WOMEN REACHING WOMEN. Why Have a Women’s Ministry?
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WOMEN REACHING WOMEN
What is a Women’s Ministry?
Ministering to women whatever it
takes
TASKS OF WOMEN’S MINISTRY
EquipEnableLead
Women Are Qualified to
Minister Old and New Testament example
Example of Jesus Redeemed Giftedness Opportunity Mandate
Concerns About
Women’s Ministry
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 formed
Women discover, develop, and use their spiritual gifts
Each woman important to God. Coordination and organization are provided for outreach & inreach
Women receive woman to woman understanding and lay counseling
Beginning a Women’s MinistryPrayer
Share vision with staffNetworkAssess NeedsDevelop a Purpose Statement
Consider ChildcareDetermine Financial Needs
Conduct a SurveyOrganize Leadership
Communicate with the Church
Study God’s Word
EvaluateBalance
Balanced Ministry
“Consumption without contribution makes for a
stuffed Christian. Contribution without consumption makes for
a shallow Christian.”
Elements for Balanced Ministry
PersonProcessPlan
Ministry Wheel
Ministry Wheel
God and His Word
Ministry Wheel
God and His Word
Ministry Wheel
God and His Word
Ministry Wheel
God and His Word
Ministry Wheel
God and His Word
Ministry Wheel
God and His Word
Ministry Wheel
God and His Word
Ministry Wheel
God and His Word
Elements for Balanced Ministry
PersonProcessPlanPower
“As I search through Scripture seeking to understand what God is looking for in the one He can use, I begin to sense God does not look for ‘leaders’, but rather for those ‘whose heart is loyal to Him.’”
Blackaby
Portrait of a Leader
Genuine
Enthusiastic
Encouraging Learner
Transparent
Listener
Dependable Flexible Available Real
“No leader can possibly lead where he has not been or share what he has not knowingly experienced. The disciples came to know God by observing and practicing everything Jesus commanded. And this is how those we lead will come to know the Father and the Son.” Henry Blackaby
Needs of a Woman
In groups of threes discuss the 4 most
critical needs women have.
Needs of a Woman
Acceptance
Affirmation
Accountability
Why Have a Women’s Ministry?
