Leadership Development Newsletter
Leadership Tips
Supportive Pastors | Dear Lucy Letter | November 23, 2023 |
Attributes of a Leader | Leadership Tips | November 9, 2023 |
Mite Box History | Dear Lucy Letter | October 26, 2023 |
Connections | Leadership Tips | October 12, 2023 |
Encouraging Women to be Leaders | Dear Lucy Letter | September 28, 2023 |
Leaders Have Joy | Leadership Tips | September 14, 2023 |
Read Through the Bible in One Year | Dear Lucy Letter | August 24, 2023 |
He Restores My Soul | Leadership Tips | August 10, 2023 |
Motivation for Healthy Routines | Dear Lucy Letter | July 27, 2023 |
Leaders Are Imitators of Christ | Leadership Tips | July 13, 2023 |
Getting Involved | Dear Lucy Letter | June 22, 2023 |
A Leader Checks In | Leadership Tips | June 8, 2023 |
Convention Delegate?!?! | Dear Lucy Letter | May 23, 2023 |
Leaders Recognize Who is in Control | Leadership Tips | May 11, 2023 |
Ideas for Ingatherings | Dear Lucy Letter | April 23, 2023 |
Leaders Lead Even When Life Is Busy | Leadership Tips | April 13, 2023 |
Working Together with Different Gifts | Dear Lucy Letter | March 23, 2023 |
Leaders Are Hope-full People | Leadership Tips | March 9, 2023 |
Digital Membership Tools | Dear Lucy Letter | February 23, 2023 |
Don't Sweat the Small Stuff | Leadership Tips | February 9,2023 |
Visual Faith Resources | Dear Lucy Letter | January 26,2023 |
A Leader is Continuously Training | Tips for Leading with Confidence | January 12, 2023 |
Finding Joy in the Journey | Tips for Leading with Confidence | December 8, 2022 |
Help! I Need Bible Study Resources | Dear Lucy Leader | November 24, 2022 |
A Leader Listens | Tips for Leading with Confidence | November 10, 2022 |
Resources for Servant Activities | Dear Lucy Leader | October 27, 2022 |
A Leader Can Get Discouraged | Tips for Leading with Confidence | October 13, 2022 |
Thanking and Engaging Your Pastor | Dear Lucy Leader | September 22, 2022 |
Leaders and Childlike Faith | Tips for Leading with Confidence | September 8, 2022 |
LWML Lingo | Dear Lucy Leader | August 25, 2022 |
A New Thing | Tips for Leading with Confidence | August 11, 2022 |
Meeting Minutes Helps | Dear Lucy Leader | July 28, 2022 |
Evaluation is Necessary for Growth | Tips for Leading with Confidence | July 14,2022 |
Encouraging Excitement About Mites | Dear Lucy Leader | June 23, 2022 |
Different but the Same | Tips for Leading with Confidence | June 9, 2022 |
Connecting with Multicultural Women | Dear Lucy Leader | May 26, 2022 |
Working as a Team to His Glory | Tips for Leading with Confidence | May 12, 2022 |
Engaging with Grant Recipients | Dear Lucy Leader | April 28, 2022 |
Mistakes Happen — Even to Leaders | Tips for Leading with Confidence | April 14, 2022 |
Getting More Women Involved | Dear Lucy Leader | March 24, 2022 |
The Lord Goes Before You | Tips for Leading with Confidence | March 10, 2022 |
Teenagers Interested in LWML | Dear Lucy Leader | February 24, 2022 |
Leaders are Prepared | Tips for Leading with Confidence | February 10, 2022 |
Accept a Position | Dear Lucy Leader | January 27, 2022 |
Leadership is About Stamina | Tips for Leading with Confidence | January 13, 2022 |
Showing Appreciation | Dear Lucy Leader | December 23, 2021 |
As You Lead, Do It Diligently | Tips for Leading with Confidence | December 9, 2021 |
Understand the District Treasurer Position | Dear Lucy Leader | November 18, 2021 |
Leaders Focus on Glorifying the Lord | Tips for Leading with Confidence | November 11, 2021 |
Planning a Prayer Event | Dear Lucy Leader | October 28, 2021 |
True Leadership is Contentment | Tips for Leading with Confidence | October 14, 2021 |
Start a LWML Group in Your Church | Dear Lucy Leader | September 23, 2021 |
Welcoming New People | Dear Lucy Leader | September 23, 2021 |
Thoughts Originate in the Heart | Tips for Leading with Confidence | September 9, 2021 |
