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Women's Ministries

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Women's Ministries Consortium

Praise and worship filled a meeting room in the Orange County Convention Center, Wednesday, June 24, as approximately 150 men and women gathered for a morning of prayer and fasting. Linda Hardin, Women's Ministries General Coordinator, and LaWanda Bullock, President of Women's Ministries International for the Free Methodist Church, welcomed the participants. (Click here for the quote LaWanda gave about "dangerous women.") Linda Watson led in musical worship and praise.

Linda Hardin recognized the roles of Ruth Gibson and Lillian Johnson and the Women's Ministries General Council members in developing resources for Women's Ministries. Then Linda challenged the women to consider the profound cultural changes that have occurred since General Assembly '05. Diversity in culture and advancement in technology require Women's Ministries leaders expand their ministry to include online Bible Studies, mentoring, and expanded use of small groups. She encouraged Women's Ministries leaders to develop new strategies for bringing women together, to listen to each other's needs, and to develop ministries and programs to bring the generations together. Click here for Linda's manuscript. Click here for the Consortium PowerPoint.

Women's Ministries identified three additional areas as the foci for this quadrennium: Accountability, Living the Holy Life, and Being the Body of Christ. Each area was presented, followed by discussion and prayer.

• Cheryl Roland challenged the women to examine their role as an accountability partner and to seek ways to strengthen relationships for more effective Kingdom building. Click here for Cheryl's manuscript.

• Carolyn Johnson presented the topic of "Living the Holy Life Everyday". With strong scriptural support, Johnson challenged the women to reaffirm their commitment to God.

• Drawing from her experiences with a mission in Toronto, Jayne Lopez encouraged women to reach out to those who need to experience the Body of Christ in action. Click here for Jayne's manuscript.

The Women's Ministries Consortium concluded with a time of prayer lead by Linda Seaman. The attendees prayed for the Conventions and Assembly, for the Church of the Nazarene worldwide, and for themselves to be Spirit-filled. After prayer, people left to attend the opening session of the General Conventions energized by a fresh encounter with God.