It is encouraging to see how God stirs hearts and minds of people who have never spoken, have different stories, yet the same burden. Last night I wrote about the "missing women" in the church on my personal blog. If anything, it encourages me to pray...for courageous women (and men) to step forward with determination and resolve to break down some barriers.

My heart is burdened for a particular age group of women...the 20s and early 30s group, who tend to get isolated because of the situations you accurately exposed. I think it's so important for the older group of women to empower and encourage younger women to step outside of 'normal' ministry roles as well as to participate in activities, dialogue and discussions that perhaps are 'non-traditional.'

So often in the church doing things the way they've always been done can be so prohibiting to unity, that it doesn't surprise me that effective 'outreach' (i.e., building relationships) is so stunted in particular areas...especially as it relates to women's ministry and women involved in ministry.

We have a lot of fun ideas circulating at our church where we have a strong contingent of newlyweds who are excited about just being together and inviting 'non-church' friends. But I think to me, the most important thing is to pray as God continues to stir hearts about this subject that women and men will be inspired to take courageous steps forward with grace and open ears. Thanks for continuing the dialogue!

Great article! And Kim's post was good too. I agree with much of what she has to say. My church's Women's Ministries is dead in the water. The pastor's wife "leads" it, but honestly, she is too lazy to want to ever plan anything because then she has to leave the house. I am serious and not intending to be mean spirited, it's just what it is. How do I go about making a change? Many women in church want to get together but get shot down when they want to plan something.We do 3 things a year, always the same...How can I rev things up a bit?

Amy,

I couldn't have said it better. Excellent post. I "ditto" everything you said.

Me, too! I am currently involved with my church's women's ministry, but only as a student, and in a limited capacity, as there is really great Bible Study to be had there. I have very intentionally chosen to lead "mixed" ministry groups, feeling strongly that men have a lot to speak into our lives, as we do into theirs!!

It is a LARGE church, so there's plenty of room to do both...

Wow, your first post about why you don't do women's ministry really resonated with me. I once was invited to a women's ministry event that wanted attendees to come dressed in white for "tea and lawn games." (I assume the lawn games were not something fun like rugby.) I have never felt like I fit in with women's ministries, either, and for a long time wondered what was wrong with me. To top it off, my husband is a pastor so my participation in women's ministry was expected (when I wasn't leading the children's ministry or making casseroles, of course.)

It has taken me a long time to feel comfortable in my own skin and realize that I am no less "womanly" or Christian because I prefer basketball, classic rock, and blue jeans to crafting, Christian radio, and matching pantsuits. Thank you for the encouragement to keep being myself!

All great ideas! and valid issues when it comes to finding a place to fit in as a leader.

Although i don't encourage "rebellion" or want you to think that you should be "secretive" but, why don't you just start something? I have in the past begun a Starbuck's ministry and plan to pursue a bible study at Starbuck's again for women. I invite women from all areas - church, work, social acquaintances, etc. that way, there is something happening that is a discipleship and growth experience, while not necessarily "under" the church ministry guise. The churches that i have been involved in have had no problem alerting women of it's availability or even including it in the women's ministry information that is distributed.

Many times it results in unchurched women connecting to a church home and women moving on into other types of studies, such as Sunday School, etc.

Wow, it is such a comfort to hear other women expressing what I have carried on my heart for so long. I am a 35 year-old career women, wife, mother of 2 girls (19 mnth, 3.5 yrs). I have pretty much stopped attending my church (except on Sundays of a long weekend) since about April this year.
I used to be so exhausted on Sundays and the start of my work week.
I am probably the only woman of my category at church and have felt isolated and disappointed with my church because vey few seem to understand or even try to sympathize with what I am living. The keep inviting me to weeknight prayer meetings and tell me how important it is for me to be there Sunday (our service runs from 4:30 p.m. to sometimes 9:30-10:00 p.m. at night.)
My heart has been crying out for churches to being to respond to the needs of people like myself. Imagine, I am a christian and am finding this hard. What are we to say for those in the world who we are trying to reach and encourage to accept Christ?
How can we encourage the "heads" of our churches to embrace these changes? All the ideas are great. But, what can we do we start the wind of change moving so that these ideas (effectively this service) can come into being?

Denise,
Montreal, Canada

Amy, our church has begun a Bible study for young mother's. They meet once a month on an evening of their choice and together they go through a Bible study. They are free to bring their little ones or not and their time usually involves a snack or a treat.

