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Retreats come in many shapes and sizes. Prayerfully consider which type of retreat God is asking you to plan for your women in this season. You may host one time of retreat this year and a different type of retreat the next.

Day 6 – Different Types of Retreats

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So we’ve worked through “where” you might want to have your women’s ministry retreat. Today, we’re going to dig into the “when”.

Day 4 – When should you have your women’s ministry retreat?

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Location, location, location. When looking for a women’s ministry retreat location there are several things you need to consider.

Day 3 – Where should you go for your women’s ministry retreat?

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Before we start planning, we need to tackle the “why”. Why are women’s ministry retreats important? Why are they needed?

Last week I shared about the four years I spent in a prayer group and how you might start your own prayer group. As promised, I’m sharing the Prayer Guide we used each week to keep us focused. You are welcome to print and use it as is, or tweak it and make it your…

Prayer Group Guide (Free Printable)

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Prayer Group Guide Free Printable

For four years I had the privilege of being a part of a small prayer group. Those precious ladies prayed me through my father’s brief battle with brain cancer, a rocky time in our marriage, and our boys’ sometimes bumpy elementary school years.

How to Start a Prayer Group

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Tips and best practices for launching a prayer group for the women in your church or community.

Fall temperatures lend themselves to fall fellowship activities for your women’s ministry, Bible study, and small group attendees. Embrace the opportunities: I’ve put together a list of 40 Fall Fellowship Ideas. If you’re looking for more ideas for your women’s ministry meetings, be sure to check out my book, Rethinking Fellowship: A Handbook for Hosting…

40 Fall Fellowship Ideas for Women's Ministry Events, Bible study groups, and small groups

Two weeks ago our Bible Study Facilitator asked if someone in our group would open in prayer. At first there was an awkward silence, but once she admitted she didn’t like to pray out loud a chorus of women echoed her sentiment.

Teach Your Team to Pray Out Loud

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Please note: This post contains affiliate links. Are you stuck in a rut when it comes to distributing door prizes? Do you use the same door prize distribution method at every women’s ministry event? Would you like some fresh ideas to help your team give away door prizes? While it is easy to just pull…

15 Creative Ways to Give Away Door Prizes

Door Prizes & Favors

Get creative when you give away door prizes. These 15 creative ideas will add some excitement and fun!

Is your team hosting a summer fellowship or event? Does your retreat or conference have a summer or beach theme? Do you need to decorate for a summertime baby or bridal shower at church? I’ve rounded up some summer-inspired décor and favor ideas that I think you’ll love! Please note: These are affiliate links.  Here’s hoping…