planning

Just a year ago I was getting ready to attend Bible study as the new girl. It’s easy for us “seasoned” Bible study girls and leaders to forget what that feels like.

6 Questions Your Women Will Have about the First Day of Bible Study

Bible Study & Discipleship

I personally think leading or facilitating a Bible Study is one of the most challenging roles God can call us to fill. Not only must you be prepared for each week’s study, but you must prayerfully navigate the personalities and preferences of your group members.

I recently had a friend start to share about an incident in their church that happened last year. Feelings had been hurt. Deeply. Gaping wounds had not yet healed.

10 Ways We Unknowingly Hurt Women in Our Church

Leadership

Is your head swimming just thinking about the first day of Bible study? From the logistical to the practical to building relationships, there’s a lot to do and a lot to remember!

The First Day of Bible Study

Bible Study & Discipleship

Two weeks ago our Bible Study Facilitator asked if someone in our group would open in prayer. At first there was an awkward silence, but once she admitted she didn’t like to pray out loud a chorus of women echoed her sentiment.