About State Chapters
State BWIM chapters are official ministries of Baptist Women in Ministry, a nation-wide organization that exists to support Baptist women who pursue ministry and to advocate for the full affirmation of women in ministry in Baptist life.
State BWIM chapters provide a local connection for Baptist women in ministry and their supporters, and serve the purpose of creating a deeper sense of community and meeting specialized needs. By accomplishing these purposes, state BWIM chapters expand the reach of Baptist Women in Ministry’s nation-wide staff. State BWIM chapters operate with the same values and mission as Baptist Women in Ministry, and each state has volunteer leadership that organizes the chapter’s activities with the consultation and assistance of an assigned BWIM staff member.
Brittany Stillwell
Chair
Arkansas
Tanya Parks
Leadership Team Louisiana
Lesley Ratcliff
Leadership Team Mississippi
Rachel Mann
Leadership Team
Louisiana
Sara Herrington-Jones
Leadership Team Mississippi
EVENTS
Virtual Kickoff Event
Date: Thursday, May 7, 2026
Time: 12:00 p.m. CT
Venue: Online
Something new is beginning.Are you a woman in ministry?Are you a woman lay worker in a church?Are you an advocate for women in ministry?
Join Baptist Women in Ministry across Arkansas, Louisiana, and Mississippi for a Virtual Kickoff Event on Thursday, May 7, at 12:00 pm CT on Zoom.
Whether you’re serving in ministry, discerning your next step, or simply curious to learn more, you are welcome here. Come be a part of the beginning.