Baptist Women in Ministry. February 2013

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1 Baptist Women in Ministry February 2013 In This Issue Ordination Resources THIS IS WHAT A LEADER LOOKS LIKE A Day in the Life Dear Addie On the Move Ordinations Texas BWIM Conference BWIM of North Carolina BWIM of Virginia A Pilgrimage The Modern Magnificat Beyond the Stained Glass Ceiling Open Ministry Positions State Information Contact Information Baptist Women in Ministry P.O. Box Atlanta, GA Pam Durso Executive Director pamdurso@bwim.info Aimee Day Yeager Martha Stearns Marshall Month Hope your church has made plans for Martha Stearns Marshall Month of Preaching. Each year Baptist Women in Ministry encourages Baptist churches to invite a woman to preach on any Sunday in February. Our preaching month is named in honor of Martha Stearns Marshall, an eighteenth-century Separate Baptist preacher. The number of participating churches has steadily increased each year since 2007, when 54 churches participated. Last year, 217 churches celebrated God's gifting of women! Here's how your church can participate: 1) SAVE THE DATE!! Reserve ANY Sunday in February. 2) Invite a woman to preach--ask a member of your church, contact a nearby seminary or Baptist university and inquire about the availability of a student or professor, or ask someone in your community. For ideas, contact Pam Durso at pamdurso@bwim.info. 3) Download the certificate from the BWIM website, print it out, and present it to the preacher on your church's Martha Stearns Marshall Day of Preaching. 4) Order the book,this Is What a Preacher Looks Like: Sermons by Baptist Women in Ministry and present it to the preacher. 5) Incorporate the history of Martha Stearns Marshall during your worship service or use the bulletin insert provided by BWIM. 6) Sing the hymn written by Courtney Krueger, written especially for Martha Stearns Marshall Month.

2 Executive Assistant Support BWIM Donate Now Vocare 7) Please send your church name, city, state, pastor, the name of your guest preacher, and contact information to Aimee Day Yeager at All participating churches and preachers will be listed in the Spring Issue of Vocare, the BWIM newsletter. Martha Stearns Marshall Month of Preaching is a great way for your church to stand with other churches in affirming the gifts and voices of women preachers! Blessings! Pam Durso To sign up for Vocare, Aimee Day Yeager at aimeeyeager@bwim.info. Ordination Resources Check out the BWIM website for ordination resources! We have collected orders of worship plus litanies, charges, and poems that are helpful in the planning ordination services! WHAT ARE YOU READING?: Our 2013 Monthly Conversations Will Feature Interviews with Authors For three years, a collaborative group led by Devita Parnell and Pam Durso has gathered each month for conversations about women and Baptist life. We would love to have you join in these conversations! You don't even have to be in Atlanta, because our group meets via phone conference call and/or online through live meetings. The 2013 conversations will feature interviews with authors of books of interest to Baptist women! SAVE the DATES! Below are the dates and times of the upcoming meetings in Put these dates on your calendar. We welcome any and all to attend, and we welcome you to invite your friends and colleagues. For more information about the meetings and getting connected, please Pam Durso at pamdurso@bwim.info

