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Why I'm not reading through the Bible this year . Here are 5 alternative ideas to consider.

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Five years ago the church we were attending spent the year reading through the Bible together.

Why I’m Not Reading Through the Bible This Year

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Almost every year, without fail, our family heads to the beach for vacation.

How to Know If it’s Time to Let Go of a Women’s Ministry Tradition

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Wondering if it's time to let go of a women's ministry tradition? Here are some questions to ask.

The lessons haven’t always been fun or easy, but God has taught me so much in almost 20 years of ministering to women.

9 Things 19 Years in Women’s Ministry Has Taught Me

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Lessons from 19 years in women's ministry.

Are you bothered by the attitudes and behavior of some of the women at your events?

Are your women less than welcoming? Check out these ideas for creating a more welcoming women's ministry!

Brace yourself, today we’re talking statistics!

Part 2 – What Women Wish You Knew About Your Women’s Ministry

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Taking a close look at the statistics from our survey about women's ministry.

I recently conducted a survey of 1140 women about their experiences with women’s ministry events and activities. (Many, many thanks to everyone who took and shared this survey!)

Part 1 Survey Results – What Women Wish You Knew About Your Women’s Ministry

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Part 1 Survey Results - What women wish you knew about your women's ministry.

Earlier this year a women’s ministry leader asked for book recommendations in our Facebook group for her summer women’s ministry intern and this book, Leading Women Who Wound, was mentioned several times.

Sometimes I am my own worst enemy.

8 Ways Women’s Ministry Leaders Hurt Themselves

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Sometimes we do things (not always purposefully) that hinder or even harm our church and ministry. Praying we'll all avoid these 8 things.

Have you ever been disappointed by the turnout at one of your women’s ministry events?

8 Steps to Take After a Ministry Fail

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Feel like your last event was a failure? Don't be so quick to dismiss it. Take these 8 steps first.

Almost every week I hear from leaders who are frustrated disappointed by the lack of interest for women’s ministry events in their church.

Do you struggle with low attendance at your women's ministry events? Let's dig into why they might not be coming.