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Our series on purposefully planning women’s ministry events continues today with a discussion on when and where you should host your event. We’ll start with the when and end with the where. Selecting the best date and location can seem like an impossible task. I’ve got lots of tips to share and things to consider…
Our series on planning for bigger events continues today with a focus on budgeting for events. Whether you have a generous budget or no budget at all, you’ll find this post super practical for figuring out the cost of your events. Why You Need an Event Budget The very first women’s ministry event I planned…
In the last post, I talked about creating an event planning team to focus on the event, provide space for more women to use their gifts, and to lighten the load of the women’s ministry team members who do not want to serve on both teams. Today I want to talk about event planning timelines.…
This series on planning purposeful events continues with a focus on building effective event planning teams. I was chatting with another women’s ministry leader last week, and she mentioned their church hasn’t had a retreat in about 10 years because it is so much work! Maybe you’re in the same boat. Or perhaps you’re committed…
The goal of this series is to help you (and other women’s ministry leaders) create memorable experiences that help women embrace and grow their faith by interacting with God though His Word and with each other. We want women to walk out the door encouraged, inspired, and better equipped to walk confidently as followers of…
Event Planning Series I am excited to announce the topic for the next series of post! This is something I’ve been wanting to talk about for quite some time. I’m going to be focusing on planning for a large event, conference, or retreat. However, every post will include some tips that will apply to any…
Please note: This post contains affiliate links. Mother’s Day and Women’s Ministry: Navigating Challenges with Compassion and Sensitivity As has been the case with most of these recent blog posts in the Hot Topics and Hot Takes series, I’m asking you and your team to consider the women who feel (and may very well be)…
The posts below are part of a series on Hot Topics and Hot Takes. Hot Topics and Hot Takes focus on practices, ideas, or beliefs that women’s ministry leaders may encounter. Some of my Hot Takes are a little spicy! There’s a good chance you’ll disagree with some of my opinions and that’s okay! My…
Below you’ll find the show notes for episode EP 78, Celebrating New Life and Love: Managing Baby and Bridal Showers with Grace, from the Women’s Ministry Toolbox Podcast. Please note: This post contains affiliate links. Celebrating New Life and Love: Managing Baby and Bridal Showers with Grace This series on Hot Topics and Hot Takes continues…
Below you’ll find the show notes for episode 71, Secret Sister Programs: Challenges, Solutions, and Alternatives, from the Women’s Ministry Toolbox Podcast. Please note: This post contains affiliate links. I’m continuing the series on Hot Topics and Hot Takes with a hot take on secret sister programs. If you’ve read my book, Women’s Ministry Essentials,…
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