Where Are All the Women?"I don't do women's ministry." What -- a woman who doesn't want to be involved in women's ministry? You're perplexed. You've strategized how to reach women of many interests. You've considered schedules and costs. Yet there are those women who... Likes [34]Comments [0] TAGS: women's ministry
Getting Started With Affinity GroupsOdds are you already have affinity groups going at your church -- you just don't know about them (or haven't leveraged them for group life and growth) yet. People love to get together to do what they're interested in. So, as a leader looking to... Likes [2]Comments [0] TAGS: getting started, affinity groups, small group leadership
Have Yourself a "Mary" ChristmasBlack Friday shopping. Lights up. Decorating. Cooking. Cleaning. Cyber Monday. Cooking. Party. Concert. More shopping. Wrapping. Delivering gifts. Party. Cleaning. Guests. Cleaning. Cooking. More shopping. Wrapping. Fast food dinner. Cleaning. More... Likes [13]Comments [0] TAGS: christmas, women's ministry, quiet, priorities
Affinity Groups: Doing What You Like, Together Most of us have a hobby or interest outside of work and most of us commit significant amounts of time in our week to pursuing that interest. Why? Hopefully, it's because it is something we like to do. Human nature dictates that we make time to do... Likes [1]Comments [0] TAGS: affinity groups, getting started
Prepare Your Home... Starting With Your HeartAs the Christmas season approaches, many women will find themselves distracted and stressed by all the preparations involved in getting their homes ready for guests and gatherings. It's easy to lose focus. Many times without even realizing it, we find... Likes [2]Comments [0] TAGS: women's ministry, hospitality
Gossip -- How Women Can Stop 'Phoning It In'Before I get to the article part of this article, here's an activity I want you try next time you're together with a group of women: Play a couple rounds of Telephone. Start at one point of the circle, or on one side of the room, and whisper one of... Likes [22]Comments [0] TAGS: women's ministry, women's small groups
No Boys Allowed: Why Women's Ministry WorksRemember the clubhouse signs forbidding boys (or girls) to enter? The signs were all about exclusion, and it was difficult to not be included in a little community. I remember scheming an invasion of the boys' clubhouse, so we could spread "girl... Likes [17]Comments [4] TAGS: women's ministry, small group ministry