Today, we’re going to be talking about:

• The benefits of icebreakers
• How to customize icebreakers
• Some of the things that icebreakers should not do

I’m also going to share a list of the most popular icebreaker games that you can find on the Women’s Ministry Toolbox website.

Quote:  Intentional icebreakers provide points of connection for your women through the sharing of shared experiences and interests.

Links in Show:
Car Scavenger Hunt
Marooned
Night at the Museum
Pandemic Pivots
31 Great Introduction Questions
Four Corners
The Great Candy Pass
A Day in the Life
IF: Icebreaker Questions
Roll & Poll
Who here?
This or That
Would She Rather Questions
Ministry to Women Summit

Purchase Cyndee's book: Rethinking Women's Ministry: Biblical, Practical Tools for Cultivating a Flourishing Community

 Women's Ministry Toolbox Resources:

Website
Online Store
Online Training
Facebook Page
Facebook Group

Thank you for listening to the Women's Ministry Toolbox Podcast. You'll find additional women's ministry resources below.

Women's Ministry Toolbox Resources:
Sign Up for My Email List - https://bit.ly/wmtbemail
Website – https://womensministrytoolbox.com/
Online Store – https://womensministrytoolboxshop.com/
Online Training – https://womensministrytoolbox.teachable.com/
Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/womensministrytoolbox/
Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/womensministrytoolboxcommunity/
Women’s Ministry Essentials on Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/shop/wmtoolbox

You can connect with Cyndee via Facebook, Instagram (@womensministrytoolbox), and email ([email protected]).

Today, we will be talking about the differences between devotionals and testimonies, why we should share our personal testimonies, and how to share them.

Many leaders use the words devotional and testimony interchangeably, but I think there's a distinct difference. Take a listen to find out why!

I also share the three things every testimony should include.

Quote: Our story can be a tool to providing comfort for those that God has placed in our path.

Highlighted verse: 1 Peter 3:15 "Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have."

Links in show:
Post Event Evaluation Form

Purchase Cyndee's book: Rethinking Women's Ministry: Biblical, Practical Tools for Cultivating a Flourishing Community

Women's Ministry Toolbox Resources:
Website
Online Store
Online Training
Facebook Page
Facebook Group

Thank you for listening to the Women's Ministry Toolbox Podcast. You'll find additional women's ministry resources below.

Women's Ministry Toolbox Resources:
Sign Up for My Email List - https://bit.ly/wmtbemail
Website – https://womensministrytoolbox.com/
Online Store – https://womensministrytoolboxshop.com/
Online Training – https://womensministrytoolbox.teachable.com/
Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/womensministrytoolbox/
Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/womensministrytoolboxcommunity/
Women’s Ministry Essentials on Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/shop/wmtoolbox

You can connect with Cyndee via Facebook, Instagram (@womensministrytoolbox), and email ([email protected]).

Whether you have a healthy women's ministry budget or not, today's episode is for you!

We'll be talking about how to budget for women's ministry events and what to consider when deciding whether or not to charge for an event or activity.

Plus, I'll be sharing tips and ideas that you can apply no matter the size or lack of your budget. 

Quote: "When women invest in your event, even at the cost of $5, they are more likely to attend and more likely to participate."

Links from the show:
Women's Ministry Health Assessment
Women's Ministry Toolbox Facebook Group
Event Budget Form (Free Printable)
Mission Project: Pillowcase Dresses
Homeless Care Packages

Related posts:
What should you charge for your retreat?
Is your event budget realistic?
What should you charge for your women's ministry event?
10 Ways to Stretch Your Women’s Ministry Budget

Purchase Cyndee's book: Rethinking Women's Ministry: Biblical, Practical Tools for Cultivating a Flourishing Community

Women's Ministry Toolbox Resources:
Website
Online Store
Online Training
Facebook Page
Facebook Group

Thank you for listening to the Women's Ministry Toolbox Podcast. You'll find additional women's ministry resources below.

Women's Ministry Toolbox Resources:
Sign Up for My Email List - https://bit.ly/wmtbemail
Website – https://womensministrytoolbox.com/
Online Store – https://womensministrytoolboxshop.com/
Online Training – https://womensministrytoolbox.teachable.com/
Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/womensministrytoolbox/
Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/womensministrytoolboxcommunity/
Women’s Ministry Essentials on Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/shop/wmtoolbox

You can connect with Cyndee via Facebook, Instagram (@womensministrytoolbox), and email ([email protected]).

In today's episode, we're talking about publicity.

I'll share:

• Where to share publicity
• What it needs to include

Then we'll wrap the discussion up with four creative publicity ideas that will catch the attention of your women.

Be sure to listen all the way to the end! I share the script from a piece of creative video publicity we created for a retreat.

You'll find the transcript for this episode here.

