Women's Ministry Toolbox Podcast

Cyndee Ownbey

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Offering hope and inspiration for women’s ministry leaders and team members of all stages (from new to seasoned) serving in their local church community. Episodes will feature women’s ministry tips and resources on topics including discipleship, Bible study, mentoring, event planning, fellowship, leadership, volunteers, prayer, and icebreaker games. We’ll discuss the nuts and bolts of women’s ministry, and we’ll learn from seasoned women’s ministry leaders. Together we’ll fill our ministry toolboxes with tools to build a flourishing, Christ-focused women’s ministry. Hosted by Cyndee Ownbey, the founder of Women’s Ministry Toolbox and the author of Rethinking Women’s Ministry. Cyndee has served in six women’s ministry programs over the last twenty years. She currently serves on the women’s ministry team in her local church.

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EP 44: Coordinating Childcare for Your Bible Study and Women's Ministry Events

Women's Ministry Toolbox Podcast

05/04/22 • 8 min

Our discipleship series continues today with a discussion on coordinating childcare.
I’ve got a few ideas to help you with common childcare struggles including recruiting help and paying for childcare.

Is there going to be childcare? It’s a question I wish we could always answer with a resounding “yes!” However, if you’ve ever been tasked with coordinating childcare for your women’s Bible study or women’s ministry events, you know just how much work is required behind the scenes to provide childcare.

Maybe you’ve encountered some of these childcare issues:

Not enough volunteers (or paid staff) to cover every event.
Most of your volunteers are women, so when they serve they miss the event.
Your budget limits the number of times you can offer childcare.
There aren’t enough trained workers (with background checks) to serve at all of your events.

Offering childcare can be complicated, but it’s a necessity for many of the women in your church - without it, they may not be able to attend your Bible study or event.
Listen in or read the show notes for solutions to your childcare struggles.
Links in show:
Women's Ministry Event Planning Course
Women's Ministry Toolbox Facebook Group
Related links:
6 Questions Your Women Will Have About the First Day of Bible Study
Discussion Group Guidelines for Your Discipleship, Bible Study, or Small Group
Bible Study Facilitator Training
How to Be a Great Bible Study or Small Group Leader
How to Launch Your Next Bible Study Session
Tips to Increase Your Women’s Bible Study Attendance
Collecting and Sharing Prayer Requests in Your Discipleship, Bible Study, or Small Group
Purchase Cyndee's book: Rethinking Women's Ministry: Biblical, Practical Tools for

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]).

(REPLAY) EP 56: Women's Ministry Reflections and Resolutions for the New Year

Women's Ministry Toolbox Podcast

01/08/25 • 13 min

The beginning of the year lends itself to taking time to reflect on the successes, challenges, and disappointments of the last ministry year. It benefits the entire team when we celebrate our successes and make note of areas of improvement.
Listen to this episode for tips and ideas on how to lead your team through the process of ministry reflection and resolutions.
Don't miss the three suggested reflection questions!Quote: Just as my blueberry bushes require pruning each winter to bear more fruit, so do our ministries. We must be willing to reflect on the past and make resolutions for the future if our ministry is going to continue to grow and bear fruit.Show notes available at: https://womensministrytoolbox.com/womens-ministry-reflections-and-resolutions-for-a-new-year/
Links from show:
21 Prayers for Women in Your Church and Small Group - https://womensministrytoolbox.com/freebies/
Women’s Ministry Event Planning Course - https://womensministrytoolbox.teachable.com/p/women-s-ministry-event-planning-101

What's the difference between discipleship, Bible studies, and mentoring?

Women's Ministry Toolbox Podcast

09/22/21 • 10 min

In today's episode, we'll be talking about discipleship, mentoring, and Bible study groups.

How are they the same, and how are they different?

Even if your church has a robust discipleship program in place, women's ministry can add support, value, and information.

Don't miss the 6 questions you'll want to ask your discipleship and Bible study attendees!

Quote: It isn't a matter of should we disciple or mentor, but how do we disciple or mentor the women God has placed in our church.

Link to Transcript:
What's the difference between discipleship, Bible studies, and mentoring?

