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\u201cOur women look forward to our annual tea<\/a>!\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThey can\u2019t wait to decorate their tables for our Table Banquet <\/a>every year!\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cOur women love (insert famous Bible study teacher)’s studies!\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

All of the above may be true, but that doesn\u2019t mean God wants your Women\u2019s Ministry events and activities to stay the same year after year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But how do you decide when it\u2019s time to change it up or let it go?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You may be stuck on repeat if:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

1. You use the same Bible study authors<\/strong> in the fall, spring, and summer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. You\u2019ve held the same event<\/strong> (tea, table event, conference, etc.) for the last three years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Your retreat has had the same destination<\/strong> for the last two years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. You\u2019ve used the same guest speaker<\/strong> (inside or outside of the church) more than once in the last two years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. Your ministry calendar<\/strong><\/a> is predictable<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why it\u2019s important to change?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

1. Using different Bible study authors allows your women to hear and learn about God from a different perspective<\/strong>. I’m partial to using God’s Word for Bible study instead of Bible study books. If you’re looking for an easy resource for you and your women to use to dig into God’s Word, check out my READ Bible Study Kit for Groups<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. We are all growing and changing. Our needs are different today<\/strong> than they were 6 months ago. Hosting the same event repeatedly communicates that our needs remain the same. Consider changing the time of day, location, activities included, and\/or the focus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Trekking to the same retreat location can be comforting, but we don\u2019t want our women to become comfortable<\/strong> in their walk. We want them to grow and stretch! I guarantee some of your women are not interested in your current retreat location \u2013 maybe it\u2019s too far, too expensive, or just not their cup of tea. Always head to the beach? Look for a campground or lake facility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. God has given many women the gift of teaching and speaking. Expose your women to other fantastic speakers.<\/strong> Need a starting point, check out my post on How to Find a Speaker.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. Is your calendar<\/a> flexible? Are you leaving room in your schedule for God to\u00a0do something new?<\/strong> What if He lays it on your team\u2019s heart to start an outreach to a local apartment complex?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If we, the church, are going to meet the changing needs of women in our community, we must be prepared to adapt and change to meet those needs.<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Challenge your Women\u2019s Ministry Team to dissect and discuss if you are really meeting the needs of the women in your community. Reach outside of your team to get an accurate picture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n