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How to Avoid the biggest mistake women's ministry teams make!

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Over the last 15+ years, I’ve had the opportunity to serve in five women’s ministries in five different churches. Everywhere I’ve served and even in the places where I haven’t, I’ve seen this women’s ministry mistake committed over and over again. And I’m not just throwing stones, I’m 100% guilty of committing it myself.

The Biggest Mistake Women’s Ministry Teams Make

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I’m curious, how would you describe the way your women’s ministry team operates? I’m guessing the word “effective” may not be the first word that comes to mind…

8 Habits of an Effective Women’s Ministry

Leadership

I love discovering new women’s ministry resources! Especially those that challenge me to think differently and cause me to question some of the choices our women’s ministry team has made.

Book Review: Word-Filled Women’s Ministry

Bible Study & Discipleship

Another great women's ministry resource book you'll want to add to your library! Check out my review of Word-Filled Women's Ministry

Nine years ago our then-new women’s ministry team longed to include the things the women in our church really wanted in our ministry plans. It was our deepest desire to meet our women where they were and to provide events, activities, and resources that would encourage them in their walk with Christ.

What is God’s vision for your women’s ministry this year? Do you know?

Vision Casting for Your Women’s Ministry – Part 1

Leadership

Two nights ago I had the privilege of passing out small candy canes as folks were approaching our church doors to attend a special Christmas production. My task was to make our guests feel welcome.

9 Secrets to Making Guests Feel Welcome

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Prayer Stations can provide an opportunity for your women to respond to God, meditate on His word, and connect with the retreat message on a deeper level.  We used Prayer Stations at our retreat this fall and it was a huge hit! Today I’m going to share what we did as well as some resources for finding…

We’ve talked about praying before your event, but what about praying at your event? Today I want to share some ideas about setting up a Prayer Room at your retreat.

Day 20 – Setting Up a Prayer Room for Your Retreat

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We’re getting into some sticky and uncomfortable territory today. Pricing your retreat right is a big deal. And it’s hard. And if this is your first retreat, this part probably has your shaking in your boots.

Day 14 – What should you charge for your retreat?

Event Planning

It goes without saying that praying for your retreat is paramount. Your speaker, your team, and your attendees will likely confront spiritual opposition during the weeks and days before your retreat. Prayer is our greatest weapon, but we sometimes forget how to use it. When I am knee deep in the trenches of retreat planning my…

Five ways to pray for your women's ministry retreat. Includes free 30 day retreat prayer calendar.