Bible Study & Discipleship Archives - Women's Ministry Toolbox https://womensministrytoolbox.com/category/bible-study-discipleship/ Equipping leaders to cultivate a Christ-focused community Wed, 11 Mar 2026 15:57:07 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://womensministrytoolbox.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/cropped-Ownbey_WMT_toolbox_icon_512x512-32x32.png Bible Study & Discipleship Archives - Women's Ministry Toolbox https://womensministrytoolbox.com/category/bible-study-discipleship/ 32 32 184387456 Five Practical Ways to Encourage Discipleship in Your Women’s Ministry https://womensministrytoolbox.com/five-practical-ways-to-encourage-discipleship-in-your-womens-ministry/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=five-practical-ways-to-encourage-discipleship-in-your-womens-ministry https://womensministrytoolbox.com/five-practical-ways-to-encourage-discipleship-in-your-womens-ministry/#respond Wed, 11 Mar 2026 15:57:07 +0000 https://womensministrytoolbox.com/?p=15218 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…

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]]> https://womensministrytoolbox.com/five-practical-ways-to-encourage-discipleship-in-your-womens-ministry/feed/ 0 15218 Why Theology is Essential for Every Women’s Ministry https://womensministrytoolbox.com/why-theology-is-essential-for-every-womens-ministry/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=why-theology-is-essential-for-every-womens-ministry https://womensministrytoolbox.com/why-theology-is-essential-for-every-womens-ministry/#respond Wed, 11 Feb 2026 09:00:00 +0000 https://womensministrytoolbox.com/?p=15188 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…

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]]> https://womensministrytoolbox.com/why-theology-is-essential-for-every-womens-ministry/feed/ 0 15188 Review: CSB Women’s Study Bible https://womensministrytoolbox.com/review-csb-womens-study-bible/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=review-csb-womens-study-bible https://womensministrytoolbox.com/review-csb-womens-study-bible/#comments Fri, 09 Jan 2026 19:17:37 +0000 https://womensministrytoolbox.com/?p=15097 This post includes affiliate links. If you’re looking for a beautiful, theologically rich study Bible, I’ve got a great recommendation for you! Not Your Typical Women’s Bible I’ll admit, when I received the opportunity to review a copy of the new CSB (Christian Standard Bible) Women’s Study Bible, I was a bit hesitant. Was this…

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]]> https://womensministrytoolbox.com/review-csb-womens-study-bible/feed/ 139 15097 My Favorite Seminary Books https://womensministrytoolbox.com/my-favorite-seminary-books/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=my-favorite-seminary-books https://womensministrytoolbox.com/my-favorite-seminary-books/#comments Fri, 12 Dec 2025 19:12:32 +0000 https://womensministrytoolbox.com/?p=15078 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…

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]]> https://womensministrytoolbox.com/my-favorite-seminary-books/feed/ 2 15078 Should Your Women’s Ministry Use Video-Driven Bible Studies? Pros, Cons, and Alternatives https://womensministrytoolbox.com/should-your-womens-ministry-use-video-driven-bible-studies-pros-cons-and-alternatives/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=should-your-womens-ministry-use-video-driven-bible-studies-pros-cons-and-alternatives https://womensministrytoolbox.com/should-your-womens-ministry-use-video-driven-bible-studies-pros-cons-and-alternatives/#comments Wed, 30 Jul 2025 08:00:00 +0000 https://womensministrytoolbox.com/?p=14969 Below you’ll find the show notes for episode 104, Should Your Women’s Ministry Use Video-Driven Bible Studies?, from the Women’s Ministry Toolbox Podcast. Please note: This post may contain affiliate links. Should Your Women’s Ministry Use Video-Driven Bible Studies? In my last post, I shared what I wish leaders knew about the impact and influence Bible…