Characteristics of a Good Leader | Dear Lucy Leader | August 26, 2021 |
Leaders Protect Themselves from Corruption | Tips for Leading with Confidence | August 12, 2021 |
Connecting with a Deaf Woman | Dear Lucy Leader | July 22, 2021 |
A Leader’s Hope is in God’s Faithfulness | Tips for Leading with Confidence | July 8, 2021 |
Reaching Out to New Church Workers in Our District | Dear Lucy Leader | June 24, 2021 |
A Leader Learns to be Content in Every Situation | Tips for Leading with Confidence | June 10, 2021 |
Can We Form a Second Group at Our Church? | Dear Lucy Leader | May 27, 2021 |
Reaching Out to Missionaries | Dear Lucy Leader | April 22, 2021 |
Leaders Have Confidence in God | Tips for Leading with Confidence | April 8, 2021 |
Who Can Be on an LWML Committee? | Dear Lucy Leader | March 25, 2021 |
Leaders Seek Delight in the Lord | Tips for Leading with Confidence | March 11, 2021 |
Managing Different Roles in Life | Dear Lucy Leader | February 25, 2021 |
Delegate to Capable Leaders | Tips for Leading with Confidence | February 11, 2021 |
Inviting Non-members to Events | Dear Lucy Leader | January 28, 2021 |
Provide Opportunities for Women to Use Their Gifts | Tips for Leading with Confidence | January 14, 2021 |
Mentoring: How to be a Great Mentee | Dear Lucy Leader | December 17, 2020 |
Refine Your Listening Skills | Tips for Leading with Confidence | December 10, 2020 |
Making Meaningful Meetings | Dear Lucy Leader | November 19, 2020 |
Understanding Our Mission Statement | Tips for Leading with Confidence | November 12, 2020 |
Christmas Event Planning | Dear Lucy Leader | October 22, 2020 |
Setting Healthy Boundaries | Tips for Leading with Confidence | October 8, 2020 |
Getting More Young Women Involved | Dear Lucy Leader | September 24, 2020 |
Reminders and Encouragement | Dear Lucy Leader | September 24, 2020 |
Reasons Women Join a Servant Organization | Tips for Leading with Confidence | September 10, 2020 |
How Do I Delegate and Mentor at the Same Time? | Dear Lucy Leader | August 27, 2020 |
Attending LWML Events | Dear Lucy Leader | August 27, 2020 |
Etiquette for Electronic Meetings | Tips for Leading with Confidence | August 13, 2020 |
Membership without a Group | Dear Lucy Leader | July 23, 2020 |
Stepping up from Local Leadership | Dear Lucy Leader | July 23, 2020 |
Enhancing Your Enthusiasm | Tips for Leading with Confidence | July 9, 2020 |
Implementing a New Event | Dear Lucy Leader | June 25, 2020 |
Encouraging Participation | Dear Lucy Leader | June 25, 2020 |
Leaders Are Followers | Tips for Leading with Confidence | June 11, 2020 |
Finishing Your Leadership Role | Dear Lucy Leader | May 28, 2020 |
Secretary Duties | Dear Lucy Leader | May 28, 2020 |
Recognizing Leaders | Tips for Leading with Confidence | May 14, 2020 |
How to Stay Involved in LWML During a Pandemic | Dear Lucy Leader | May 7, 2020 |
Getting Involved Without Overscheduling | Dear Lucy Leader | April 23, 2020 |
Does an LWML Church Group Need Officers? | Dear Lucy Leader | April 23, 2020 |
Leadership Transition — Part II | Tips for Leading with Confidence | April 7, 2020 |
How to Lead During a Pandemic | Dear Lucy Leader | April 2, 2020 |
All About Being a Zone President | Dear Lucy Leader | March 26, 2020 |
Speaking in Front of a Group | Dear Lucy Leader | March 26, 2020 |
Leadership Transition — Part I | Tips for Leading with Confidence | March 12, 2020 |
Ideas for Doing Something New and Different | Dear Lucy Leader | February 27, 2020 |
Planning a Christian Life Retreat | Dear Lucy Leader | February 27, 2020 |
Roots and Wings | Tips for Leading with Confidence | February 13, 2020 |
Reminder: Staying Energized as a Leader | Tips for Leading with Confidence | January 16, 2020 |
Reminder: Financial Accountability and Transparency | Tips for Leading with Confidence | January 2, 2020 |
