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  We’ve moved twice within the past three years. Not just down the road, but 10 hours west and 2 states away. And then 8 hours back east. We’ve had the opportunity not just to visit several churches, but to try to get plugged in once we’ve found our new church homes.

What the New Girl Needs

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Is your team or small group looking for a mission or service project? Or maybe your group is getting burnt-out on craft projects for themselves. Pillowcase dresses are easy to make and provide a much-needed resource in many countries. Despite my lack of sewing ability, several years ago I attended an event at our church…

Mission Project: Pillowcase Dresses

Mission Projects

Pillowcase dresses are a great service or mission project for your women's ministry or small group. Post includes instructions on how to make pillowcase dresses.

Looking for a summer Bible study for you or the women in your church and community?

Creative Options for Summer Bible Study Groups

Bible Studies

Not sure what to do about Bible study in the summer? Check out these creative summer Bible study options.

Chances are you’re giving out door prizes at almost every Women’s Ministry event.

My love for icebreakers has never been a secret. I even recently shared Why Women’s Ministry Events Need Great Icebreakers. Here’s the thing though, not all icebreakers are great.

10 Things Icebreakers Should Not Do

Icebreakers

Looking for a verse of encouragement that you can print and share with your Women’s Ministry team?

Encouraging Verse – Free Printable

Event Planning

  Prayer is a critical component of every ministry. But sometimes prayer becomes a burden rather than a blessing… Changing things up a little can breathe new life into your prayer time.

Two weeks ago a friend of mine posted a request on Facebook for character Band-Aids.

Mission Project: Bless Them With Band-Aids

Mission Projects

As Women’s Ministries strive to be more relevant some have chosen to eliminate icebreakers and games. Can I suggest that we not be so hasty?

Why Women’s Ministry Events Need Great Icebreakers

Icebreakers

During a Women’s Ministry event, do you ever look around the room and notice a lack of conversation? Are women stuck in the same groups of familiar faces? “Meet Your Match” gently draws women out of their regular circle of friends by encouraging them to uncover matching experiences and interests with others in the room.

The Meet Your Match Icebreaker game uncovers common experiences and interests.