I’m the new women’s ministry leader at my church, and while I’ve done several things to begin the process of assessing the needs of women, no one prepares you for one of your most important “first” assignments—cleaning out the ministry closet. You know the one—various Bible studies that haven’t been ...
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Depending on where you live, summer is far from over. Many of you continue to endure temperatures in the triple digits, yet the shelves at your local store are completely stocked with school supplies. Fall decorations and thoughts of pumpkin spice lattes may seem far in the distance, but the reality ...
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Vacation Bible School is one of the most important weeks of the year for local churches. Children hear the gospel in a clear message that is woven through Bible study and activities. So, what does your ministry to women have to do with VBS? In my opinion, a lot! When you minister to children, you ...
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I know it’s the beginning of summer, but do you remember one of the first activities you did as a child when you returned to school in the fall? Normally, there was an early assignment on “what you did this summer.” Whether it was writing about swimming lessons, drawing a picture of where you ...
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It happens in our personal lives. It happens in our work. It happens in our ministry. Unless you are extremely wealthy, you have faced the dilemma of having dreams, wants, and even needs without having the financial resources to make it happen. For many of you who lead ministries to women, I’ve ...
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What kind of perspective do you normally have as a leader? Do you see forests or do you see trees? Do you see trees or do you see leaves? Maybe you see the fruit that isn’t visible—a promise of things to come that aren’t yet seen. Are you a “big” picture leader or one who examines every detail? A ...
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I’m sitting in an airport and pondering the discussions of a meeting that lasted all day. And while I’m anxious to board my last flight toward home, I’m reminded of the ways today’s conversations will impact the future of leadership in my area of ministry. I’m contemplating how decisions made by a ...
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