2022-2024
BWIM MENTORING COHORT
PARTICIPANTS
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Baptist Women in Ministry is excited to announce the participants in the 2022-24 Mentoring Cohort.
These twenty women (listed below) represent six Baptist denominations: Alliance of Baptists, American Baptist Churches USA, Baptist General Association of Virginia, Baptist General Convention of Texas, Cooperative Baptist Fellowship, National Baptist Convention, and Progressive National Baptist Convention. Included in this cohort are four pastors, nine associate pastors/staff ministers, four chaplains, two non-profit staff members, and one out-of-the-box minister.
These women listed below serve in twelve different states: District of Columbia, Georgia, Indiana, Maryland, Nebraska, North Carolina, Ohio, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, and Wisconsin.
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Amanda Adams, Staff Chaplain, Carl M. Brashear Radcliff Veterans Center, Jeffersonville, Indiana.
Alberta L. Barrett, Director, ARK2Freedom, Belton, Texas.
Kan’Dace Brock, Lead Pastor, The Message Church, San Antonio, Texas.
Rachel Copeland, Minister to Youth and their Families, First Baptist Church, Dalton, Georgia.
Megan Greene, Co-Pastor, First Baptist Church of Erwin, Erwin, North Carolina.
Sarah Jane Hanks, Associate Minister of Family Life, Inman, South Carolina.
Christine Jones, Associate Pastor, King’s Cross Church, Tullahoma, Tennessee.
Jalisa Kale, Interning Worship Pastor, Hope Community Church, Shelby, North Carolina.
Kelli Kirksey, Minister of Family Life, Inman First Baptist Church, Inman, South Carolina.
Joy Martinez-Marshall, Senior Pastor, First Baptist Church, Lincoln, Nebraska.
Carla Murray, Executive Pastor, Transformation Fellowship Christian Church, Apex, NC and Administrator, Hayes Barton Baptist Church, Raleigh, North Carolina.
Allie Osborne, Minister of Community and Children’s Discipleship, Second-Ponce de Leon Baptist Church, Atlanta, Georgia.
Stephanie Parker, Pastor of Children and Families, First Baptist Church, Clayton, North Carolina.
Megan Pike, Staff Chaplain, Gundersen Health System, La Crosse, Wisconsin.
Lisa Shinkins, Minister to Children and Administrative Coordinator, Woodland Baptist Church, San Antonio, Texas.
Joanna Sowards, Chaplain, University Hospitals Seidman Cancer Center, Cleveland, Ohio.
Tiffany Slaughter, Pastor, Kenbridge Baptist Church, Kenbridge, Virginia.
Lara Tew, Staff Chaplain, CHRISTUS Spohn Health System Beeville and Alice, Texas.
Danielle Tyler, Associate Director of Development, Baptist Joint Committee, Washington, District of Columbia.
Stephanie Wyatt, Associate Pastor, Immanuel Baptist Church, Nashville, Tennessee.
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Today is the last day to purchase a lunch ticket or make a childcare reservation for in-person participation!
Tuesday, June 28, 2022
In-person participation: Lunch check-in and child-care drop-off begin at 11:45 am at Wilshire Baptist Church, 4316 Abrams Road, Dallas, TX 75214. Lunch with awards presentations will be 12:00-1:00 and the worship service, with Rev. Dr. Gina Stewart preaching, will be from 1:15-2:45.
Virtual Participation: Sign up for a Zoom watch party which begins at 1:45 EDT / 12:45 CDT or watch the worship service live-streamed beginning at 2:15 EDT / 1:15 CDT: HERE.
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Join us for the Virtual Release Webinar of the State of Women in Baptist Life Report on Tuesday, June 21!
The webinar will include highlights of the statistics and analysis included in the report, as well as discussion of the implications of these statistics for the present and future of Baptists and women in ministry.
As the report continues to expand to include more Baptist denominational groups and institutions, the release webinar will be an opportunity for a broader Baptist community to benefit from the analysis of the report whether or not they are able to attend BWIM's Annual Gathering. The virtual release webinar is a free event, but registration is required. The report will also be released publicly after the webinar.