It is a good time to fellowship and also to study and meditate on God's Word together.

We also have other women's prayer groups and a few other outside activities for women of all different walks and callings.

I loved this article and all the comments that are posted so far. I have also found it difficult to find my place in Women's Ministry at churches I've attended in the past. One day I had an idea to ask a group of new moms & thier kids to my house and enjoy each other's company. I felt such a need to connect with other women. I encourage you to step out when you have an idea or see a need in your community. You never know what God will do with the little you think you can give. I really love my group of ladies that still meet two years later, we "do life" together! I took the idea of connecting with other moms even further and started a monthly newsletter. A couple of good friends joined me in the effort and we now have a wonderful ministry called Mom's Moments - www.momsmoments.ca! And so I am constantly reminded that women NEED to connect, and in order to do this we must feel comfortable with each other and get to know one another. Ideas catch on - my church fully embraces all my initiatives - women are so different, and it's important to have either a variety of options for connecting, or forums that would allow for just about anyone, any age or background, to feel like they're part of the group. It's also important to remember that usually we're trying to meet each other's needs, even if we fall short, our intentions are usually good. So keep trying!

In my late 40s I found myself in the role of pastor's wife after my husband made this radical change in his life. Angie's response to your column really spoke to me because I have a heart for the nourishment of women within the church, but it has nothing to do with being the wife of a pastor. I've had it for years. My less-than-traditional, very human take on being a pastor's wife has been accepted by our rural church, but getting women to step outside of how things have always been done is so tough and probably won't be overcome in our time here. Many, many things come ahead of finding time for themselves. I will continue to nudge and niggle, while seeking more ideas - like some shared here - to help me find more ways to make inroads on revitalizing women's ministry. I'm sure my preference for rock 'n roll, politics and world affairs, professional achievement and baseball will continue to mystify them, but perhaps this alone will expand their thinking about how things have to be. They are wonderful women who have taught me about the beauty and the blessing of the small and more ordinary things of life. Thanks for a thought-provoking article.

You asked for ideas. Sharing our stories is a great way of learning/connecting and can give each other hope. So we want to provide a place for women to share their story. Each month, we select a different woman (range of age/circumstance/etc) to share her story.

We've done story-telling and refreshments for a few years, now this year we've revamped it by surrounding the story with art and music. Also, new this year, is the plans for ongoing conversations to happen ... if any women are interested in connecting more concerning the topic(s) brought to the surface by the story, we'll provide any support they need to continue meeting together.
This revamped event is called iHope.

iHope is …
one woman telling her story
in a setting of creative beauty
with ongoing connections with other
women that are walking on a similar path.

You wrote a great article. But, I'd like to challenge you to take the next step. Why not explore the issues that men have as the Pastor's husband. I find myself in that situation within a church where the women have a thriving Woman's ministry with no Men's ministry in sight. As the spouse of the assistant Pastor with the Senior Pastor, also a woman but unmarried, there seems to be a lack of spirit to create the men's ministry.

I have been in this church for only as long as I have been married - 19 monthes - and I already detect the lack of spirit on the part of the men in the church to come together.

I'm sure that there are other men in the same situation, although in a very small minority.

The Women's ministry at my church in FW, Texas is growing and progressing to reach a wide variety of women: working women, single moms and married moms. The Bible studies created are never specific to someone's lifestage, but created to grow us in Christ as human beings. The ministry, by my persistence, is beginning to realize that reaching out to the vast growing population of single women is extremely important. I do agree that women's ministry is very difficult, but one the church cannot live without.

Great article!
I have spent years wondering why God made me a woman when my personality type is more male (ENTJ). In the church I didn't fit- I was passionate for God and a naturel leader and teacher. And somehow it would have been easier to fulfil my calling if I was male.
I'm not into woman's ministry- just ministry- and in New Zealand its not such a big thing. Many churches wouldn't have a woman's ministry- maybe a daytime bible study.
I finally went (with husband and 4 children) to Bible College and am now being ordained and heading into Doctoral studies in the Gospel of Luke. Woman/mothers/wives are so capable- they handle many tasks, do six things at once, notice the lonely, cook for the neighbour, teach, lead, bless, empower- and its good to see women being released to serve into whatever God has called them to.
For me, it has changed as I matured, as our marriage grew stronger, as I connected with God more, as I studied, and as our children grew.
It's good to see women thinking ministry to where-ever and who-ever- and not being restricted to women only. Jesus' call is so much bigger than that!

i have been in full time ministry now for going on twenty six years and have always done something for the women, but as a pastors wife not really enjoying it. when we took over a church four years ago in england the womens ministry was in bad shape. and i closed it down for a while waiting on God to show me how to get it going. well to cut a long story short, i took it outside the church having meetings with dinner evenings, lunches etc in hotels, or resturants,then having yearly ladies camps at a lovely venue, and it has grown and remained excited like you couldnt believe. hope this helps someone.

