MOA Inspiration for Church Committees
Inspiration for Church Committees
"A Baptist Reflection on the Bible and Women in Ministry and Leadership"
Lead your church committee through the updated version of A Baptist Reflection on the Bible and Women in Ministry and Leadership by Meredith Stone which now also includes discussion questions.
Equally Called
If you are part of a CBF affiliated congregation, lead your congregation or small group through Equally Called, a 4-session video and curriculum resource produced by BWIM and CBF for all ages to help your church articulate the biblical and theological basis for affirming the calling of women and nurture a culture that more fully welcomes their leadership. Available in age-graded formats for Adults, Youth and Children.
Evaluate ministerial titles for women in your church and advocate for equality with men's titles.
Advocate for women to be elected to community and denominational board and comittees
Find a tangible way to encourage the women who serve as chaplains in various fields such as the military, healthcare, and other settings.
Implement spiritual formation resources that are empowering to women and girls.
Evaluate the songs and liturgies used in your corporate worship and add pieces that have inclusive language for people and expansive language for God.
Share Your Opportunities
If you are a male minister or leader, find one opportunity that you have been given and share it with a woman instead of accepting it yourself.
Host a Screening of BWIM's Documentary, Midwives of A Movement
Partner in BWIM's Work
Partner in the ways BWIM advocates for women in ministry by giving an individual or congregational donation or by becomming a Salome Community monthly donor.
Social Media
Use BWIM social media graphics about women in ministry to create awareness in your network and community
Advocate for the ordination of women in your church
Advocate for pay equity, paid paternity leave, and professional development opportunities for women in ministry in your church
Schedule sexual misconduct, harassment, and assault training for leaders in your congregation.
Engage in biblical support for women in ministry and women's equality in Bible studies, sermons, and youth/children's lessons.
Start a book club with your committee about the challenges that women face in the church
Evaluate the art in your church and add pieces which include women
Evaluate and restructure lay leadership in your congregation
Evaluate and restructure lay leadership in your congregation to intentionally include women in all levels of leadesrhip (deacon body, church council, committees, etc.).