#1 You should be married to do ministry or be in ministry. Whoever came up with this statement? All during my seminary years, the professors told the guys, “Find a…
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I asked Kari Stainback some questions about how she builds a diverse group of women into a team. Kari, tell us a little about your position and the teams that you lead.…
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As I served in ministry positions--volunteer and paid staff alike--I learned that there is no substitute for periodic one-on-one meetings. I loved building friendships and shepherding leaders who served under me.…
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Recently, I heard of changes being made in Women’s Ministry for a church I am familiar with. This transition of leadership is exciting for the new leader, but could possibly…
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We have all experienced waiting rooms—in offices, emergency rooms, or airports. Often our stay is extended well beyond our expectations, and we become angry, impatient, and sometimes fearful in the…
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Hey, friend. When did you last take time for soul care? I know. It’s not a guilt-trip we’re after here. For many of us, the end of the ministry year…
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Now that you have a ministry plan with vision, goals, strategies and action steps in place, it is time to proceed with the plan. This is where the rubber meets…
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Before you can plan, you need to know where you are going. That is why the preparation aspect of ministry planning, that I wrote about in the previous blog and discussed…
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I recently filmed three short sessions Be Strategic for Effective Ministry Planning with Kay Daigle at Beyond Ordinary Women. Since ministry planning can seem so overwhelming and has several aspects to…
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The New Testament prizes the church as community where people rejoice and weep together, care for the sick and hurting, confess their sins, provide prayer support, and encourage and challenge…
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