Tips for an Effective Interview

A well-structured interview can be a great blessing for the attendees, inspiring and spiritually uplifting them.

General advice

1. Pray before the interview 🛐Before you begin, take some time to pray, asking for guidance and wisdom to formulate questions that will edify and glorify God.
2. Research the interviewee 📖Learn about their testimony, background, and area of expertise to ask meaningful and relevant questions.
3. Establish a friendly atmosphere 🤝Start with a warm and relaxed welcome so the person feels comfortable and can respond honestly.
4. Ask open-ended questions 🗣️ Avoid closed-ended questions that only allow "yes" or "no" answers. Instead, use questions that encourage reflection and sharing of experiences.
5. Guide the conversation naturally 🌿 Follow a structure, but allow the conversation to flow. Sometimes, unexpected answers can open up valuable topics.
6. Include spiritual and testimonial questions ✝️ Take advantage of the interview to highlight God's work in the interviewee's life and how her testimony can encourage other women.
7. It ends with a practical application 📌Ask how the women present can apply what they have learned in their daily lives.

Example of the interview

Opening

You can start with a powerful phrase that inspires and sets the tone for the interview. Here's one option:

"Women who walk with God make a difference in this world. Today we have the honor of speaking with a woman whose life reflects faith, purpose, and passion for Christ. Welcome!"

If you want a phrase based on the Bible, you could say:

Proverbs 31:30 reminds us, “A woman who fears the Lord is to be praised.” Today we have the privilege of hearing from a woman who has chosen to honor God with her life. Let us welcome our special guest!

Personal data

Interview conducted by [Your Name] Date: [Day, Month, Year] Location: [Name of event or church] Participant: [Name of interviewee]

General Questions

• Could you share a little about your story and how you came to play the role you have today?
• What challenges have you faced in your career and how have you seen God's hand in those moments?
• What advice would you give to Christian women who want to grow in their relationship with God and in their calling?
• In your opinion, what is the role of women in the church and in society according to the Bible?
• How do you balance your personal, family, and ministry life without neglecting your relationship with God?
• What Bible verse has been a source of strength for you in difficult times?
• Could you share a testimony that has impacted your life and that might inspire the women present?
• In your experience, what spiritual habits or disciplines do you consider essential for growth in faith?
• What final message would you like to leave for the women who are with us today?

Remember that these questions vary depending on the interviewee's area of expertise; you can customize them or add more questions.