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WM Directory Find a speaker, musician or dramatist for your next event when you visit the WM Directory. You'll have ready access to speaker bios and essential contact information. Locate gifted communicators more easily with the WM Directory. . . . keep reading EVENT: Gab and Grab Ruth Cusick It's tough for women who are busy serving to find a way to connect, so we decided to host this simple event to provide just such an opportunity. We like this event because it is low maintenance and very purposeful. The women like it just because it's fun. . . . keep reading 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 More free resources

Icebreaker: God Made You Wonderful Submitted by Cindy Walters, Southaven, Mississippi...This is a great activity for encouraging the women in your group by demonstrating that each of us is loved and completely accepted by God. Best of all, it's simple to pull off yet very meaningful. . . . keep reading Retreat: I'm Not Who I Was Jennifer Hallenbeck Lives are changed through the love of Christ, and this inspired our recent retreat. We spent a weekend at a local retreat center and focused on developing deeper relationships with each other by learning about the ways God has been at work. . . . keep reading 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 More WM Premium Highlights

From One WM Leader to Another: 10 Things I've Learned from womensministry.net Mary Snyder I feel like I've grown up with this site. I remember the early days when it was just a plain white page with black type. I even remember when it was just a newsletter. Oh, I'm truly dating myself! . . . keep reading Eight Things Every Leader Needs to Know about Planning a Retreat: Part I Frankie Sherman 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 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 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 Video Devotional: Does Meek Mean Weak? Jennifer Rothschild Listen in as Jennifer shares her thoughts on guide dogs and meekness? Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.(Matt. 11:29-30, KJV) . . . keep reading More from the archives