Women's Ministry Toolbox Podcast

You're going to love hearing Sharon Hawkin's story . Sharon is a women's ministry team leader in Pickens, South Carolina.  We talk about how:  They structure their women's ministry team God called her into women's ministry Mentoring and discipleship work hand-in-hand in their church They created a special Christmas Paint Night The recent loss of her 21-year-old son impacte...

How has women's ministry changed over the last 10 years? Today I'm reflecting on the evolution of women's ministry and the need for expansion. Part 1: We travel back in time 10 years to look at the changes in women's ministry. Part 2: I share a challenge to extend your ministry reach to two specific groups of women. Amazon wishlist link : https://a.co/biOEvUZ Podcast show notes...

You're invited to celebrate 10 years of Women's Ministry Toolbox! In this episode, I'll be sharing the history of Women's Ministry Toolbox.  Why did I launch this resource? Why is the toolbox red?  How has God grown the site beyond a blog? As with any celebration, there are gifts! Listen in to find out about the special discount I'm offering on Women's Ministry Toolbo...

Today’s a very special podcast episode! I’m sharing a recap of the Anchored Women’s Ministry Leader Conference that I hosted on March 3-4, 2023 in Concord, North Carolina at my home church.  Even if you weren't able to attend the Anchored Conference, you'll find ideas and tips that you can use at your next women's ministry event or retreat.  Don't miss the details I share about...

Can social media make you a better leader? Yes, it can! In this podcast episode, I'm sharing the 6 ways I use social media to be a better women's ministry leader. 6 Ways I Use Social Media to Be a Better Women’s Ministry Leader I regularly “friend” the women in our church. I use social media for research. I remember that others see me as an influencer. I strive to be a good role model. I...

Today we’re getting super practical! I’m sharing my process for using a closed Facebook group and Instagram to build community and encourage spiritual growth between women's ministry meetings.  I'm sharing: Our Facebook group description Our Facebook group rules Ideas for what to post Tips on how to post Account access tips The reality of the algorithm If you're struggling with what...

Are you using social media for your women’s ministry program? Discover how you can use social media to support the mission of your women's ministry program. You can increase your reach and build relationships with your women between physical meetings. Included in this podcast episode: 5 Ways Social Media Can Support the Mission of Your Women’s Ministry How to decide which social media platfor...

Do you have a favorite tech tool for women’s ministry? I’m sharing a list of my favorite tech tools in this podcast episode!  You’ll discover resources for: Organization Communication Publicity Event implementation This episode is packed with recommended resources. You'll find links for all the resources in the show note s here - https://womensministrytoolbox.com/tech-tools-for-womens-ministr...

As we’ve finally emerged from the covid years, I’m seeing and sensing some shifts in women’s ministry . Today I’m sharing 8 Women’s Ministry Trends and Predictions for 2023 , including mentoring and discipleship, teams, and a focus on the Word.  I pray they’ll be a confirmation if they are things your team is already doing and encouragement if they are things you’ve been thinking of doing. And may...

Please note: This episode is a replay of EP 24. I'm taking a break for the holidays. When I return in January, we'll be discussing technology and social media for ministry. Need fresh inspiration for praying for your women’s ministry?  In today’s podcast, we’ll be talking about: Praying for events Praying at your events Praying for your women Praying with your women  This episode is pack...

Please note: This episode is a replay of EP 21. I'm taking a break for the holidays. When I return in January, we'll be discussing technology and social media for ministry. Today, we will be talking about the differences between devotionals and testimonies , why we should share our personal testimonies, and how to share them. Many leaders use the words devotional and testimony interchang...

Please note: This episode is a replay of EP 50. I'm taking a break for the holidays. When I return in January, we'll be discussing technology and social media for ministry. Need some help navigating Christmas gifts and Christmas icebreaker games? I’m sharing my best advice in this podcast episode! Women’s Ministry Christmas gift giving generally falls into three categories: Gifts for You...

