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Need some help navigating Christmas gifts and Christmas icebreaker games? I’m sharing my best advice in this post!

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Below you’ll find the show notes for episode 50, The Best Christmas Gifts and Games for Your Women’s Ministry, from the Women’s Ministry Toolbox Podcast. Please note: This post contains affiliate links. The Best Christmas Gifts and Games for Your Women’s Ministry This post wraps up our Christmas mini-series! Be sure to check out the previous…

The Best Christmas Gifts and Games for Your Women’s Ministry

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Below you’ll find the show notes for episode 48, Things to Consider When Planning a Women’s Ministry Christmas event, from the Women’s Ministry Toolbox Podcast. Things to Consider When Planning a Women’s Ministry Christmas Event These are the two over-arching questions we’ll consider: Though the answers may seem obvious, I encourage you to stick with…

Things to Consider When Planning a Women’s Ministry Christmas Event

Christmas Events

Before you plan your women's ministry Christmas event, be sure you consider these two key questions.

A few weeks ago, our women’s ministry team took a road trip to check out a retreat venue and do some planning for next year. We had a great time and a large part of the fun was the 3 ½ drive each way. There’s something special about road trips, whether you’re riding with family…

Road Trip Icebreaker Game

Icebreakers

The Road Trip Icebreaker Game encourages deeper connections as your group shares their favorite road trip snacks, music, games, and more!

Below you’ll find the show notes for episode 47, Caring for the Needs of Your Bible Study, Discipleship, Small Group, and Women’s Ministry Members, from the Women’s Ministry Toolbox Podcast. EP 47: Caring for the Needs of Your Bible Study, Discipleship, Small Group Members Today we’re continuing our discipleship series by talking about caring for your…

Practical tips and ideas for caring for the needs of your Bible study, discipleship, and small group members.

Below you’ll find the show notes for episode 44, Coordinating Childcare for Bible Study and Women’s Ministry Events, from the Women’s Ministry Toolbox Podcast. Our discipleship series continues today with a discussion on coordinating childcare. I’ve got a few ideas to help you with common childcare struggles including recruiting help and paying for childcare.  Is there…

Coordinating Childcare for Bible Study and Women’s Ministry Events

Bible Study & Discipleship

Need help finding volunteers and paying for childcare for your Bible study and women’s ministry events? Check out these solutions and ideas for solving common childcare struggles.

Below you’ll find the show notes for episode 44, Collecting and Sharing Prayer Requests in Your Discipleship, Bible Study or Small Group, from the Women’s Ministry Toolbox Podcast. Collecting and Sharing Prayer Requests in Your Discipleship, Bible Study, or Small Group Today we’re continuing our discipleship series with some helpful tips on collecting and sharing…

Collecting and Sharing Prayer Requests in Your Discipleship, Bible Study, or Small Group

Bible Study & Discipleship

Tips and best practices for collecting and sharing prayer requests in your discipleship, Bible study, or small group from a veteran Bible study leader.
Need ideas to celebrate mothers? Check out these women's ministry Mother's Day ideas. Includes gifts, games, and event ideas.

Below you’ll find the show notes for episode 42, The Benefits of Bible Study Homework, from the Women’s Ministry Toolbox Podcast. Please note: This post contains affiliate links. Is Bible study homework necessary? Our discipleship series continues today as we tackle tough questions about Bible study homework. How do your women feel about Bible study homework?…

The Benefits of Bible Study Homework

Bible Study & Discipleship

What are the benefits of Bible study homework? Is Bible study homework necessary? How much is too much? How can we encourage women to complete their Bible study homework?

Below you’ll find the show notes for episode 41, Women’s Ministry Summer Discipleship Solutions, from the Women’s Ministry Toolbox Podcast. About this time last year, I released a blog post and podcast episode that addressed the reasons why I don’t recommend a summer sabbatical. Be sure to check it out if you haven’t! This blog post…

Women’s Ministry Summer Discipleship Solutions

Bible Study & Discipleship

Are you wondering what to offer your women during the summer months? Check out these 6 Women’s Ministry Summer Discipleship Solutions.

Below you’ll find the transcript for episode 40, Discussion Group Guidelines, from the Women’s Ministry Toolbox Podcast. Please note: This post contains affiliate links. Discussion Group Guidelines We’re continuing our series on discipleship today with a focus on discussion group guidelines. Have you ever been in a group discussion that’s gotten seriously off track? Maybe a…

Does your discussion group easily get off track? Do you have group members that sometimes mention divisive topics? Creating a solid set of discussion group guidelines will focus your group and discussion. There’s no need to start from scratch – I’m sharing my recommended discussion group guidelines in this post.