Thursday, June 18, 2009

Getting Into the Heads of Young Adult Women

I'm really looking forward to working tonight. Yes, I'll be working. But it's going to be so much fun. 

First, my work time will not be in my office or at the BGCO. It will be at Cuppies and Joe, a cute cupcake and coffee joint near the Paseo area of Oklahoma City. The dessert place is owned by some wonderful friends we attend church with--the Diefenderfers. If you like desserts and a good cup of coffee, you must check out their place. How can it be work when you get to eat cupcakes?

Plus, our office has invited about a dozen young adult women to share with us their insights into reaching young women in our churches and how to best serve their needs through Women's Missions and Ministries. We're going to dialogue about the types of Bible studies they like, why the church is relevant or not relevant to today's culture, etc. I honestly can't wait to hear their answers.

Our research is actually part of a national research effort between several states and LifeWay Christian Resources. Several state leaders are also conducting focus groups. We'll use the information for insight into how Oklahoma can better meet the needs of young adult women, but it will also benefit the national perceptions of women's ministry.

Even if you're not going to be involved in this group, would you like to give us your opinions? If you are between the ages of 18-34, contact our office and we'll e-mail you a list of questions you can answer. The more responses we have, the better we can serve you!




2 comments:

  1. Hey Kelly!
    Wonderful blog! I've been involved in wm for some time and I've a few ideas for your group. For starters, you can check out this blog post: http://jesusyourwordistruth.blogspot.com/2009/04/mereas-beit-midrash.html

    The content being that the sure way to see transformation in young women, middle-aged women and older women is to bring them all together in multi-generational home fellowships...yes, outside of the church walls.

    Baruch HaSHEM ADONAI!
    Carmen (we're facebookies in case you're wondering!)

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  2. Hey, sounds great! I'll email Kristin for the questions. And I'll have to check out the Cuppies and Joe... sounds really cute. I hope you guys got some great feedback!

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