Women's Ministry State Leadership Conference Promotional Poster

Download, print and display this colorful poster! It will help you get the word out about the Women's Ministry State Leadership Conference scheduled for Nov. 17, 2007 at the Kentucky Baptist Building in Louisville, Kentucky.

LeadershipConfPosterVert.pdf (1,436.3 K bytes) Posted: 07/31/2007

Pastor Search Committee Workbook

This helpful resource is designed to walk church pastor search committees through all aspects related to the process of the pastor search process -- from negotiating transitions to sorting through resumes to interviewing and calling a new pastor.

PastorSearchwb.pdf (625.2 K bytes) Posted: 03/19/2007

Staff Search Committee Workbook

This helpful resource is designed to walk church staff search committees through all aspects related to the process of the staff search process -- from negotiating transitions to sorting through resumes to interviewing and calling a new staff member.

StaffSearchwb.pdf (496.0 K bytes) Posted: 03/19/2007

Women's Speakers/Worship Leaders List

This is a list of speakers and/or worship leaders for women's ministry events.

womenspeakers.pdf (17.8 K bytes) Posted: 02/05/2007

Women's Resources

A list of resources available upon request from our Leadership Development Team office.

WomensResources.pdf (14.4 K bytes) Posted: 02/14/2006

Women's Connection Newsletter

This is the summer 2004 issue of the Women's Connection newsletter.

connection2labelesssummer.pdf (346.0 K bytes) Posted: 07/27/2004

A Model for Marriage Enrichment

These four marriage enrichment workshops will enable the participants to: • Reminisce about what initially attracted them to their spouses. • List and describe several qualities of the healthy, growing marriage. • Describe what can block a marriage from growing. • Express what they especially appreciate about their spouses. • Tell why both togetherness and separateness are essential for the growing marriage. • Identify commonalities and differences couples see in their relationship. • Reminisce about significant crises or difficulties couples have experienced and how these situations helped or hindered their relationship. • Describe several important principles for handling conflicts effectively. • Make plans for strengthening their marital relationships. Taken from A Church Guide for Strengthening Families, by Jim Larson, Augsburg Publishing House. Used with permission from Lifeway Christian Resources and Augsburg Publishing.

enrichmentmodel.pdf (286.1 K bytes) Posted: 10/14/2003

Together Still

This poem by Peggy Cameron King celebrates the joy of staying together through good times and bad. Excellent for use during a marriage emphasis service, vow renewal or retreat.

togetherstill.pdf (39.1 K bytes) Posted: 10/14/2003

A Stander's Affirmation

This bold affirmation of marriage proclaims the joy of fidelity and commitment. Great for use during a marriage emphasis service, retreat or vow renewal ceremony.

standersaffirmation.pdf (41.9 K bytes) Posted: 10/14/2003

Sample Marriage Policy: Shively Baptist Church

This sample marriage policy was developed and is used by Shively Baptist Church, Louisville, Ky. Used by permission.

sampleShively.pdf (56.5 K bytes) Posted: 10/14/2003

Sample Marriage Policy: Beechland Baptist Church, Louisville

This sample marriage policy was developed and is used by Beechland Baptist Church, Louisville, Ky. Used by permission.

sampleBeechland.pdf (46.0 K bytes) Posted: 10/14/2003

A Marriage Retreat Sample

This excellent marriage retreat sample will help you plan and host a top-notch marriage retreat at your church! Taken from Models for Marriage Enrichment in the Church, compiled by Reuben Herring, Jimmy Hester, Ken Jordan, published by The Family Ministry Department of the Sunday School Board of the Southern Baptist Convention. Used with permission from LifeWay Christian Resources.

retreatsample.pdf (331.0 K bytes) Posted: 10/14/2003

Renewing Our Vows

These vows are excellent for use during a candlelit marriage vow renewal service.

renewing.pdf (45.5 K bytes) Posted: 10/14/2003

My Gift To You: Having You In My Heart

This poem by Randy and Phyllis Michael is excellent for use in a marriage vow renewal ceremony.