Reminder: Share Commonalities | Tips for Leading with Confidence | December 19, 2019 |
Reminder: Meetings with Meaning | Tips for Leading with Confidence | December 5, 2019 |
Reminder: Effective Decision Making | Tips for Leading with Confidence | November 21, 2019 |
Reminder: High Engagement of Members | Tips for Leading with Confidence | November 7, 2019 |
The Influence of a Leader | Tips for Leading with Confidence | October 10, 2019 |
Stepping out of our Comfort Zone | Tips for Leading with Confidence | September 26, 2019 |
Dealing with Lengthy Speakers | Tips for Leading with Confidence | September 12, 2019 |
The Elusive Leadership Skill of Completion | Tips for Leading with Confidence | August 22, 2019 |
Singing Christ is Our Leader | Tips for Leading with Confidence | August 8, 2019 |
Let’s Do Something Exciting | Tips for Leading with Confidence | July 18, 2019 |
Planning a Meeting | Tips for Leading with Confidence | July 4, 2019 |
Small Changes in Your Events May Bring Big Results | Tips for Leading with Confidence | June 20, 2019 |
Successful Communication with Event Speakers | Tips for Leading with Confidence | June 6, 2019 |
You Have Been Asked to Plan an Event, Now What? | Tips for Leading with Confidence | May 23, 2019 |
Using God’s Gift of Time | Tips for Leading with Confidence | May 23, 2019 |
Making Small Changes | Tips for Leading with Confidence | May 9, 2019 |
Tips for the Nomination Process | Tips for Leading with Confidence | April 25, 2019 |
Look for Future Leaders | Tips for Leading with Confidence | April 11, 2019 |
When You Want to Call It Quits | Tips for Leading with Confidence | March 14, 2019 |
Spelling and Capitalization of Internet Terms | Tips for Leading with Confidence | February 28, 2019 |
Volunteer Recognition | Tips for Leading with Confidence | February 14, 2019 |
Practice Self-Care | Tips for Leading with Confidence | January 24, 2019 |
Video Conferencing | Tips for Leading with Confidence | January 10, 2019 |
Giving a Presentation with Slides | Tips for Leading with Confidence | December 13, 2018 |
Effective Decision Making | Tips for Leading with Confidence | November 21, 2018 |
Stress and Worry in the Life of a Christian | Tips for Leading with Confidence | November 8, 2018 |
You Are Not Alone | Tips for Leading with Confidence | October 18, 2018 |
Writing a Report or News Article | Tips for Leading with Confidence | October 4, 2018 |
The Structure of a Good Agenda | Tips for Leading with Confidence | September 20, 2018 |
Telephone Voice Mail | Tips for Leading with Confidence | September 6, 2018 |
Email Correspondence | Tips for Leading with Confidence | August 23, 2018 |
Financial Accountability and Transparency | Tips for Leading with Confidence | August 9, 2018 |
A Clear Presence on Your Church’s Website | Tips for Leading with Confidence | July 26, 2018 |
Change Begins with Leaders | Tips for Leading with Confidence | July 12, 2018 |
Staying Energized as a Leader | Tips for Leading with Confidence | June 28, 2018 |
Ministry Information Sharing | Tips for Leading with Confidence | June 14, 2018 |
Call to Meeting | Tips for Leading with Confidence | May 24, 2018 |
Share Commonalities | Tips for Leading with Confidence | May 10, 2018 |
Beware of Unintentional Cliques | Tips for Leading with Confidence | April 26, 2018 |
Connecting Generations | Tips for Leading with Confidence | April 12, 2018 |
Spring Workshop Information | Tips for Leading with Confidence | March 22, 2018 |
Meetings with Meaning | Tips for Leading with Confidence | March 8, 2018 |
High Engagement of Members | Tips for Leading with Confidence | Feb 9, 2018 |
Intergenerational Mentoring | Tips for Leading with Confidence | Jan 25, 2018 |
Archives of Follow the Leader and The Team Leader Newsletters
- Volume 7, Fall 2017 Issue — "Mentoring"
- Volume 6, Summer 2017 Issue — "Leaders Communicate!"
