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Starting WM

You're probably wondering, "Where do I start?" Right here is a great place! We are always looking for the best tips, ideas and articles on how to get your women's ministry started. We've put them all right here to make it easy for you, so have a look. You'll be glad you did!

WM 101: Ideas for New WM
Robyne Beaubien
WM 101: Ideas for New WM Do you have a idea for a new ministry? If you are looking to start a brand new women's ministry in your church there are a few things you need to consider. Robyne Beaubien shares the 101 on what to do. . . . keep reading
Event Planner's Workshop: Team Leader's Job Description
Robyne Beaubien
Event Planner's Workshop: Team Leader's Job Description Once you have a clearly defined purpose for your event and have a general idea of what preparations need to be made, you'll want to find someone to serve as the Event Team Leader. Here's a job description that . . . keep reading
WM 101: Summer Ministries
Robyne Beaubien
WM 101: Summer Ministries
When you're bundling up to go outside or shoveling yet another foot of snow, summer may feel like eons away, but in women's ministry time, it's right around the corner. We have some ideas for you as you plan that lazy hazy schedule.
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WM 101: Book Club Basics
Robyne Beaubien
WM 101: Book Club Basics Book clubs are a great way for women in your ministry to get to know each other. It stimulates our minds while building community, and it's lots of fun! Book clubs also are a non-threatening environment for women to invite their friends. . . . keep reading
Retreats 101: Purpose and Planning
Robyne Beaubien
Retreats 101: Purpose and Planning This is the second installment of a series of articles on Retreat Planning. This week we will look at some ideas to help with determining the purpose of the retreat and how to plan. There are two basic approaches to take in planning a retreat. You may . . . keep reading
WM 101: Prayer Ministry Tip, Part 2
Robyne Beaubien
WM 101: Prayer Ministry Tip, Part 2 Here are some more of the great ideas we received: From Shara... First, offering childcare is a great way to ensure participation. Second, make sure you do not take up too much time in prayer requests. We keep a running . . . keep reading
WM 101: Childcare
Robyne Beaubien
WM 101: Childcare Thanks again to everyone who sent in their ideas for handling childcare. There was a variety of answers from churches of all sizes and here are a few more of the great ideas we received: . . . keep reading
WM 101: Organizing a Book Club, Part 1
Robyne Beaubien
WM 101: Organizing a Book Club, Part 1 Begin with a firm idea of why you want to start a book club. Is it specifically for the women in your church or will you use it as an outreach tool? Will your books be of a specific genre or will you vary what you read? Will the group . . . keep reading
Themes: Fall Kick-Off Events
Themes: Fall Kick-Off Events
There's more than one way to kickoff a new women's ministry season, so here are three very different takes on themes and ideas for a fall kickoff or ministry introduction event. You'll find everything you need to jump start your fall event. . . .
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WM 101: Organizing Your Leadership Team
Angela Yee
WM 101: Organizing Your Leadership Team Do you have a team meeting with you to plan an event, program, or ministry? Streamline your team efforts by following these tips: Clarify the position's responsibilities. Provide a written ministry description, including a list of responsibilities, whom the people . . . keep reading
DOWNLOAD: WM Matters Monthly Newsletter April 2009
DOWNLOAD: WM Matters Monthly Newsletter 
April 2009
A printable monthly newsletter for you and your team

In this Issue:
The Balanced Leader by Jennifer Rothschild
4 Values for Meaningful Ministry: Part 2 by Karen True . . .
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WM 101: Prayer Ministry Tips, Part 1
Robyne Beaubien
WM 101: Prayer Ministry Tips, Part 1 Last month we shared a question from a WM leader about developing and enriching prayer ministries. We had a great response, and many of you expressed an interest in hearing what is working in other ministries . . . keep reading
WM 101: Evaluating Ministry
Robyne Beaubien
WM 101: Evaluating Ministry It is never too soon to start planning for fall ministry. Summer is a great time to start. Make plans during your summer leadership team meetings, or hold a leadership team retreat to take a second look at the past year and plan for the future. . . . keep reading
WM 101: Bible Study Leader Tips and Resources
Robyne Beaubien
WM 101: Bible Study Leader Tips and Resources Bible study is a key element of any women's ministry. It is the first thing I encourage women to establish when they are starting a WM, and it is typically the foundation from which other ministries will grow. . . . keep reading
WM 101: Childcare
Robyne Beaubien
WM 101: Childcare Quality childcare is a hallmark of effective women's ministries because wherever you find a group of women, the pitter patter of little fit cannot be far off! We've received lots of ideas about how different leaders . . . keep reading
WM 101: New Ministry Kick-Off
WM 101: New Ministry Kick-Off Submitted by Debra Shirley, Tannehill Valley Baptist Church... We held a kick-off luncheon for our new WM with the theme "Displays of His Splendor" based on Isaiah 61:1-3. We had a great response and are so excited to see what God will do next. . . . keep reading
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