BWIM 101 with Meredith Stone, Executive Director of Baptist Women in Ministry, is an open and accessible introduction to BWIM’s work, mission, values, and opportunities for connection. This session is designed for anyone who wants to learn more about how BWIM supports women in ministry, engages in advocacy, and builds community. There will be time […]
BWIM is delighted to welcome Rev. Dr. Jay Keive, abuse prevention and response advocate and director of ministerial transitions at the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship during the BWIM Month of Advocacy to help us have safer churches. This webinar will discuss practical approaches to planning church security that limit the impact of ideological threats to female […]
The Addie Davis Scholarships provide financial support for Baptist women enrolled in seminary to pursue a calling to ministry and leadership. The scholarship is named in honor of Rev. Addie Davis, the first woman ordained to pastoral ministry by a Southern Baptist Church in 1964. Addie Davis Scholarships are funded by the generous support of the […]
You're invited to read Being Sanctuary: The Radical Way for the Body of Christ to Be Sacred, Soft, and Safe by Pricelis Perreaux-Dominguez. The Radical Way is a timely, soul-deep book that challenges the Body of Christ to become what we often preach but rarely practice: sacred, soft, and safe in community. Together, we’ll explore […]
You're invited to read Being Sanctuary: The Radical Way for the Body of Christ to Be Sacred, Soft, and Safe by Pricelis Perreaux-Dominguez. The Radical Way is a timely, soul-deep book that challenges the Body of Christ to become what we often preach but rarely practice: sacred, soft, and safe in community. Together, we’ll explore […]
In April, we are delighted to welcome Rev. Kali Cawthon-Freels, writer and pastoral resident at Williamsburg Baptist Church in Williamsburg, VA who will help us serve the LGBTQIA+ community more effectively. LEARN MORE AND REGISTER HERE. Join BWIM for our new Lunch and Learn Series- Imago D.E.I.: Ministering to the Margins. Each month, we will […]
Baptist Women in Ministry invites you to join Office Hours with Nikki Hardeman, a set-aside time to connect, ask questions, and talk through whatever is on your mind. Whether you’re navigating ministry, discerning next steps, seeking resources, or just need space to think out loud, you’re welcome here. Register to receive the Zoom link and […]
Join BWIM South Carolina in Senica, SC for their first gathering as a state chapter. The venue is TBD. Register Here
In May, we are delighted to welcome Rev. Nikki Hardeman, director of advocating for women in ministry at BWIM and a neurodivergent minister, who will help us serve the neurodivergent community more effectively. LEARN MORE AND REGISTER HERE. Join BWIM for our new Lunch and Learn Series- Imago D.E.I.: Ministering to the Margins. Each month, […]
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 […]
BWIM Tennessee is excited to welcome Dr. Tammy Lewis Wilborn to speak about clergy self-care at our next meeting on May 14, 2026, at 6:00 pm CT/7:00 pm ET. Learn more about Dr. Wilborn here. Register Here
If you are a neurodivergent female minister, you belong here. BWIM’s Neurodivergent Affinity Group is a new monthly space for connection, shared learning, and solidarity—open to those with formal diagnoses and those who self-identify. This is a space where you are invited to bring your full self—your experiences, your questions, your ways of being. Together, […]
Join us on May 28 at 12:00 p.m. CT for a conversation about the joys and challenges of women in ministry, featuring a presentation from Baptist Women in Ministry (BWIM). Together, we’ll explore the realities women in ministry navigate, celebrate stories of resilience and leadership, and reflect on ways to foster healthier, more equitable ministry […]
Join us this summer for Wellness Wednesdays: The Minister as Artist, a Lunch & Learn series with artist and theologian Carmelle Beaugelin. Together, we’ll journey through The Artist’s Way, creating space for reflection, creativity, and renewal in ministry.We’ll gather on the first Wednesday of each month at 12 PM ET / 11 AM CT:June 3 […]
As the Southern Baptist Convention meets this week, BWIM Kentucky invites you to a virtual space to debrief, process, and simply be with other women and allies. Join us this Thursday, June 11, 2026 at 3:00 pm EST/2:00 pm CST for both time together and breakout rooms to discuss current news and/or be a support to one another. […]
Experience excellent guest speakers, worship, and renewal. Your highly subsidized $50 registration fee includes lodging and food. Space is filling up quickly. Register Here Presenter: Dr. Jamie Eaddy Grief Scholar and Womanist Pastoral Theologianhttps://drjamieeaddy.com/ Artist-in-Residence Rev. T. Denise Anderson Theologian and Artist
Join BWIM for an evening of celebration, reflection, and renewed purpose at the 2026 Cooperative Baptist Fellowship General Assembly. Together, we’ll honor the progress of women in ministry, acknowledge the challenges that remain, and be encouraged toward the next faithful steps in advancing gender equality among Baptists. Featuring plenary speaker Dr. Yolanda Pierce, Dean of […]
If you are a neurodivergent female minister, you belong here. BWIM’s Neurodivergent Affinity Group is a new monthly space for connection, shared learning, and solidarity—open to those with formal diagnoses and those who self-identify. This is a space where you are invited to bring your full self—your experiences, your questions, your ways of being. Together, […]
Join us this summer for Wellness Wednesdays: The Minister as Artist, a Lunch & Learn series with artist and theologian Carmelle Beaugelin. Together, we’ll journey through The Artist’s Way, creating space for reflection, creativity, and renewal in ministry. We’ll gather on the first Wednesday of each month at 12 PM ET / 11 AM CT:June […]
Join Rev. Dr. Janiece Williams of Deep Launch Solutions for a limited-time, 3-week online preaching cohort designed for Baptist women clergy seeking to strengthen their sermon development. Meeting July 6, 13, and 20 from 6:00–7:30 p.m. ET/ 5:00-6:30 p.m. CT, this cohort combines teaching, peer labs, and practical tools to support more effective and sustainable […]
The BWIM Mentoring Program is designed for Baptist women in their first three years of professional ministry or their first three years in a completely different ministry context (from their last ministry setting). Applicants MUST attend the opening mentoring retreat held at St. Francis Prayer Center in Stoneville, NC (near Greensboro, NC) on February 9-11th, […]
What is BWIM? What is our mission? How can you get involved? You're invited to join us on Tuesday, July 28, 12:00 PM ET / 11:00 AM CT for a BWIM 101 event where you'll learn our mission and vision, how BWIM supports women, and ways to connect and get involved. Hosted by Rev. […]
If you are a neurodivergent female minister, you belong here. BWIM’s Neurodivergent Affinity Group is a new monthly space for connection, shared learning, and solidarity—open to those with formal diagnoses and those who self-identify. This is a space where you are invited to bring your full self—your experiences, your questions, your ways of being. Together, […]
Join us this summer for Wellness Wednesdays: The Minister as Artist, a Lunch & Learn series with artist and theologian Carmelle Beaugelin. Together, we’ll journey through The Artist’s Way, creating space for reflection, creativity, and renewal in ministry. We’ll gather on the first Wednesday of each month at 12 PM ET / 11 AM CT:June […]