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Unpacking everything you need to know about women’s ministry surveys, including who you should survey, what to survey, and how to create surveys. Post also includes sample survey questions and tips on processing the responses you receive.

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Below you’ll find the transcript for episode 17, Everything You Need to Know About Women’s Ministry Surveys, from the Women’s Ministry Toolbox Podcast. Please note: This post contains affiliate links. Everything You Need to Know About Women’s Ministry Surveys We’re going to be talking about: I’ll also be sharing some sample survey questions and tips on…

Everything You Need to Know About Women’s Ministry Surveys

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Below you’ll find the transcript for episode 10: Do we really need an agenda for every women’s ministry gathering? from the Women’s Ministry Toolbox Podcast. Please note: This post contains affiliate links. EP10: Do we really need an agenda for every women’s ministry gathering? Intro: Welcome to the Women’s Ministry Toolbox Podcast. I’m Cyndee Ownbey, your…

Do we really need an agenda for our women’s ministry gathering?

Event Planning

Do we really need an agenda for every women's ministry gathering? Does an agenda limit the Holy Spirit? Includes 3 tips for crafting great agendas for your women's ministry gatherings.

Last week I shared a detailed post on how to host a gift exchange. If you need help organizing your gift exchange, be sure you read that post first. Today we’re getting creative, and I’m sharing Christian-themed gift exchange ideas and some general gift exchange themes. You’re welcome to grab an idea and make it…

28 Gift Exchange Theme Ideas

Fellowships

Are you planning a gift exchange? Check out the 28 creative ideas for a gift exchange theme. Includes 14 Christian themes and 14 general themes.

While we often relegate gift exchanges to Christmas fellowships, gift exchanges can be done throughout the year. Sometimes a gift outside of the Christmas season is even more appreciated! A gift exchange can be a great tool for encouraging women to connect and love on one another. You (or your team) will need to decide:…

Everything you need to know about how to host a gift exchange. Includes detailed instructions and tips for a successful gift exchange.

I love planning women’s ministry events more than just about anything else!

The Biggest Event Planning Mistake Women’s Ministry Leaders Make

Event Planning

Are you minimizing your ministry's impact by making this event planning mistake?

For many of us, large group events will be few and far between on our women’s ministry calendar for some time.

How to Offer Women’s Ministry Through Small Group Meetings

Groups

Move forward with women's ministry activities this fall by offering a variety of different types of small groups.

I can’t imagine women’s ministry without an emphasis on prayer. Whether it’s praying for our women, with our women, or over the details of our events, prayer saturates the work we do in women’s ministry. Over the years, I’ve shared many prayer tips, ideas, and resources. Today I’ve gathered all of my women’s ministry prayer…

Resources and ideas for praying with your women, praying for your women, and praying for your women's ministry events.

A virtual game night is a fun way for your family, small group, or church family to connect online while we’re all stuck at home.

How to Host a Virtual Game Night

Technology

Tips and ideas for hosting a virtual game night! Gather your friends, small group, and family together for some fun!

Getting the women at your retreat or conference to try new things and break free from their friend circle (cliques) can be a challenge.

Retreat Icebreaker: Knit Together

Event Planning

The retreat icebreaker, Knit Together, will encourage your women to connect and participate throughout your retreat weekend.

Years ago I stumbled upon an idea for a Christmas potpourri. You may have seen something similar on Pinterest.  I don’t recall the original source and I’ve tweaked it just a bit to make it friendly for bulk assembly. Between food allergies and dietary restrictions, food gifts sometimes go uneaten or may even derail a…

Christmas Potpourri includes free printable tag. Perfect favor for your Christmas fellowship!