The end of the year lends itself to taking time to reflect on the successes, challenges, and disappointments of the last ministry year . It benefits the entire team when we celebrate our successes and make note of areas of improvement. Listen to this episode for tips and ideas on how to lead your team through the process of ministry reflection and resolution. Don't miss the three suggested re...

I'm excited to share another leader interview with you all this week! You're going to love getting to know women's ministry leader Barb Hartt. Barb serves in a smaller church in Alaska. She shares: Their team's mission statement How their blanket their women in prayer Her journey into women's ministry Details about the workshops they offer Advice for new women's minis...

Training your women’s ministry team is incredibly beneficial. In this podcast episode, we’ll talk about what types of training you should consider for your women’s ministry team and the 5 great benefits of women’s ministry training . Show notes: https://womensministrytoolbox.com/5-great-benefits-of-womens-ministry-training/ Links in show: 3 Secrets to Building Better Teams and Stronger Leaders - h...

Are you thinking of planning a women’s ministry team retreat ?  This episode is packed with tips and ideas including: When Where How To plan a women’s ministry team retreat. I’m a big fan of monthly women’s ministry team meetings, however, monthly meetings don’t usually offer enough time for long-term planning and deeper team building. In this episode, you'll learn how to strategically plan a...

I’m sharing my 3 secrets to building better leaders and stronger women’s ministry teams.  I recently had the opportunity to connect with someone I served with on the women’s ministry team at a previous church.  As we were catching up and swapping stories, I admitted that during part of the time that we served together on the women’s ministry team I was miserable. Though I love women’s ministry and...

It's time for another women's ministry leader interview! Today I'm talking with Kristi Bomar, a women's ministry leader serving in a smaller Texas church. Kristi shares how God led her to serve in women's ministry, a role she wasn't expecting. Maybe you can relate to her initial reluctance. Don't miss the unbelievable story Kristi shares about how she booked the...

Need some help navigating Christmas gifts and Christmas icebreaker games? I’m sharing my best advice in this podcast episode! Women’s Ministry Christmas gift giving generally falls into three categories: Gifts for Your Team Gifts for Your Women Gifts for church staff and pastor’s wives Listen to the episode for ideas and tips for giving gifts to these three groups. The second half of this episode...

Need some help planning your women's ministry Christmas event ? This episode is packed with creative Christmas event ideas for your women's ministry. There’s a good chance your women’s ministry team does the same type of Christmas event year and after year. Maybe you host a dinner with hostesses decorating the tables, maybe you play games and eat a meal together, or maybe you do a gift o...

Before you plan your women's ministry Christmas event , be sure to consider these two key questions: Should you host a Christmas event? What’s the purpose of your Christmas event? The answer may not be as obvious as you think! In this podcast episode, we walk through whether or not you should host a Christmas event and ways to ensure your team prioritizes the purpose of your Christmas event....

What does the Bible say about women's ministry? In this episode, we examine the biblical basis for women's ministry.  Highlights: Three scripture passages that support women’s ministry Why small groups aren’t a replacement for women’s ministry The importance of a solid women’s ministry foundation The foundation of our women's ministry must be God's Word. Please note: An incorre...

While I'm on a summer sabbatical, I'm replaying the two most popular episodes of the Women's Ministry Toolbox podcast. If you don't have a women's ministry mission statement or your mission statement needs a bit of work, you'll want to listen to Crafting a Women's Ministry Mission Statement . I answer these three questions about ministry mission statements: Why a...

Today we’re continuing our discipleship series by talking about caring for your Bible study, discipleship, and small group members. Small groups should be a place where group members find comfort and feel cared for.  My favorite small groups have felt like family. They cared for my spiritual, physical, and emotional health. They’ve sent us texts when we’ve walked through a difficult season. They b...

Today we’re continuing our discipleship series by talking about supporting group leaders. Bible study, discipleship, and small groups need strong, committed, loving leaders. As leaders, we need to do everything we can to make certain our group leaders feel supported and loved. What does that look like? In this episode I share, Four Key Support Systems for Group Leaders:  Spiritual Leadership Devel...