Connecting women through Women Ministries. Three reasons why women ministries are needed. Two mindsets needed for women ministries. One goal foundational.

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Connecting women through Women Ministries

Three reasons why women ministries are needed. Two mindsets needed for women ministries. One goal foundational to effective women ministries.

Three reasons why women ministries are needed. A helpful way to remember the three:

reason why women ministries are needed: 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!

reason why women ministries are needed: Women are wired differently! Women are more inclined spiritually than men.

For example: 49% 35% 44% 35% 89% 77% 77% 63% 49% 35% I read my Bible regularly. I attend church regularly. I pray frequently. My faith is very important to me. I have set a spiritual goal for this year. Barna Update 2007

reason why women ministries are needed: 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? - are wired differently. - are more inclined spiritually.- need nurture. Because women…

Two mindsets needed for women ministries. First mindset: Women ministries are a strategic tool of the church to advance God’s Kingdom!

First mindset: Outreach Ministries Global Ministries Youth Ministries Women Ministries Property Ministries Worship Ministries Christian Formatio n

First mindset example: Outreach Ministries Global Ministries Youth Ministries Women Ministries Property Ministries Worship Ministries Christian Formatio n

Two mindsets needed for women ministries. Second mindset: From organizer… …to minister!

Second mindset: One step closer to Jesus!

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