fill your toolbox with resources, inspriration, and encouragement

Women's Ministry Toolbox Blog

Tips and best practices for collecting and sharing prayer requests in your discipleship, Bible study, or small group from a veteran Bible study leader.

read post

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

the latest

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.

Below you’ll find the transcript for episode 37, Discipleship and Discernment, from the Women’s Ministry Toolbox Podcast. EP 37: Discipleship and Discernment Today’s blog post (and podcast episode) is a little longer than usual. I didn’t want to rush through the topic of discernment. I pray you’ll find this discussion helpful. In episode 29 we…

Discipleship and Discernment

Bible Study & Discipleship

Discernment is essential for discipleship. This post unpacks several ideas for developing our own discerning heart as well as developing discerning hearts in the women God places in our Bible studies, small groups, and church.

Below you’ll find the transcript for episode 36, Where have all the mentors gone?, from the Women’s Ministry Toolbox Podcast. Please note: This post contains affiliate links. Intro: Welcome to the Women’s Ministry Toolbox Podcast. I’m Cyndee Ownbey, your host and women’s ministry mentor.  I’m the founder of Women’s Ministry Toolbox and the author of Rethinking Women’s…

Where have all the mentors gone?

Discipleship

Where have all the mentors gone? Let’s remove these three reasons women are reluctant to serve as a mentor. Includes two mentoring resource recommendations.

Please note: This post contains affiliate links. As we prepare to move into a new ministry year, I want to encourage you and your team to take some time to look back before moving forward. Today we’re going to talk about taking time to pause, ponder, and pray. I have a shelf full of scrapbooks…

The new year is a perfect time to reflect on God’s faithfulness in your ministry. The questions I share in this post will guide your team through the process of looking back and moving forward in ministry.

Below you’ll find the transcript for episode 33, Creating a Schedule for Discipleship, Small Group, and Bible Study Meetings from the Women’s Ministry Toolbox Podcast. Please note: This post contains affiliate links. EP 33: Creating a Schedule for Discipleship, Small Group, and Bible Study Meetings Intro: Welcome to the Women’s Ministry Toolbox Podcast. I’m Cyndee Ownbey,…

Creating a Schedule for Discipleship, Small Group, and Bible Study Meetings

Bible Study & Discipleship

Three keys for creating a schedule for discipleship, small group, and Bible study meetings. Includes 4 sample schedules.

Below you’ll find the transcript for episode 32, Volunteer Appreciation: Great Gifts and Guidance from the Women’s Ministry Toolbox Podcast. Please note: This post contains affiliate links. EP 32: Volunteer Appreciation: Great Gifts and Guidance This week, we’re deviating ever so slightly from our series on discipleship to talk about Volunteer Appreciation. Today I’m offering some…

Volunteer Appreciation: Great Gifts and Guidance

Volunteers

Do you want to show your volunteers that you appreciate them? Check out these great volunteer appreciation gift ideas and tips on showering your volunteers with a little extra love.

EP 31 – Great Discipleship, Bible Study, and Small Group Leaders. Below you’ll find the transcript for the bonus episode – from the Women’s Ministry Toolbox Podcast. Please note: This post contains affiliate links. Today we’ll be talking about Great Discipleship, Bible Study, and Small Group Leaders. We’ll look at: Leading a small group is…

Let’s talk about great discipleship, Bible study, and small group leaders. What makes a great group leader? How do you find great group leaders? What are some options for training group leaders?