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Cyndee Ownbey sits down with Debbie Ericksen, director of women’s ministry at Grace Fellowship Chapel in New Jersey. Debbie shares her journey into ministry leadership, insights on structuring and evolving a women’s ministry team, and ways her church fosters discipleship and community among women. You’ll hear practical tips on handling challenges like two church services, balancing ministry and personal life, the importance of prayer-driven leadership, and creating mission-focused events and Bible studies.

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Below you’ll find the transcript of my interview with Debbie Ericksen. You can also listen to the Women’s Ministry Toolbox Podcast interview on your favorite podcast platform (such as Spotify) and you can watch it onYouTube here. Please forgive any spelling or grammatical errors. EP 119: Women’s Ministry Leader Interview with Debbie Ericksen Cyndee Ownbey…

Women’s Ministry Leader Interview with Debbie Ericksen

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Our series on the essentials of women’s ministry continues today with a focus on discipleship. If you’ve been following along, you may have read the post on theology. Discipleship is closely connected to theology; it is taking the knowledge one has learned about God (theology) and putting it into action. Definitions Let’s start with some…

Five Practical Ways to Encourage Discipleship in Your Women’s Ministry

Bible Study & Discipleship

Are you looking to spark deeper spiritual growth among the women in your church? In this post, Cyndee Ownbey explores practical, scripture-rooted ways to make discipleship a core part of your ministry.

Our series on women’s ministry essentials continues today. So far, we’ve covered prayer and theology. Today we’re tackling the topic of evangelism. Are you being intentional to tell the women at your events about Jesus? At every event? When I was the co-leader of a moms’ group in our church in the first year of…

Five Practical Ways to Incorporate Evangelism Into Your Women’s Ministry

Leadership

Five Practical Ways to Incorporate Evangelism into Your Women's Ministry

Welcome to part 2 of our series on women’s ministry essentials. If you haven’t read part 1 on cultivating a culture of prayer, please be sure to do so. In this post, our focus will be on the women’s ministry essential of theology. What is theology? Simply put, theology is the study of God. By…

Why theology is essential for women's ministry

Have you been looking for a leadership devotional to use at your women’s ministry team meetings? Are you looking for something to help your team work together? Would you like to encourage your team members to serve with the love of Jesus? These Women’s Ministry Team Leadership Devotional Packets are just what you need!  Each women’s ministry team…

Leadership Devotionals for Your Women’s Ministry Team

Leadership

Leadership devotionals for your women's ministry team

After several clear nudges from the Lord in the spring of 2023, I applied for and was accepted to Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary as a distance learning student in May 2023. I’m nearing the finish line on my MA in Ministry to Women. As one might imagine, I have had the opportunity to read a…

My Favorite Seminary Books

Book Reviews

My favorite books I read while working on my MA in Ministry to Women.

Below you’ll find the transcript for episode 110, Women’s Ministry Leader Interview with Cassie Pattillo, from the Women’s Ministry Toolbox Podcast and YouTube channel. Mentioned in this episode: Empowered and Equipped by Julia HigginsFaithful Women’s Ministry ConferenceHow to Share Your TestimonySharing God’s Everyday Faithfulness Workshop Women’s Ministry Leader Interview with Cassie Pattillo Some edits have been made to…

Discover invaluable tips for leading women’s ministry in small churches! In this inspiring interview, Cassie Pattillo shares how to build a multigenerational team, foster discipleship, and create meaningful gatherings—plus encouragement for new leaders.

Below you’ll find the show notes for episode 109, Something Has Shifted, from the Women’s Ministry Toolbox Podcast and YouTube channel. Something Has Shifted This week I’m releasing a special post in large part due to the recent assassination of Charlie Kirk. God was stirring up some of these same words I’ll share before last week’s events took…

Something Has Shifted

Leadership

Discover how to boldly lead your women’s ministry during spiritual shifts. Get encouragement, practical toolbox tasks, and Biblical insight to help you reach more women with the love of Jesus.

Below you’ll find the show notes for episode 108, Women’s Ministry Leader Interview with Dee Humphrey, from the Women’s Ministry Toolbox Podcast and YouTube channel. Please note: This post may contain affiliate links. Women’s Ministry Leader Interview with Dee Humphrey Mentioned in this episode:Real-Life Discipleship by Jim PutmanRoad Trip Icebreaker GameFellowship Devotional Unseen Leadership Podcast Some…

Women’s Ministry Leader Interview with Dee Humphrey

Leadership

Transcript for interview with women's ministry leader, Dee Humphrey.

Below you’ll find the show notes for episode 106, Women’s Ministry Leader Interview with Renee Rowell. You can also listen to this content on the Women’s Ministry Toolbox Podcast or watch it on the Women’s Ministry Toolbox YouTube channel. Women’s Ministry Leader Interview with Renee Rowell In this women’s ministry leader interview, Renee Rowell is…

Cyndee Ownbey welcomes Renee Rowell back to share her inspiring journey through challenging seasons in women's ministry. Discover the power of staying the course during difficult times, the transformative impact of prayer and fasting within your ministry, and the hope found in God’s faithfulness after hardship.