This past month, Kristi and the ladies in our group planned and hosted a "Ladies Ministry Kickoff Tea" here in our apartment building's event room. Kristi and I have been discussing the importance of having a women's and men's ministry but wrestling with how to start and maintain one (especially after listening to THIS discussion on the pros and cons of Evangelistic Events). Our desire and end goal is to invest, impact and disciple people, instead of running around with our heads cut off trying to run and maintain a program. Lasting spiritual fruit usually comes from effective one-on-one follow up, not necessarily from big events or programs.Fleshing out a "people vs. program" ministry philosophy is a challenge, especially here in Chile, where big events and over the top hospitality dominates cultural thinking. We need wisdom as we desire to teach, model, and encourage others to invest in people.
Above: Anna, Lilian, & Susana. All of our ladies in our group were in attendance. Several of them brought friends with them.
Kristi gave a short introduction and devotional and invited all the ladies to participate in future Bible studies that will be held in our apartment or in the homes of the ladies.
We think that the original goals for the "kickoff tea" were met. Now comes the most important part of the ministry...intentional personal follow up with the new contacts.
To find a happy medium, Kristi and the ladies decided to have a sort of "kickoff" tea time to invite ladies to attend and encourage them to join future Bible study times. The idea was to have an opportunity to gain some new contacts and personally follow up on each one.
Above: Anna, Lilian, & Susana. All of our ladies in our group were in attendance. Several of them brought friends with them.
Kristi gave a short introduction and devotional and invited all the ladies to participate in future Bible studies that will be held in our apartment or in the homes of the ladies.
Kristi with co-organizer, Lilian.
We think that the original goals for the "kickoff tea" were met. Now comes the most important part of the ministry...intentional personal follow up with the new contacts. Click HERE to view all of the photos of the Ladies Tea.
Please pray for our ladies as we encourage and equip them to participate in follow up and personal ministry of the Word with others.
Please pray for Pia (a friend of Anna). Kristi and Anna are meeting with her to discuss the Gospel and attempt to answer the many questions she has about God, the Bible, and Salvation.
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