Articles for tag: Women&#8217;s Ministry

Miscellaneous

5 Things to Do at the NACC

By Susan Lawrence As usual, the North American Christian Convention is packed with possibilities. You might not know where to begin. If you”ve attended for years, you might drift through this year”s event””July 8 to 11 in Indianapolis””on autopilot. Or, perhaps you want to take in as much as possible, so you”ve highlighted your program to maximize every day from sunrise to well past sunset. Take a deep breath. The NACC isn”t just a program for you to power through. 1. Make eye contact. Notice people around you. Stroll. Sit. Savor. Don”t rush from one session to another and miss

April 27, 2014

Church Leadership

Circle Up

By Susan Lawrence “Then Jesus told his followers to have the people sit in groups on the green grass. So they sat in groups of fifty or a hundred. Jesus took the five loaves and two fish and, looking up to heaven, he thanked God for the food. He divided the bread and gave it to his followers for them to give to the people. Then he divided the two fish among them all. All the people ate and were satisfied” (Mark 6:39-42, New Century Version). I don”t know if the groups of 50 and 100 sat in circles or

October 25, 2013

Ethics & Moral Issues Gender

“˜What a Shame . . . God Didn”t Make You a Boy”

By Betty L. Aldridge I heard the words nearly 60 years ago, and I have never forgotten them. As I searched for God”s will in my life, the words triggered many questions. It has not been an easy search and, even today, I still have questions, but I give God glory for leading me and for the experiences he has given me. This is my story. I want to share how God has used me. First, I should explain the context for those words. As a high school student, I was asked to preach a sermon at an all-day regional

April 18, 2013

Church Leadership

Steps to Healthy Growth in Ministry Relationships

By Susan Lawrence “My senior staff member just went behind my back and told my volunteer team about plans for significant change in my ministry before I was informed. What”s up with that?” “Why can”t my team just do what needs to be done without being babysat? What happened to personal motivation and responsibility?” “It”s time for change, and I don”t care what the rest of the staff thinks. They need to get on board or leave.” Working with ministry staff and volunteers is tough. Individuals bring their teams different personalities, experiences, and skills; and those differences can lead to

October 27, 2012

Church Leadership

The 3 R”s to Launching & Landing in Ministry

By Susan Lawrence It”s a great idea! You know it can have an impact on people. You”re excited to get it started. Others sense your excitement as you share with them, and they get excited, too. You”re ready to blast off with the power of a space shuttle. You”re in your comfort zone. Dream big, and shoot for the moon! You make a few plans, share what you imagine the beauty of the view will be once in flight, and press the LAUNCH button. The problem is what gets launched must also land. Without a plan for the journey, the

June 8, 2012

Theology & Bible Bible Study

Christian Living

A New Meaning to an Old Memorial

By Nancy Karpenske Imagine family and friends around your picnic table at Memorial Day. The head of the family is explaining to the youngsters about the origin and importance of the holiday. But instead of reciting history, as one would expect, he puts himself in the middle of the meaning, as if he is going to leave your family picnic and volunteer to give his life for his country. He even claims that from now on, Memorial Day will focus on his sacrifice more than on the remembrance of previous veterans. You might be glad this imaginary family isn”t yours””or

May 17, 2011

Megan Gariss

More than Teacups . . . a Plea for Biblical Literacy

Megan Gariss urges older Christians to help younger believers move beyond spiritual dependency by teaching them how to study Scripture, discover truth, and walk faithfully with God.

May 13, 2011

Interview with Lisa Jernigan and Patty Wyatt

Patty Wyatt and Lisa Jernigan discuss Girlfriend It, a relational approach to women’s ministry that challenges women to serve, lead, build community, and reach others with purpose.

May 12, 2011

Church & Ministry Community Outreach

More and Better Disciples

Mountain Christian Church’s women’s ministry uses welcoming events, Bible studies, small groups, and retreats to help women connect with the church and take clear next steps toward discipleship.

May 11, 2011

Why Women’s Ministry?

Susan Lawrence explains why women’s ministry should be shaped by intentional discipleship, healthy relationships, and prayerful obedience rather than tradition, trends, or one-size-fits-all programming.

May 9, 2011

Ethics & Moral Issues Gender

Reaching Their Potential?

Christian church leaders and women’s ministry leaders respond to whether churches allow women to reach their full potential in Christ, offering varied perspectives on gifting, leadership, Scripture, and service.

May 8, 2011

Women”s Ministry: Changing Views

Patricia Rohach’s research shows how women’s ministry in Christian churches has changed over five decades, while highlighting ongoing needs for spiritual growth, relationships, and mentoring.

May 6, 2011

LeAnne Blackmore

Women”s Ministry in Our Changing World

LeAnne Blackmore explores how women’s ministry can better value women’s time, communication, generational relationships, church unity, and spiritual growth rooted in God’s Word.

May 5, 2011