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Introductions don't need to be boring! These 31 great icebreaker questions spur great conversation and provide points of connection.

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“Alright, everybody go around the room and introduce yourself.” “Please tell us a little about yourself – how many kids you have, your husband’s name, and how long you’ve been attending First Baptist Church.” Sigh. My eyes always gloss over by the time the fourth person shares. Six kids. Four years. Two boys. What’s her…

31 Great Icebreaker Questions for Introductions

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Below you’ll find the show notes for episode 66: Rethinking Fellowship for Women’s Ministry – What is fellowship? from the Women’s Ministry Toolbox Podcast. Please note: This post contains affiliate links. The following is an excerpt from Rethinking Fellowship: A Handbook for Hosting Meaningful Women’s Ministry Events. © 2023 by Cyndee Ownbey Chapter 1 Defining Fellowship…

Rethinking Fellowship for Women’s Ministry- What is fellowship?

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What should fellowship look like in our women's ministry program? This post answers the question, what is fellowship?

In need of a quick icebreaker to get your group warmed up? The Great Candy Pass is one of my most popular icebreaker games. It’s quick and easy to pull together. Just grab a bag of mints, print the questions, and you are ready to go! Side note: If you’re looking for The Great Christmas…

Icebreaker: The Great Candy Pass

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Looking for a quick and fun icebreaker game? The Great Candy Pass is sure to be a hit with your group!

Are you looking for tips, tools, and ideas to connect and encourage your women between in-person meetings? Are you looking for the best practices in using social media for women’s ministry? Look no further! The ultimate guide to social media for women’s ministry contains everything you need. Whether you’re looking to launch a Facebook group…

Check out the ultimate guide to social media for women's ministry. These resources will help you connect with your women between in-person meetings.

Below you’ll find the show notes for episode 62, Anchored Women’s Ministry Conference Recap and Lessons Learned, from the Women’s Ministry Toolbox Podcast. Please note: This post contains affiliate links. Anchored Women’s Ministry Leader Conference Recap and Lessons Learned Today’s a very special blog post. I’m sharing a recap of the Anchored Women’s Ministry Leader Conference…

Anchored Women’s Ministry Conference Recap and Lessons Learned

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Even if you weren't able to attend the Anchored Conference, you'll find ideas and tips that you can use at your next women's ministry event or retreat! Check out the Anchored Women's Ministry Leader Conference Recap and Lessons Learned for the scoop!

Below you’ll find the show notes for episode 61, How I Use Social Media to Be a Better Women’s Ministry Leader, from the Women’s Ministry Toolbox Podcast. Please note, this is the last post in a mini-series on social media and technology. How I Use Social Media to Be a Better Women’s Ministry Leader Can…

How I Use Social Media to Be a Better Women’s Ministry Leader

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Check out these 6 ways I use social media to be a better women's ministry leader.

Below you’ll find the show notes for episode 60, How to Use Facebook and Instagram to Build Community and Encourage Spiritual Growth Between Women’s Ministry Meetings, from the Women’s Ministry Toolbox Podcast. This post contains affiliate links. How to Use Facebook and Instagram to Build Community and Encourage Spiritual Growth Between Women’s Ministry Meetings Today…

Check out these tips for how to use Facebook and Instagram to Build Community and Encourage Spiritual Growth Between Women's Ministry Meetings.

Below you’ll find the show notes for episode 59, How to Use Social Media to Support the Mission of Your Women’s Ministry Program, from the Women’s Ministry Toolbox Podcast. Please note: This post contains affiliate links. How to Use Social Media to Support the Mission of Your Women’s Ministry Program Does your women’s ministry need to…

How to Use Social Media to Support the Mission of Your Women’s Ministry Program

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Are you using social media for your women’s ministry program? We can use social media to increase our reach and build relationships with our women. Check out these 5 Ways Social Media Can Support the Mission of Your Women’s Ministry.

Below you’ll find the show notes for episode 58, Tech Tools for Women’s Ministry, from the Women’s Ministry Toolbox Podcast. Please note: This post contains affiliate links. Tech Tools for Women’s Ministry New technology tools take time to learn. Think about how we all learned to use Zoom during the pandemic. This was a new thing…

Tech Tools for Women’s Ministry

Technology

Do you have a favorite tech tool for women’s ministry? I’m sharing a list of my favorite tech tools! You’ll discover resources for organization, communication, publicity, and event implementation.

Below you’ll find the show notes for episode 57, Women’s Ministry Trends and Predictions for 2023, from the Women’s Ministry Toolbox Podcast. Please note: This post contains affiliate links. Women’s Ministry Trends and Predictions for 2023 As we’ve finally emerged from the covid years, I’m seeing and sensing some shifts in women’s ministry I want to…

Women's ministry trends and predictions for 2023. As the culture changes, people change and our ministry must make shifts to be more effective in reaching people.