In response to your question,Amy,I can say
as a single mother who is connected to my church because we do have a conscientious women's ministry, I'm here to say that I think it is at the brink of working,our Leader and her ministry team(I feel try to cater to the needs of a pretty large group of Women)we usually have various set events through out the year, but women get ministry licensed,and appointed to do different things. But what I would like to focus on is one event in particular our State Women's Convention, I think it helps draw women together under one theme,and it offers various workshops to meet the needs of the women, we also have a Mentoring Ministry as well where the Older Seasoned Godly Women care about the younger women. It's just neat to be together,and we have a Leader who is concerned about the women. These meetings are usually pretty full and the Leader seems to want to help encourage involvement as(I think she feels directed)She's nice and that group helps me feel like a part,without it I really wouldn't be a part or feel like a part much at all.

i have been in full time ministry now for going on twenty six years and have always done something for the women, but as a pastors wife not really enjoying it. when we took over a church four years ago in england the womens ministry was in bad shape. and i closed it down for a while waiting on God to show me how to get it going. well to cut a long story short, i took it outside the church having meetings with dinner evenings, lunches etc in hotels, or resturants,then having yearly ladies camps at a lovely venue, and it has grown and remained excited like you couldnt believe. hope this helps someone.

Mentoring has been on my heart for a while. How would you suggest getting started?

Great two articles. As a woman, I work in full time ministry and I know how difficult it is to get women of all stages of life and passions together for "women's ministry". We are all so different. Some like fashion, some cooking, some crafts, some sports, etc...
I know I have always felt left out because I don't fall into any of those categories. I've often had to endure women's times of chocolate, fashion, "chic flicks" and none of those are me. And I hear you about having Bible study during the day (as if all women work at home). Or going to functions where all that is talked about is family and children. (All those things are good but if it would at least be acknowledged that not all women are at that stage of life, that would be good. And find out how the single women are doing; how are the marrieds without children doing?) Great idea to have the older women seeking out younger ones to mentor!
As women we need people reaching out to all women, no matter where they are at and hosting events that do a variety of things together.

Hi Ladies :)

In response to Suzanne's comment about having a Ladies Ministry Leader that really isn't ministring. Maybe you could talk to her and see if she is willing to have you help her come up with some ideas for activities to do. How would she feel if you planned some activities on your own? Maybe she has too much on her plate and doesn't want to do it alone. I took over the Ladies Minstry after the lady that was doing it moved. I've been doing Ladies Minsitry for about 6 years. It takes awhile to build the ministry. Alot of ladies stand by and watch which makes it difficult for a ministry to grow. Ladies love that personal invite to functions. I would start out with simple things like meeting for lunch and a movie. Activities that you can open to unchurch ladies so people can bring their friends. I try to plan things with different venues to seek out all ladies as much as possible. I will have to admit I have never thought about a sports activity. Like that has been listed in some of the other comments. I will have to look at that. I know have a activity for the ladies once a month. We do a annual Mother's Luncheon, Valentine Dinner for couples and I try to have free childcare offered too. It makes it easier for those that have children to attend events. I would love to hear from other leaders for some ideas about doing a retreat. I'm looking for a guest speaker probably in the Spring. I live in Glendale AZ please feel free to email me blglg@aol.com. I hope this helps some of you ladies. Thank you Barb

Loved both of your articles Amy!! And so appreciate the posts from everyone else...I lead a women's ministy but never in a million years expected to...because I had seen plenty of ministries that had isolated me and many others - basically communicating that you are not a woman until you are a wife and mother that looks, thinks, dresses, and acts a certain way. One huge shift for us has actually been changing our name - "women's ministry" carries a lot of baggage and misperceptions with it...so we changed it to "we: a movement of women" - and then started working hard to communicate that it's about all of us together - not a program, or stage of life, not women in or outside the church - but all women, engaging, encouraging, equipping and empowering each other to become who God created us to be through Jesus...it's amazing how changing terminology and showing diversity have made a significant difference. www.amovementofwomen.org

I see ministry for women in the church as a unique "equipping and nurturing" place for the spiritual growth of any age woman. Women can support and encourage by identifying the gifts they observe in others and providing them a venue to use them in various ways. With that in mind, serious and personal bible study needs to be central, with opportunity for personal one or one relationships to develop. I like the thought in the previous post of renaming to something that fits our 21st century mindset, utilizing all the tools avaiable now with technology.

