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Retreats 101: Speakers
Robyne Beaubien
Retreats 101: Speakers We hear from you all the time, and one of the issues that comes up again and again is how to find a speaker for an event. With some up front research, careful planning and prayerful insight, you can engage a speaker who . . . keep reading
Event: Books and Chocolate
Event: Books and Chocolate Submitted by Pam Ross, Family Chrisitan Center, Munster, Indiana...Provide an opportunity for the women of our church to interact in a small group setting, promote reading, have some really good chocolate. It just doesn't get much better than that! . . . keep reading
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
Ministry Tip: Tips for Study Leaders
Robyne Beaubien
Ministry Tip: Tips for Study Leaders Once you have prayed hard and planned well for the study you are going to lead, it's time to prepare for your first week of class. It always helps to give some thoughtful consideration to these practical tips. . . . keep reading
Event: 3:16
Event: 3:16 Submitted by Debbie Baruso, Seattle Washington...Celebrating Valentine's Day in women's ministry presents the challenge of creating an environment where everyone feels welcome including women who are single, divorced or widowed. We decided to . . . keep reading
6 Essential Values for Small Group Bible Study Leaders
Maria Eglisson
6 Essential Values for Small Group Bible Study Leaders 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
Top Ten: Bible Study Tools
Robyne Beaubien
Top Ten: Bible Study Tools Preparing to teach a study or speak at event, usually means LOTS of time in the Word. And it always helps to have some great tools to help you search for definitions, historical facts, cultural tidbits and mroe. So here's a list of our ten favorite Bible study tools. . . . 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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DOWNLOAD: WM Matters Monthly Newsletter, Nov. 2009
DOWNLOAD: 
WM Matters Monthly Newsletter, Nov. 2009 A printable monthly newsletter for you and your team

In this Issue:
Us with God? by Jennifer Rothschild
Tulle Tales: Conflict in Ministry by Karen True . . . keep reading

Tulle Tales: Conflict in Ministry
Karen True
Tulle Tales: Conflict in Ministry 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
Evaluating your Ministry: A Mighty Long Arm
Karen True
Evaluating your Ministry: A Mighty Long Arm 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
Welcoming your Guest Speaker: 4 Ways to Prepare for your Speaker's Arrival
Karen True
Welcoming your Guest Speaker:
4 Ways to Prepare for your Speaker's Arrival You've booked a speaker for your next women's event. You've prayed, prepared and given her all the necessary details. Now it's time to address the final preparations you will need to make before the day of her arrival . . . 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
Event: Travel Time
Event: Travel Time Submitted by Gina Cover, Woodlawn United Methodist Church, Panama City Beach, Florida...Travel back in time to a city of your choosing with this historically themed event, and bring the stories and the wisdom of the ancients to life at your next women's ministry . . . keep reading
Eight Things Every Leader Needs to Know about Planning a Retreat: Part I
Frankie Sherman
Eight Things Every Leader Needs to Know about Planning a Retreat: Part I Here's a little help to get you started on your next retreat. Truth #1 You Cannot Choose a Date to Please Everyone! Selecting the date is your greatest challenge! Don't conflict with a holiday or a . . . keep reading
Review: The Temple by Laurie Cole
Submitted by Robin Cook, Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Review: The Temple
by Laurie Cole You are God's temple,and you have the supernatural ability to glo - to reflect the very glory of God. In other words: You glo girl! Find out how to glorify God in this life-changing 11-week study. Author, Laurie Cole, has written this in-depth topical Bible study to enable you to dig in to God's Word and enjoy discovering truth as the Holy Spirit tutors and teaches you. . . . keep reading
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