Details:
State of Women in Baptist Life Report 2021, Virtual Release Webinar
Tuesday, June 21, 2022, 12:00-1:00 Eastern / 11:00-12:00 Central
Cost: Free, but registration is required
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Order your copy of the State of Women in Baptist Life Report today!
The full report will be published electronically HERE. If you or your organization would like to request print copies, please fill out the form below. Individuals receive 1 free copy and can order up to 5 more for a donation of $20. Organizations receive 5 free copies and can order up to 10 more for a donation of $35.
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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.
As a result of this partnership, a over dozen women have already written articles for BNG! To highlight a few: Senior pastor Hannah Coe responds to Uvalde as a pastor, parent, and prophet; chaplain Sara Robb-Scott writes about hospitality in the midst of grief; and associate professor Anna Sieges argues that theological schools need to do more for women.
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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Jennifer Campbell, minister to youth and families, First Baptist Church, Washington, DC.
Amy Chilton, pastor, Phillips Memorial Baptist Church, Cranston, RI.
Cynthia Hale, president, Hampton's Minister's Conference, Hampton, VA.
Jillian Hankamer, pastor, Northminster Baptist Church, Monroe, LA.
Grace Martino-Suprice, coordinator, Cooperative Baptist Fellowship of the Northeast.
Jennifer Mullins, youth and young adult pastor, Gayton Baptist Church, Richmond, VA.
Elizabeth Nance-Coker, coordinator, Cooperative Baptist Fellowship of South Carolina.
Sumner Rhodes, minister to children and families, First Baptist Church, Huntersville, NC.
Amy Starr Russell, associate pastor of children and families, First Baptist Church, Greensboro, NC.
Ginger Stanfield, interim associate minister of congregational care, First Baptist Church, Woodway, TX.
Soozi Whitten Ford, interim associate general secretary for regional ministries, American Baptist Churches USA.
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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:
Kate Honeycutt was ordained May 15 by Blacksburg Baptist Church, VA.
Ariel Koerner was ordained April 3 by First Baptist Church, Oklahoma City, OK.
Camille Loomis Rehnborg (pictured) was ordained April 24 by First Baptist Church, Greenville, SC.
Janie Powell was ordained May 24 by First Baptist Church, Knoxville, TN.
Aundreya Sheperd was ordained April 24 by Peace Haven Baptist Church, Winston-Salem, NC.
Katherine Smith was ordained June 5 by First Baptist Church, Winchester, VA.
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Positions are listed by state, city, open position, church name. BWIM collects these openings from a wide variety of sources, and the degree of openness to women ministers among the listed churches varies. In its effort to advocate, network, and connect, BWIM provides this list as a resource to those searching for ministry positions. Positions which are highlighted are from requests that came directly to BWIM.
