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Struggling to select sound Bible study books? Discover Cyndee Ownbey’s essential tips for vetting Christian books, spotting red flags, and protecting your women’s ministry from false teaching.

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One of the most repeated questions in the Women’s Ministry Toolbox Facebook group is a request for Bible study book ideas. Asking other leaders which studies they recommend is a great starting point! The leaders in the group are usually quick to share their recommendations. Vetting Books In today’s episode, I want to talk about…

Essential Steps for Vetting Bible Study Books in Women’s Ministry

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Welcome to part 2 of our series on women’s ministry essentials. If you haven’t read part 1 on cultivating a culture of prayer, please be sure to do so. In this post, our focus will be on the women’s ministry essential of theology. What is theology? Simply put, theology is the study of God. By…

Why Theology is Essential for Every Women’s Ministry

Bible Study & Discipleship

Why theology is essential for women's ministry

This post includes affiliate links. If you’re looking for a beautiful, theologically rich study Bible, I’ve got a great recommendation for you! Not Your Typical Women’s Bible I’ll admit, when I received the opportunity to review a copy of the new CSB (Christian Standard Bible) Women’s Study Bible, I was a bit hesitant. Was this…

Review: CSB Women’s Study Bible

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Review of CSB Women's Study Bible

After several clear nudges from the Lord in the spring of 2023, I applied for and was accepted to Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary as a distance learning student in May 2023. I’m nearing the finish line on my MA in Ministry to Women. As one might imagine, I have had the opportunity to read a…

My favorite books I read while working on my MA in Ministry to Women.

Below you’ll find the show notes for episode 104, How Bible Study Authors Shape Your Women’s Ministry, from the Women’s Ministry Toolbox Podcast and YouTube channel. Please note: This post may contain affiliate links. How Bible Study Authors Shape Your Women’s Ministry Today, we continue this series on things I wish leaders knew. I wish leaders realized…

How Bible Study Authors Shape Your Women’s Ministry

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Ever thought about the influence Bible study authors have? Here's how Bible study authors shape your women's ministry.

Below you’ll find the transcript for episode 101, A Surprising Shift: Gen Z, Faith, and the Future of Women’s Ministry, from the Women’s Ministry Toolbox Podcast. A Surprising Shift: Gen Z, Faith, and the Future of Women’s Ministry Cyndee Ownbey: Ladies, I am very excited for today’s podcast episode. I have a special guest here with…

A Surprising Shift: Gen Z, Faith, and the Future of Women’s Ministry

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Cyndee Ownbey and Barna’s Cicely Corey discuss new research on Gen Z women, exploring why fewer are attending church and how ministries can better engage and support them.

Please note: This post contains affiliate links. Update: Since writing this post, I’ve had the opportunity to lead this as a Bible Study (book study). Our women LOVED this study! It was not at all what they expected. It challenged them to think differently about hospitality. It was much deeper than they expected too. If…

Looking for a Bible study on hospitality! This is it! Check out my book review of Just Open the Door by Jen Schmidt.

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…

Caring for the Needs of Your Bible Study, Discipleship, and Small Group Members

Bible Study & Discipleship

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 46, Supporting Bible Study, Discipleship, and Small Group Leaders, from the Women’s Ministry Toolbox Podcast. Please note: This post contains affiliate links. Today we’re continuing our discipleship series by talking about supporting group leaders. Bible study, discipleship, and small groups need strong, committed, loving leaders. As women’s ministry…

Supporting Bible Study, Discipleship, and Small Group Leaders

Bible Study & Discipleship

Are you offering support for your small group leaders in these four key areas? Check out these tips and ideas for supporting your Bible study, discipleship, and small group leaders.

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…

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.