Carla, I would suggest asking if she is available for coffee. Remind her that you’re new in the church. Let her know you’d like to get to know her better and would love for her to share her vision for the women’s ministry. Hopefully, she’ll respond positively to your invitation and your time together will provide some of the connection you are lacking. Praying for wisdom for you!

Ann, how exciting!! Praying the Lord directs your steps and prepares the hearts of the women in your church. Please let me know if I can help in any way. <3

I truly believe that this site, coupled with sincere prayer will lead me in the direction God wants me to go. I am so looking forward to this journey.

Michelle, that is a great question! Part of your assistant’s roles/responsibilities probably depends upon whether or not she is training to take over your role in the future – if so, you’d want to slowly add more responsibilities and tasks. If not, consider what would be most helpful to you. What can you delegate and what tasks do you want to focus on? What are her gifts and strengths? What holes do you need her to fill – short-term o long-term? Will she lead meetings in your absence? Could she oversee publicity? You may want to meet her for coffee and discuss what she feels most comfortable with. Praying God will give you discern and wisdom and that He will protect those He calls to serve alongside you!

Susan, thank you for your note and words of encouragement! <3 So excited to hear you are reaching out at your place of work. May God abundantly bless your efforts and may He soften and prepare the hearts of the women who will attend.

Sue

You’re welcome, Tammra. Praying God will direct your steps and raise up women to serve alongside you.