For Women Who Lead... (that's all of you!)....

Looking for a pick-me-up in your inbox? Here's some resources to consider:

Kyria
An on-line magazine and website with a variety of resources for women leading in ministry and in their lives.

EPC Women In Ministry: our denomination's site for women in ministry (that's all of you!)...a place to connect with a variety of resources and information from amazing women across the EPC.

FullFill™

FullFill™ is a FREE online resource that mobilizes to women recognize, utilize and maximize their influence for God’s kingdom purposes. Under the leadership of its Publisher, Elisa Morgan, FullFill™ offers a digital magazine with embedded video training – perfect for personal reflection and small and large group training. Log on and find resources in your own language to grow spiritually and to invest intentionally all of who you are in God’s world.

Got a resource to add? Email me at nicoleunice@gmail.com and we'll add to the list. There's a ton of information and great (and not so great) stuff out there. Let's work together to find the resources that help us be the women of influence God's called us to be!

Do We Need Women's Ministry?

Woman's eye close up
Originally uploaded by Netfalls

Yesterday I sipped a cappucino while waiting for a young friend of mine. In minutes, we'd be talking about relationship drama, college choices and problems with girl friendships. But as I waited, a small brochure caught my eye. It was a "Business Directory for Women," and it listed a variety of services that women entreprenuers run in the Richmond area.

That brochure got me thinking. Why, exactly, do we need a "Business Directory for Women"? Why, even, do we need women's ministry? Many of the things that we do in women's ministry at Hope aren't necessarily women-specific. We study Ephesians at Thrive. That's for everyone. We do socials. Guys can socialize too, right? We think about leadership development. Last I checked, that was also a dual-gender need.


So why? Is it because we are still feel like an underserved minority group in the church? Is it because we have specific needs that can't be met elsewhere? If the world is becoming equal-opportunity in so many ways, why such a gender split in the church?

In my heart, I think we need women's ministry. Churched or not, women's events and group abound, so there must be something to that. But sometimes I wonder why, and to what extent. So you tell me:
Does the body of Christ need women's ministry? If so, why?

Weekly Updates

To-do list book.
Originally uploaded by koalazymonkey

TO DO:

By Wednesday:
Complete on-line survey for Hope's long range planning team
(even if you aren't a regular attender, we'd love your input!)---CHECK

By Thursday:
Plan to be at Thrive at 10AM or 7PM to hear Nicole Unice and David Dwight dialogue about the thorny passages of Ephesians 5. Just what does all that submitting and loving my husband really mean?? ---CHECK

By Friday:Complete my online registration for the women's retreat (closes 3/5!) and get ready for an awesome weekend of friendship, learning and growing!--CHECK, CHECK, CHECK!!

This Spring is a great time to get connected with other women at Hope. Come with someone you know, a friend who's new, or by yourself--any way you come, we've prepared a place for you!

Have questions? Need more information? Comment here or email me at nicoleunice@gmail.com.