Resources

Topical or Bible Studies with videos:

An Unexpected Revival: A Study in Ezekiel by Erica Wiggenhorn
Anything by Kelly Minter, Jen Wilkin, Priscilla Shirer (Lifeway material is very reliable)
Experiencing God by Blackabys
Fight Back with Joy by Margaret Feinberg
Jude by Jackie Hill Perry
Jesus and Women by Kristi McClelland
Surrendered by Barbara Roose

Topical or Bible Studies without videos:

Dee Brestin studies

Emotionally Healthy Woman by Geri Scazzero
Navigator, Cru, & Gospel Coalition material is very reliable
Kay Arthur Inductive Bible studies (especially for new believers)

Speakers for events:

Debby Rowe | (262) 443-2876 | debby@oakwoodnow.org

Heidi Smith | (515) 805-7364
Jackie Redmond | (719) 290-3953 | Jackieredmond@resoundnow.com

Judie Colyer | (515) 971-1583 | judie@ankenyfree.org

Laura Rife | (541) 539-9181 | lrife@efcoelwein.org
Samantha Frykholm | (847) 542-4546 | samanthafrykholm@gmail.com
Mary Lou McDowell | (515) 577-1491 | mmcdowell@efcacentral.org

Podcasts:

The EFCA Leader’s Network (check out the December 22, 2022 podcast on Prepared)
Worthy: Celebrating the Value of Women with Elyse Fitzpatrick and Eric Schumacher

Leadership books including mentoring ministry:

Disciplemaking Ministry Guide (available thru Next Step Resources)
Growing Kingdom Character Practical, Intentional Tools for Developing Leaders by Tom Yeakley
Lead Like Jesus by Ken Blanchard and Phil Hodges
The Legacy of Biblical Womanhood by Susan Hunt and Barbara Thompson
The Master Plan of Evangelism by Robert Coleman
Organic Mentoring: A Mentor's Guide to Relationships with Next Generation Women by Sue Edwards and Barbara Neuman
Pray and Watch by Neil and Judy Brower
Spiritual Leadership by J. Oswald Sanders
Spiritual Leadership by Henry Blackaby
Spiritual Mothering by Susan Hunt
Deep Discipleship by JT English
Women of the Word by Jen Wilken
Word Filled Women's Ministry by Furman & Nielsen
Women Leading Well - Stewarding the Gift of Ministry Leadership by Emily W. Dean
Ministry to Women - The Essential Guide for Leading Women in the Local Church by Kelly D. King

Equipping opportunities:

• Lifeway Women Academy courses:

• How to Lead & Serve Women: Practical Ministry 101

• How to Study the Bible: Hermeneutics 101

• What We Believe: Theology 101

• Old Testament Survey

• New Testament Survey

• The World of the Bible: Historical & Cultural Context 101

• Lifeway Women Events - 2024

• Pathways: The Pathways study is designed to be used in a small group to teach members how to study the Bible for themselves. It is a simple, uncomplicated and transferable method for learning how to study the Bible. The tools have proven effective and have been used all over the world to teach pastors and laymen and women of all educational levels.

• Prepared: Gospel-centered, affordable, accessible and systematic two-year equipping program for women in ministry leadership or preparing to serve in ministry leadership, locally or globally. This is an EFCA program.

• First Principles (for Women): Online course thru the Simeon Trust. This series of videos takes you through the most fundamental principles for studying and teaching the Bible.

• Cost - $19.00 for the entire series.

• Simeon Trust Workshops: The purpose of the Workshops is to increase each participant’s confidence and ability in rightly handling God’s Word. We want each person to leave convinced that God’s Word is powerful and eager to teach it to their people.

• October 24-26, 2024 | Fayetteville, AR

• March 20-22, 2025 | Omaha, NE

• April 24-26, 2025 | Cedar Rapids, IA