{"id":9568,"date":"2018-11-13T10:00:25","date_gmt":"2018-11-13T15:00:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/womensministrytoolbox.com\/?p=9568"},"modified":"2020-08-25T15:51:12","modified_gmt":"2020-08-25T19:51:12","slug":"womens-ministry-tradition","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/womensministrytoolbox.com\/womens-ministry-tradition\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Know If it\u2019s Time to Let Go of a Women\u2019s Ministry Tradition"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Wondering<\/p>\n

Almost every year, without fail, our family heads to the beach for vacation.<\/p>\n

This summer we were excited to stay at a new-to-us beach in North Carolina \u2013 Ocean Isle<\/a>. It was beautiful! I have no doubt we\u2019ll go back.<\/p>\n

One of the draws to this particular beach was its proximity to our usual summer beach haunt, Myrtle Beach<\/a>. Our boys have grown up enjoying Myrtle Beach and all it has to offer.<\/p>\n

We have many traditions in Myrtle Beach \u2013 eating at Simply Southern Smokehouse<\/a> so we can listen to Isaac sing Southern Gospel as he buses tables faster than anyone we\u2019ve ever seen, bumping and racing each other around the go-kart tracks at what is now called the Broadway Grand Prix, trips to Krispy Kreme when the red light is on, and scouring the two outlet malls for bargains.<\/p>\n

Our boys, now 19 and 16, usually approach these traditions with wild abandon and leave elated and fulfilled.<\/p>\n

However, this year was different.<\/h4>\n

Our trip to eat at Simply Southern and the following battle at the Broadway Grand Prix wasn\u2019t as satisfying as usual<\/strong>. Both experiences were just \u201cokay\u201d. Not bad, but not as much fun as they used to be.<\/p>\n

It was kind of a letdown\u2026<\/p>\n

We decided as a family it was time for us to make some new memories and let go of some of our familiar traditions<\/strong>. We\u2019ll still vacation at the beach, but we\u2019ll explore some new restaurants and activities next time.<\/p>\n

I couldn\u2019t help but think about the women\u2019s ministry events and activities that have become an annual tradition in many of our churches.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Maybe it\u2019s the Mother\u2019s Day Tea, a long-running joke at the fall retreat, or a Christmas banquet.<\/p>\n

Over the years some traditions become less fulfilling.<\/h5>\n

New members don\u2019t understand the inside jokes and feel left out. The audience ages as most of those younger fail to embrace what has always been the event of the year.<\/p>\n

How do we know if it\u2019s time to let go of a women\u2019s ministry tradition?<\/h4>\n

Prayerfully consider the answers to these questions.<\/strong><\/p>\n

1. Has attendance fallen<\/strong> for this event or activity \u2013 either in whole or by age group?<\/p>\n

2. Has this event followed the same schedule<\/strong> (maybe even the same speaker) year after year after year?<\/p>\n

3. Is this event\/activity one that takes a significant portion of the women\u2019s ministry budget<\/strong>?<\/p>\n

4. Is the enthusiasm for this event starting to wane?<\/strong> Look closely across the generations. Ask a variety of people that will give you an honest answer, and not just tell you what they think you want to hear.<\/p>\n

5. Are Jesus and God\u2019s Word the focus of this event<\/strong> or has it become (or always been) something else? Building community should definitely play a part, but has Jesus failed to make an appearance<\/a>?<\/p>\n

6. Does the event\/activity still align with your women\u2019s ministry mission statement<\/a><\/strong> and the church\u2019s mission? If you\u2019ve recently revised or created a mission statement, now is a good time to check and make sure every event supports that mission.<\/p>\n

7. Does this event\/activity draw in a significant number of guests<\/strong> and do they return for other women\u2019s ministry events or church services? If you\u2019re not reaching women outside your church walls that\u2019s a problem. If women are only coming in for this one event and not coming back for anything else you need to examine why.<\/p>\n

8. Is the same woman coordinating this event year after year?<\/strong> While I understand she may do a stellar job, sometimes events need a fresh injection of ideas and\/or energy. A different perspective can make all the difference in an event that\u2019s starting to show it\u2019s age.<\/p>\n

Eliminating a tradition, especially one that has become what some call a \u201csacred cow\u201d, can cause serious division. It\u2019s, unfortunately, something I have experience with\u2026<\/p>\n

If you feel it\u2019s time to bring an end to a tradition:<\/h4>\n

1. First, before doing anything \u2013 spend time in prayer<\/strong> over this decision. You must be confident that the Lord is bringing this event\/activity to an end. Write down why you feel this is the direction the team should go. You\u2019ll need to be prepared to explain your reasoning to your supervising Pastor and your team.<\/p>\n

