A Note from Mary Margaret West: There’s no doubt that engaging with missions is life-changing for students. No matter where you and the girls you lead are, you can be
The Perfect Path
Maybe it’s just my girls, but I don’t think so. I bet it’s spreading like wildfire among not only teenage girls in general but among churchgoing girls in particular: the
Needing a New Want
A note from Mary Margaret West: I love Leslie’s heart for teenage girls. She serves as a volunteer leader in her church, and has been so faithful to encourage and
Finding Rest as a Leader
This time of year feels like it’s anything but restful. I’m really involved at my church and my husband is on staff, so we’ve been crazy busy the last few
Reaching Out to the Ones
Because we have fifty blueberry bushes in our side yard, I spend many hours every June picking berries. Last summer as I was grabbing some ripe berries off a branch,
From Our Shelf | God’s High Calling for Women
It doesn’t take a rocket scientist for someone to look at today’s culture to see that there is some major confusion about gender. With the feminist movement stronger than ever,
Wanted: Backup Moms
I began working with my church’s women’s ministry about fifteen years ago. One of the first things I felt led to do was to be a conduit between women and
Confessions of a Prideful Small Group Leader
I can do this. I’m young and relatable. This will be fun! These were my first thoughts as I stared out at a large room filled with freshman girls. I
Going Beyond the Pizza Party | Coffee, Nurturing, and Fun: How to Get Through to Girls
The following is an article from this month’s issue of Parenting Teens magazine, which is available for purchase (through individual issues or an annual subscription) at lifeway.com/parentingteens. Enjoy! — Earlier
Transitions, Part 2: 5 Ways to Help Seniors Finish Well
Graduation season is upon us! Depending on your school year, high school seniors are about to dive into finals and AP exams — that means they are officially in the home