1. Making Connections

2. In this presentation… Overview of the big 3 Summarize “3-2-1” Focus on “1” – Making Connections that advance God’s kingdom

3. The Big 3 WHAT?! WHY?! HOW?!

4. What? What does Jesus want to see? Vision: advancing God’s kingdom through women

5. Why? Why do we exist? Mission: to equip women to grow, serve & reach out with the Gospel of Jesus Christ

6. How? How do we do this? Means: by connecting women in transformational relationships and uniting them in Christ to impact our world connecting women

7. “3-2-1” 3 reasons WM are needed 2 key mindsets for leaders 1 foundational goal for WM

8. Core values: Connecting women in transformational relationships Uniting them in Christ to impact our world. “1” foundational goal:

9. 3 Desires of Women Someone to care A place to belong Significance = making a difference, importance, having worth

10. Making Connections The Holy Spirit’s role and our role Our ministry field Questions & Examples Illustrations of opportunities for transformational connections

11. The Holy Spirit’s role… WHO transforms lives? “And we all…are being transformed into his image with ever-increasing glory, which is from the Lord, who is the Spirit.” 2 Corinthians 3:18

12. …and our role. What do WE do? We create opportunities for the Holy Spirit to transform lives.

13. Our ministry field

14. Strengthening our role 1. Does each ministry enhance an opportunity for the Holy Spirit to work? 2. Are we prepared to connect the “newbie”?

15. 3. Are our discipling opportunities available to all of our women?

16. Strengthening our role 4. Can we answer the question, “Why didn’t they come?” 5. Are we connecting with non-believers as well as believers?

17. Illustrations of transformational relationships “Inside-out Christmas Luncheons”

18. Illustrations of transformational relationships “The Spirit of Christmas Luncheon”

19. Illustrations of transformational relationships SOBA

20. Illustrations of transformational relationships Bunko?!

21. Summary Connecting women in transformational relationships is our foundational goal! We create opportunities for the Holy Spirit to transform lives! We can make connections that advance God’s kingdom through women!

22. 3-2-1! Connecting Women

23. Where to Get More Information “3-2-1” is a free download from Women Ministries website (www.covchurch.org/women)www.covchurch.org/women Order “Voices of the Vision” through www.covenantbookstore.com www.covenantbookstore.com A chart listing generational differences in numerous categories is available as part of “Training for Connecting Women”. Contact a Ministry Coach near you to arrange the training.

24. These materials have been developed by the Department of Women Ministries of the Evangelical Covenant Church. Permission is granted for the reproduction and distribution of these materials for study use by a congregation. Reproduction or utilization of this material for other use or sale is prohibited. Evangelical Covenant Church 8303 West Higgins Road Chicago, IL 60631 773-907-3332 – www.covchurch.org/women