March 2015

A women’s leader cannot do women’s ministry all by herself. She will need help. It doesn’t matter if it is a small church or a large church. There are not only always things to do but there are ladies within every church that want to serve and be useful.

Women's Ministry gives our women a place to use their gifts

Women’s ministry is the perfect outlet to use the gifts and abilities of women, and when we don’t allow others to serve and be useful we can become stumbling blocks to them.

It is not always a matter of needing help but of allowing help from others even when we don’t think it is necessary.

We can't hinder others from receiving the blessing serving gives

We need to look around and see if there are women who would enjoy serving and investing their time in women’s ministry. It will not only bless you but it can have the power to bless the women who become a part of the women’s ministry process. Don’t let others miss out on a blessing because you think you don’t need their help.

You do not necessarily need to have an official “team” but there should be some women to whom you can go to for help in tasks and planning. A women’s leader needs some good mature Christian women who they can bounce ideas off of. I think we need a little more iron sharpening iron when it comes to women’s ministry.

Always be on the lookout for willing workers

When choosing a leadership team (even if you don’t call them that) for your women’s ministry you need to keep an eye out for those ladies with whom you might enjoy working, who have a good Christian example, and that have a heart for serving.

Obtain leadership through proper channels

Be sure to go through the proper channels before making up teams or giving out any leadership type of positions. Check with your pastor and church leadership first. The people you are considering may need to be approved by leadership so be sure to check ahead of time on the amount of freedom you have in this area before approaching any ladies to help serve in leadership.

Conclusion

You don’t need to be a stalker, but it is okay to do a little detective work while considering team members. You need to observe those ladies who you are considering for leadership. They will not only be representing the women’s ministry but your entire local church. Choosing a team should be a prayerful process.

What to Watch for in Potential Leaders

1. Watch for their church attendance.
• Make sure to look for them at church services and activities.v
• Watch to see if they arrive on time. v
• Watch to see if they are attentive during the services.
2. Watch for their involvement and feedback in Sunday School and Bible study classes.
• This will give you an idea of where they are at spiritually.
3. Watch how they interact with their family.
4. Watch how they interact with the pastor and his wife.
5. Watch how they interact with other women in the church.
6. Get to know them better before you consider them for leadership.
• Ask them out for coffee.
• Talk and interact with them during church fellowships and between services.
• Ask their family over for a meal.
7. Ask questions.
• Ask about their family.
• Ask about their interests.
• Ask about their ministry experience.

Copyright ©2015 Julia Bettencourt

Be sure to read Choosing Team Members Part 2 "Qualities to Look For" here.

Go to the Teams and Volunteers Index.

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