2. Secondly, don\u2019t be a lone ranger<\/strong>. This needs to be a team decision or your ministry could be negatively impacted. If you feel confident this is an event or activity that does not serve the purposes of your women\u2019s ministry, take the time to help your team reach that same conclusion. Use the questions listed above. Have your team complete a Ministry Health Assessment<\/a>. Use the Post Event Evaluation Form<\/a>.<\/p>\n

3. Speak with your supervising Pastor.<\/strong> You want their input and their backing. Some may even use their authority to press pause on the event.<\/p>\n

4. Try making a change, before giving an event the ax.<\/strong> Change the schedule, change the location, or change the emphasis. Don\u2019t change everything at once.<\/em> Make incremental changes over several years until the event becomes what you feel God is leading it to be.<\/p>\n

5. Consider hosting the event in alternating years.<\/strong> This can be especially beneficial if the event\/activity is a drain on the women\u2019s ministry budget. When women see what else can be done with those funds, they might not hold on so tightly.<\/p>\n

6. Cast a new vision<\/a> for your women\u2019s ministry.<\/strong> Once your team is on board, it\u2019s time to share that vision with other women. Reach out to those with the greatest influence and spend time addressing any of their concerns. You may just find they are excited about the new direction in which God is leading!<\/p>\n

7. Expect pushback.<\/strong> Many of your women will resist change and won\u2019t like anyone messing with an event they dearly love. Be kind, but firm. Draw their attention to the positives of any changes your team may have made. If you\u2019ve pressed pause, assure them the team will be praying and seeking God\u2019s will.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Don’t make my mistake!<\/h4>\n

Several years ago I tried to bring an abrupt end to the Secret Sister program at a church in which I served.<\/p>\n

For many years a small number (between 20 – 30 women in a church with a weekly attendance of around 800) of mostly older women (60+) in our church participated in a Secret Sister program. They would purchase small gifts and send cards to their \u201csecret sister\u201d for most of a year. In the spring there was always a big reveal lunch\/brunch for the group who had participated.<\/p>\n

I wanted to eliminate the program because:<\/h5>\n
    \n
  1. The budget for the reveal brunch ($300) was more than the line item for events that were for ALL of the women in the church.<\/li>\n
  2. Women could only join once a year which excluded anyone new from joining.<\/li>\n
  3. Some participants failed to participate \u2013 you could love on your secret sister but receive nothing in return.<\/li>\n
  4. Our younger women were not interested in the program (we were focused on increasing their participation).<\/li>\n
  5. It was inward focused \u2013 rather than outward focused.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    It\u2019s been many years, so some of the details are fuzzy, but I do recall that I didn\u2019t do enough to address my concerns before omitting the program from the budget proposal.<\/p>\n

    I failed to follow the above steps and suffered the consequences.<\/strong><\/p>\n

    When I explained to the team my concerns, emphasizing that I did not feel $300 on an event that only about 20 women participated in was in line with the rest of our budget, a couple of team members were quick to find ways to cut the cost of the \u201creveal luncheon.\u201d In the end, they decided to charge each woman $10 for brunch, and it was decided we would draft a letter (to be reviewed and approved by our Pastor) to all of the participants letting them know we would be suspending the secret sister program.<\/p>\n

    It was a difficult meeting, and I left feeling like I had made some enemies that day.<\/p>\n

    It was the right decision, but I went about it all wrong. I pray you won\u2019t do the same!<\/h5>\n

    My prayer for you:<\/strong> Lord, give us discernment when it comes to events that are a tradition in our women\u2019s ministry. Help us to know when we\u2019ve strayed from Your purpose. Give us the insight to make any necessary changes. Prepare the hearts of our women as we seek to do Your will.<\/em><\/p>\n

    You may also want to read:<\/strong>
    \n    10 Ways to Recognize a Sacred Cow in Your Church by Chuck Lawless<\/a>
    \n    Excessive Decorations<\/a>
    \n    But did you tell them about Me?<\/a>
    \n    Women\u2019s Ministry Health Assessment (Free Printable)<\/a>
    \n    Post Event Evaluation Form (Free Printable)<\/a><\/p>\n

    One year ago:<\/strong>\u00a0Icebreaker Game: What\u2019s on ur phone?<\/a>
    \nTwo years ago:\u00a0<\/strong>    Christmas Table Talk Cards (Free Printable)<\/a>
    \nThree years ago:\u00a0<\/strong>    Christmas Icebreaker: Pick a Side<\/a>
    \nFour years ago:\u00a0<\/strong>    Women\u2019s Ministry Team Gift Guide<\/a>
    \nFive years ago:\u00a0<\/strong>    Eight Planning Teams You Need for Your Table Event<\/a><\/p>\n

    \"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

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