After losing my grandfather to cancer, one of the things I felt was grateful. Grateful? Grateful for the death of my beloved Popsie? No, grateful for where I was spiritually
Remember Why You Started
Leading girls is hard. Parents, mentors, and girls ministers everywhere have all probably thought this statement at one point or another. It’s true: girls can be a handful, particularly
April Showers Bring May Flowers
Springtime has snuck up on us here in Nashville – and we couldn’t be happier! The sun has (finally) started making regular appearances again, and the weather is absolutely beautiful.
The Importance of Foundations
Several months ago, the Lord placed a call on my life to leave the student ministry that I had served with for several years. It was by far one of
Transitioning Leaders Well
What do you do when you have a volunteer end their time in ministry to a group of girls? We all hate goodbyes, but for girls this can be especially devastating.
Avoiding the Rut
Habits are hard to break and preferences are hard to stay away from. I think this is especially true when it comes to the way we execute girls ministry. Some
Faith in the Waiting
Waiting. I cringe at the sound of that word because I am horrible at it. I guess we can blame it on the culture we live in and we can
5 Ways to Care for Your Volunteers
It is crazy to think we are about to enter 2016. Coming to a new year brings about crazy resolutions and goals. A new year reminds me of how God’s
Microwave vs. Crockpot Ministry
Girls ministry blogs are popping up all over the place these days! I am so excited to see the excitement. I remember my first days on the job and I
Year One: Check!
I recently hit the one year mark of my first year as a full-time girls ministry director. I met the milestone with feelings of sadness (goodness that flew by too