As Baptist Women in Ministry looks toward the future, we want to hear from you.

BWIM is currently engaged in strategic planning, and your perspective will help shape the priorities and opportunities that guide our work in the years ahead.

Whether you’ve been connected to BWIM for decades or are newer to our community, your voice matters.

Complete the BWIM Strategic Planning Survey by October 31 to share your perspective.

As a thank you, survey participants will also have the opportunity to enter a BWIM bundle giveaway!

TAKE THE SURVEY

Each March, BWIM invites individuals, churches, and organizations to participate in BWIM Month of Advocacy, a time to affirm women’s callings and advocate for their presence in ministry and leadership.

Whether this is your first time participating or you join us every year, the 2027 resources are now available to help you Lead Change in your church and community.

EXPLORE THE RESOURCES

WHAT SEMINARY DIDN'T TEACH ME

How does public policy shape our communities, and how can ministers faithfully engage the public square?

Join Rev. Lynn Holmes on October 6 for the next session of BWIM’s What Seminary Didn’t Teach Me Lunch & Learn series as we explore the intersection of faith, ministry, and public policy.

FOR MALE ADVOCATES:

FALL BOOK CLUB

This fall, BWIM invites male advocates to examine how sexism continues to shape church culture and how men can actively work to confront it.

Join facilitator Dr. Jon Singletary for a four-week discussion of Heather Matthews’ Confronting Sexism in the Church, beginning October 22, at 1:00pm ET/ 12:00pm CT.

READ WITH US

THIS FALL

BWIM’s Fall Book Club is almost here!

Join us October 12, 19, and 26 at 12:00pm ET / 11:00am CT for a three-week conversation about Kristin Kobes Du Mez’s Live Laugh Love.

Grab your copy and join Baptist women from across the country for conversation, connection, and shared learning.

JOIN THE BOOK CLUB

FIND CONNECTION & BUILD COMMUNITY

BWIM's Sisters of Solidarity creates intentional spaces for Black Baptist women in ministry to connect, learn, and strengthen one another.

Interested in what’s ahead?

Complete our interest form to stay connected and hear about upcoming opportunities.

KEEP ME IN THE LOOP

MINISTRY TRANSITIONS & ORDINATIONS

Rev. Christina Banchs-McRae (pictured) was ordained into the gospel ministry at Austin Heights Baptist Church in Nacogdoches, TX, on August 30, 2026.

Rev. Dr. Laura Heikes has accepted the call to be the eighth pastor of St. John’s Baptist Church in Charlotte, NC.

Rev. Emma Larkins was called to be the minister to families at Huguenot Road Baptist Church in North Chesterfield, VA.

Rev. Ruth Szucs (MAFLF, 2026) was ordained at Richmond’s First Baptist Church in Richmond, VA, on August 9, 2026.

Know a Baptist woman who has begun a new ministry role or been (or will be) ordained? Send details and photos to nikkihardeman@bwim.info.

OPEN MINISTRY POSITIONS

Senior Pastor (Full-Time): Greystone Baptist Church, Raleigh, NC
Minister of Children and Students (Full-Time): Yates Baptist Church, Durham, NC
Minister of Community Engagement (Full-Time): First Baptist Church, Greenville, SC
Associate Pastor of Youth and Spiritual Formation (Full-Time): Immanuel Baptist Church, Paducah, KY

MINISTRY SEARCH SUPPORT