Links from the show:
Episode 27: Defining Discipleship
Bible Study Facilitator Training
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

EP 6: Leader Interview with Patricia Jaracz

Women's Ministry Toolbox Podcast

03/17/21 • 33 min

You’re going to love learning from Patricia Jaracz in today’s leader interview.

Patricia is a Bible study leader in her church. She shares how she cares for and communicates with her Bible study group.

Even if you’re not a Bible study leader, you’ll find this interview to be helpful!

Links from the show:
Shepherding Group Members (Smallgroups.com)
Women's Ministry Toolbox Facebook Group
READ Bible Study

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

Ep 101: A Surprising Shift: Gen Z Women, Faith, and the Future of Women’s Ministry

Women's Ministry Toolbox Podcast

04/23/25 • 36 min

In today’s episode, host Cyndee Ownbey sits down with Cicely Corry, the editorial director at Barna Group, for a powerful conversation about reaching Gen Z women in your church. Drawing on fresh data from Barna’s latest research, Cyndee and Cicely dive into some eye-opening trends—like why young women are leaving the church at higher rates and what unique challenges and opportunities this presents for women’s ministry leaders.

If you’re concerned about connecting with the next generation, want to understand what’s going on behind these statistics, or you’re just looking for fresh ways to engage young women, this episode is packed with insight, encouragement, and actionable steps rooted in real research and real-life ministry. Let’s get started!

The transcript for this interview is available at https://womensministrytoolbox.com/a-surprising-shift-gen-z-faith-and-the-future-of-womens-ministry/.
Cicely Corry is Editorial Director at Barna Group, where she leads online content
strategy to help Christian leaders understand key trends affecting the Church.
Previously, she managed social media strategy and content for the Billy Graham
Evangelistic Association and wrote for the Christian Broadcasting Network. Cicely has served in student ministry for over 10 years, and founded Three Minute Study, an online Bible study community helping others understand, enjoy, and apply God’s word. She holds an M.A. in journalism from Regent University and a B.A. in print journalism and marketing from Hampton University. Cicely is an Atlanta native now living in Charlotte, North Carolina, with her husband and two sons. Travel, red velvet cupcakes, and farmer’s markets are a few of her favorite things.

Related links:
Barna site: https://www.barna.com/
Gen Z Vol. 3 Study: https://www.barna.com/gen-z-volume-3/
Barna’s Instagram Page: https://www.instagram.com/barnagroup/?hl=en
Barna Access Plus: https://www.barna.com/access/

EP 46: Supporting Bible Study, Discipleship, and Small Group Leaders

Women's Ministry Toolbox Podcast

06/01/22 • 10 min

Today we’re continuing our discipleship series by talking about supporting group leaders.

Bible study, discipleship, and small groups need strong, committed, loving leaders.

As leaders, we need to do everything we can to make certain our group leaders feel supported and loved.

What does that look like?
In this episode I share, Four Key Support Systems for Group Leaders:

Spiritual
Leadership Development
Physical
Emotional

Listen in to hear ideas for supporting your group leaders in each of these four areas.
Quote: Strong leaders create strong groups.
Links from show:
Praying for Your Small Group
Bible Study Leader Kit
Great Discipleship, Bible Study, and Small Group Leaders
Volunteer Appreciation: Great Gifts and Guidance
Women's Ministry Toolbox Facebook Group
Amazon List for Bible Study Box Items (affiliate link)
Related links:
Creating a Schedule for Discipleship, Small Group, and Bible Study Meetings
Dividing Women into Groups for Small Groups and Women's Ministry Events
Discussion Group Guidelines
The Benefits of Bible Study Homework
Collecting and Sharing Prayer Requests in Your Bible Study, Discipleship, or Small Group
Coordinating Childcare for Your Bible Study and Women’s Ministry Events
Women's Ministry Toolbox Resources:
Sign Up for My Email List
Website
Online Store
Online

