Connecting women through
Women Ministries
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Three reasons why women
ministries are needed.
Two mindsets needed for
women ministries.
One goal foundational to
effective women ministries.
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Three reasons why women
ministries are needed.
A helpful way to
remember the three:
W.I.N.
Firstreason why women
ministries are needed:
W
Women are wired differently!
For example:
Generally speaking…
For example:
On the playground…
And in the narthex…
For example:
In handling stress!
In short:
Women are wired differently!
Rather than deny gender
differences, let’s capitalize
on them – to advance
God’s kingdom!
Secondreason why women
ministries are needed:
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Women are wired differently!
Women are more inclined
spiritually than men.
For example:
Barna Update 2007
I read my Bible regularly.
49%
35%
I attend church regularly.
44%
35%
I pray frequently.
89%
77%
My faith is very important to me.
77%
63%
I have set a spiritual goal for this
year.
49%
35%
Third reason why women
ministries are needed:
W
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Women are wired differently!
Women are more inclined
spiritually than men.
Women need nurture.
Volunteers who provide ministry also
need to receive ministry.
Women need nuture.
The percentage of women who volunteer to
help a church is declining.
“Churches need to consider
whether… they are providing
sufficient opportunities for
women
to receive ministry and not just
provide ministry to others.”
(George Barna)
Why women
ministries?
Because women…
W
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- are wired differently.
- are more inclined spiritually.
- need nurture.
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Two mindsets needed for
women ministries.
First mindset:
Women ministries are a strategic tool of
the church to advance God’s Kingdom!
First mindset:
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First mindset example:
Outreach
Ministries
Global
Ministries
Youth
Ministries
Property
Ministries
Women
Ministries
Worship
Ministries
Christian
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Two mindsets needed for
women ministries.
Second mindset:
From organizer…
…to minister!
Second mindset:
One step closer
to Jesus!
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One goal foundational to
effective women ministries.
CONNECTING WOMEN!
Core Values:
* Connecting women in
transformational relationships.
* Uniting them in Christ
to impact our world.
Importance of Connecting
A woman needs to
form six relationships
in six months for her
to connect with a
church.
(Barna’s Research)
Importance of Connecting
Family of 4:
The husband…
The kids…
The wife…
Importance of Connecting
It’s good for your health!
Friendships:
* Lower blood pressure
* Lower cholesterol
* Lower heart rate
Importance of Connecting
Diversified women
ministries provide
multiple avenues
for women visitors
to connect.
The truth about
connecting women…
One size does
NOT
fit all!
Three reasons why women ministries are needed.
Two mindsets needed for women ministries.
One goal foundational for effective
women ministries.
Connecting women through
Women Ministries