Women's Ministry Toolbox Podcast

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...

Leaders, my interview with pastor's wife and women's ministry leader Jerijo Cox is packed with encouragement and tips! Jerijo serves at a larger church in South Carolina.  You'll hear about their women's ministry mission statement, team structure, and how God led her into women's ministry.    Don't miss our detailed discussion about their mentoring program and how wai...

Our discipleship series continues today with a discussion on coordinating childcare. I’ve got a few ideas to help you with common childcare struggles including recruiting help and paying for childcare.   Is there going to be childcare? It’s a question I wish we could always answer with a resounding “yes!” However, if you’ve ever been tasked with coordinating childcare for your women’s Bible study...

Today we’re continuing our discipleship series with some helpful tips on collecting and sharing prayer requests in your discipleship, Bible study, or small group.  Many leaders have a love/hate relationship with prayer requests. We want to pray for the women in our group and love the way God uses prayer requests to knit our hearts together, but sometimes prayer requests lead to gossip or overshari...

What are the benefits of Bible study homework? Our discipleship series continues today as we tackle tough questions about Bible study homework.  Is it really necessary?  How much is too much?  How can we encourage women to complete their Bible study homework?  Don't miss my 5 tips for encouraging women to complete their Bible study homework! Quote:  "Offer Bible studies that include home...

Are you wondering what to offer your women during the summer months? I share all the details for six Women’s Ministry Summer Discipleship Solutions in this podcast episode. You're certain to find an idea that is right for the women in your church! Don't miss the details of our summer classes. They were a huge hit with our women last summer! Featured idea: If your Bible studies are focuse...

Does your discussion group easily get off track? Do you have group members that sometimes mention divisive topics? Creating a solid set of discussion group guidelines will focus your group and discussion. There’s no need to start from scratch – I’m sharing my recommended discussion group guidelines in this podcast episode. Click here to view the transcript for this episode. Links from show: Bible...

Today we’re tackling a hot-button topic – dividing women into groups for Bible study, retreats, and women’s ministry events . I’ll take you step-by-step through the process I’ve used as well as share some ideas for working through any resistance . If your team is strongly against dividing women into groups, I want to ask you to please listen with an open mind through this podcast episode. You may...

In this week's leadership interview, I'm speaking with Michelle Radcliff, a women's ministry leader in Alabama. Don't miss what Michelle shares about their WINGS (Women in God's Service) program. You may want to do something similar in your church! I pray you'll find this conversation encouraging and helpful. Links from show: Rethinking Women's Ministry: Biblical...