{"id":9414,"date":"2018-07-24T10:00:36","date_gmt":"2018-07-24T14:00:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/womensministrytoolbox.com\/?p=9414"},"modified":"2018-07-23T14:34:49","modified_gmt":"2018-07-23T18:34:49","slug":"8-ways-womens-ministry-leaders-hurt-themselves","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/womensministrytoolbox.com\/8-ways-womens-ministry-leaders-hurt-themselves\/","title":{"rendered":"8 Ways Women’s Ministry Leaders Hurt Themselves"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Sometimes<\/p>\n

Sometimes I am my own worst enemy.<\/p>\n

I make choices and speak words that hurt others and hurt the ministries in which I serve and long to see flourish.<\/strong><\/p>\n

In some cases the Holy Spirit is quick to convict me and I repent and attempt to sin no more.<\/p>\n

In other cases, I\u2019m so blinded by pride I can\u2019t see the harm I\u2019m causing.<\/p>\n

Perhaps you can relate\u2026<\/p>\n

Today, I want to ask you to spend a moment in prayer. Asking God to reveal anything that you may consciously or unconsciously be doing that may be hurting your church or your women\u2019s ministry.<\/p>\n

Lord, you are the God who sees everything. You know the true motivations of our heart. We confess that at times we harm the very ministry you\u2019ve entrusted to us. Help us to see our actions from Your perspective. Allow us to see any and all areas where we need to make a change so your ministry can thrive. We want nothing more than to serve you and bring women to the foot of the cross. Amen.<\/em><\/p>\n

Let\u2019s prayerfully tackle each topic, placing it before the Lord for His assessment before we decide it doesn\u2019t apply.<\/h5>\n

Stick with me! I\u2019m preaching to myself here even more than I\u2019m preaching to you.<\/p>\n

As you read remember\u00a0Proverbs 28:13, \u201cWhoever conceals his transgressions will not prosper, but he who confesses and forsakes them will obtain mercy.\u201d<\/p>\n

It\u2019s time to rip out some weeds that are choking the flowers in our gardens!<\/p>\n

8 Ways Women\u2019s Ministry Leaders Hurt Themselves<\/h4>\n

1. We refuse to support other women\u2019s ministry programs in our area.<\/h5>\n

We act like it\u2019s a competition with fabulous prizes. Shouldn\u2019t we rejoice if women attend a church \u2013 any church?! Some leaders even go so far as to bad-mouth ministries at other churches. \u201cI\u2019ve heard their Bible studies aren\u2019t run very well.\u201d We forget that attending events at other churches can be beneficial \u2013 read this post<\/a>!<\/p>\n

2. We choose not to welcome women that are different than us.<\/h5>\n

If they don\u2019t look or act like us, then we don\u2019t make them feel welcome. This includes excluding women based on their race, income, church history, career choice, educational choices for her children, marital status, church attendance, and clothing options.<\/p>\n

3. We treat our denomination as superior to others.<\/h5>\n

We put down, usually subtly, the church down the street because they worship differently than we do.<\/p>\n

4. We refuse to train others to take over our ministry.<\/h5>\n

We should always be training our replacement. When we fail to prepare our team for our absence, we place the future of the ministry in jeopardy. I know from experience how God can quickly move one out of state! Some leaders keep their team weak so they can\u2019t operate on their own.<\/p>\n

If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.\u00a01 John 1:9<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

5. We never invite anyone else to share the platform.<\/h5>\n

We make ministry about us. We should never be the face of women\u2019s ministry, God is.<\/p>\n

6. We mark our territory.<\/h5>\n

Rather than sharing church spaces and rooms with other ministries, we go to great lengths to let everyone know this is our space and they are not welcome. Some teams decorate rooms in such a way that no group would dare open the door.<\/p>\n

7. We refuse to invite younger women to be part of the team or planning process.<\/h5>\n

We create excuses: they haven\u2019t been a Christian long enough, they don\u2019t have enough experience, she\u2019s a young mom and doesn\u2019t have the time.<\/p>\n

8. We forget our position and subvert authority.<\/h5>\n

How often do we \u201cforget\u201d to request permission through the proper channels? Do we meet regularly with the Pastor? Are we open and willing to their suggestions?<\/p>\n

This was not meant to be a guilt trip, but a reminder that our actions sometimes have a negative effect.<\/strong><\/p>\n

I pray the Holy Spirit will be quick to convict and correct us.<\/p>\n

I am thankful that God redeems and restores. He can use our mistakes for His good. And He knows these real-life stories can make for some great testimonies!<\/p>\n

We can make the choice to speak kindly, welcome others, swallow our pride, and change our attitude.<\/p>\n

This post was inspired by this post by Chuck Lawless<\/a>.<\/p>\n

You may also want to read:
\n<\/strong>The Beauty of Events at Other Churches<\/a>
\n8 Reasons to Develop a Strong Women’s Ministry Team<\/a>
\n<\/strong>The Most Critical Mistake a Team Leader Can Make<\/a>
\n5 Mistakes Leaders Make When Building a Women’s Ministry Team<\/a>
\n11 Things I Wish I Had Known as a New Women’s Ministry Leader<\/a><\/p>\n

One year ago:<\/strong> The Most Critical Mistake a Team Leader Can Make<\/a>
\nTwo years ago:<\/strong> The Biggest Mistake Women\u2019s Ministry Teams Make<\/a>
\nThree years ago:<\/strong> Lazarus Awakening Bible Study<\/a>
\nFour years ago:<\/strong> The Door Prize Basket<\/a>
\nFive years ago:<\/strong> Christmas Icebreaker Questions (Free Printable)<\/a><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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