Links mentioned:
Rethinking Women's Ministry: Biblical, Practical Tools for Cultivating a Flourishing Community
Publicity Form (Free Printable)
13 Ways to Publicize Events Inside Your Church
13 More Ways to Publicize Events Inside Your Church
25 Ways to Publicize Events Outside of Your Church Walls
Women's Ministry Email List Service Options
Why Women Need Save-the-Date Cards
Women's Ministry Binder Essentials
Rethinking Women's Ministry Workbook
EP 10: Do we really need an agenda for every women's ministry gathering?

Related links:
How to Get Women to RSVP
Publicity Secret: Bathrooms
How to Create a Women's Ministry Social Media Plan

Women's Ministry Toolbox Resources:

Website
Online Store
Online Training
Facebook Page
Facebook Group

Thank you for listening to the Women's Ministry Toolbox Podcast. You'll find additional women's ministry resources below.

Women's Ministry Toolbox Resources:
Sign Up for My Email List - https://bit.ly/wmtbemail
Website – https://womensministrytoolbox.com/
Online Store – https://womensministrytoolboxshop.com/
Online Training – https://womensministrytoolbox.teachable.com/
Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/womensministrytoolbox/
Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/womensministrytoolboxcommunity/
Women’s Ministry Essentials on Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/shop/wmtoolbox

You can connect with Cyndee via Facebook, Instagram (@womensministrytoolbox), and email ([email protected]).

This week I'm speaking with Marilyn Greenleaf, a women's ministry leader in Oregon.

You are going to enjoy hearing how Marilyn and her team ensure they are seeking the Lord's will in all they do.

Don't miss the ideas Marilyn shares for involving women outside of the team in the events they plan! She shares how she finds and recruits them too.

Links from the show:
Women's Ministry Health Assessment
Women's Ministry Toolbox Facebook Group

Purchase Cyndee's book: Rethinking Women's Ministry: Biblical, Practical Tools for Cultivating a Flourishing Community

Women's Ministry Toolbox Resources:

Website
Online Store
Online Training
Facebook Page
Facebook Group

Thank you for listening to the Women's Ministry Toolbox Podcast. You'll find additional women's ministry resources below.

Women's Ministry Toolbox Resources:
Sign Up for My Email List - https://bit.ly/wmtbemail
Website – https://womensministrytoolbox.com/
Online Store – https://womensministrytoolboxshop.com/
Online Training – https://womensministrytoolbox.teachable.com/
Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/womensministrytoolbox/
Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/womensministrytoolboxcommunity/
Women’s Ministry Essentials on Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/shop/wmtoolbox

You can connect with Cyndee via Facebook, Instagram (@womensministrytoolbox), and email ([email protected]).

Does your women’s ministry need a makeover?

I share 7 signs your women's ministry may be in need of a refresh.

Maybe you know your women's ministry is in need of a makeover, but you don't know what steps to take next.

My four-phase Women's Ministry Makeover process will help you accurately evaluate your women's ministry and make changes where needed so it's more effective, engaging, and fruitful.

Links from the show:
Women's Ministry Health Assessment
Women's Ministry Toolbox Facebook Group

Related links:
Is God calling your team to rethink your women's ministry?

Purchase Cyndee's book: Rethinking Women's Ministry: Biblical, Practical Tools for Cultivating a Flourishing Community

 Women's Ministry Toolbox Resources:

Website
Online Store
Online Training
Facebook Page
Facebook Group

Thank you for listening to the Women's Ministry Toolbox Podcast. You'll find additional women's ministry resources below.

Women's Ministry Toolbox Resources:
Sign Up for My Email List - https://bit.ly/wmtbemail
Website – https://womensministrytoolbox.com/
Online Store – https://womensministrytoolboxshop.com/
Online Training – https://womensministrytoolbox.teachable.com/
Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/womensministrytoolbox/
Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/womensministrytoolboxcommunity/
Women’s Ministry Essentials on Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/shop/wmtoolbox

You can connect with Cyndee via Facebook, Instagram (@womensministrytoolbox), and email ([email protected]).

We're unpacking everything you need to know about women’s ministry surveys, including:

• Who you should survey
• What to survey
• How to create surveys

I'm also sharing some sample survey questions and tips on processing the responses you receive.

You'll find the complete transcript here at https://womensministrytoolbox.com/need-to-know-about-womens-ministry-surveys/.

Links from the show:
Survey Monkey
Google Forms
Rethinking Women's Ministry: Biblical, Practical Tools for Cultivating a Flourishing Community
3 Questions To Ask Your Team
Seven Simple Survey Questions 

Related links:
Women’s Ministry Surveys: Online vs. Printed
Retreat Surveys

Women's Ministry Toolbox Resources:

Website
Online Store
Online Training
Facebook Page
Facebook Group

Thank you for listening to the Women's Ministry Toolbox Podcast. You'll find additional women's ministry resources below.