- Volume 5, Winter 2017 Issue — "Honesty and Openness"
- Volume 4, Fall 2016 Issue — "Be a Gracious Leader!"
- Volume 3, Summer 2016 Issue — "Leading with Passion"
- Volume 2, Spring 2016 Issue — "Lead with Confidence in the Lord!"
- Volume 1, Winter 2016 Issue — "Lead with a Hug"
- Volume VI. No. 5 — Summer 2015 "Passing the Baton to Leaders for Joyful and Fulfilling Service"
- Volume VI. No. 4 — Spring 2015 "Supported as Leaders for Joyful and Fulfilling Service"
- Volume VI. No. 3 — Fall 2014 "Equipped as Leaders for Joyful and Fulfilling Service"
- Volume VI. No. 2 — Spring 2014 "Identifying Leaders"
- Volume VI. No. 1 — Winter 2013 "What to Do … "
- Volume V. No. 7 — Fall 2013 "Are You Ready to Call the Meeting to Order?"
- Volume V. No. 6 — Summer 2013 "The Planning Zone"
- Volume V. No. 5 — Spring 2013 "Servant Leadership"
- Volume V. No. 4 — Fall 2012 "GIFTED FOR IMPACT! Discover, Engage, and Expand"
- Volume V, No. 3 — Summer 2012 "I’m a Leader ... Now What?"
- Volume V, No. 2 — Spring 2012 "Mentor / Mentee / Me?"
- Volume V, No. 1 — Winter 2012 "An Attitude of Purpose"
- Volume IV, No. 6 — Fall 2011 "Develop Yourself as A Leader – One Month’s Worth of Ideas, Thoughts, Action Items"
- Volume IV, No. 5 — May 2011 "Transition Time"
- Volume IV, No. 4 — February 2011 "I Have Been Nominated for an LWML Office – What Do I Do Now?"
- Volume IV, No. 3 — December 2010 "Recognition Ideas – LWML Leaders Share Their Thoughts on Thanks and Encouragement"
- Volume IV, No. 2 — August 2010 "It’s a Two-Way Street – What Makes a Good Mentor-Mentee Relationship?"
- Volume IV, No. 1 — May 2010 "Key Thoughts on Leadership"
- Volume III, No. 4 — January 2009 "Living for the Next Generation; Time to Change?; Mentoring Wisdom"
- Volume III, No. 3 — October 2008 "How’s Your Vision?; Help to Become Disciplined!; Reaching Out to “New to LWML” Women"
- Volume III, No. 2 — June 2008 "Mentor? Just Call Me Your Friend; Yielding to the Spirit; Preparing for Public Speaking"
- Volume III, No. 1 — February 2008 "Leading by Example; Planning a Zone Celebration or Event?"
- Volume II, No. 8 — October 2007 "The Leader’s Final Exam; The Gospel is Bearing Fruit; Leader Tips"
- Volume II, No. 7 — August 2007 "Fanning the Flame for Leadership; Guidance for LWML Leaders: Great leaders pay attention to both details and people!; Discovering Gifts in Unexpected Places"
- Volume II, No. 6 — April 2007 "Guidance for LWML Leaders: The best leader is the one who gets the job done; Diversity: Will it be a Problem or an Opportunity?; Personal Prayer Tips … To Be All You Can Be As A Leaguer"
- Volume II, No. 5 — January 2007 "Guidance for LWML Leaders: What do you do when you think something should change?; Commitment; Motivation is Contagious"
- Volume II, No. 4 — October 2006 "Guidance for LWML Leaders—Follow Through!; Communication; Gaining, Training, Maintaining LWML Members"
- Volume II, No. 3 — July 2006 "Guidance for LWML Leaders: Keep Your Cool When God Answers; Directives for Zone Leader Development Chairman or Vice President of Servant Resources; Biblical Leadership; FOLLOW THE LEADER"
- Volume II, No. 2 — April 2006 "Guidance for LWML Leaders: Seek advice from others; Energize Membership"
- Volume II, No. 1 — January 2006 "Guidance for the LWML leaders: How do you begin as a leader in the LWML?; Ten Commandments for Leaders"
"Since you are my rock and my fortress, for the sake of your name lead and guide me." Psalm 31:3