Amy, you made some very good suggestions. I am a wife and mother, God impressed on me during our recent Women's Conference, that talked about Virture and the Virtuous Woman how most every speaker focused on being a wife and mother, they added the others in very lightly. God had me to minister to those women who were not mothers, not wives. We all are "Women of Worth" and God designed us to be so unique in many different ways. With that said it will be very impossible to include the likes of each woman, but it's not hard because our common denominator is God. The demographics of the Church really dictates what you should be doing. It's not going to be a one size fit all. But as long as God takes center stage, everyone will be drawn in. One thing that can be done though is a survey. Mentorship is something desperately needed, I know for myself I scruggle to find that person who will take the time to pour into me wisdom they have learned through the years in ministry and in life. I just pray that God will continue to minister to me that I may be the person I want in my life.

I am currently trying to start a Women's Ministry at my church and I am not really having a lot of success. I am having a get to know you lunch this Saturday and I am not really getting a lot of responces. Do you have any ideas. Should I just start with the little group and see if it grows or is this a lost cause. My goal is to bring the women in my church closer. It is not that big of a church and there are so many women that do not know each other.

Great conversations. I'm a late bloomer (63) My husband seems to think that I have a heart for women, and I'm beginning to think that's where my calling is. We are about to move states and have attended our new church a couple of times. They told us they had been praying for older people to join the church to provide a source of comfort and wisdom to the many younger members. I also believe I have a gift of vision - but I'm not really confident in this although it has proved correct so far. Can someone please advise me what I should do to clarify my God given purpose in life?

Marlene, Australia

Shawna-----Do NOT Give UP!!! mine started off the same way... but you must put complete fun and excitement into it. And it shows with you!!! if you are not excited about it then they won't come... God Bless You for taking the time to do this in your church. Listen i do crafts, we worship 3 songs we pray and EATTT now i have pretty much taken care of the food, but now i have so many ladies coming they help and bring things to or ask what they can bring. now we have ours the last saturday of every month, we are going to have a tea party, but its not one of those fancy ones just a girl fun party, we are having a best hat contest, plus what ever women doesn't come our craft is a candy bar wrapped with paper to give on sunday to invite other women to the next meeting.. just use your mind and heart, and anounce it pass out flyers every week until u start building... i hope this helps and good luckkkkkk i have different age groups in mine from 25 to 81 and its a big success, my only problem is i need more people to join the church but we are building, but for our size i have 20 women... GOD BLESS YOU ALL!! LOVE THE ARTICLE

I was lead my God to start a women's ministry at the church that I attend. There was no women's ministry there when I joined. I wrote a proposal and it was accepted. The women thought they needed to do it their way. The elected officers and now it is a power struggle. The president, who is not a minister wants to vote on everything and run everything. There has been no activity since she got into office. She is running around the church trying to stop women from doing anything that I suggest or placed in the proposal. When things are not of God they perish. I have so many plans for the women's ministry that have came from God. My heart is truly troubled. I pray constantly that she will see the vision and move forward. Women's ministry is just that a ministry and not an auxillary. We are not trying to enlist club members. We are trying to win souls. Waiting for large numbers is defeating the cause. God is not interested in quantity he is interested in quality. Loved your article it was on point. It's not a popularity contest. It's a quest to do the will of God.

I could not agree more with the article and the first post by Kim. It is great to know that I'm not the only one strugling with the Women's Ministries at her church. I am in a wonderful, growing group of young marrieds, we have a great time together. Recently I was talking with several of my friends from that group, and what I heard them say echoed what my heart has been crying out for. We as young women in the church feel forgotten, and left to fend for ourselves. I have been trying to communicate this to the WM board at my church for some time, but they are all older women and seem to have no intrest in pulling the younger women in. It is absolutely killing me that they are taking that attitude when all the young women want is a chance to sit and talk with them. We want to learn and be mentored by women who have more life experience. It was a revelation to me that my friends all felt the same way I did, I think we are going to try to talk to them as a group instead of just me, but I am so frustrated with the WM board and I'm worried that they still won't hear our hearts and we will be out in the cold.