Women's Ministry Toolbox Resources:
Sign Up for My Email List - https://bit.ly/wmtbemail
Website – https://womensministrytoolbox.com/
Online Store – https://womensministrytoolboxshop.com/
Online Training – https://womensministrytoolbox.teachable.com/
Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/womensministrytoolbox/
Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/womensministrytoolboxcommunity/
Women’s Ministry Essentials on Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/shop/wmtoolbox

You can connect with Cyndee via Facebook, Instagram (@womensministrytoolbox), and email ([email protected]).

Do you struggle to recruit and retain volunteers for your women's ministry events and activities? The struggle is real!

In this week's podcast episode, I'm sharing:

• How to find volunteers for your women’s ministry events and activities
• My best tips for recruiting volunteers
• Six ways to encourage volunteer commitment

I pray your team will find these ideas helpful as you search for volunteers.

Quote from the episode: When we allow women to serve using the gifts that God has given them, it blesses them, it matures them, it grows them, and it is good ultimately for the Kingdom.

Need help taking notes? You'll find the complete transcript at https://womensministrytoolbox.com/how-to-find-volunteers/.

Links from the show:
How to Build a Women's Ministry Team
Post Event Evaluation Form
Women's Ministry Toolbox Facebook Group

Related links:
Icebreakers & Games
10 Tips for Thank You Notes
Women's Ministry Information Card

Purchase Cyndee's book: Rethinking Women's Ministry: Biblical, Practical Tools for Cultivating a Flourishing Community

Women's Ministry Toolbox Resources:

Website
Online Store
Online Training
Facebook Page
Facebook Group

Thank you for listening to the Women's Ministry Toolbox Podcast. You'll find additional women's ministry resources below.

Women's Ministry Toolbox Resources:
Sign Up for My Email List - https://bit.ly/wmtbemail
Website – https://womensministrytoolbox.com/
Online Store – https://womensministrytoolboxshop.com/
Online Training – https://womensministrytoolbox.teachable.com/
Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/womensministrytoolbox/
Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/womensministrytoolboxcommunity/
Women’s Ministry Essentials on Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/shop/wmtoolbox

You can connect with Cyndee via Facebook, Instagram (@womensministrytoolbox), and email ([email protected]).

This leadership interview is extra special to me - Becky Seamon is my Women's Ministry Director in North Carolina. You'll quickly understand why I love serving under Becky's leadership.

Becky shares about the importance of prayer for women's ministry events and activities. She also shares how prayerfully selecting a focus for the year has impacted the women in their church.

This leadership interview is packed with ideas you may want to use in your church.
 
Links from the show:
EP:5 How to Select Your Women’s Ministry Theme or Scripture Focus
Shari Braendel (Fashion Meets Faith Speaker)
Women of the Word by Jen Wilkin  (affiliate link)
Lysa TerKeurst Proverbs 31
Women's Ministry Toolbox Facebook Group

Related posts:
21 Prayers for Women in Your Church and Small Group

Purchase Cyndee's book: Rethinking Women's Ministry: Biblical, Practical Tools for Cultivating a Flourishing Community

Women's Ministry Toolbox Resources:
Website
Online Store
Online Training
Facebook Page
Facebook Group

Thank you for listening to the Women's Ministry Toolbox Podcast. You'll find additional women's ministry resources below.

Women's Ministry Toolbox Resources:
Sign Up for My Email List - https://bit.ly/wmtbemail
Website – https://womensministrytoolbox.com/
Online Store – https://womensministrytoolboxshop.com/
Online Training – https://womensministrytoolbox.teachable.com/
Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/womensministrytoolbox/
Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/womensministrytoolboxcommunity/
Women’s Ministry Essentials on Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/shop/wmtoolbox

You can connect with Cyndee via Facebook, Instagram (@womensministrytoolbox), and email ([email protected]).

Are you struggling to select the best name for your women’s ministry?

In this week's podcast, we’ll walk through all the things you need to consider – whether your need a new name or an update.

Don't miss the three questions you'll want to ask about your women's ministry name!

Links from the show:
Rethinking Women's Ministry: Biblical, Practical Tools for Cultivating a Flourishing Community
Women's Ministry Toolbox Facebook Group

Women's Ministry Toolbox Resources:
Website
Online Store
Online Training
Facebook Page
Facebook Group

Thank you for listening to the Women's Ministry Toolbox Podcast. You'll find additional women's ministry resources below.

Women's Ministry Toolbox Resources:
Sign Up for My Email List - https://bit.ly/wmtbemail
Website – https://womensministrytoolbox.com/
Online Store – https://womensministrytoolboxshop.com/
Online Training – https://womensministrytoolbox.teachable.com/
Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/womensministrytoolbox/
Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/womensministrytoolboxcommunity/
Women’s Ministry Essentials on Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/shop/wmtoolbox

You can connect with Cyndee via Facebook, Instagram (@womensministrytoolbox), and email ([email protected]).