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Today I am excited to share a special guest post! Amy Gilmore is a women’s ministry leader in Oklahoma. I interviewed her in episode 12 of the Women’s Ministry Toolbox Podcast. (If you haven’t listened to that episode yet, be sure you do!) During the interview, Amy shared about Making Room Groups (which they lovingly…

Making Room Groups (aka mr. groups)

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Below you’ll find the transcript for episode 26, Q&A and Praise Reports from the Women’s Ministry Toolbox Podcast. Please note: This post contains affiliate links. EP 26: Question and Answer + Praise Reports Intro: Welcome to the Women’s Ministry Toolbox Podcast. I’m Cyndee Ownbey, your host and women’s ministry mentor.  I’m the founder of Women’s Ministry…

Question and Answer + Praise Reports

Leadership

Answering questions from women's ministry leaders and sharing some praise reports.

Below you’ll find the transcript for episode 25: Purposeful Women’s Ministry from the Women’s Ministry Toolbox Podcast. Please note: This post contains affiliate links. EP 25: Purposeful Women’s Ministry Intro: Welcome to the Women’s Ministry Toolbox Podcast. I’m Cyndee Ownbey, your host and women’s ministry mentor.  I’m the founder of Women’s Ministry Toolbox and the author…

Purposeful Women’s Ministry

Leadership

Purposeful women's ministry programs can have a kingdom impact. But too many of us lead with Pinterest and not with purpose.

Below you’ll find the transcript for episode 24, Praying for Women’s Ministry, from the Women’s Ministry Toolbox Podcast. Please note: This post contains affiliate links. EP: 24 Praying for Women’s Ministry We’ve almost reached the end of our time walking through the foundational pieces of women’s ministry. We’ve covered a lot of ground, including the scriptural…

Need fresh inspiration for praying for your women’s ministry? In this post, I’m sharing ideas for praying for events, praying at events, praying for your women, and praying with your women.

Below you’ll find the transcript for episode 22, How to Select Icebreaker Games that Build Relationships, from the Women’s Ministry Toolbox Podcast. Please note: This post contains affiliate links. How to Select Icebreaker Games that Build Relationships. Today, we’re going to be talking about: I’m also going to share a list of the most popular icebreaker…

How to Select Icebreaker Games that Build Relationships

Icebreakers

The best icebreaker games build relationships and provide opportunities for our women to connect with one another.

Below you’ll find the transcript for episode 21, The Power of Personal Testimonies, from the Women’s Ministry Toolbox Podcast. Please note: This post contains affiliate links. The Power of Personal Testimonies In this post you’ll find: Looking to teach your women how to share their personal testimony of God’s faithfulness? Check out my workshop kit –…

The Power of Personal Testimonies

Encouragement

Atl: The differences between devotionals and testimonies, why we should share our personal testimonies, and how to share them.

Below you’ll find the transcript for episode 20, How to Work Within Your Women’s Ministry Budget,  from the Women’s Ministry Toolbox Podcast. Please note: This post contains affiliate links. EP: 20 How to Work Within Your Women’s Ministry Budget Whether you have a healthy women’s ministry budget or not, this post is for you! We’ll be…

Whether you have a healthy women's ministry budget or not, this post is for you! I’m sharing how to budget for women's ministry events, what to consider when deciding whether or not to charge for an event or activity, and tips you can apply no matter the size of your budget.

Below you’ll find the transcript for episode 19, How to Create Captivating Publicity for Your Women’s Ministry, from the Women’s Ministry Toolbox Podcast. Please note: This post contains affiliate links. How to Create Captivating Publicity for Your Women’s Ministry In this post, I’ll share ideas and tips about where to share publicity and what it needs…

How to Create Captivating Publicity for Your Women’s Ministry

Publicity

Need some help creating captivating publicity for your women’s ministry? This post is packed with tips and creative ideas!

Below you’ll find the transcript for the bonus episode, How to Know if Your Women’s Ministry Needs a Makeover, from the Women’s Ministry Toolbox Podcast. Please note: This post contains affiliate links. How to Know if Your Women’s Ministry Needs a Makeover Intro: Welcome to the Women’s Ministry Toolbox Podcast. I’m Cyndee Ownbey, your host and…

How to Know if Your Women’s Ministry Needs a Makeover

Leadership

Does your women’s ministry need a makeover? This four-phase process will help you accurately evaluate your women's ministry and make changes where needed so it's more effective, engaging, and fruitful.

Below you’ll find the transcript for episode 17, Everything You Need to Know About Women’s Ministry Surveys, from the Women’s Ministry Toolbox Podcast. Please note: This post contains affiliate links. Everything You Need to Know About Women’s Ministry Surveys We’re going to be talking about: I’ll also be sharing some sample survey questions and tips on…

Unpacking everything you need to know about women’s ministry surveys, including who you should survey, what to survey, and how to create surveys. Post also includes sample survey questions and tips on processing the responses you receive.