THE FIRST BOOK YOU SHOULD BUY

Women's Ministry Handbook, edited by Carol Porter and Mike Hamel, is the most comprehensive book we've found so far on starting a women's ministry. This resource is full of organizational and ministry tips that can be adapted to any sized church. To quote from the book jacket, "Women's Ministry Handbook" begins with the 'whys' of women's ministry, then thoroughly discusses spiritual as well as personal qualities of leadership, including spiritual gifts and temperament tests.''

The book also covers valuable information on:

Conducting meetings

Dealing with difficult people

Setting goals

Selecting priorities

Managing time

Staffing ministries

Organizing Bible studies

Discipling others

Planning retreats

Ministering to women in pain

Sharing the gospel compellingly

Handling prayer chains and many other caregiving activities

Reaching out to the community

We have used this book to establish our local Pasadena women's ministry, and it's been invaluable. As it says on the book jacket, it's "a complete guide to organizing and implementing a women's ministry in your church." Look for it at a Bible bookstore.

Women's Ministry Handbook

Edited by Carol Porter and Mike Hamel

Victor Books, Division of Scripture Press Publications Inc.