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I hate to admit I was surprised when I got her email. After 3 Sundays of visiting “under the radar”, we had completed and submitted the all-important visitor form.

12 Ways Women’s Ministry Teams Can Warmly Welcome Guests

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Lately I find myself more easily distracted than ever before. I start one project and then remember something else and my attention is diverted.

10 Productivity Tips for Women’s Ministry Leaders

Leadership

Your sign-ups are lagging. Last week only 2 women attended. The retreat’s a month out, but you’re less than half full.

Should you cancel?

Leadership

How would you describe your women’s ministry team? Grab a pen and make a quick list. Be as honest as you can. What words did you use?

I was 34 years old when I stepped into my first role as a Women’s Ministry Director. I had taken on a position that had been vacant for 1 ½ years.

11 Things I Wish I Had Known as a New Women’s Ministry Leader

Leadership

Perhaps you’ve noticed a drop-off in the attendance of your women’s ministry events. Maybe the Bible studies that once drew women in abundance are all but limping along.

10 Reasons Women are Leaving the Local Church for Online Ministries

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In addition to serving on three different women’s ministry teams in three different churches, I’ve had the privilege to be a part of numerous teams. Some team leaders were strong, others struggled.

Last week I made my bi-annual trek to the Horticulture Class Plant Sale at our local high school. I purchased two beautiful hanging baskets, flowers for the pots on our front and back porch, and several vegetable plants and herbs for our square foot garden.

5 Keys to Nurturing Your Team

Leadership

Earlier this month I stumbled across this article by Eric Geiger. You may have seen it when I shared it on the Women’s Ministry Toolbox Facebook page. What God drew my attention to was the 3 questions he asked his team:

Three Questions You Need to Ask Your Team

Leadership

A few months back I sent an email out to all of my subscribers asking: “What is your biggest struggle right now?” Over and over I heard: I am overloaded I’m so busy I have too many things to do and not enough time I’m overwhelmed