Amy, great idea I love it. I am the women's director for my local church and I love and I know that I am called by God for this task. Our women's ministry is growing and is expedning and reaching other women in our local community. I am going to try some of your suggestions. Amy, how do I go about getting more training for women?

Just finished reading the comments made and I can relate being a pastor's wife myself and always looking for new ideas to enhance our women's ministry. I've got a meeting tonight and I still don't know what we are going to do for the year. Help! Please pray for me. I know that God is faithful and I'm just going to have to trust him in this new year.

Hello
Your comments are true. I do a women ministry at my church. Yes, I need much help. I know this is what the Lord has for me to do. But yes it is hard. Women that don't attend encourage others not to come. I need some new ideas. I want something tomeet the needs of everyone. Each month I try to involve new people.
Concerned Dianne

Thank you so much for #3. I've been church shopping for over a year since a move to a new town and have found that most women's groups and ministries seem like nothing more than "Camp Motherhood". Not all of us are blessed with children and a Christian husband. Some of us are middle-aged, childless, and single, with the accompanying pain and feelings of inadequacy that go along with these things.

I also have an interest in a Women's Christian group to share experiences and ideas that will encourage women of all types and ages especially the unsaved.

I need some advice or assistance in starting such a group.

Can you help direct me in getting started with the adventure

Thanks

I am 44 and for 3 years I knew God was calling me to start a women's ministry for the 30-50 age bracket. Once I was willing to "get out of the boat" I looked for God's response and I found it in Matthew 14:29 and He said "COME." I just began with the vision I had for it. I was very frightened of failure so I prayed over the first event constantly! I now realize success is not what I thought of it, success is doing what what God put before me. It was a big success! If I allow God to lead me He will do great things...and He will do great things thru you too! Just follow the leading of the Holy Spirit! Many blessings to all of you who desire to be a blessing to other women!

I am one of the coordinators in the Women's Ministry in our Church. So far, our ladies are saying that they are being blessed by the event. It's really hard work to plan an event. We have them in our mind as we plan. We make sure that they will be benefited and their needs are met. We want them to know and realized that we care about them. Thus, proving life in the company of your family in Christ makes a difference.

Thanks for the wonderful article. I am a new leader of Women's Ministry in our church of one hundred. Currently, I have started a eight week section on becoming closer to God using The Praying Woman and Women After God's Own Heart. I also have used information from my courses at EWomen to help lead the group. I'm looking for ideas for a "Girl's Night Out" as I'm wanting to do something fun once a month during the summer. Any ideas?

I am a christian lady aged 42 from Harare Zimbabwe. I discovered your page whilst doing a search on woman's ministries. I would like to learn woman's ministries. My intention would be that the meetings be rotationally run from the homes of various ladies we have at church. We have no experience in woman's ministries and would kindly seek your advice on relevant topics and interesting ideas to make our meetings a success.

The main assignment for the church while the Lord tarries is simply, to go and preach the gospel to every creature.... Women are half of the human race, an enormous number. Let's focus on looking for the 'unchurched' and bringing them in. God is calling us to 'build an army of His daughters to take part in the endtime harvest of souls' Let's teach, train, inspire and motivate women to keep up the search for the unchurched. It is urgent. Let's employ every means at our disposal, events, tea parties, whatever....

I need ideas and partners, networks, etc to establish a women's school of ministry. I pastor a young church in a surburb of Lagos in Nigeria. We run a mentoring program for girls and young women. Keep the conversation going, God Bless u all, Uche

After attending a conference of E-Women in April,I was led to start a miinistry for young christian women in my home. It has been amazing how God has used it to inspire these women. I have seen great things happening in their lives. We meet once a month and it is a time of food, fun, and fellowship. I have seen how important it is for these women to share their faith and their concerns with one another. It was disigned by God and He is in full control. They were so hungry for this type of ministry that they just hate to leave. I set the time from 6:00 to 9:00 PM but they are so excited about it, they usually stay longer. There is really no set program, just what the Lord lays on my heart each month. He never lets me down. I am always listening for His voice and am open for any suggestions on new things. I know that God does not want this to be one of those ministrys that becomes mundane, but rather something new and exciting each month. If any of you have any ideas I would love to hear from you and then see if it is something God wants. This is my first time at this blog and I am excited about sharing with all of you.

