Women's Ministry Toolbox Podcast

Our series on loving our ladies continues today with this episode on Newborn and Grief Baskets: Loving Our Ladies in Times of Sorrow and Joy.
Join Cyndee as she explores how to create meaningful newborn and grief baskets that can be a source of joy and comfort in your church community. These baskets aren't just a collection of items; they're a ministry opportunity to express God's love and care during significant life moments.
I share the lists of the items we include in our newborn and grief baskets, as well as how we distribute them.
As always, you'll find links to the supplies in the show notes available on the Women's Ministry Toolbox blog.

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 – www.womensministrytoolbox.com
Online Store – www.womensministrytoolboxshop.com
Online Training – www.womensministrytraining.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’s episode of the Women’s Ministry Toolbox podcast, EP 95: Loving Your Ladies: Organizing Meal Trains, Freezer Meals, and Funeral Meals, is now available, and it’s packed with practical advice for providing meals during times of transition and crisis.

Here’s a taste of what you’ll get from this episode:

Why Meals Matter: Discover why providing meals is more than just a simple act of kindness—it’s a tangible way to allow women to focus on their families during challenging times.

Key Questions to Address: Learn the essential questions to consider, such as who should receive meals and for how long, and how to communicate needs effectively.

Meal Drop-Off Etiquette: Gain insights into the best practices for meal drop-offs to ensure recipients feel blessed, not burdened.

Food Preferences and Allergies: Understand the importance of accommodating allergies and dietary restrictions to make meal deliveries stress-free for everyone involved.

Funeral Meals: Get tips based on real-life experiences and community suggestions for organizing meals after a bereavement, making sure they bring comfort and care to those grieving.

This episode ends with Innovative Meal Ideas from Other Churches.

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 – www.womensministrytoolbox.com
Online Store – www.womensministrytoolboxshop.com
Online Training – www.womensministrytraining.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 this episode of the Women's Ministry Toolbox podcast, Carolyn Ramsey and Cyndee Ownbey delve into an insightful conversation about the highs and challenges of leading a women's ministry. Carolyn Ramsey shares her journey as a women's ministry leader at the First Baptist Church in Denison, Texas, where she passionately fosters spiritual growth and community among women. Tune in to discover how her ministry's theme, "pressing forward," aligns with the church's messages, and learn about her favorite aspects of women's ministry, including facilitating discipleship and encouraging women to step out of their comfort zones.
Carolyn opens up about her personal struggles with self-worth and the profound impact of understanding God's love. She offers valuable advice for new women's ministry leaders, emphasizing prayer, seeking God's direction, collaborating with pastors, and recognizing the gifts of others.
Listeners will gain insights into successful ministry activities, including monthly luncheons, small group designs, and retreats that invigorate and connect women. Carolyn also highlights the importance of helping women identify their spiritual gifts (SHAPE) and participating in challenging yet growth-oriented studies. The conversation underscores the integration of the women's ministry with the church's overall discipleship plan and messaging.
Join us as we explore the journey of a dedicated leader pressing forward in her mission to help women look more like Jesus and fulfill their God-given purposes.

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 – www.womensministrytoolbox.com
Online Store – www.womensministrytoolboxshop.com
Online Training – www.womensministrytraining.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’re tackling a hot-button topic – dividing women into groups for Bible study, retreats, and women’s ministry events.
I’ll take you step-by-step through the process I’ve used as well as share some ideas for working through any resistance.
If your team is strongly against dividing women into groups, I want to ask you to please listen with an open mind through this podcast episode. You may discover another perspective worth considering.
As a women’s ministry leader, you’ll have many opportunities to divide your women into groups.
Whether it’s for Bible study or a women’s ministry event, relationships blossom when women are seated in circles and not rows.
If left to select their own seats, women are most likely to sit with people they already know. Their table may be filled with other women in the same season of life, around the same age, or even from the same small group. It can be awkward and uncomfortable to sit with people we don’t know well or don’t know at all. But what if we’re missing out by always sitting with the same people?
Quote: "If you’re on one of the many women’s ministry teams that’s been praying for a ministry that is truly multi-generational, assigning women to groups will help your women experience the blessings of sitting at a table with older and younger women."Listen in or read the transcript here for my process on dividing women into groups.
Links from the show:
READ Bible Study
Women's Ministry Toolbox Facebook Group
Table number holders (affiliate)
Related links:
Great Small Group Leaders and Bible Study Facilitators
Everything a Bible Study Leader Needs to Know
Women's Ministry Event Planning Course
Bible Study Facilitator Course
Women's Ministry Toolbox Resources:
Website
Online Store
Online Trai

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 – www.womensministrytoolbox.com
Online Store – www.womensministrytoolboxshop.com
Online Training – www.womensministrytraining.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 balance your discussion time with fellowship and prayer? It can be challenging to get to everything you need to do during your small group time.
In this week's podcast, I'm sharing 3 keys to creating a schedule for your group meetings.
I know how hard it can be to create a balance small group session, so I'm including 4 sample schedules. You can find them in the show notes here.
Quote: I always want women to have time to share what the Holy Spirit revealed to them during the week. Hearing how God spoke to them through His Word is priceless!
Links in show:
How to Select Icebreaker Games that Build Relationships
Bible Study Facilitator Training
Related posts:
Selecting Discipleship, Bible Study, or Discipleship Materials
What’s the difference between discipleship, Bible studies, and mentoring?
Defining Discipleship
Great Discipleship, Bible Study, and Small Group Leaders
The Power of Personal Testimonies
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 – www.womensministrytoolbox.com
Online Store – www.womensministrytoolboxshop.com
Online Training – www.womensministrytraining.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]).