Building an effective women's ministry
Subtitle: develop a plan, gather a team, watch God work
By: Sharon Jaynes
Publisher: Harvest House Publishers
Published: 2005
Place of publication: Eugene, OR
Language: eng
Number of pages: 363
ISBN-13: 9780736916097
Subjects: Church work with women
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 359-363).
Table of contents: title: Welcome to the construction site!; title: Part one : Understanding the need.; title: 1. Why do we need women's ministry?; title: 2. What is the purpose of women's ministry?; title: Part two : Where do we begin?; title: 3. Prayer : paving the way; title: 4. Mission statement : defining your purpose; title: 5. Program options : devising your plan; title: 6. Budget preparation : counting the cost; title: 7. Child care considerations : remembering little people; title: 8. Proposal presentation : obtaining approval from church leadership; title: Part three : Leadership development.; title: 9. Servant leadership : understanding the model; title: 10. Spiritual gifts : utilizing God-given abilities; title: 11. The call to leadership : developing the team; title: 12. Job descriptions : defining the call; title: 13. Team building : unifying the members; title: 14. Leadership training : equipping the team; title: 15. Leadership support : encouraging the team; title: 16. Leadership retreats : deepening relationships; title: 17. A leader's personal faith walk : growing in intimacy with God; title: Part four : Group dynamics.; title: 18. Fabulous facilitators; title: 19. The power of a question; title: 20. The art of listening; title: 21. Personality puzzle; title: 22. Troubleshooting difficult personalities; title: 23. Icebreakers : getting to know one another; title: 24. Creative ways to lead prayer; title: Part five : Programs and special events.; title: 25. Bible studies; title: 26. Programs for moms; title: 27. Women in the workplace; title: 28. Retreats and getaways; title: 29. Dinner/speaker events; title: 30. Mentoring; title: 31. Hannah's heart : developing a need-driven program; title: 32. Gathering volunteers; title: Part six : Programs designed for outreach.; title: 33. Viva la difference; title: 34. Creative connections; title: 35. Neighborhood Bible studies; title: 36. Christmas events; title: 37. Lifestyle evangelism; title: Part seven : Hurdles and hindrances.; title: 38. Leadership hurdles; title: 39. Burnout; title: 40. Balance; title: 41. Confidence; title: 42. Criticism; title: 43. Competition; title: Part eight : Growing pains.; title: 44. Dividing and multiplying; title: 45. Recognizing stages in the life of a small group; title: 46. Dealing with conflict; title: 47. Finishing well; title: 48. Getting started; title: Appendix : Resources