How to Work Well with Small Women Groups

Are you starting out as a Women’s Ministry Speaker? 
Are you struggling with speaking within your group?

I had a splendid weekend ministering at a couples retreat. My friend, Keke Stephen, invited to their couples’ conference as one of the key note speakers for the wives.

The ladies were eager and hungry for God’s Word. I spoke on “Embracing the different Hats of a Christian Woman”.  

We all carry several portfolios in one personality. Different Hats signify our different and complex roles as women.

Juggling to wear these different hats can be an enormous task if we are to carry out all our roles and not lose ourselves in the process.

Boy! We are strong Women of God.

Ok, I am not sharing about our discussion at the retreat here.

This article addresses the benefits and preparations of speaking or leading small groups.

What are the benefits of working with small groups as a speaker or leader?

What approaches can you adopt in preparing for a Speaking Engagement?

The Stephens gave me a rare privilege to access and analyse the benefits of working with smaller groups as a speaker for which I am grateful.

Benefits of Speaking/Leading in Small Women Groups

Every woman listening to you has expectations and until these expectations are met they are not going to be satisfied

·        Teaching Aids. As a Woman leader or speaker you have the rare privilege of using your own schematics for the progress of your discussion. Printouts work well too!

Six Simple Steps to Prepare for an Effective a small group Ministration

Study God’s Word deeply. Especially around your given speaking area do effective bible study.

Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth. 2 Timothy 2:15

Write your Speaking Notes. Journaling and preparing work notes as the Holy Spirit guides you is mandatory. You may delve out of your writing, but it helps you stay on track on what is required.

Don’t rely on eloquence but on the Holy Spirit. The key to successfully imparting your listeners lies in praying and studying God’s word rather than your brilliance or eloquence at the podium or stage.

I am the LORD thy God, which brought thee out of the land of Egypt: open thy mouth wide, and I will fill it.

Psalm 81:10

It is a gift to have a way with words while speaking

Note you may speak so well and your hearers as carried away with your finesse or words rather than be blessed with what God is saying for their lives.

So don’t get rely on ‘you’ but on Jesus whom you represent.

Exhaust the core of your discussion. Spend time on the majors so you would have covered what is most important. If your time runs out you and your group members will be satisfied.

Allow time for feed backs. This provides an analysis of your group’s progress. Also important, schedule appropriate time for questions and comments from participants.

Are you an occasional Women Ministry Speaker/Leader what preparations and approaches do you take? Do you have challenges? Please lets learn from each other, share in the comments section.

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