Leadership Connexion FALL 2023

PENNDEL WOMEN | Liz DeFrain | 484.686.4554 | liz@penndelwomen.org | penndelwomen.org
RECALIBRATING
MINISTRY TO WOMEN
What exactly is ministry to women? Possibly you think “committee meetings, Ladies’ Teas, Bible studies,
Large Events, or even Quilting.” As I have led PennDel Women, I have found that ministry to women is as diverse as
our PennDel churches are. Some of our churches have a dynamic, life-giving ministry to women; some are stuck in
the memory of what it used to be and don’t know how to move forward. It may be time to RECALIBRATE!
Here’s the definition of RECALIBRATE from Websters: to calibrate (something) again. … these systems
gradually drift off course so that the navigator periodically needs a fresh point of reference to recalibrate the navigation
system.
This fall, at THRIVE23 Minister’s Retreat, PennDel Women will provide a next level leadership breakout to assist you
in recalibrating your ministry to women. Our breakout will be interactive and inspire you to consider the importance
of creating a sisterhood that reaches all generations and aspects of your church life. Lindsey Parks from Trafford
recently sent me this note after I sent her a text to encourage her on a women’s event she led at her church. This
was the first event in many years for this church. Her response back to me was,
“Morning Liz! Thank you so much. Our first event went SO well, with thirty-three ladies attending! Our sisterhood is
an umbrella for everything women at CLC—small groups, retreats, worship/word nights and connection events. This
is so exciting as we see women step up and be equipped for everything God has called them to be…for such a time
as this! Thrilled to be a part of all God is doing in our community! Your support means everything to me and CLC!
Praise God!”
I love these words, “Our sisterhood is an umbrella for everything women at CLC.” I totally believe
this. Join me at THRIVE23 for Recalibrate Your Ministry to Women!
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