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]]> https://womensministrytoolbox.com/should-your-womens-ministry-use-video-driven-bible-studies-pros-cons-and-alternatives/feed/ 2 14969 How Bible Study Authors Shape Your Women’s Ministry https://womensministrytoolbox.com/how-bible-study-authors-shape-your-womens-ministry/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-bible-study-authors-shape-your-womens-ministry https://womensministrytoolbox.com/how-bible-study-authors-shape-your-womens-ministry/#comments Wed, 16 Jul 2025 08:00:00 +0000 https://womensministrytoolbox.com/?p=14952 Below you’ll find the show notes for episode 104, How Bible Study Authors Shape Your Women’s Ministry, from the Women’s Ministry Toolbox Podcast and YouTube channel. Please note: This post may contain affiliate links. How Bible Study Authors Shape Your Women’s Ministry Today, we continue this series on things I wish leaders knew. I wish leaders realized…

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]]> https://womensministrytoolbox.com/how-bible-study-authors-shape-your-womens-ministry/feed/ 2 14952 A Surprising Shift: Gen Z, Faith, and the Future of Women’s Ministry https://womensministrytoolbox.com/a-surprising-shift-gen-z-faith-and-the-future-of-womens-ministry/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=a-surprising-shift-gen-z-faith-and-the-future-of-womens-ministry https://womensministrytoolbox.com/a-surprising-shift-gen-z-faith-and-the-future-of-womens-ministry/#comments Wed, 23 Apr 2025 08:00:00 +0000 https://womensministrytoolbox.com/?p=14903 Below you’ll find the transcript for episode 101, A Surprising Shift: Gen Z, Faith, and the Future of Women’s Ministry, from the Women’s Ministry Toolbox Podcast. A Surprising Shift: Gen Z, Faith, and the Future of Women’s Ministry Cyndee Ownbey: Ladies, I am very excited for today’s podcast episode. I have a special guest here with…

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]]> https://womensministrytoolbox.com/a-surprising-shift-gen-z-faith-and-the-future-of-womens-ministry/feed/ 2 14903 Book Review: Just Open the Door https://womensministrytoolbox.com/just-open-the-door/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=just-open-the-door https://womensministrytoolbox.com/just-open-the-door/#comments Tue, 25 Jul 2023 14:32:48 +0000 https://womensministrytoolbox.com/?p=9083 Please note: This post contains affiliate links. Update: Since writing this post, I’ve had the opportunity to lead this as a Bible Study (book study). Our women LOVED this study! It was not at all what they expected. It challenged them to think differently about hospitality. It was much deeper than they expected too. If…

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]]> https://womensministrytoolbox.com/just-open-the-door/feed/ 59 9083 Caring for the Needs of Your Bible Study, Discipleship, and Small Group Members https://womensministrytoolbox.com/caring-for-the-needs-of-your-bible-study-discipleship-and-small-group-members/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=caring-for-the-needs-of-your-bible-study-discipleship-and-small-group-members https://womensministrytoolbox.com/caring-for-the-needs-of-your-bible-study-discipleship-and-small-group-members/#comments Wed, 15 Jun 2022 07:00:00 +0000 https://womensministrytoolbox.com/?p=13718 Below you’ll find the show notes for episode 47, Caring for the Needs of Your Bible Study, Discipleship, Small Group, and Women’s Ministry Members, from the Women’s Ministry Toolbox Podcast. EP 47: Caring for the Needs of Your Bible Study, Discipleship, Small Group Members Today we’re continuing our discipleship series by talking about caring for your…

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]]> https://womensministrytoolbox.com/caring-for-the-needs-of-your-bible-study-discipleship-and-small-group-members/feed/ 3 13718 Supporting Bible Study, Discipleship, and Small Group Leaders https://womensministrytoolbox.com/supporting-bible-study-discipleship-and-small-group-leaders/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=supporting-bible-study-discipleship-and-small-group-leaders https://womensministrytoolbox.com/supporting-bible-study-discipleship-and-small-group-leaders/#respond Wed, 01 Jun 2022 07:00:00 +0000 https://womensministrytoolbox.com/?p=13709 Below you’ll find the show notes for episode 46, Supporting Bible Study, Discipleship, and Small Group Leaders, from the Women’s Ministry Toolbox Podcast. Please note: This post contains affiliate links. Today we’re continuing our discipleship series by talking about supporting group leaders. Bible study, discipleship, and small groups need strong, committed, loving leaders. As women’s ministry…

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