mygift.pdf (43.3 K bytes) Posted: 10/14/2003

Friendship Vows

It’s truly a joy to be married to your best friend! This renewal ceremony focuses on the blessing of friendship in marriage.

friendship.pdf (46.4 K bytes) Posted: 10/14/2003

Covenant Marriage Renewal of Vows

These simple vows re-affirm and re-focus spouses on the importance of marriage as a covenant.

covenant.pdf (41.6 K bytes) Posted: 10/14/2003

Celebration of Commitment: Renewal of Vows

These meaningful vows are the perfect complement to a romantic, candlelight ceremony.

commitment.pdf (46.3 K bytes) Posted: 10/14/2003

Candlelight Recommitment Marriage Vows

These meaningful vows are the perfect complement to a romantic, candlelight ceremony.

candlelight.pdf (42.0 K bytes) Posted: 10/14/2003

The Beauty of Love

"The Beauty of Love" is a brief reading which highlights the deepening joy of long-lasting, intimate relationships. Perfect for use in a marriage retreat or during a marriage emphasis service.

beauty.pdf (39.6 K bytes) Posted: 10/14/2003

Marriage Ministries Idea Book

What might your church do to intentionally strengthen marriage relationships? Who will take the lead in your church? This booklet provides a basic ministry framework for marriage preparation and strengthening.

MarriageMinistryIdeasbook.pdf (1,195.8 K bytes) Posted: 10/09/2003

Preparing A Ministry Resume That Gets Attention

Your resume is a reflection of a significant part of your life as a minister. When it comes into the hands of a Search Committee or Personnel Committee it is likely to be read, studied, pondered over and discussed by this group of people. What are they looking for? What are they interested in knowing about you? What gets their attention? Find out more!

resumedevelopmenttips.pdf (26.2 K bytes) Posted: 08/28/2003

Becoming A Covenant Marriage Church

This presentation, prepared by the Family Ministry Department for Super Saturday 2003, outlines the benefits and steps towards becoming a Covenant Marriage Church

SSCovMarChurch.ppt (999.4 K bytes) Posted: 08/13/2003

Spiritual Gifts Word Find

This fun activity will help you learn more about spiritual gifts!

spiritualgiftswordfind.pdf (224.0 K bytes) Posted: 04/08/2003

Spiritual Gifts Defined

This list, compiled by D. Leslie Hollon, Ph.D., pastor of St. Matthews Baptist Church, Louisville, will help you understand spiritual gifts.

SpiritualGiftsDefined.pdf (46.7 K bytes) Posted: 04/08/2003

Spiritual Gifts Matching

This list, compiled by D. Leslie Hollon, Ph.D., pastor of St. Matthews Baptist Church, Louisville, will help you understand spiritual gifts.

SpiritualGiftsMatchingGame.pdf (47.0 K bytes) Posted: 04/08/2003

Spiritual Gifts Inventory

Do you know your spiritual gifts? This inventory will help you identify the gifts God has given you

SpiritualGiftsInventory.pdf (33.8 K bytes) Posted: 04/08/2003

How To Develop a Leadership Team

Do you need some direction in developing an effective ministry team? This workbook, developed by Richard Adams of the Leadership Development Department, will show you how!

LeadershipTeamDevelopment.pdf (394.0 K bytes) Posted: 11/20/2002

Exploring Single Adult Ministry For Today and Tomorrow

Do you know what you need to know about today's single adults? This PowerPoint presentation will help you gain an understanding of the attitudes, needs and feelings of today's diverse single adult population.

familyss2002.ppt (520.2 K bytes) Posted: 08/14/2002

Karl and Susan Babb

Karl, director of the Family Ministries Department, and his wife Susan lead marriage retreats.

babb.tif (410.0 K bytes) Posted: 07/29/2002

Wants and Needs: A Worksheet For Couples

Spending time together as a couple reflecting on expectations and desires is an important part of communicating and growing together.

WantsNeeds.pdf (36.9 K bytes) Posted: 07/26/2002