<p> Women’s Ministry Basics</p><p>”Women’s ministry harnesses the gifts, skills and resources of women to advance God’s kingdom.” Selma Wilson</p><p>Programs or Ministry?</p><p>Programs focus on techniques …ministry focuses on people Programs look for numbers…ministry sees changed lives Programs need quick answers…ministry understands grace in uncertainty Programs see the course…ministry sees the hearts</p><p>Young Adult Ministry, Terry Hershey</p><p>Women are Qualified to Minister</p><p> Old and New Testament Example</p><p> Example of Jesus</p><p> Redeemed</p><p> Giftedness</p><p> Opportunity</p><p> Mandate</p><p>Benefits of a Women’s Ministry</p><p>. Women grow in their relationship with the Lord.</p><p>. The church grows numerically.</p><p>. New women find their niche.</p><p>. Meaningful relationships form.</p><p>. Women are encouraged to discover, develop, and use their spiritual gifts.</p><p>. Today’s woman is ministered to.</p><p>. Coordination and organization are provided for outreach & inreach.</p><p>1 . Women receive woman to woman understanding and lay counseling.</p><p>. Older women mentor younger women.</p><p>Mentor: A spiritually mature woman having a more complete puzzle of life assembled guiding me in the placement of my missing pieces. </p><p>. Entire families are affected as women are drawn closer to the Lord.</p><p>. Women get help to fight spiritual battles.</p><p>Tasks of Women’s Ministry</p><p> Equip</p><p> Enable</p><p> Lead</p><p>Steps to Beginning (or Revamping)</p><p>. Prayer</p><p>. Share Vision with Staff</p><p>. Network</p><p>. Assess Needs</p><p>. Develop a Purpose Statement</p><p>. Consider Childcare</p><p>. Determine Financial Needs</p><p>. Conduct a Survey</p><p>. Pray Leaders into Position</p><p>. Communicate with the Church</p><p>. Kick Off Your Ministry</p><p>2 . Study God’s Word</p><p>. Evaluate</p><p>. Balance</p><p>Balanced Ministry</p><p>“Consumption without contribution makes for a stuffed Christian. Contribution without consumption makes for a shallow Christian.”</p><p>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)</p><p>Email: [email protected] Web site: lifeway.com/women Blog: lifeway.com/womenreachingwomen, lifeway.com/allaccess Twitter: @chrisadams4, @lifewaywomen</p><p>3</p>