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Interactive Resources for
Children, Teens,
Young Adult Women and Ministry Wives
Seeing
the need to engage groups within churches, our national
ministry partners are offering resources that are
interactive and target specific groups. This is the
culmination of countless surveys and research work that has
highlighted who is falling between the cracks. These
resources also come from listening to real folks in real
churches who are facing real needs. Some don’t know where to
start, while others aren’t sure what to offer or how to
connect in relevant, life changing ways.
Offering an event
or class - we do that. Coming and going to church – we’ve
got that. Meeting people where they are and moving them
forward as a disciple of Christ – that’s a whole different
story. But that is where these resources can help.
Think of a person
who is in or working with one of these groups: children,
teens, young adult women and ministry wives. Now, as you
read through these resources, see if they can help engage
each affinity group in the life of your church through a
deeper walk with Christ:
Zowie! 200+
Ministries Kids Can Do – This book put out by New
Hope Publishers in 2008 gives great ideas and tools to get
children involved in hands on ministry. Sometimes the
hardest work is coming up with an idea and then implementing
it. Zowie! helps you with both.
Woven
– This is a brand new tool from LifeWay. Woven is
a guide that will help you put together a fantastic retreat
for teen girls. These mini retreats can be done locally or
out of town. The key is having time with young girls in a
unique setting that will help them find handles to hang on
to in the Christian life.
YA (Young
Adult) Women Think Tank Questionnaire- There are
many reasons why many young adult women are missing from our
congregations. Some are even followers of Christ but have
become disengaged from a local church. The eighteen
questions posed will foster a conversation that can help you
find connection points with this formidable group. Gather
some young ladies at Starbucks and start asking questions!
In Our
Shoes: Real Life Issues for Ministry Wives by Ministry Wives
– The new release from LifeWay tackles tough and everyday
issues that women face in the unique role of being a
ministry wife. This Bible study can be enjoyed individually,
between two friends or as a group.
Whether it is
activities for children, a retreat for teens, a
questionnaire for young women or a Bible study for ministry
wives, there are many resources to help you reach the
diverse needs of your church.
To find out more
on these resources and other helpful tools, contact me at
the Nevada Baptist Convention office, or visit our website
at
www.nbcsbc.org/women
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