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Article Archives
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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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Taking Back Christmas
Rachel Lovingood
Imagine what could happen if the Christmas season really was all about Jesus and not about impressing others or running ourselves ragged. Keeping Christ the center of our celebrations requires a plan and challenges us to be intentional about how we live our lives. . . .
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How Do I Know I'm Called?
Wendy Blight
I had lived the last decade trying to forget the terrible things done to me by a masked man I found hiding in my apartment, just days after my college graduation. Moving to a new town, I wanted to forget my past, start a new life, and make a happy home for my family. After trudging through nearly a dozen homes, . . .
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VIDEO: How Can I Connect With Other Cultures?
Aimy Steele
Have you tried to connect to other cultures? Where do you start? Connecting to other cultures can be exciting, enriching and yet challenging. Aimy Steele offers insights into how to bridge the multicultural, multiracial and multigenerational gaps in our ministries from a unique perspective of living in her own multicultural and multiracial ministry. . . .
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Coffee, Coupons and Ministry
Carla McDougal
Have you ever clipped coupons? And, have you ever clipped while you sipped your coffee or tea? Melinda Trawick combines her love of both into a ministry with her Coupon Angels. This group of ladies supply several food pantries and families in her area with food and staples. The Coupon Angels have not missed a Monday morning at Starbucks in over a year! . . .
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Maximizing Ministry with Social Media
Karen True
In order to minister to women, we must utilize every method available to us (I Cor. 9:22). Facebook now has over 750 million users and an average of 130 friends per user. Imagine sitting in your home creating dialogue and interacting with women and their friends using social media. . . .
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VIDEO: Why Should I Journal?
Amy Lively
Amy Lively shares three reasons to journal. One reason to journal is to be ready whenever we are called on to speak. Preserving your thoughts in a high-tech world is easily accomplished using today's smart phones, computer software or handwritten journals. See accompanying download for the perfect choice for you! . . .
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Video Devotional: What To Do With Lost Sheep
Jennifer Rothschild
A flock of grazing sheep on an emerald green hillside is a lovely scene, isn't it? But, on closer inspection, sheep are fearful, timid, smelly, needy, prone to wander, dumb and stubborn. Sheep require the most care of all livestock. No wonder they need a shepherd to lovingly guide them! So do we! . . .
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Video Devotional: People Matter More Than Protocol
Jennifer Rothschild
In ministry, there will always be some people and problems that interrupt our protocol or just don't fit into our plan. When that happens, we remain mindful that protocol is important, but people are preeminent. That is the example of Christ. . . .
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VIDEO: How Do I Share My Faith In Our World Today? (Bure)
Candace Cameron Bure
One Minute WOW Video: Candace Cameron Bure is a former star of the hit ABC television series Full House and is currently on ABC Family's "Make It Or Break It". She is what today's woman is looking for in her faith - real, life-changing faith! Candace, wife, mother, actress, speaker and author talks about four things we need to do when "walking the walk" in our daily lives to share Christ with our world. . . .
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Ministry Profile: Overview - Beauty for Ashes, South Africa
Have you felt God calling you to start or help with a ministry? In this Ministry Profile, you will be encouraged to see how one woman, Aldyth Thomson, initially answered God's call to start a women's conference in South Africa. The leadership team, including Cathy Leicher and Karen Brooks have just completed their 16th year and 26 conferences. . . .
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Top 10 Links for Leaders #1
For those days in women's ministry when you wish you had twice as many hands and three times the hours, we've put together a list of websites to save you time and help you plan and carry out upcoming activities. Looking for a little help with time management? This site has great time-saving and efficiency tips: . . .
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Top 10 Links for Leaders #4
It is summer and our schedules are brimming over in activities with family, jobs and ministry! We've gathered some links we hope will help you, your family or your ministry needs. With hectic days, it is can be difficult to plan healthy meals, so here is a link that will do it for you. . . .
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Video Devotional: Clinging to Grass
Jennifer Rothschild
Have you ever clung to something that did not hold when the trials of life overwhelmed you? In this video, Jennifer reminds us deep, spiritual roots are necessary to secure us when weathering storms of life. . . .
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Choosing a Speaking Topic
Amy Lively
When you are asked to speak at a special event or Bible study, you may feel you have an endless list of topics to share… or, you may be at a loss to choose your subject matter. Amy offers the following three tips to help you effectively communicate what God has placed . . .
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DOWNLOAD: Volunteer Interview Questions
We can't survive without volunteers in ministry. As leaders, the challenge is asking the right questions to assist in selection. This sample interview form will help guide your conversation with potential new volunteers to find the perfect place for them to serve. Feel free to customize this for your ministry. . . .
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