Men & Women Winter 1991

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Like other aspects of church life, ministries among women have become more diverse in recent years. What's working? What are the obstacles? In this three-part special section, LEADERSHIP offers an overview of ministry options, focuses on one continuing challenge, and presents the story of one church that has revitalized its women's ministry.

"I thought planning women's programs would be easier," sighs the leader of women's ministries as she sits down in the pastor's office.

"What seems to be the problem?" he asks.

"Well, the women in our church are so different. There's Barb, who runs her own company. We designed an evening Bible study for her and some others, but since she is away from her family all day, she'd be more interested in attending a couples' Bible study with her husband.

"Then there is Mary, who is home with children all day, every day. She wants to get together with other mothers-anytime, anywhere, as long as she can get a break from her kids.

"Beth has a part-time, home-based business and doesn't know if she fits better with the career women's breakfast or the mothers of preschoolers.

"Nancy is a single mother who works full-time, and childcare is always a concern. Plus, she doesn't feel comfortable with any group in the church.

"Ellen is retired but works as a volunteer tutor-when she isn't taking care of her mother. So she doesn't have time to invest in a weekly program."

"And don't forget," adds the pastor, "our single women can hardly be lumped together: Lois is a widow; Betty is 40 and never married; Christy is 22 … "

"Our church isn't large enough to have separate ministries for each of these women," concludes the women's leader. "So, how do we minister to them all?"

Given the opportunities, choices, and ...

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