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Here's the full listing of every article available on our site. You'll discover articles on planning events, preparing yourself as a leader, spiritual growth, mentoring, book clubs and more... . Well, you get the idea. It's all here, and you can explore to your heart's content. Every article focuses on the practical concerns of leaders like you, so we're thrilled to share them with you. And, even better, there we add new articles for you every month!
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6 Essential Values for Small Group Bible Study Leaders
Maria Eglisson
Before each new season of Bible study, I host an "Introduction Night" for all small group leaders. This is a perfect opportunity to build community among the leaders and provide materials and a brief review of each upcoming study. I also give . . . keep reading
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Tulle Tales: Conflict in Ministry
Karen True
Once upon a time there was a ministry team that planned a very special event. They prayed and prepared and set up and decorated. They created the look and feel of a cozy coffee house, and a talented team added truly spectacular food. Everything was just . . . keep reading
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Evaluating your Ministry: A Mighty Long Arm
Karen True
Do you remember the verse about God's elastic arms? The Bible doesn't exactly use the word elastic since that hadn't been invented yet, but the idea is there right between the lines. "The eternal God is your refuge, and underneath are the everlasting arms." . . . keep reading
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From Jennifer: Sing on Sisters!
Jennifer Rothschild
In 1991 I was invited to sing the National Anthem for a Braves/Dodgers baseball game. Prior to the warm July evening, I had only sung our National Anthem once publicly. That occasion was to open the little league season in West Palm Beach, Florida . . . keep reading
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Women's Issue: Domestic Violence
Karen True
Domestic violence is everywhere. It's an issue that hurts, traps and destroys. Yet, it also provides an opportunity for meaningful ministry. We tend to think of ministry as affecting the lives of those we serve, but you will . . . keep reading
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Welcoming your Guest Speaker:
3 Things to Know
Karen True
Hosting a guest speaker often comes with a lot of questions, especially when this is new territory for you or your leadership team. It's helpful to have a basic understanding of what it takes to invite a speaker, so here's a little heads up on a few . . . keep reading
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Ministry Tip: Crisis Ministries
Robyne Beaubien
One of the fastest growing needs in churches is in the area of Crisis Ministries. A Women's Ministry has a unique place in meeting these special needs of women. We recently asked you what type of crisis outreach and ministries your . . . keep reading
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What's Now and What's Next?
Karen True
The perspective of childhood is unmatched by any of life's other stages and phases. It brims with optimism and knows no limits. I recently met just such a boy. His name is Tucker. I asked him, "How old are you?" His eyes . . . keep reading
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5 Ways to Share a Meaningful Christmas this Year
Karen True
'Tis the season to begin getting ready for the busiest season of them all. We know that busy means distracted and tired, so we thought we get a jump on all that by sharing some ideas on ways that you can breathe fresh meaning into your Christmas season . . . keep reading
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Leadership Tip: Remembering Names
Robyne Beaubien
Let's face it, names are important. We all feel special when people remember our names and use them in conversation. One of the challenges of being a ministry leader is simply remembering everyone's names. Here are . . . keep reading
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Helping Women Find a F.R.I.E.N.D.
Karen True
Our family had visited the church we would eventually call home only a few times when I realized one Sunday morning that my mother had left after the services with more than just my daughter. . . . keep reading
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