Beyond Ordinary Women Podcast

Kari Stainback joins Kay Daigle again to discuss loneliness in ministry, a common issue.  In the first podcast she identified it and its causes. This podcast focuses on how loneliness can provide an opportunity to meet God, as we see in the Scripture. If you prefer you can watch the free video.

Do you ever struggle as a ministry leader and feel that no one understands or knows? This first part of Kari Stainback's series helps leaders identify loneliness as a almost certain problem for those in ministry. Watch the video if you prefer.

Beyond using good Bible study and homiletical skills, most teachers and preachers have unique ways of preparing their messages. Nika Spaulding, Resident Theologian at St. Jude Oak Cliff in Dallas, shares what her personal preparation looks like. This podcast is also available on video.

It may not seem as important as listening well during the meeting, but it is so very helpful to a small group leader to take some time to listen well afterward if she wants to grow and develop as a leader. Once again, Cheri Hudspith joins Kay Daigle in the third video in the series to help small group leaders assess and learn after the group gets together. The videos of all three podcasts are free. Or link to the first of the three podcasts dealing with listening before the small group meeting and the podcast with pointers for listening well during the meeting. Download Cheri's free document to help you reflect through all of these podcasts/videos well.

Cheri Hudspith's series for small group leaders continues as she discusses what it means to listen well when the group meets together. How do you listen well to those who share? What does it involve? If you missed the first podcast where Cheri discussed listening well before the meeting, you can listen or download it here. The third video covers how to listen and grow in leadership after the meeting. If you prefer to watch the free videos, this series and all of our free videos for small group leaders are found here. You can freely download Cheri's reflection document to help you process all three podcasts/videos.

How can you as a small group leader, prepare to listen well before your gathering? It can make all the difference in the conversation and how well discipleship occurs. Cheri Hudspith helps leaders listen well and lead their groups to listen to one another. If you missed them, download or hear the second podcast (listening during the meeting) and the third (listening after the meeting). If you prefer, watch it on BOW's free video, or watch all three videos in the series here. To help you reflect well, download Cheri's free resource.

Are you leading or thinking of leading a small group in one of our BOW studies? These tips will actually help leaders of any small group study but particularly those of you leading one of our recent studies that build on fewer but more open questions. It's so easy--but often hard to remember to do! If you prefer, watch the video here.

Bible teachers Susie Hawkins and Kristen Pool collaborate to provide tips for choosing great illustrations and pertinent, biblical applications as you teach. Or watch the video version if you prefer.

This is the first of many short podcasts providing tips for leaders from those who've been there. Kelley Mathews from our BOW Ministry Team emphasizes ways to know yourself if you want to flourish as a leader. If you prefer, you can watch the short video.

Doing intense study and writing a powerful message may not be enough. Consider these practical tips for connecting with various age groups and different backgrounds from Susie Hawkins, Kristen Pool and Kay Daigle.