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Coordinating Childcare for Bible Study and Women’s Ministry Events

Cyndee Ownbey — Wed, 04 May 2022 07:00:00 +0000

Below you’ll find the show notes for episode 44, Coordinating Childcare for Bible Study and Women’s Ministry Events, from the Women’s Ministry Toolbox Podcast. Our discipleship series continues today with a discussion on coordinating childcare. I’ve got a few ideas to help you with common childcare struggles including recruiting help and paying for childcare. Is there…

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Volunteer Appreciation: Great Gifts and Guidance

Cyndee Ownbey — Wed, 17 Nov 2021 08:00:00 +0000

Below you’ll find the transcript for episode 32, Volunteer Appreciation: Great Gifts and Guidance from the Women’s Ministry Toolbox Podcast. Please note: This post contains affiliate links. EP 32: Volunteer Appreciation: Great Gifts and Guidance This week, we’re deviating ever so slightly from our series on discipleship to talk about Volunteer Appreciation. Today I’m offering some…

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The Biggest Mistake Women’s Ministry Teams Make

Cyndee Ownbey — Tue, 26 Jul 2016 14:00:14 +0000

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. This…

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9 Secrets to Making Guests Feel Welcome

Cyndee Ownbey — Tue, 15 Dec 2015 15:00:13 +0000

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. I was surprised by the number of folks who were thrilled to receive a little candy cane! Some responded as…

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Childcare Solutions for Women’s Ministry

Cyndee Ownbey — Fri, 25 Sep 2015 14:00:23 +0000

Are you struggling to find childcare solutions for your women’s ministry Bible studies, events, and activities? You are not alone! Women’s ministry leaders often struggle with childcare because: 1. There are not enough volunteers (or paid staff) to cover every event. 2. Most of the volunteers are women, so when they serve they miss the…

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Tip 26 – Women’s Ministry Information Form (Free Printable)

Cyndee Ownbey — Sun, 26 Oct 2014 14:00:08 +0000

This Women’s Ministry Information Card is a form you can use to collect information on your women as well as recruit volunteers. Collecting names, phone numbers, addresses, and email addresses can help you build a database. Use those addresses for sending: Event invitations Notes of encouragement Surveys Registration forms Thank you notes Some of your women…

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Tip 19 – Simple Sign-up Form (Free Printable)

Cyndee Ownbey — Sun, 19 Oct 2014 14:00:38 +0000

Tip 19 provides a handy-dandy sign-up form flexible enough for any need. There are spaces for women to include their name, email address, and phone number. You may want to use this form to collect names for: Fellowship Event Ladies Night Out Mission Project Outdoor Ministry Bible Study Retreat Planning Team Email List Childcare Volunteers…

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Fellowship Food Fix

Cyndee Ownbey — Tue, 17 Jun 2014 14:00:46 +0000

Food costs can quickly sink your Women’s Ministry budget for an event. I know a team that grew tired of making food for every event so they decided to add a line to their budget. They budgeted around $125 for food from Sam’s Club. Which is okay. Except this was for a gathering of only about…

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Double-Duty Door Prize Slips

Cyndee Ownbey — Tue, 20 May 2014 14:00:49 +0000

Chances are you’re giving out door prizes at almost every Women’s Ministry event. Rather than passing out tickets or putting a sticker on the backside of some of your programs, seize the opportunity to gather some much-needed information from your women. We often miss this simple opportunity but complain that we don’t have enough volunteers…

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5 Mistakes Leaders Make When Building a Women’s Ministry Team

Cyndee Ownbey — Fri, 21 Feb 2014 15:00:29 +0000

Mistakes are inevitable. I know from experience the damage, frustration, and division that can happen when we rush to put together or add to our team. It’s easy to let our enthusiasm and excitement hinder God’s design for our team by jumping ahead of Him. I’ll never forget what happened years ago when my co-leaders spontaneously added…

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