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

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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

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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 (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…

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…

Navigating the Dynamics of Control in Women’s Ministry Leadership

Leadership

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.

Below you’ll find the show notes for episode 83, The Unseen Reasons Women Skip Ministry Events and How to Address Them, from the Women’s Ministry Toolbox Podcast. Please note: This post contains affiliate links. The Unseen Reasons Women Skip Ministry Events and How to Address Them This series on Hot Topics and Hot Takes continues with…

The Unseen Reasons Women Skip Ministry Events and How to Address Them

Leadership

Below you’ll find the show notes for episode 82, Navigating Leadership: Advice for Young Leaders and Those Serving Under Them, from the Women’s Ministry Toolbox Podcast. Please note: This post contains affiliate links. Navigating Leadership: Advice for Young Leaders and Those Serving Under Them I recently received an email from a young leader in her 20s.…

Are you a young leader or serving under one? Don’t miss this valuable leadership advice for young leaders and the older women serving under them.

Please note: This post contains affiliate links. Mother’s Day and Women’s Ministry: Navigating Challenges with Compassion and Sensitivity As has been the case with most of these recent blog posts in the Hot Topics and Hot Takes series, I’m asking you and your team to consider the women who feel (and may very well be)…

Mother’s Day and Women’s Ministry: Navigating Challenges with Compassion and Sensitivity

Mother's Day Events

Need help navigating the challenges of women's ministry and Mother's Day? This post will help you navigate the challenges with compassion and sensitivity.

The posts below are part of a series on Hot Topics and Hot Takes. Hot Topics and Hot Takes focus on practices, ideas, or beliefs that women’s ministry leaders may encounter. Some of my Hot Takes are a little spicy! There’s a good chance you’ll disagree with some of my opinions and that’s okay! My…

Women’s Ministry: Hot Topics and Hot Takes

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We're talking women's ministry hot topics and hot takes. Drawing attention to women's ministry practices that may need to be updated to better reach the women in your church.

Below you’ll find the show notes for episode 80, Rethinking Bible Games: A Deep Dive into Their Role in Women’s Ministry, from the Women’s Ministry Toolbox Podcast. Please note: This post contains affiliate links. Rethinking Bible Games: A Deep Dive into Their Role in Women’s Ministry A few years ago, I wrote a post about…

Are Bible games a win or a sin in women's ministry? If you've ever considered incorporating Bible games into your meetings, Bible studies, or events, this post is a must-read.