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An introduction to my new series on discipleship. Get the inside scoop on what's coming next!

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Below you’ll find the transcript for the trailer episode for the Discipleship series from the Women’s Ministry Toolbox Podcast. Please note: This post contains affiliate links. Trailer: Discipleship Series Introduction Intro: Hi, I’m Cyndee Ownbey, the host of the Women’s Ministry Toolbox Podcast. I’m the author of Rethinking Women’s Ministry, and I serve on the…

Discipleship Series Introduction

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This post contains affiliate links. How do your women feel about Bible study homework? Do they hate it? Do they fail to get it done? You’ve probably heard these Bible study excuses: I’m too busy. I don’t like to do homework. Since many women don’t like Bible study homework and don’t complete it, we can’t…

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Bible Study & Discipleship

We’re tackling the tough questions about Bible study homework in this post. Is it really necessary? How much is too much? How can we encourage women to complete their Bible study homework?

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Today I’ve invited Amy Ford to share a special guest post. As we strive to love and serve all of the women in our churches and communities, there are groups of women that we may struggle to reach. Amy offers ideas and resources for the church to care for women with unplanned pregnancies. I pray…

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Looking for some great leadership books to read this year? You'll want to check out this list for women's ministry leaders!

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Taking the time to think through and plan the launch of your next Bible study session will bless both your team and your participants.

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This post contains affiliate links. Book Review: Disciple Her Please note: This book recommendation is not a blanket endorsement of other books by this author or her husband. Discipleship resources top the list of recent requests from women’s ministry leaders. Today, I’m sharing about Kandi Gallaty’s newly released book, Disciple Her: Using the Word, Work,…

Discipleship Resource: Disciple Her

Discipleship

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Check out this discipleship idea that combines Bible study with the teaching of practical skills.