Women's Ministry
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One of the most difficult aspects of Women’s Ministries can be program planning. How do we get started? What kind of event should we feature? Whom should we target? Here are some ideas that may help you get started. Remember, you should always adapt ideas to your particular situation of members’ needs. Get together with your committee and brainstorm for more ideas.
What is the purpose of Women’s Ministries programs? If it is to entertain the women of your church, it is time to close down—there is plenty of entertainment elsewhere. The purpose of all programs must be the spiritual growth of women, both those in the church and those whom the church is wanting to reach by using mentoring, small groups, training, nurture, or personal growth and affirmation.
Therefore, when planning a program, it is important to see how it will not only benefit the women of the church, but how it can bring other women to the church. In these programs all can grow as Christian women. But guests should also be able to develop relationships that will bring them back to the church for evangelistic type programs. This goal should always be kept in mind when planning programs.
For our new Women’s Ministries leaders we have the little book, “Quick Start” that contains a succinct overview of women's ministries and how to begin. You can get a copy by contacting Cheryl Allgood with your address.