Inspiration for Parachurch Organizations
Parachurch ministries wield tremendous influence across our Baptist ecosystem, and the Month of Advocacy is a chance to harness that reach to champion women in ministry. On this page you’ll find inspiration—from advocating for women to be elected to community and denominational boards, supporting women missionaries, and implementing spiritual formation resources for girls and women, to hosting visits with seasoned women ministers and offering sexual‑misconduct training for leaders. These ideas are starting points; feel free to adapt them or dream up new ways to use your networks, programs, and platforms. Many parachurch organizations also infuse fun and creativity into advocacy—raising awareness with social media graphics, celebrating women’s art, and sharing opportunities. By engaging intentionally and imaginatively, you help create a broader Baptist community where women’s leadership is nurtured, valued, and fully embraced.
Advocate for women to be elected to community and denominational board and comittees
Donate to support a woman missionary whose work benefits women.
Implement spiritual formation resources that are empowering to women and girls.
Host an experienced woman in ministry to visit with younger women about discerning a call to ministry.
Schedule sexual misconduct, harassment, and assault training for leaders in your organization
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
Give a scholarship to a college or seminary woman preparing for ministry.
Engage in biblical support for women in ministry and women's equality in Bible studies, sermons, and youth/children's lessons.
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.