A few steps to Start a Women's Ministry

Step 1: Gather other women of different ages that you consider faithful and diligent women of integrity. Find out what they feel about it. Set some time aside to pray about Titus 2 and following that according to the pressing needs of your community. Brain storm and discuss what things could look like should you have an event. Present the possibility to your Pastor and other pastoral leaders in the area. (You'll may be surprised who supports or discourages it)

Step 2: Gather women from a larger circle that will be willing to prepare, decorate, 'work' the event - think of it as a party. Get creative with additional activities, is there a local Christian drama team, dance team, christian comedian, speaker, worship leaders etc. What might the event look like with all the different pieces in play? Schedule the actual event

Step 3: Create a Theme, get a speaker whether local or distant, whether from your group or someone that can specifically speak to your group. (Gracious Vine has speakers and worship leaders available to you http://graciousvine.webs.com/application.htm )

Step 4: Figure out how much you'll need to charge to cover expenses.

Step 5: Set a launch date, get postcards, flyers, posters etc that will set a tone, establish credibility, excite and intrigue possible attendees. Send out, Hand out, and Speak about the upcoming event. (www.GraciousVine.com has several different media packages that can be purchased where we create the art work for you at http://graciousvine.webs.com/apps/webstore/ )

Step 6: Use Social media sites to create chatter about the event, interest, send out evites through emails and various other media outlets.

Step 7: Set back and wait for the responses. Don't despise small beginnings, build from them. Understand that even a large first response does not mean that people will return. From your first event seek to get women involved. Women that you could see would bring strength and vitality to the group.

Never confuse size with success. The two can be very different! Quanity and Quality are not synonymous! Eternal Impact is the Goal. It is what women need, what they will seek out, remember and return to!

Fulfill the Mandate!