3 2013 Meeting Dates and Times (EST) Wednesday, March 6 1:30 p.m.-3:00 p.m. Katherine Willis Pershey Any Day a Beautiful Change: A Story of Faith and Family Monday, April 1 10:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Kelli Walker-Jones Know Your Story and Lead with It: The Poser of Narrative in Clergy Leadership Monday, May 6 10:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Deborah Kolb Her Place at the Table: A Woman's Guide to Negotiating Five Key Challenges to Leadership Success Monday, June 3 10:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Elizabeth Flowers Into the Pulpit: Southern Baptist Women and Power since World War 2 To join the conversation, Pam Durso at pamdurso@bwim.info. BWIM Blog: A Day in the Life The BWIM blog in November featured a daily posting titled "A Day in the Life." Baptist women ministers traced one day of their life and shared about the activities and ministry involvements of that day, while also telling about places in they have seen God at work in the midst of a busy ministry day. Visit the BWIM Blog to read these posts. Be inspired by the stories of these gifted women ministers! Dear Addie Ever needed someone to talk to about the search committee process and salary negotiation? Ever wondered what an experienced woman minister would say when church members spent more time talking about her fashion choices than about her sermon? Ever wished you could have an honest conversation about the challenges and loneliness of being a single minister? If you are ever in need of a little help from a "seasoned woman minister," Baptist Women in Ministry now offers you "Dear Addie." your questions to dearaddie.advice@gmail.com. "Dear Addie" is designed to provide women with encouragement and advice as they navigate ministry waters. The "Addies," who will be responding to questions, share out of their ministerial experience, but they are not certified counselors or therapists. They are seasoned ministers, volunteering their time and sharing their wisdom. The staff of Baptist Women in Ministry does not monitor the conversations and is not responsible for the accuracy or helpfulness of the responses.

4 On the Move Anne Money is staff chaplain at Dell Children's Hospital, Austin, Texas. Charity Roberson is the equipping/learning communities coach for the Virginia Baptist Mission Board, Richmond, Virginia. Ellen Sechrest is minister of spiritual formation and missions at Boulevard Baptist Church, Anderson, South Carolina. Ordinations Rachel Ann Atkinson was ordained on January 6, 2013 at First Baptist Church, Burlington, NC. Kiki Barnes was ordained January 13, 2013 at Union Baptist Church, Durham, NC. Brenda Kay Hafer will be ordained on January 20, 2013 at First Baptist Church, Southern Pines, NC. Debbie Wall was ordained on January 6, 2013 at Sharon Baptist Church, Smithfield, NC. Texas Women in Ministry Conference EN{in}COURAGE 2013 The seventh annual women in ministry conference will be held on Friday, February 22, 2013 at Logsdon Seminary on the campus of Hardin- Simmons University in Abilene. The plenary speaker for the 2013 event will be Danielle Shroyer, pastor of Journey, a Dallas congregation affiliated with Texas Baptists. For more information visit the Texas Women in Ministry website. BWIM of North Carolina 30th Anniversary Celebration Baptist Women in Ministry of North Carolina will celebrate thirty years in 2013! The anniversary celebration will be held on March 15, 2013 at Godwin Heights Baptist Church in Lumberton, NC. Convocation will begin at 9:30 a.m. with a lunch to follow. BWIM of Virginia 2013 Annual Feast Virginia Baptist Women in Ministry will host its annual feast on April 19-20, 2013 at Grace Baptist Church, Richmond VA.

5 BWIM of Georgia Scholarship Opportunity Each year, BWIM of Georgia awards a scholarship to a Baptist woman who is from or currently resides in Georgia and has completed at thirty hours of seminary education at the master's or doctoral level. Applications should include a list of three references who will send a letter illustrating the Baptist woman's potential for ministry and her need for financial assistance, a brief summary of the Baptist woman's call to ministry and plans for carrying out her calling, and a brief autobiography. Applications are due by Friday, March 1, 2013 and should be ed to Rachel Huston. Distinguished Church Woman of the Year Each year, BWIM of Georgia honors a woman from Georgia who has made significant contributions to ministry and is fulfilling her call in a salaried or nonsalaried position. Nominations by persons throughout the state are welcomed and should include a brief summary of the woman's call, qualifications for ministry, and a letter for recommendation. All nominations must be received by Friday, March 1, 2013 and should be ed to Tamara Tilman Smathers. For more information on these awards, please visit Baptist Women in Ministry of Georgia at A Pilgrimage to England Christy McMillin-Goodwin of Oakland Baptist Church, Rock Hill, South Carolina, and Beth McConnell of Providence Baptist Church, Charlotte, North Carolina, have long dreamed of taking a group of women on pilgrimage. They are making that dream a reality and invite you to come. The dates for the pilgrimage are April 21-30, This nine-day pilgrimage to sacred sites in England will explore the lives of British women of faith and include times of worship and reflection, sight seeing, and entertainment. For information, Beth, bmcconnell@providencebc.org or Christy, cgoodwin@oaklandchurch.com. The Modern Magnificat By Jennifer Harris Dault The Modern Magnificat is an attempt to chronicle the journey of calling. In its pages, you will find the stories of twenty-three Baptist women who heard God's call. These women are from a variety of backgrounds, spanning Baptist life. You will find Southern Baptists, Cooperative Baptists, American Baptists, Missionary Baptists, Alliance of Baptists, and others. There are women who are committed to being life-long Baptists. There are

