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
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
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
Welcoming Newcomers: Why Being Friendly Isn't EnoughAmy's going to walk into your women's ministry this fall. She's a newcomer, but she may have visited last year too. Do you remember her? Picture this: It's mid-September, the tables are set, the buffet table's filled with delicious food, and each... Likes [37]Comments [4] TAGS: women's ministry, friendship, small group health, small group ministry
Sweating Out Your FaithWomen want to sweat. It's true. And in church, of all places! I discovered this a few months ago when a friend of mine and I hosted an unusual women's Bible study. We told women to wear sweatpants, t-shirts and sneakers and advertised that we'd be... Likes [26]Comments [1] TAGS: women's, exercise