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Local Women’s Ministries

Goals

• To minister to every woman according to her need
• To help each woman find her personal place of ministry

The vitality of Women’s Ministries is at the local Women’s Ministries level. Here women are directly involved in ministering to other women and helping every woman find a personal place of ministry.

Ministry is the goal of everything that is done through Women’s Ministries. All functions should either minister to women or offer opportunity for women to minister.

Women of faith must bind together in prayer, support and dedication to spreading the gospel and the love of Jesus Christ. It is only through our commitments to His cause that we truly can touch the world.

The first goal of Women’s Ministries is to minister to every woman according to her need through prayer groups, Bible studies, and a variety of Ministry Groups in the local church.

Prayer must always be the priority of the local Women’s Ministries group. It is through prayer that we not only connect with the will of God, but also how we support each other and those who represent us in the local church and around the world.

The Women’s Ministries “Moments with God” focuses our emphasis on prayer. Prayer groups may meet at any time convenient for women.

Prayer groups should be accompanied by Bible study groups. These two groups are the foundational ministry of the local Women’s Ministries group, and allow us to connect with one another through communication and learning as we touch the world. The national Women’s Ministries Department offers a series of resources, the Unlimited! Bible Series for individual or group study.

The second goal of Women’s Ministries is to involve every woman in some aspect of ministry, helping her to be personally involved in fulfilling the Great Commission.

Missions has been the purpose of Women’s Ministries since its beginning. Through the local church women can be involved in missionary outreach.

Women annually participate in a broad spectrum of projects ranging from the local church to district and national projects, as well as the ministries of World and U.S. Missions.

Since the first record of giving through Women’s Ministries in 1951, women and girls have collectively contributed over $336 million to Assemblies of God ministries at home and around the world. Truly Assemblies of God women are touching the world!

Women’s Ministries—Unlimited!

More than you imagined.

We as Christians must be relevant to those we want to reach. Women’s Ministries—Unlimited! emphasizes the unlimited opportunities open to women for ministry in their local churches and communities. Every woman should be ministered to according to her need, and every born-again woman should be encouraged to find her place of ministry within the body of Christ.

It’s more than a label, it’s a lifestyle.

Many women today don’t have the interest in spending time at “just another meeting.” We must reach out to women at the point of their needs. Women’s Ministries can do this by offering various Ministry Groups. Living like Jesus and ministering to the needs of others should be a way of life for every Christian. People want to see that the Christ-controlled life makes a difference and gives meaning to their existence. Ministry to women and women ministering should be the lifestyle of Women’s Ministries in every church.

Women have special gifts from God, one or more talents that He has blessed them with. Women’s Ministries—Unlimited! helps women find their gifts, and then matches them to needs in their churches or communities, empowering women to serve others with their talents.

It’s more than service, it’s servanthood.

Too many Christians today believe that service means “serve me.” However, true servanthood is motivated by a loving concern for others. No greater example of this servanthood exists than in the life of Jesus Christ. Women can find many channels of opportunity to practice servanthood.

It’s more than a program, it’s a passion.

We must have passionate hearts to see women discover their God-given gifts and find their place of ministry within the body of Christ. Without passion in our leadership, women will not develop spiritually and their needs will go unmet. It is impossible for a leader to be effective if she isn’t passionate about what she is doing.

It’s more than a meeting, it’s a mission.

The mission of Women’s Ministries is to reach women, disciple them and help bring wholeness and balance to their lives. By providing an atmosphere for women to strengthen their gifts and by training them to find their places of ministry, women can successfully touch their world for Christ. The most effective way to reach women is at the local church level.

It’s more than a project, it’s a purpose.

Our purpose is to fulfill God’s purpose. Paul wrote to the Galatians, “Through love serve one another.” Every born-again woman should have at least one ministry where she is involved in serving others. Through Women’s Ministries many opportunities exist where every woman can be motivated to find her place of service. If you are not involved, ask God where He would have you begin.

A variety of Ministry Groups can help teach biblical principles of leadership and practical tools for reaching and ministering to the women of this unique generation and diverse culture. Here are just a few:

Tiffany — Sexual abuse ministry

It's shocking to discover that many women have been abused at some point in their lives. Tiffany shares, "Our group started a class that will help survivors of this horrible tragedy find the joy of God that might have been missing from their lives. We use the Word of God as a guide to begin rebuilding the emotional damage these women suffered sometimes 20 or 30 years earlier."

Patty — Snuff Out Cancer prayer and support ministry

Patty tells about her ministry. "One of every eight women, or 190,000 women, will be diagnosed with breast cancer this year in America alone. Our church is providing prayer support for women struggling with the fear and depression this issue brings to them personally and within their families."

Debbie — "The Least of These" food and clothing ministry

Debbie remembers discovering there were countless people in her community and surrounding areas who were in great need. She states, "Several women in the church worked together to form 'The Least of These,' a food and clothing ministry in our area."