EP 49: Creative Christmas Event Ideas for Your Women's Ministry

Women's Ministry Toolbox Podcast

08/10/22 • 10 min

Need some help planning your women's ministry Christmas event?
This episode is packed with creative Christmas event ideas for your women's ministry.
There’s a good chance your women’s ministry team does the same type of Christmas event year and after year. Maybe you host a dinner with hostesses decorating the tables, maybe you play games and eat a meal together, or maybe you do a gift or ornament exchange.
None of those are bad ideas, but perhaps it’s time to change things up a bit.
Consider these questions:
•Is your team running out of steam after restarting your women’s ministry post-covid?
•Could you reach women you haven’t in years past by doing something different?
•Could pressing pausing, even just for a year, allow your women to experience something new and fresh that would point their hearts to Christ this Christmas season?
•Does God want to do something new through your women and your team?
If you answered yes to any of these questions, I’ve got some ideas for you!
I pray as I share the following ideas with you that God will make His plans for your women clear.
Listen in to hear four creative event concepts (each one packed with specific ideas).
Shownotes available at: https://womensministrytoolbox.com/creative-christmas-event-ideas-for-your-womens-ministry/
Links from show:
Christmas Gift of No Dishes (Free Printable)
Ultimate Christmas Game Round-Up
Things to Consider When Planning a Women’s Ministry Christmas Event
Women’s Ministry Event Planning Course
Women's Ministry Toolbox Facebook Group
Related links:
12 Days of Christmas Games
Christmas Resource Review: Love’s Pure Light
10 Things I’d Do Differently as a Women’s Ministry Leader Duri

EP 99: Women's Ministry Leader Interview with Susie Lewis

Women's Ministry Toolbox Podcast

03/19/25 • 30 min

n today's conversation, Cyndee Ownbey sits down with Susie Lewis, a dedicated women's ministry leader from Woodbine Baptist Church in Pace, Florida. Susie shares her experiences leading a vibrant women's ministry team within a close-knit church community. They discuss everything from team dynamics and the importance of utilizing each woman’s gifts, to hosting impactful events like the intergenerational "Mother Daughter Sister Friend Tea" and joint retreats with sister churches. Susie also dives into valuable tips on approaching discipleship and building a strong team, providing insights that will resonate with both new and seasoned leaders.

So whether you're looking for inspiration or practical advice, this episode is packed with wisdom and encouragement for all women's ministry leaders.

Links from this episode:
Samford Women's Ministry Leadership Certification - https://samfordmti.catalog.instructure.com/programs/womensleadershipcertificate-2024-2025

Everything You Need to Know About Planning a Retreat - www.womensministrytoolboxshop.com

EP 97: Loving Our Ladies: The Dangers of Spiritual Shortcuts in Ministry

Women's Ministry Toolbox Podcast

02/19/25 • 10 min

In this episode, Cyndee continues her mini-series on "Loving Our Ladies" by shifting the focus from practical support to spiritual growth. She discusses the dangers of spiritual shortcuts, highlighting how they can hinder personal growth and reliance on God's path.

Through biblical examples, Cyndee illustrates how taking shortcuts can delay God's blessings and urges leaders to help women in the church avoid them. She emphasizes the importance of pursuing genuine spiritual growth and provides actionable tasks for identifying and correcting these shortcuts.

Tune in to learn how to nurture a deeper, more authentic relationship with God and encourage the women in your community to do the same.

This content is also available on the Women's Ministry Toolbox blog (www.womensministrytoolbox.com/blog) and the Women's Ministry Toolbox YouTube channel.

EP 33: Creating a Schedule for Discipleship, Small Group, and Bible Study Meetings for Women's Ministry

Women's Ministry Toolbox Podcast

12/01/21 • 10 min

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

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How many episodes does Women's Ministry Toolbox Podcast have?

Women's Ministry Toolbox Podcast currently has 122 episodes available.

What topics does Women's Ministry Toolbox Podcast cover?

The podcast is about Christianity, Leadership, Event Planning, Discipleship, Religion & Spirituality, Bible Study, Podcasts and Church.

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The episode title 'Trailer: Women's Ministry Discipleship Series Intro' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Women's Ministry Toolbox Podcast?

The average episode length on Women's Ministry Toolbox Podcast is 16 minutes.

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Episodes of Women's Ministry Toolbox Podcast are typically released every 14 days.

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The first episode of Women's Ministry Toolbox Podcast was released on Feb 7, 2021.

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