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Perhaps the idea of tackling taboo topics is one that your women’s ministry team steers clear of. You’re afraid of saying the wrong thing.

How to Tackle Taboo Topics

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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

11 Time Savers for Busy Women’s Ministry Leaders

Leadership

Sick kids, doctor’s appointments, school events, family vacations, and other scheduling conflicts will often make it necessary for one or more of your women’s ministry team members to miss a meeting.

5 Ways to Keep Absent Team Members in the Loop

Leadership

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.

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

Perfect for fall or anytime of year, this original High School Memories Bingo game is the perfect icebreaker for your women’s ministry fellowship, Bible study kick-off, or small group.

High School Memories Bingo (Free Printable)

Icebreakers

Please note: This post contains affiliate links. Last week we hosted our first-ever Bible Journaling event at our church. In all honesty, I wasn’t sure I was going to enjoy it. I’m okay with making notes in my Bible margins, but I wasn’t sure I could handle using craft supplies… Not only did I end…

How to Host a Bible Journaling Event

Fellowships

If you or your team has ever shied away from boldly sharing Jesus with your guests and your women in attendance, this post is for you. After a discussion at our last women’s ministry team meeting God reminded me of a time when my desire and intentions to share Jesus while well-meaning, were misguided.

A couple of weeks ago our Youth Pastor asked me a question about a past Youth event that proved to be incredibly revealing. It’s a question I know you’ll find to be valuable as your team completes a women’s ministry event assessment. We had participated in an event with another church a few months before…

The Most Revealing Question You Can Ask After an Event

Organizing Events

What is the most revealing question you can ask after an event? The answers will impact your planning for all future events!

For the past several months God has been increasing my discomfort with the Bible “studies” we’ve been doing at our church. I’ve come face to face with the fact that I’m tired of Bible study books…

Why I’m Tired of Bible Study Books

Bible Studies

Why I'm Tired of Bible Study Books

Are you looking for a fun mission project for your women for the fall? An Operation Christmas Child Packing Party provides an opportunity for your women to work together to bless children around the world!