FLORIDA
Tampa--Senior Pastor-Bayshore Baptist Church-closes 11/1/22
GEORGIA
Cornelia-Pastor-First Baptist Church-posted 9/20/21
Eatonton-Associate Pastor-First Baptist Church-closes 6/21/22
Forsyth-Pastor-Rocky Creek Baptist Church-posted 2/15/22
Hawkinsville-Associate Pastor to Families and Children-First Baptist Church-posted 2/15/22
Manchester-Assistant Pastor with a Focus on Youth-First Baptist Church-posted 2/15/22
Monticello-Pastor-Ebenezer Baptist Church-posted 3/5/22
Troutville-Pastor-Pleasant Hill Baptist Church-posted 2/15/22
ILLINOIS
Carmi-Houseparent Couples-The Baptist Children’s Home-posted 2/15/22
INDIANA
Camden-Pastor-First Baptist Church
KENTUCKY
Danville-Minister to Children/Middle School Students-Lexington Avenue Baptist Church
Mayfield-Minister of Music-Trace Creek Baptist Church
Williamsburg-Pastor-First Baptist Church-closes 6/30/22
MINNESOTA
Saint Paul-Pastor-Central Baptist Church-posted 11/6/21
MISSISSIPPI
Hattiesburg-Pastor-University Baptist Church-closes 12/31/22
NEW YORK
Syracuse-Pastor-Bellewood Baptist Church
NORTH CAROLINA
Benson- Pastor-Bethlehem Christian Church
Boone-Associate Pastor-First Baptist Church-closes 7/30/22
Burlington-Associate Pastor of Families and Digital Engagement-Grove Park Baptist Church, posted 8/20/21
Charlotte-Minister with Children and their Families-Providence Baptist Church-posted 2/6/22
Clemmons-Pastor-First Baptist Church-posted 4/30/22
Clinton-Minister of Youth-First Baptist Church-posted 2/9/22
Durham-Executive Minister-Union Baptist Church-posted 1/11/22
Farmville-Minister with Youth, Community & Virtual Ministry-First Baptist Church-closes 8/17/22
Gastonia-Pastor-Covenant Baptist Church-5/1/22
Greenville-Associate Pastor of Families, Formation and Community Engagement-The Memorial Baptist Church-posted 9/7/22
Holden Beach-Minister of Youth and Music-Brunswick Islands Baptist Church-closes 8/13/22
Mount Holly-Minister of Music-First Baptist Church
Oxford-Pastor-Oxford Baptist Church-closes 7/8/22
Raleigh-Associate Pastor for Youth, Children, and Their Families-Forest Hills Baptist Church-closes 8/5/22
Southern Pines-minister of education & administration-closes 8-1-22
Southern Pines-Minister of Education & Administration -First Baptist Church-posted 5/15/22
Warrenton-Pastor-Wise Baptist Church-closes 6/30/22
OHIO
Dayton-Pastor of Student and Family Ministry-Washington Heights Baptist Church-posted 5/18/22
RHODE ISLAND
Ashaway-Pastor-Pilgrims Baptist Church-posted 5-18-22.
SOUTH CAROLINA
Columbia-Communications Coordinator-St. Andrews Baptist Church-closes 7/30/22
Greenville-Minister to Families, Children, and Youth-Pelham Road Baptist Church-closes 6/30/22
Rockhill- Associate Pastor for Spiritual Formation and Missions-Oakland Baptist Church
TENNESSEE
Clinton-Minister of Youth-First Baptist Church-posted 8/18/21
TEXAS
Cooperas Cove-Minister of Discipleship-First Baptist Church-posted 5/18/22
Coppell-Student Pastor-Valley Ranch Baptist Church-posted 5/31/22
Dallas-Pastor-Royal Lane Baptist Church-closes 7/18/22
Longview-Minister for Discipleship and Connections-First Baptist Church
Universal City- Children's Minister-First Baptist Church
VIRGINIA
Altavista-Pastor-First Baptist Church-closes 6-14-22
Annandale-Pastor of Youth and Young Adults-Parkwood Baptist Church
Ashland-Executive Director of Missions-Dover Baptist Association
Danville-Associate Pastor for Youth & Families/University Chaplain-West Main Baptist Church-closes 8/1/22
Glen Allen-Director of Communications-Mount Vernon Baptist Church
Hampton-Associate Pastor Children and Youth Discipleship-Hampton Baptist Church
Hampton-Minister of Music and Organist-Hampton Baptist Church-posted 5/26/22
Martinsville-Associate Pastor for Families-Chatham Heights Baptist Church & First Baptist Church of Martinsville-closes 7/31/22
Mechansville-Family Minister- Shalom Baptist Church-posted 2/27/22
New Kent County-Pastor-Emmaus Baptist Church
Roanoke-Minister of Christian Education-Bonsack Baptist Church-posted 5/18/22
Suffolk- Pastor-Bethlehem Christian Church
Troutville-Pastor-Troutville Baptist Church
WISCONSIN
West Allis-Pastor-First Baptist Church-posted 4/11/22
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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
bwimsc@gmail.com
Tennessee
Eileen Campbell-Reed
Texas
Anyra Cano
Virginia
Leslie Park
leslie.park@gmail.com
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