So you want a women’s ministry in your church? Begin with much prayer and great patience. Wait to hear from God before making any decisions or moving forward. Picture your…
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We just returned from a trip that included FDR’s Presidential Library and home, as well as Eleanor’s home Val-Kil. Their leadership inspired me. My parents grew up during the Great…
Accountability is not always fun. Who wants others to tell you what you need to improve, change, or quit doing? Seeking hard input doesn’t generally rank high on the priority…
Mark your 2017-2018 church calendars now if you want to purposely connect your Bible study small group leaders well, according to these highly experienced leaders: Gwynne Johnson, Sheryl Graves, and…
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….
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….
It’s no secret that home redecorating and renovation shows are very popular right now. The country seems to love Chip and Johanna Gaines, among others, and are in awe of…
People regularly ask me, “What’s new at BOW?” And right now it’s a lot! Because BOW exists to prepare women for Christian leadership, we regularly create free videos to help leaders….
Over the past few years we have replaced grass in our backyard year after year. We’ve applied natural fertilizers and chemical sprays. We’ve tried various grasses to keep it from…
Volunteers are the backbone of the church. I have volunteered in a myriad of roles as well as serving as on church staff leading ministry, coordinating many volunteers. When workers…
