Each church has its unique dynamic. Be flexible, pray constantly, and work together. Experiment with the details, but establish a leadership team to ground your ministry. You’ll have a lot more fun, and more women will grow in Christ as a result!
This article is an adaptation from the authors' book, New Doors in Ministry to Women, Kregel, 2002.
Kelley Mathews, Th.M. (Dallas Theological Seminary), married and blessed with three young children, spends her spare time freelancing as a writer and editor. She served several years as the Women’s Ministry Director at Rowlett Bible Fellowship. Her two coauthored books are New Doors in Ministry to Women and Women’s Retreats: A Creative Planning Guide (both from Kregel). She welcomes feedback at kmathews@newdoors.info .
[i] Washington Post, March 13, 2001 (or see http://washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A944-2001Mar13.html)