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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?

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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

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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…

Discussion Group Guidelines

Bible Study & Discipleship

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 39, Dividing Women into Groups, from the Women’s Ministry Toolbox Podcast. Dividing Women into Groups Please note: This post contains affiliate links. Today we’re tackling a hot-button topic – dividing women into groups for Bible study, retreats, and women’s ministry events. I’ll take you step-by-step through the process…

Dividing Women into Groups

Bible Study & Discipleship

Tips for dividing women into groups for Bible study, retreats, and women’s ministry events. Break up cliques. Achieve multigenerational discussion groups.

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…

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 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.

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…

Great Discipleship, Bible Study, and Small Group Leaders

Bible Study & Discipleship

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?

Below you’ll find the transcript for episode 29, Selecting Discipleship, Mentoring, and Bible Study Materials, from the Women’s Ministry Toolbox Podcast. Please note: This post contains affiliate links. Selecting Discipleship, Mentoring, and Bible Study Materials Who should decide which discipleship, mentoring, or Bible study materials should be used? What do they need to consider when…

Need help selecting discipleship, mentoring, or Bible study materials? Check out these tips!

Below you’ll find the transcript for episode 28,  What’s the difference between discipleship, Bible studies, and mentoring?, from the Women’s Ministry Toolbox Podcast. Please note: This post contains affiliate links. EP 28 – What’s the difference between discipleship, Bible studies, and mentoring? Intro: Welcome to the Women’s Ministry Toolbox Podcast. I’m Cyndee Ownbey, your host and…

What’s the difference between discipleship, Bible studies, and mentoring?

Bible Study & Discipleship

What’s the difference between discipleship, Bible studies, and mentoring? How are they the same, and how are they different?

Below you’ll find the transcript for episode 27, Defining Discipleship, from the Women’s Ministry Toolbox Podcast. Please note: This post contains affiliate links. EP 27: Defining Discipleship 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…

Defining Discipleship

Bible Study & Discipleship

The first in a series on discipleship, this post looks at what the Bible says about discipleship and offers several definitions of discipleship to consider.

Today I am excited to share a special guest post! Amy Gilmore is a women’s ministry leader in Oklahoma. I interviewed her in episode 12 of the Women’s Ministry Toolbox Podcast. (If you haven’t listened to that episode yet, be sure you do!) During the interview, Amy shared about Making Room Groups (which they lovingly…