Shaping Women’s Ministry in the Local Church: A Practical Discussion

This panel will discuss questions relating to structuring and tooling a formal women’s ministry area within the local church, including: What are the essential elements of an effective women’s ministry? What are some of the best designs for women’s ministry within varying local church contexts? How can women’s ministries effectively cultivate multi-generational fellowship? What are some keys to developing solid leadership for this ministry area?

Danielle Anderson is a speaker and teacher of women’s Bible studies. Since the loss of her son in 2013, she has been on a journey of grief and restoration. She has served with The Gospel Coalition’s Women’s Training Network and contributed to the books His Testimonies, My Heritage: Women of Color on the Word of God and Joy in the Sorrow. She is married to Tedashii, and they live in Atlanta with three energetic sons.

Courtney Doctor (MDiv, Covenant Theological Seminary) serves as the director of women’s initiatives for The Gospel Coalition. She is a Bible teacher and author of From Garden to Glory as well as several Bible studies, including Titus: Displaying the Gospel of Grace, In View of God’s Mercies, and Behold and Believe. Courtney and her husband, Craig, have four children and five grandchildren.

Colleen McFadden trains women Bible teachers with the Charles Simeon Trust. She also serves as the director of Women’s Ministry at her local church, Trinity Community Church, just outside Philadelphia. Colleen earned an MDiv from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School and she serves on the board of Matthias Media, a ministry dedicated to raising up and resourcing disciple-makers. You can find her on Instagram or Twitter.

Jen Wilkin is an author and Bible teacher from Dallas, Texas. She has organized and led studies for women in home, church, and parachurch contexts. An advocate for Bible literacy, her passion is to see others become articulate and committed followers of Christ, with a clear understanding of why they believe what they believe, grounded in the Word of God. You can find her at her website.