Women’s Ministry Basics”Women’s ministry harnesses the gifts, skills and resources of women

to advance God’s kingdom.” Selma Wilson

Programs or Ministry?

Programs focus on techniques …ministry focuses on peoplePrograms look for numbers…ministry sees changed livesPrograms need quick answers…ministry understands grace in uncertaintyPrograms see the course…ministry sees the hearts

Young Adult Ministry, Terry Hershey

Women are Qualified to Minister Old and New Testament Example

Example of Jesus

Redeemed

Giftedness

Opportunity

Mandate

Benefits of a Women’s Ministry Women grow in their relationship with the Lord.

The church grows numerically.

New women find their niche.

Meaningful relationships form.

Women are encouraged to discover, develop, and use their spiritual gifts.

Today’s woman is ministered to.

Coordination and organization are provided for outreach & inreach.

Women receive woman to woman understanding and lay counseling.

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Older women mentor younger women.

Mentor: A spiritually mature woman having a more complete puzzle of life assembled guiding me in the placement of my missing pieces.

Entire families are affected as women are drawn closer to the Lord.

Women get help to fight spiritual battles.

Tasks of Women’s Ministry

Equip

Enable

Lead

Steps to Beginning (or Revamping)

Prayer

Share Vision with Staff

Network

Assess Needs

Develop a Purpose Statement

Consider Childcare

Determine Financial Needs

Conduct a Survey

Pray Leaders into Position

Communicate with the Church

Kick Off Your Ministry

Study God’s Word

Evaluate

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Balance

Balanced Ministry“Consumption without contribution makes for a stuffed Christian. Contribution without consumption makes for a shallow Christian.”

Resources Women Reaching Women, Revised & Expanded edition, Chris Adams Transformed Lives, Revised & Expanded edition, Chris Adams Woman to Woman Mentoring, Janet Thompson Women Reaching Women in Crisis, Chris Adams Mujeres Ganando Mujeres (Spanish Women Reaching Women), Chris Adams Spiritual Gifts, David Francis Jesus on Leadership, Gene Wilkes A Trusted Friend When It Matters Most, Tim Clinton and Pat Springle, LifeWay Publishers Mixed Ministry: Working Together as Brothers and Sisters in an Oversexed Society, Edwards,

Mathews, & Rogers Just Lead! A No Whining, No Complaining, No Nonsense Practical Guide for Women Leaders in the

Church, Sherry Surratt & Jenni Catron Women Reaching Women blog: www. lifeway.com/womenreachingwomen Web shows: www.lifeway.com/lifewaywomenlive Web page for leaders: www.lifeway.com/women (click “women’s ministry” link)

Email: Chris.adams@lifeway.comWeb site: lifeway.com/womenBlog: lifeway.com/womenreachingwomen, lifeway.com/allaccessTwitter: @chrisadams4, @lifewaywomen

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