All these comments are interesting however I lead an older womens group and they no longer want to do anything. They want someone else to do it yet they will come for something that is fun and interesting. Tell me, what sort of things do you do at your meetings?

Amy God bless you,for you spoke my mind.I have a passion for women ministry, iam a pastor's wife here in aba Nigeria.I have been co-ordinating our women fellowship but recently i had passion to reach out to women outside the church so when i ran into your article it encouraged my heart to move on,it also gave me a wider scope of the vision.i also thank all the women who contributed their experiences it made me to know that iam not alone.

Your article was very informative and I have enjoyed reading the comments thus far. It is very hard to meet all the needs of women. The women of today are so diverse which I think is a great blessing. The only thing that worries me is that we live in a "me" generation, and I am seeing that overflow to women's ministry in women saying comments such as "our ministry doesn't suit my needs, and I don't like crafts so I won't go, or I don't like that paricular music, so I won't go". In the particular women's ministry that I am in, there are only a handful of ladies my age 36-40, and the rest of the ladies are considerably older, and do I love everything that is done in that ministry? No, of course not, but I love the wisdom of the older ladies, their steadfast faith, and their maturity, and their love, and studying God's word. I can listen to my more modern Christian music, play my sports, do my aerobics, another time of the week. Please ladies, don't only think of what "you think" you want to get out of ladies minstry, because you might miss out on something wonderful! We all try our best, and yes we sometimes all need a push to grow and see the culture changing around us and include those who don't fit into the Christian Woman mold, but please don't stereotype or discount those women who have led the way before us.

As I was researching ideas for our womens tea ministry, I stumbled upon your article. Excellent idea by the way. I am a pastor and I would like to say that I appreciate everyones honesty and concerns. During my six years of pastoring I have met and ministered to many different women of all ages. One thing that I have found to be true no matter where they are in their walk with the Lord, they (we) all have one thing in common: we want to be loved and accepted, no matter what. I do my best as a Christian woman and pastor to treat everyone the same and try to make all of the women of our church feel accepted. I have found that for our diverse group of women that they seem to show a great deal of interest in our tea ministry. It is not at all Victorian, it is simply a very relaxed atmosphere, casual dress, with some exciting games that get all of the women talking and laughing. Mixed in the fun, I minister very briefly what the Lord has given me for that event. They take with them great memories infused with a spiritual touch that they can relate to and apply to their everyday life, again, no matter what age they may be. Also, one thing I have learned over the years, is to not be too serious, sometimes as ministers we have such a passion that we think everyone should be just like us and if their not, we don't associate with them... look at the life of Jesus...how did He treat others? Always with acceptance, love and mercy...He was "touched with the feelings of their infirmities" which means He was sensitive to everyones needs and ministered to them right where they were in their life...It was His love for them that led them to want to follow Him. "And these three remain, faith, hope and love...but the greatest of these IS Love"
Pastor Nina
Florida

BEING A WOMAN OF 47, DIVORCING FOR THE 4TH TIME,3 GROWN CHILDREN,4 GRANDS. I CAN TELL YOU THE DEVILS OUT TO DESTROY YOUR FAMILY.
A PASTORS DAUGHTER.TV.PRGRAM, HE WILL COME OUT SWINGING. THE LORD SAYS HE HEARS US EVEN UNTO HIS EAR. DONT THINK I HAVENT YELLED ALOT. GOD DIDINT DO ANY OF MY MISTAKES. HONEY I DID...FIGURING GOD WAS REFINING ME INTO WHAT HE MADE ME FOR..GOD HAS A PURPOSE FOR EACH AND EVEY ONE. MAN/WOMEN CAN PULL YOU DOWN WHEN YOU NOT ON YOUR TOES..BUT IT IS CHRIST AND HIM ALONE THAT WILL BE THERE.

God has placed on my heart to revive our women's ministry at our church. We have always had a womens ministry at church and every year it alwasy starts off with a bang but after a little while people just seem to get uninterested. I really want to reach every age woman not focusing on just a certain age group. I do not want this to be just a social gathering. I want women of all ages to know that they are important to our church and we as women need each other to fulfill God's plan for our church. I don't mean that we don't want to get together and have fun, but I feel that we do need to do mission work also. If you have any ideas to keep our Ladies interested, please let me know. We have had some very good leaders in the past but like I said they just don't seem to stay interested or focused. We definitely need some big changes.