looks like! this is what a mentor · 07/07/2020 · on july 12, ashley robinson was ordained...
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Baptist Women in Ministry NewsJuly 2020
This is What a MENTORLooks Like!
Lynn Brinkley
BWIM's Mentoring Program funded by LilyEndowment, Inc., continues to thrive and is
led by these gifted Baptist ministers whomentor 4 women each while also serving asleaders in their various ministry contexts.
Our 20 mentee's are serving as pastors,associate ministers, chaplains, directors,
youth ministers and program managers allacross the United States.
We are grateful for these mentors who areadvocating, connecting, and nurturing the
gifts and graces of women in our 2020-2021mentoring cohort.
Amy Sterz
Tambi Swiney
Joanne HenleyEmily Hull McGee
BWIM LEADERSHIP TEAM
Ashton Wells, Tripp Martin, Anyra Cano, Courtney Allen, Ellen Di Giosia, Ossie McKinney, MicahPritchett, Rebecca Mathis, Lawrence Powers
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BWIM WEEKLY OFFICE HOURS
If you are in need of conversation and support,BWIM is hosting bi-weekly "Office Hours" viaZoom in the month of July for those seeking a safespace to share concerns and to pray together.Check BWIM's social media outlets and watch foremails about days and times over the summermonths as well as the Zoom link. The next BWIMOffice Hours will be held, Tuesday, July 21,2020, 11:00 a.m.
Know we are praying for the BWIM community inthese hard days. We marvel at the ways you areministering in creative ways while giving care toothers.
SUPPORTING BWIM
All the work Baptist Women in Ministrydoes and all the ways in which thisorganization contributes to the shift inBaptist culture happen because of peoplelike you who believe in and support ourministry and who share in our mission ofaffirming all those whom God has giftedfor ministry. We would love for you tomake a gift and join with us in this goodwork BWIM is doing. Your support makesall of this possible. You can also make adonation in honor of our former executivedirector, Pam R. Durso.
MAKE AMAKE AGIFTGIFT
Pam Durso Legacy FundFor all that has been, we give thanks for the elevenyears of service and leadership that Pam Durso hasgiven to Baptist Women in Ministry! If you wouldlike to make a donation “for all that is to come”and to help continue the work to support womenministers, please consider making a donation tothe Pam Durso Legacy Fund. Click on the "Make AGift" button to be directed to our BWIM donatelypage. You can make your donation “on behalf of”the Pam Durso Legacy Fund or others you wish tohonor.
ORDINATION RESOURCES
ORDINATIONORDINATIONRESOURCESRESOURCES
Baptist Women in Ministry has gatheredordination resources that can help with theplanning of an ordination service, includinglitanies, poems, blessings, responses, andcharges, all used in previous ordinationservices.
Our website also has resources for pastoralinstallation services. We hope theseresources will be helpful to you as youprepare for your significant days ofcelebration.
If you have ordination or installationresources that you would like to share withBWIM, email them [email protected].
On July 12, Ashley Robinson wasordained virtually by Oakhurst BaptistChurch in Decatur, Georgia. e
This is What a Minister Looks Like!
Baptist Women in Ministry posts blogs everyWednesday and Friday. The 2020 Wednesday blogshave reflected our theme for this year: "For all has been,Thanks! For all that is to come, YES!"--DagHammarskjold. In recent weeks, we began sharingblogs on the topic, "Coping with COVID-19."
Every Friday, BWIM shares the blog, "THIS IS WHAT AMINISTER LOOKS LIKE," which features an interviewwith an amazing minister like Veronica Martinez-Gallegos. "It felt like I was involved in a ministry of“doing,” but I was not “being.”
READ THEREAD THEBLOGBLOG
MINISTRY SEARCH RESOURCES
Baptist Women in Ministry offers resources and assistance both to churches searching for a minister andministers searching for a new position.
Churches and candidates in need of assistance may now submit information, job descriptions, andresumes online via BWIM’s Ministry Search Registration Forms. BWIM’s assistance is provided as aministry, and there are no fees for these services.
MINISTRY SEARCHMINISTRY SEARCHRESOURCESRESOURCES
ON THE MOVEMichelle Carroll, associate pastor of missions, First Baptist Church, Frankfort, Kentucky.
Sarah Groves, resigning as minister to young and medium families at Deermeadows Baptist Church,
Jacksonville, Florida, to relocate to Tennessee.
Madison Harner, minister to the Christian home, Weatherly Heights Baptist Church, Huntsville,
Alabama.
Amy Grizzle Kane, concluding her tenure as associate pastor of missions and community at First
Baptist Church, Greensboro, North Carolina.
Sara Robb-Scott, concluding her tenure as pastor for senior adults and pastoral care at First Baptist
Church, Decatur, Georgia, to relocate to North Carolina.
SAFE CHURCHES and MINISTERS:
CLERGY SEXUAL ABUSE RESOURCES
The Clergy Sexual Misconduct Task Force, a joint partnership between Baptist Women in Ministry andthe Cooperative Baptist Fellowship, have released two significant resources developed for use bychurches, seminaries, and partnering organizations. "Safe Churches and Ministers" is aneducational video that introduces this tough topic and provides much-needed definitions, statistics, andstories that are designed to help churches, students, and leaders take seriously their responsibility inpreventing abuse. The video is accompanied by a leader guide and a discussion guide and is available inboth English and Spanish.
