Intentional Woman Seminar: March 28, 2009, Phoenix, AZ

2009-02-05T10:23:00.000-08:00

Are you in the Phoenix area? Join us for the upcoming Intentional Woman Seminar on March 28, 2009.

Facilitators: Author Joan C. Webb & IW Presenter Kristina Bailey
Location: Mountain View Lutheran Church
Contact: Barb Harris. 480-491-5712
Click here to Register on-line
View Seminar Brochure Here.

2009 Theme: The Intentional Woman

2009-01-23T13:25:00.000-08:00

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.”

Click here to visit the Women's Ministries Unlimited website.

Welcome to the Intentional Woman Blog

2008-12-09T06:47:00.000-08:00

Welcome!
This site is created for ongoing support and follow up to The Intentional Woman workbook by Carol Travilla and Joan C. Webb.

The Intentional Woman is a reusable five-step process that guides you in clarifying:

• Who you are now: present roles, behavioral tendencies, and life stage.

• Where you have been: past experiences and accomplishments.

• How knowing who you are and where you have been helps you experience the power of your

story and become intentional about your personal and spiritual growth.

It also helps you to consider your current options and clarify your next steps.

To support you in your next steps, this site will continue to provide insights for intentional living and to partner with you in being an intentional woman with a heart for God.To learn more about The Intentional Woman process and opportunities, visit http://www.intentionalwoman.org/.

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