Women's Ministry Resources

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    I am delighted to be able to include a number of reviews of resources to utilize in Women's Ministry as well as encourage Women's ministry.

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Fruit of the Spirit - a Bible Study Project for Women's Groups Author - Sherri Harris Publisher - Group

• Favorite Features -
• 10 complete devotionals/Bible studies on the Fruit of the Spirit
• each book includes -
• 10 devotionals
• scrapbooking resources
• templates
• stickers
• idea pages
• activity pages
• supply list
• leader guide
• each devotional includes -
• Scripture
• devotional thoughts
• application questions
• prayer
• daily Bible readings with thought questions
• Family Memory Maker idea
• Personal Memory Maker idea
• scrapbooking tip
• leader's guide includes -
• tips for leading a scrapbooking small group

    This is a truly unique resource that combines Bible study with scrapbooking and relationship building.  Consider utilizing this study with women who may not go to church, but who enjoy scrapbooking.  Very well done Sherri and Group Publishing!

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New Doors in Ministry to Women Authors - Sue Edwards & Kelly Mathews Publisher - Kregel Publications

• Favorite Features -
• explains what the postmodern woman is and what a transformational model is for church, campus and cross-culturally on the mission field
• seven pillars of the transformational model -
• grounded on Scripture
• builds on relationships
• accommodates differences
• redeems time
• builds teams
• adds variety
• ready for conflict
• how to get your church to understand the need for a woman's ministry and build a team
• pioneer profiles throughout - accounts of real women who developed real ministry to women
• emphasizes need to focus on Bible study and prayer
• encourages churches to develop small groups
• explains how to plan events for women
• walks through what to do with conflict
• stories about women's ministry on campus' around the country
• appendix in the back is filled with excellent resources

    There are not many books on women's ministry and how to develop effective ministry to women - this is an excellent resource to help churches better understand this large area of need in their own church and community.  Extremely well done Sue, Kelly and Kregel!

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God's Wisdom for a Woman's Life Author - Elizabeth George Publisher - Harvest House

• Favorite Features -
• walks women through how to live a life that reflects wisdom in all areas - priorities, home, children, time, etc.
• each chapter ends with something to do today, tomorrow, this week and Scripture on the topic
• Scripture and quotes throughout
• study questions and space to journal the truth from each chapter that stood out

    This book will encourage women to understand and apply God's wisdom in their everyday lives.  Very nicely done Elizabeth and Harvest House!

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10-Minute Time Outs for Moms Author - Grace Fox Publisher - Harvest House

• Favorite Features -
• 72 daily time outs for moms to challenge and encourage them
• each time out includes -
• Scripture
• Upward Gaze - praying Scripture to God - excellent!
• story of family life with devotional thoughts
• Inward Glimpse - prayer, questions to think through and activity to apply the point
• Outward Glance - prayer
• One more peek - Scripture

    Written with "real life" experiences and humor to refresh moms and help them refocus on their Heavenly Father and His love for them.  Extremely well done Grace and Harvest House!