RECOMMENDED BOOKS, VIDEOS, CASSETTE TAPES and OTHER RESOURCES
Women's Ministry Handbook
Edited by Carol Porter and Mike Hamel. Victor Books (see review, The First Book You Should
Buy).
Resource Guide for Women's Ministries by Linda R. McGinn, Broadman Press, Nashville, Tennessee. This is another book that has been helpful in establishing Pasadena's women's ministry. "This book gives a wealth of information on the types of creative ministries available today plus advice on how to select the ones that best suit each woman's talents and time.''
The Women's Ministry Leader's Handbook by Pat Clary, W.M.I. Publishing, The Women's Ministries Institute 11120 Oro Vista Avenue Sunland, CA 91040 818-345-1488
This book may not be widely distributed, but you can inquire about it and additional resource materials for women's ministry by writing to the above address or by calling the phone number above. Quoting from the introduction to the book: " 'Which way did they go? How many of them were there? I must find them; I am their leader.' Have you ever found yourself feeling like that? Here you are, the leader of women and you are not exactly sure which way they went or how many of them there were, you just know you are the leader.'' This book equips women's ministry coordinators to "handle the complexities of leadership in relation to people and program development, administrative decisions, ministry management, and spiritual enrichment.''
Women's Ministries Institute also offers a cassette-tape certification training series published in cooperation with the Charles E. Fuller Institute in Pasadena. The tapes come with individual workbooks. Women's Ministries Institute, 1065 E. Elizabeth, Suite U7, Pasadena, CA 91104-2721, office 626-398-2291, fax 626-398-2293, e-mail WMICA@aol.com, web page http://www.wminstitute.org
Effective Ministry Management, Organizing Your Ministry for Growth by Becky Bryant.
"This course offers principles of ministry management to effectively administer a growing ministry. This course was designed for Christian women who are responsible to give direction, set goals, develop team players and give attention to the administrative tasks of the ministry they lead.''
Leadership for Women in the Church by Susan Hunt and Peggy Hutcheson.
"Susan Hunt and Peggy Hutcheson provide a valuable combination of practical church experience and professional credentials.'' "Susan and Peggy remind us that true leadership is not so much a result of one's position, but rather an outgrowth of Christlike qualities which are neither male nor female.''
Loving Leadership, by Susan Hunt.
Loving Leadership is a leader's guide to accompany Leadership for Women in the Church. This manual provides leadership training to mobilize women for ministry in the local church that supports the total ministry of the church.
By Design, by Susan Hunt.
By Design provides a thorough discussion of the creational design of women. God had a distinctive plan and a distinctive design for both men and women. This book challenges women to explore their distinctive and providential design and return to their biblical calling. (Leader's guide also available.)
Spiritual Mothering by Susan Hunt, describes the Titus 2 model for women mentoring women. It explains the mandate, the model and the method for encouraging women to develop spiritual mother-daughter relationships. (Leader's guide also available.)
(Note: All of the books by Susan Hunt may be ordered through the Christian Education Publications Bookstore, 1-800-283-1357.)
Operation Changed Lives, the Role of the Small Group Bible Study Leader, by Teresa Daniels.
"This course was designed to equip Christian women to more effectively lead their small group Bible Study. Small group Bible Studies are one of the finest and fastest ways for Christians to grow: in their relationship to the Lord Jesus Christ, in their faith, in their knowledge of the Word, and in their relationships to other believers. Leaders who are trained and equipped to effectively facilitate these positive life changes are an invaluable blessing to their groups and the kingdom of God.''
Heart After God, the Spiritual Formation of a Leader, by Prudence Dancy.
"This course is designed for Christian women who need more information about being a spiritual leader from the heart, who need encouragement in their personal growth in Christ and who are new to leadership responsibilities and want to learn to keep first things first. You will learn how to take a spiritual 'health check' of your heart and be given a chance to look at your ministry from God's view.''
Designed to Disciple, the Mentor's Role in Developing Leaders, by Terrie Purgason.
"This course was designed to equip Christian women to disciple women for leadership. It was developed for women who work with others in a team situation and for those whose sense is this: God is calling them into leadership as a mentor.''
The Gentle Touch, Knowledge, Skills, and Techniques for Women Counseling Women by Margaret House, Ph.D., and Charles House, Ph.D.
"This course is designed for Christian women who are mature in their faith, whose wisdom, experiences in life, and whose love for the Lord make her a positive role model for other women and who with basic counseling skills will give her abilities to have a positive influence in another's life through counseling.''
Other Resources:
Women's ministry leaders in other churches in your area can be a great resource for ideas and advice in starting up a women's ministry. Not only is this an excellent way to gain information, but it leads to relationships with other church leaders in the area.
Women's Ministry Logo Pins
Lapel pins with our beautiful women's ministry logo (designed by Rex Pieper) are available for your women's ministry, conference or retreat. Contact Diane Appleton at Appleton Custom Metal, 1401 Mirasol, Los Angeles, CA 90023. Her phone number is 323-780-0270. Women's Ministry Support has already paid for the die, so you may order these pins in small quantities (check with Diane on the minimum order and the price). These pins are great for gifts to retreat attendees or as a fund raiser for your wm.
About our Logo
The logo, designed by Rex Pieper, Pieper Design, was commissioned by Women's Ministry Support in 1996. We wanted to have a distinctive design that would embrace all women in the WCG and indicate our desire to nurture and disciple all women. We freely give this logo to any WCG women's ministry for use on stationery, on newsletters, for t-shirts, mugs, caps, mouse pads, etc. We have only one condition, and that is its use and any funds realized through fund-raising be confined to women's ministry purposes.
WMS Packet in Braille
Judi Piscitello and her husband Charlie have brailled the Women's Ministry Support Information packet provided by Women's Ministry. If you are interested in obtaining this information in braille, they will provide it free of charge. A donation to cover the cost of the paper and binding, made out to the WCG Batavia Activity Fund, is appreciated, but NOT REQUIRED.