Inspiration for Educational Institutions
As schools, seminaries, and universities, your halls shape the next generation of ministers, leaders, and theologians. During the Month of Advocacy, you’re invited to harness that influence to champion women in ministry through curricular, co‑curricular, and campus‑wide efforts. Whether it’s hosting guest speakers—including BWIM staff and other women in ministry , evaluating scholarship structures to ensure equitable support , creating groups for women in ministry , or facilitating honest conversations about dismantling gender barriers, there are many meaningful ways to participate. These ideas are shared to spark inspiration and joy—you’re welcome to adapt them, run with them, or dream up entirely new approaches that fit your institution’s culture. By engaging in both thoughtful and fun activities, your community helps build a more just and hopeful future where all women in ministry are affirmed and empowered.
Host guest speakers (including BWIM staff and leadership) to share experiences and advocate for women in ministry.
Evaluate Scholarships
Evaluate the scholarship levels for male students compared to female studetns and consider engaging fundraising work to add more scholarships for women at both the master’s and doctoral levels.
Host an experienced woman in ministry to visit with female students about the challenges women in ministry face.
Start a women in ministry group for students.
Hold discussions among faculty, staff, and/or students on dismantling gender barriers in ministry and leadership.
Reach out to Nikki Hardeman at nikkihardeman@bwim.info for resources.
Sexual Misconduct Training
Schedule an expert to conduct training related to preventing sexual misconduct, harassment, and assault among clergy in congregations, and include such training in pastoral ministry classes. Resources
Screen of BWIM's Documentary, Midwives of A Movement and use the discussion guide
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.
Recruit more female mentors for the supervised field ministry experiences of both men and women.
Social Media
Use BWIM social media graphics about women in ministry to create awareness in your network and community
Intentionally encourage local churches to invite female students to preach.
Engage in biblical support for women in ministry and women's equality in classroom discussion and assignments.
Share Your Opportunities
If you are a male leader, find one opportunity that you have been given and share it with a female colleague instead of accepting it yourself.