I recently posted on this blog on a topic that closely followed the post on LifeWay president Dr. Thom Rainer’s blog, “Five Mistakes Leaders Make When They Speak.” You can read my post here. Today I wanted to link to a follow up on this topic from Dr. Rainer’s blog written by Chuck Lawless, “Seven Mistakes in Public Speaking” and relate to four of his points and how they relate … [Read more...]
Today, we're linking up to the All Access blog for a post that our own Chris Adams wrote! Head on over to her post, "How to Launch a Small Group Bible Study" for some great insight. … [Read more...]
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Apr 2013
As a women’s leader I know you understand that it’s important to connect the women in your church to small groups. This is often the first place women new to your church look to do several things: Make friends Build accountability for spiritual growth Discover and use their gifts and strengths to serve Seek wisdom to navigate difficult life situations together Pray for and with … [Read more...]
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Mar 2013
"On the first day of the week, very early in the morning, they came to the tomb, bringing the spices they had prepared. They found the stone rolled away from the tomb. They went in but did not find the body of the Lord Jesus. While they were perplexed about this, suddenly two men stood by them in dazzling clothes. So the women were terrified and bowed down to the ground. “Why are you looking … [Read more...]
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Mar 2013
Much has been said of the different phases or stages of a woman’s life and no matter what stage you are in, this blog post will speak to you about your own investment in the future women’s leaders. Guest blogger author and women's leader Martha Lawley will challenge you to consider whether or not you are going to seed! Much has been said of the different phases or stages of a woman’s … [Read more...]
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Mar 2013
I recently read a blog post that made me think we were still back in the 1980’s, or at least some of our ministries with women are. Women have been increasingly in the workplace since before then so I am wondering at the reference in this post to this being a new issue. And the comment, “Women’s ministry either is on the decline or has a PR problem—or both,” made me wonder why then … [Read more...]
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Mar 2013
A few weeks ago, Chris shared 8 Ideas for Married Women Serving in Ministry, so I thought I would follow up with a response for all of the single women out there who are reading! Serving the church looks different depending on our life circumstances, so we need to take that into account when we're trying to find our place. It's really hard for me to say "no" to good things, but I've had to … [Read more...]
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Mar 2013
Today’s guest blogger is Sarah Horn who leads a military wives ministry, Wives of Faith. She reminds us that as we lead, we are often seeking a group who agrees and helps us move forward, but who also needs to move alone at times. If God has given you a directive, move on it even if not one goes with you. He will lead you to lead others in His direction and at His timing. Don’t put off what … [Read more...]
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Mar 2013
How do we hear God's whispers amidst the never ending "to-do" list of responsibilities as a ministry leader? So many needs, so little time. Perhaps we need to re-define success for ourselves even as we lead other women to fight the "barrier of busyness" to focus on the BEST each day. Author and speaker Cindi Wood (Frazzled Female, Victoriously Frazzled, Desperate), as well as author (Beyond … [Read more...]
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Mar 2013
Every time I go to the beach for R & R, God uses the time to teach me principles about who He is and how He works. This trip was no different. In fact, because He is so faithful to do this, I have begun looking forward to each trip in part, for what He will teach me, and what He will allow me to teach others. I anticipate He will teach and I am ready to learn. This trip was earlier in the … [Read more...]
