Sep 2, 2015 | Encouraging Words
Today, Baptist Women in Ministry is pleased to introduce our intern, Kevin Pranoto! He will be with us until April 2016, and we are excited to have him in the office and contributing to the work of BWIM. In elementary school, I remember being fascinated by the Civil...
Oct 9, 2014 | Encouraging Words
I was witness to a historic event on October 5, 2014, as the Riverside Church in the City of New York installed Rev. Dr. Amy K. Butler as senior minister. She brings an extravagance of gifts to this august congregation, and together they have forged a covenant of...
Aug 19, 2014 | Encouraging Words, Supporting BWIM
The annual meeting of Baptist Women in Ministry at the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship General Assembly is always a bit bittersweet for me. We celebrate those who have made sacrifices to further the cause of women in ministry, we applaud those who are making...
Jul 30, 2014 | Encouraging Words, Finding God in the Everyday
Riverbanks Zoo and Garden is a favorite get away for our summer days. Since our family has a season pass, we can visit for the day or for the morning. No matter the amount of time we decide to spend, my girls always request to ride the carousel. Audrey likes all of...
Jul 13, 2014 | Challenges in Calling, Encouraging Words
In this sanctuary fourteen years ago, when Anne was eighty years old, we affirmed the call that propelled her all of her days. We confirmed her life and ministry with a service of ordination. She never sought ordination. She never thought she needed it. She was right....
Jul 9, 2014 | Encouraging Words
I was shopping for groceries recently when a lady shoved a can of biscuits at me and asked, “Have you had these before?” Not really knowing what she was asking, I disclaimed, “I haven’t had that brand of biscuit before.” She said, “Me neither, but I need the cheapest...
