Building An Effective Women's Ministry

by Jaynes, Sharon

• ISBN13: 9780736916097
• ISBN10: 0736916091
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2005-07-01
• Publisher: Harvest House Pub

Summary

Building an EffectiveWomena??s Ministry is a onea??ofa??aa??kind howa??to manual that offers a widea??rangeof help to women, from those just starting out to those who have a thrivingministry but could use a fresh idea or two. Sharon Jaynes, vice president of Proverbs 31 Ministries, honestlyaddresses some of the questions women encounter as they put their dreams inaction, and she offers clear direction for concerns that include I want to start a womena??s ministry, but I dona??t know where to begin. My womena??s ministry is stale and needs new life. Ia??ve been asked to lead a womena??s ministry, and Ia??m scared to death. God has wonderful things in store for those who will build a ministry with Him.

Table of Contents

Welcome to the Construction Site!	7	(4)
Part One Understanding the Need
1. Why Do We Need Women's Ministry?	11	(6)
2. What Is the Purpose of Women's Ministry?	17	(8)
Part Two Where Do We Begin?
3. Prayer: Paving the Way	25	(4)
4. Mission Statement: Defining Your Purpose	29	(12)
5. Program Options: Devising Your Plan	41	(8)
6. Budget Preparation: Counting the Cost	49	(2)
7. Child Care Considerations: Remembering Little People	51	(4)
8. Proposal Presentation: Obtaining Approval from Church Leadership	55	(8)
Part Three Leadership Development
9. Servant Leadership: Understanding the Model	63	(4)
10. Spiritual Gifts: Utilizing God-Given Abilities	67	(6)
11. The Call to Leadership: Developing the Team	73	(10)
12. Job Descriptions: Defining the Call	83	(8)
13. Team Building: Unifying the Members	91	(6)
14. Leadership Training: Equipping the Team	97	(10)
15. Leadership Support: Encouraging the Team	107	(4)
16. Leadership Retreats: Deepening Relationships	111	(8)
17. A Leader's Personal Faith Walk: Growing in Intimacy with God	119	(14)
Part Four Group Dynamics
18. Fabulous Facilitators	133	(4)
19. The Power of a Question	137	(4)
20. The Art of Listening	141	(4)
21. Personality Puzzle	145	(8)
22. Troubleshooting Difficult Personalities	153	(6)
23. Icebreakers: Getting to Know One Another	159	(8)
24. Creative Ways to Lead Prayer	167	(8)
Part Five Programs and Special Events
25. Bible Studies	175	(12)
26. Programs for Moms	187	(8)
27. Women in the Workplace	195	(6)
28. Retreats and Getaways	201	(26)
29. Dinner/Speaker Events	227	(12)
30. Mentoring	239	(8)
31. Hannah's Heart: Developing a Need-Driven Program	247	(8)
32. Gathering Volunteers	255	(12)
Part Six Programs Designed for Outreach
33. Viva la Difference	267	(4)
34. Creative Connections	271	(8)
35. Neighborhood Bible Studies	279	(6)
36. Christmas Events	285	(4)
37. Lifestyle Evangelism	289	(14)
Part Seven Hurdles and Hindrances
38. Leadership Hurdles	303	(4)
39. Burnout	307	(6)
40. Balance	313	(4)
41. Confidence	317	(6)
42. Criticism	323	(6)
43. Competition	329	(6)
Part Eight Growing Pains
44. Dividing and Multiplying	335	(2)
45. Recognizing Stages in the Life of a Small Group	337	(4)
46. Dealing with Conflict	341	(8)
47. Finishing Well	349	(4)
48. Getting Started	353	(2)
Appendix: Resources	355	(4)
Notes	359