6 women who find their identity in the Baptist church, but have found places of service among the Disciples of Christ, United Methodists, and Mennonites. There are women who are not sure if they will be able to remain Baptist. This book is published by Nurturing Faith, Inc., and can be ordered here. Beyond the Stained Glass Ceiling: Equipping and Encouraging Female Pastors By Christine Smith Pastor Chris Smith explores the challenges in breaking through the stained glass ceiling-and then shares the lessons learned and best practices of those women who are currently serving in solo or senior pastorates-insights that will empower not only women called to the pastorate but their male colleagues and denominational leaders who want to support them. Beyond the Stained Glass Ceiling will be available soon from Judson Press. Shattered Soul? Five Pathways to Healing the Spirit after Abuse and Trauma By Patrick Fleming,Sue Lauber-Fleming and Vicki Schmidt Work with survivors of abuse and trauma involves more than emotional, mental, and physical wounds. Experiences of abuse can block a person's capacity to pray and worship, and stunt spiritual growth. This user-friendly book reveals five pathways for healing spiritual wounds of survivors of abuse. Help survivors navigate courage, holy anger, grief, forgiveness, and transformation. Includes helpful reflection exercises at the end of every chapter. This book can be purchased here. Open Ministry 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 Auburn-Pastor-First Baptist Church

7 Auburn-Minister to Youth-First Baptist Church Birmingham-Minister to Children-Shades Crest Baptist Church New Market-Minister of Music and Worship-Locust Grove Baptist Church ARKANSAS Little Rock-Pastor-Second Baptist Church FLORIDA Jacksonville-Pastor-Riverside Baptist Church Orlando-Pastor-College Park Baptist Church Orlando-Minister of Youth-College Park Baptist Church Tallahassee-Pastor-Bradfordville Baptist Church GEORGIA Atlanta-Pastor-Second-Ponce de Leon Baptist Church Augusta-Associate Minister of Youth-First Baptist Church Big Canoe-Minister of Christian Education, Children, and Families-Big Canoe Chapel Claxton-Pastor-First Baptist Church Cochran-Pastor-Macedonia Baptist Church Columbus-Director of Chaplain Services-St. Francis Hospital Gray-Minister to Students-Greenwood Baptist Church Gray-Pastor-Greenwood Baptist Church Hartwell-Interim Minister of Music-First Baptist Church Monticello-Minister to Students-Monticello Baptist Church Riddleville-Pastor-Riddleville Baptist Church Rome-Assistant Chaplain-Berry College LOUISIANA New Orleans-Pastor-St. Charles Avenue Baptist Church St. Joseph-Pastor-St. Joseph Baptist Church MISSISSIPPI Jackson-College Chaplain-Millsaps College MISSOURI Columbia-Associate Pastor for Youth, College, and Missions-First Baptist Church St. Joseph-Pastor-Wyatt Park Baptist Church NEW YORK Getzville-Bi-Vocational Pastor-University Baptist Church of Amherst

