Here are a few of my favorite ideas, tips, tricks and books from 20 years as a Director of Women’s Ministry.
Jump to: ** Theory; ** Leadership; ** BookList; **
Events & Examples
Philosophy of Women’s Ministry
Leadership
BookList
Leadership
Studies in Leadership by Ray C Stedman
What is Reformed Theology? by R.C. Sproul
Body Life by Ray C. Stedman
When All Else Fails…Read the Instructions by Bob Smith
Essential Truths of the Christian Faith by R.C. Sproul
RC Sproul’s Crucial Questions FREE ebooks
The Gospel Coalition provides countless resources for specific personal and theological issues
Small Group Leaders
How to Lead Small Groups, NavPress (get latest edition)
Coaching Life-Changing Small Group Leaders: A Practical Guide for Those Who Lead and Shepherd Small Group Leaders by Bill Donahue
Leading Life-Changing Small Groups by Bill Donahue
Building a Church of Small Groups: A Place Where Nobody Stands Alone by Bill Donahue
Women’s Ministry
A Woman’s Worth by Elaine Stedman (out of print but available online; if you only have time to read 1 book in this section, read this one)
Designing Effective Women’s Ministries by Jill Briscoe, Laure Katz McIntyre and Beth Seversen
Women’s Ministry in the 21st Century: The Encyclopedia of Practical Ideas, multiple authors (now out of print, but can find used copies)
Spiritual Mothering: The Titus 2 Model for Women Mentoring Women, by Susan Hunt
Women’s Ministry in the Local Church, by Ligon Duncan & Susan Hunt
The Church Planting Wife by Christine Hoover
Discipleship
Transforming Discipleship: Making Disciples a Few at a Time by Greg Ogden
Instruments in the Redeemer’s Hands: People in Need of Change Helping People in Need of Change by Paul David Tripp
As Iron Sharpens Iron: Building Character in a Mentoring Relationship by Howard & William Hendricks
Becoming a Titus 2 Woman by Martha Peace
The Lost Art of Disciplemaking by Leroy Eims
Lifeway Christian Resources Spiritual Gifts Test
Finding the Will of God: A Pagan Notion? by Bruce K Waltke
Decision Making and the Will of God: A Biblical Alternative to the Traditional View by Garry Friesen
For and about Women
Spiritual Mothering by Susan Hunt
The Friendships of Women by Dee Brestin
In the Company of Women by Brenda Hunter
Treasures of Encouragement by Sharon Betters
Disciplines of the Beautiful Woman by Anne Ortlund
The One-Year Book of Devotions for Women by Jill Briscoe
Women in the Life of Jesus by Jill Briscoe
