Dear Leader, I’m so thankful for your sweet service to our Lord, and your desire to lead others to follow Him more closely. Your job is so important! Especially as we talk about moving in a new direction: from Control Girls to Jesus Girls. As we study the stories of seven controlling women in the Bible, we’ll be looking for two things: Warnings and lessons for ourselves.New insights about God. Yet our goal is broader than just knowing new things. We want to turn in a new direction because we see and know and believe what is true. And what is true about this subject of control?...
Posted by Shannon Popkin on 04/05/2017
A companion resource for Control Girl:Lessons on Surrendering Your Burden of Control from Seven Women in the Bible . We've compiled each chapter’s meditations into one handy chart for you. You may print these out and distribute as you like. Individuals might like to use the charts to meditate or review, and leaders can use the charts for that week’s discussion in group. Available for free download at ControlGirl.com. ...
Posted by Shannon Popkin on 04/05/2017
Little fights with your husband and kids. Unhappiness when things don’t match your version of perfect. Tension, anger, fear, anxiety–it all begins with a heart that craves control. When your perspective of how life should go replaces God’s, you doom your quest for security, peace, and joy before it even starts. Thankfully, there is a better way. Join Shannon as she shares what she has discovered about her own control struggles and about God from studying seven Control Girls in the Bible. Whether it was Eve’s desire to know instead of trust, Sarah’s inability...
Posted by Shannon Popkin on 04/05/2017
Would you like to take your prayer life to a new level? Then "The Art of Prayer" is for you and your group! Using a variety of art mediums, special music and the power of story, Lori can lead your group through this interactive, fun, and meaningful workshop. Whether you're an artist, writer, doodler, or none of these, this workshop is powerful and moving. Best for groups of 30 or less, but can be adapted for larger settings. Most supplies provided (including tissues, girls!) and workshop fee is negotiable. ...
Posted by Lori Hartin on 03/13/2017
Keep Your Eyes Fixed on Jesus A 4 Session Retreat based on the Books of 1 John, and James...
Posted by Vicki Taylor on 01/26/2017
My Event Planner's Toolkit will help you in choosing and working with a speaker for your next event. A free, downloadable PDF contains checklists to organize your search for a speaker, communicate with your chosen speaker, and build a go-to file for your future events. Click Event Planners Toolkit to download. Here's a short video I did about this tool: ...
Posted by Deb Potts on 12/07/2016
Are you ready for a challenge? Lord, Change the Pharisee in Me challenges you to reevaluate your heart. What is the driving force behind your actions and the motive behind your agendas? Is it compulsion to act for the Father or for your gain? As Christians, we embrace the heart of Jesus and must emulate it to those around us. To do this, we must die to self and embrace God’s righteousness, love and humility. At times in our combative and seductive society, our walk would be easier if we just blended in but this is not our call! We are to be carriers of His Presence to those around us. You...
Posted by Melissa Pearce on 09/28/2016
Are you ready to take a journey with God? Unveiling Love: A Journey to Discover the Father’s Heart will challenge the different theologies and ideologies you possess about God and how it ultimately impacts your identity. God desires for you to recognize yourself as a son or a daughter in Him. When you do, you will operate from a position of value which is harnessed in His Love. Unveiling Love will take you on a 12-week Bible study journey. Throughout the study, you will discover the Father’s love towards you, the Son’s love within you and Holy Spirit’s love to move through...
Posted by Melissa Pearce on 09/28/2016
A free, downloadable PDF guide to leading and growing your women's ministry group. I've been a women's ministry leader and I know where you are! This tool is meant to encourage you and make your life flow just a little bit better. Based on the various needs and desires of different personalities, how should women's ministry look? What is our vision? How do we build a team of leaders and help them to grow spiritually? What techniques can we use to include those guests sitting on the sidelines to become involved? And what's the best way to reach out and invite...
Posted by Deb Potts on 09/15/2016
Original dramas about women in the Bible who have done brave and courageous deeds for the glory of God. Using the Bible as my foundation, I bring in historical and thought provoking scenarios both to entertain and enhance discussions. All are written in first person so you feel that each woman is speaking directly to you....
Posted by Daneen Pysz on 08/23/2016
Have you ever attempted to study a book of the Bible but lost the drive just after beginning? Maybe you're feeling drawn to read your Bible more but not sure where to begin. Walk Through Ephesians, A 20-Day Journey is a study that breaks down the book into comprehensive chunks. The book combines 5 different writers, who candidly share their common everyday messes, and point out the biblical applications to life's crazies. On this walk, we're holding nothing back. We'll be traveling over HOT terrain topics like: How our identity shapes our relationship with God and his people. Our position and...
Posted by Beth Kinder on 08/18/2016
This book is the conversation you desperately need but don’t know how or where to start. Countless women battle emotionally and mentally behind the shadow of shame, and you are not alone. Stronghold will dissolve those barriers that divide and hide, and it will connect you with a Savior who is calling you back out into the light of freedom. Through the pages of this book, Beth will lead you on a journey to discover the secrets beyond the wall: - The Secret To Healing - The Secret To Feeling Loved - The Secret To Knowing God - The Secret To Overcoming Sin - The Secret To Balancing Our...
Posted by Beth Kinder on 08/18/2016