"Clergy Sexual Abuse Prevention Recommendations for Churches" is a collection ofprevention guidelines and documents intended to prompt congregations to create their own policies,procedures, processes and covenants. This resource will assist churches in holding clergy and lay leadersaccountable and will prepare churches to respond appropriately if abuse is reported.
The release of these two resources marks an important milestone in the work of the Task Forceand we are committed to continue forward in our efforts. We ask that you pray for the task force as wekeep working to bring attention to and educate those in our Baptist circles about clergy sexual abuse.
SAFE CHURCHES ANDSAFE CHURCHES ANDMINISTERS VIDEOMINISTERS VIDEO
SAFE CHURCHSAFE CHURCHRESOURCESRESOURCES
BWIM North CarolinaSpiritual Well-Being 4-Week Series each Wednesday
Join via BWIM NC Zoom Room on Wednesdays at 10:00 a.m. EST
Meeting ID: 753 852 2510Password: 376148
FLOURISHING IN MINISTRY
Flourishing in Ministry is a Circle of Trust® retreat series for pastors and faith leaders. The programincludes five different cohort series, each in a unique part of the country. Each cohort series will consist ofthree retreats (one 4-day event and two 3-day events) over a 13-month period, as well as small grouppeer learning calls in between retreats.
Flourishing in Ministry: Pacific West SeriesAug. 3-6, 2020, Feb. 8-10, 2021, Aug. 16-18, 2021 • near Portland, ORFlourishing in Ministry: Maryland SeriesAug. 25-28, 2020, Feb. 2-4, 2021, Aug. 3-5, 2021 • near Baltimore, MDFlourishing in Ministry: Southeast SeriesOct. 19-22, 2020, April 19-21, 2021, Oct. 18-20, 2021 • near Atlanta, GAFlourishing in Ministry: Clergywomen of ColorNov. 16-19, 2020, May 24-26, 2021, Nov. 9-11, 2021 • Washington, MI
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RACIAL EQUITY RESOURCES
How to Talk to Kids About Race
"A PBS Utah online series about talking to kids
about race, racism, and cultural differences. The
earlier we start to talk to children about racism,
the better we can overcome racism and
unconscious biases."
The 10 R’s of Talking About Race: How to Have
Meaningful Conversations
A very helpful guide for how to talk about race.
BOOK RESOURCES
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OPEN POSITIONS
Positions are listed by state, city, open position, church name. BWIM collects these
openings from a wide variety of sources, and the degree of openness to women ministers
among the listed churches varies. In its effort to advocate, network, and connect, BWIM
provides this list as a resource to those searching for ministry positions.
ALABAMA
Huntsville-Associate Minister to Kids and Families-First Baptist Church
FLORIDA
Daytona Beach-Associate Pastor-Central Baptist Church
Lakeland-CPE Certified Educator-Lakeland Regional Health
Ormond Beach-Associate Pastor-Central Baptist Church
GEORGIA
Decatur-Global Missions Operations Specialist-Cooperative Baptist Fellowship
Macon-Coordinator of Young Baptist Ministries - Cooperative Baptist Fellowship of Georgia
INDIANA
Hopewell-Senior Pastor-Hopewell Baptist Church
Plainfield-Senior Pastor-First Baptist Church of Plainfield
MARYLAND
Towson-Lead Pastor-Calvary Baptist Church
NORTH CAROLINA
Raleigh-Minister of Worship, Music, and the Arts-Greystone Baptist Church
SOUTH CAROLINA
Anderson-Minister to Students and Families-Boulevard Baptist
Greenville-Children's Minister-Earle Street Baptist Church
York-Pastor-First Baptist Church
TEXAS
Austin-Senior Pastor-Westoak Woods Baptist Church
Austin- Director of Ethics and Justice- Baptist General Convention of Texas
Dallas-Social Media Specialist-Baptist General Convention of Texas
Dallas- Ministry Assistant, Missions Mobilization-Baptist General Convention of Texas
Dallas- Missional Lifestyle Strategist for Adult & Multicultural- Baptist General Convention of Texas
Stephenville-Associate Pastor of Missions, Education, Discipleship-First Baptist Church
Waco-Minister to Children and Families-DaySprings Baptist Church
Waco-Minister of Students / Contemporary Worship-Western Heights Baptist Church
Whiteright-Senior Pastor-First Missionary Baptist Church
VIRGINIA
Mechanicsville-Pastor-Walnut Grove Baptist Church
Moseley-Pastor-Mount Hermon Baptist Church
Richmond-Associate Pastor of Christian Formation, First Baptist Church
Warsaw-Pastor-Welcome Grove Baptist Church
Wirtz-Senior Pastor-Halesford Baptist Church
State and Regional BWIM
Contact Information
AlabamaLaura [email protected]
FloridaChristy [email protected]
GeorgiaKatie [email protected] www.bwimga.org
Heartland (Kansas/Missouri)Laurel [email protected]
Robin [email protected]
Kentucky Laura [email protected]
North CarolinaKa'thy Gore [email protected]
South CarolinaAnna [email protected]
Mary Frances Thompson [email protected]
TennesseeEileen [email protected]
Vicki [email protected]
TexasAnyra [email protected]
VirginiaNancy McDaniel [email protected]