Question

It intrigues Hevencense authors (and the editor) that the most visited posts on this blog are “Nuggets and Nudges: Ideas for Women’s Ministry,”closely followed by “Cleaver & Conundrums: Why I Don’t Do Women’s Retreats.”

Why do you think that is?

What do these blog stats – unscientific “sampling” as they are – say about the current state of women’s ministries or women’s retreats?  Does the “typical” women’s ministry paradigm meet the needs and interests of Christian women, capture their hearts, engage their minds, stir their souls and expand their vision?  Or are some Christian women looking for something… more?  The hit stats are steady – and overwhelming.  Does this  suggest a sizeable gap in the usual “women’s ministry” approach?  Are growing numbers of Christian women feeling stifled, hemmed in, restless, or just plain bored with what’s currently available for that demographic?  Do the usual women’s devotionals, Bible studies and such miss a significant slice of the “ministry pie”?  Is the usual Suzy Homemaker/June Cleaver/Martha Stewart model of “women’s ministry” still relevant – or are growing numbers of Christian women dissatisfied with this stereotype, and restless for something bigger, broader, more challenging and biblically balanced?  Do more and more Christian women seeking something new, fresh, more substantive?

What do you think?

There’s all sorts of other topics and resources outside of “women’s ministries” on this blog – everything from book and movie reviews to scholarly sites to humor.  But the most hits always center on women’s ministries/retreats.  This has been the case for more than a year – long enough to be more than a passing fad.

What does this say?  Does it say anything?

Your thoughts?