Baptist Women in Ministry and Good Faith Media are proud to share that we will host a launch party to view our newest short documentary featuring Rev. Danielle L. Bridgeforth pastor of The Church at Clarendon in Arlington, Virginia. We invite you to join us on Sunday, November 13 to watch this short film that highlights an amazing female pastor.
The Church at Clarendon will live-stream the event from their social media pages and website for those that cannot attend in person. You can find their YouTube channel HERE.
This is the third short film we have released in recent years. You can watch the other two on our website at Film Series. Hope you can join us in-person or online!
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Baptist Women in Ministry is seeking a full-time Development Manager. The successful candidate for this new role on the BWIM team will be responsible for bringing both structure and innovation to our growing number of fundraising and communications activities. This role is both strategic and tactical, requiring the ability to think big while minding all the details. The Development Manager must be a savvy self-starter and project manager who is comfortable juggling multiple projects. This role will report to and work closely with the Executive Director on all projects. To view the job description and find out how to apply click the link below. |
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In 2023, BWIM will be celebrating its 40th anniversary! Stay connected to learn more about the ways in which we intend to remember and honor our first 40 years while also looking forward toward the ways in which our organization will continue the work of supporting and elevating women in ministry among Baptists in the years ahead.
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BWIM Book Club for Spring 2023! |
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The next BWIM Book Club will be reading When God Whispered My Name: Stories of Journey Told by Baptist Women. Books can be ordered most places where books are sold. Order your copy today and we will share more details about the dates of the Book Club around the first of the year.
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The 2021 State of Women in Baptist Life revealed that while women are making progress, they continue to face significant barriers to ministry. As a woman in ministry or a supporter of women in ministry, you can help eliminate these barriers. Follow the link below to access the "Discussion Guide" and the "Reading Guide" to facilitate a conversation in response to the report at your church, organization, or group.
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BWIM has partnered with Baptist News Global (BNG) to celebrate and promote the strong writing voices of women! BWIM is advocating for women's equal representation in Baptist media by uplifting women's writing and encouraging women's increased participation in shaping Baptist life, culture, and theology.
So far, over 40 articles have been written by women as a part of this partnership!
Recently, Baptist minister and licensed addiction treatment expert, Tambi Brown Swiney wrote about how churches can observe International Overdose Awareness Day. Former music minister, Amy Brundle wrote advice on transitioning out of a ministry role. And associate pastor, Eli Withers shared her story of the need for churches to encourage other churches.
To read these articles and others and to find out more about BWIM's partnership, click here. If you are interested in becoming a potential writer for BNG, email Laura Ellis for more information at lauraellis@bwim.info
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Alyssa Aldape, minister of faith formation, Commonwealth Baptist Church, Alexandria, VA.
Laura Ayala, coordinator of global missions, Cooperative Baptist Fellowship
Jennifer Brown, pastor, University Baptist Church, Hattiesburg, MS.
Heather Burke, minister to preschool and children, Murfreesboro Baptist Church, TN.
Amy Chilton, pastor, Phillips Memorial Baptist Church, Cranston, RI.
Dixie Ford, associate coordinator, Alabama Cooperative Baptist Fellowship.
Rebeka Fergusson-Lutz, director of next generation ministries, Lake Avenue Memorial Baptist Church, Rochester, NY.
Chrissy Hardy, director of children and family ministry, Knollwood Baptist Church, Winston-Salem, NC.
Kheresa Harmon, minister to children and their families, St. John’s Baptist Church, Charlotte, NC.
Camille Mason, children’s minister, Riverchase Baptist Church, Birmingham, AL.
Taylor Miskel, interim youth minister, Westwood Baptist Church, Cary, NC.
Victoria Robb Powers, senior pastor, Royal Lane Baptist Church, Dallas, TX.
Claudia Grainger Sink, minister to preschool and family connections, Trinity Baptist Church, Raleigh, NC.
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We Want To Celebrate Your Ordination!
If you know a Baptist woman who has been ordained or will be ordained, please email names and pictures (if possible) to lynnbrinkley@bwim.info. BWIM wants to share in celebrating congregational affirmation of all women in ministry, and it helps us to keep records of all of the women in Baptist life who are ordained.
RECENT ORDINATIONS:
Brianna Childs (pictured) was ordained October 23 by Wilshire Baptist Church in Dallas, TX.
Kelley Kennedy was ordained October 23 by Emerywood Baptist Church in Highpoint, NC.
Shelley Mills was ordained by First Baptist Church, Huntsville, AL.
Natasha Nedrick was ordained October 23 by Central Baptist Church in St. Louis, MO.
Lane Riley was ordained Oct. 23 by FBC Greenwood in SC.
Lisa Rust was ordained on October 2 by First Baptist Church of Lumberton.
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We are now posting information online for any church/organization who contacts us directly to advertise their open position so that candidates can have access to the information as soon as we have it.
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New positions posted online since the last newsletter include:
- Minister to Children and Community, Boulevard Baptist Church, Anderson, SC
- Senior Pastor, Community Baptist Church, Henderson, KY
- Staff Chaplain, Gundersen Health System, La Crosse, WI
- Director of Communications, Community Church at Telico Village, Loudon, TN
- Associate Pastor of Music and Worship, First Baptist Church, Morehead City, NC
- Pastoral Resident, Second Baptist Church, Liberty, MO
- Senior Minister, First Baptist Church, High Point, NC
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Be sure to connect with your state or regional BWIM group for
events happening near you!
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Alabama
Laura Stephens-Reed
Arkansas
Brittany Stillwell
Florida
Courtney Jones
Georgia
Katie Faison
katienfaison@gmail.com
Heartland (Kansas/Missouri)
Laurel Cluthe
Robin Sandbothe
robinrsandbothe@gmail.com
Kentucky
Laura Levens
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North Carolina
Ka'thy Gore Chappell
Oklahoma
Sarah Stewart
South Carolina
Cara Morgan & Kelli Kirksey
bwimsc@gmail.com
Tennessee
Eileen Campbell-Reed
Texas
Linda Wilkerson
Virginia
Leslie Park
leslie.park@gmail.com
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Upcoming State Events:
Registration is now open for the annual Virginia Baptist Women in Ministry dinner at the BGAV meeting held this year in Hampton Roads. For more information visit the BWIM Virginia website at Virginia BWIM
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