8 NORTH CAROLINA Apex-Pastor-Bells Baptist Church Burlington-Pastor-First Baptist Church of Apple Street Chadbourn-Pastor-Chadbourn Baptist Church Durham-Pastor-Temple Baptist Church Eden-Associate Pastor-First Baptist Church Elizabeth City-Pastor-Blackwell Memorial Baptist Church Graham-Pastor-First Baptist Church Greensboro-Pastor-First Baptist Church Goldsboro-Pastor-Rosewood First Baptist Church Kernersville-Minister to Children-First Baptist Church Laurinburg-Minister of Students-First Baptist Church Matthews-Minister of Senior Adults and Pastoral Care-First Baptist Church Matthews-Minister to Children-First Baptist Church Pollocksville-Pastor-First Baptist Church Powellsville-Pastor-Powellsville Baptist Church Spruce Pine-Minister of Music and Worship-First Baptist Church SOUTH CAROLINA Anderson-Minister to Students-Boulevard Baptist Church Columbia-Coordinator-Cooperative Baptist Fellowship of South Carolina Columbia-Pastor-Kathwood Baptist Church Estill-Pastor-Lawtonville Baptist Church Greenville-Pastor-Augusta Road Baptist Church Laurens-Minister to Youth and Children-First Baptist Church Monck's Corner-Pastor-First Baptist Church Spartanburg-Minister to Youth-Eastside Baptist church TENNESSEE Knoxville-Minister of Youth and Education-First Baptist Church Oak Ridge-Minister of Youth and Family Life-First Baptist Church TEXAS Abilene-Pastor (bi-lingual)-iglesia Bautista Ambler Azle-Minister to Youth-First Baptist Church Edna-Minister of Youth and Education-First Baptist Church George West-Minister to Youth-First Baptist Church Grand Prairie-Pastor-Indian Hills Baptist Church Henderson-Minister to Children-First Baptist Church Houston-Minister to Students-River Oaks Baptist Church Houston-Minister of Music and Worship-South Main Baptist Church Houston-Associate Pastor of Students/Families-Spring Woods Baptist Church Lott-Pastor-First Baptist Church Lubbock-Associate Pastor-Highland Hills Baptist Church

9 Lufkin-Pastor-Herty Baptist Church Mineral Wells-Pastor-Calvary Baptist Church Paint Rock-Pastor-First Baptist Church Port LaVaca-Minister of Children and Adult Discipleship-First Baptist Church Rochester-Pastor-First Baptist Church San Antonio-Young Adult/Family Pastor-Trinity Baptist Church Sweetwater-Pastor-Lamar Street Baptist Church Waco-Pastor-Columbus Avenue Baptist Church VIRGINIA Alton-Pastor-Alton Baptist Church Arlington-Associate Pastor-Memorial Baptist Church Chester-Youth Minister-Chester Baptist Church Chesterfield-Minister of Music-Second Branch Baptist Church Culpeper-Pastor-Culpeper Baptist Church Farmville-Daycare Director-Heritage Baptist Church Henrico-Pastor-Hardy Central Baptist Church Kenbridge-Pastor-Kenbridge Baptist Church Lynchburg-Pastor-Peakland Baptist Church McLean-Pastor-McLean Baptist Church Mechanicsville-Children's Ministry Associate-Coolsprings Baptist Church Richmond-Lead Organizer/Executive Director-Richmonders Involved in Strengthening our Communities Richmond-Pastor-Westhampton Baptist Church Rockville-Associate Pastor for Family Ministries-Berea Baptist Church State Women in Ministry Information Alabama Contact Terri Byrd at Arkansas Contact Carolyn Yeldell Staley at Georgia Contact Gwen Brown at For information, click here. Kentucky Contact Rebecca Caswell-Speight at Missouri Contact Jennifer Harris Dault at For information, click here. North Carolina Contact Alicia Davis Porterfield at For information, click here.

10 Texas Contact Meredith Stone at For information, click here. Virginia Contact Maria Lynn at For information, click here. Baptist Women in Ministry exists to be a catalyst in Baptist life, drawing together women and men, in partnership with God, to illuminate, advocate and nurture the gifts and graces of women.