2009 Theme: The Intentional Woman
We are excited to announce that the Women's Ministries of Assemblies of God has selected The Intentional Woman as their theme for 2009.
Below is an excerpt from their January newsletter:
January 23, 2009
Volume 4, Number 4
2009 Theme Bible Study: The Intentional Woman
(Authors Joan C. Webb and Carol Travilla share their heart for writing The Intentional Woman: The Guide to Experiencing the Power of Your Story.)
“Many women just let life happen to them. They have not had the opportunity to explore their identity and purpose. They’ve received a mistaken message that it’s selfish to spend time nurturing their God-given gifts, passions, and ideas. Women often focus on helping (or over-helping) others and miss the plan God has for them—leading to burnout.
“We share a deep desire to help women (ourselves included) be set free from what holds us back so that we can become who God designed us to be. Our purpose in writing the five-step process called The Intentional Woman is to empower women to be intentional about glorifying God with their lives (1 Corinthians 10:31).
This ministry tool helps women of all ages clarify who God has created them to be, and experience the power of their own story. This helps them develop a current life focus, become intentional about personal and spiritual growth, and love God more.
“The Intentional Woman process—with the reusable exercises, tools, activities, questions, prayer-starters and biblical guidance—helps each woman personalize her journey according to her current life season, temperament tendencies, and God-given gifts.
“The practical, personal approach includes the stories of twenty-eight God-loving women—including ours. The “hands-on” workbook/Bible study/curriculum helps women grow spiritually and personally, and is designed to be reused for:
Individual study
Small groups (6 or 12 weeks)
Mentoring/life coaching
Outreaches (neighborhood, prisons, campuses, work settings, recovery groups)
Weekend retreats
One-day seminars/workshops
Leadership team-building
The Intentional Woman five-step process:
Come As You Are
Celebrate Your Yesterdays
Commit It All to God
Consider Your Choices
Clarify Your Next Steps
“As she works through the five steps, a woman will gain focus and direction, develop self-respect, live out God’s idea for her instead of someone else’s, avoid burnout, and get free enough to make reasonable “yes” and “no” decisions in a world of over-choice. This brings peace, clarity, and a sense of purpose.
“The impact on a church will be an atmosphere of freedom and creativity. Leaders will respect the differences in women, and women will choose to serve out of their giftedness rather than guilt from someone else’s agenda. Family life will improve when women have greater self-esteem, pay attention to their numerous roles, and appreciate their uniqueness in Christ.”
Below is an excerpt from their January newsletter:
January 23, 2009Volume 4, Number 4
2009 Theme Bible Study: The Intentional Woman
(Authors Joan C. Webb and Carol Travilla share their heart for writing The Intentional Woman: The Guide to Experiencing the Power of Your Story.)
“Many women just let life happen to them. They have not had the opportunity to explore their identity and purpose. They’ve received a mistaken message that it’s selfish to spend time nurturing their God-given gifts, passions, and ideas. Women often focus on helping (or over-helping) others and miss the plan God has for them—leading to burnout.
“We share a deep desire to help women (ourselves included) be set free from what holds us back so that we can become who God designed us to be. Our purpose in writing the five-step process called The Intentional Woman is to empower women to be intentional about glorifying God with their lives (1 Corinthians 10:31).
This ministry tool helps women of all ages clarify who God has created them to be, and experience the power of their own story. This helps them develop a current life focus, become intentional about personal and spiritual growth, and love God more.
“The Intentional Woman process—with the reusable exercises, tools, activities, questions, prayer-starters and biblical guidance—helps each woman personalize her journey according to her current life season, temperament tendencies, and God-given gifts.
“The practical, personal approach includes the stories of twenty-eight God-loving women—including ours. The “hands-on” workbook/Bible study/curriculum helps women grow spiritually and personally, and is designed to be reused for:
Individual study
Small groups (6 or 12 weeks)
Mentoring/life coaching
Outreaches (neighborhood, prisons, campuses, work settings, recovery groups)
Weekend retreats
One-day seminars/workshops
Leadership team-building
The Intentional Woman five-step process:
Come As You Are
Celebrate Your Yesterdays
Commit It All to God
Consider Your Choices
Clarify Your Next Steps
“As she works through the five steps, a woman will gain focus and direction, develop self-respect, live out God’s idea for her instead of someone else’s, avoid burnout, and get free enough to make reasonable “yes” and “no” decisions in a world of over-choice. This brings peace, clarity, and a sense of purpose.
“The impact on a church will be an atmosphere of freedom and creativity. Leaders will respect the differences in women, and women will choose to serve out of their giftedness rather than guilt from someone else’s agenda. Family life will improve when women have greater self-esteem, pay attention to their numerous roles, and appreciate their uniqueness in Christ.”
