“GENERATIONSTHE UNBROKEN CHAIN” - Web viewYoung Adult Ministry, Terry Hershey. ......
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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: [email protected] site: lifeway.com/womenBlog: lifeway.com/womenreachingwomen, lifeway.com/allaccessTwitter: @chrisadams4, @lifewaywomen
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