I've just been elected as the Women's Ministries Director of my church.  Where do I find out what I am supposed to do?

First, check this website for information and resource material. If this information is not helpful to you, contact the Women's Ministries Director, Janice Shipbaugh. Reviewing the Job Description here on our web site will be helpful to you. The General Conference Women’s Ministries has Resource material available as well. Two suggested resources you can order are Organizing Your Women’s Ministries Committee and How to Begin Women’s Ministries in the Local Church. After you have read them you will know where to begin.

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Where can I find find materials and ideas for Women's Ministries ?

The internet serves as a helpful tool for gaining ideas for Women's Ministries events.  There are several listed on this website in the Resources section.

You can also find Women's Ministries information at AdventSource and Plusline.org.  For even more information, do a "google" search for Women's Ministries ideas. 

If you have ideas that you would like to share with others, please contact us.

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Why doesn't my local church have Women's Ministries ?

These decisions are made by the local church's nominating process or church board.  If you have an interest in beginning a Women's Ministries program in

your church, speak with your pastor.

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How can I become involved in Women's Ministries

 

Women are an influential force in the Seventh-day Adventist Church. When women are ministered to, the family, church, and community receive the benefits of their spiritual strength and their ministry.

You are invited to become involved in a number of ways:

• through prayer and encouragement;
• by helping to see that there is an active Women's Ministries program in your church, conference, union, and division;
• by volunteering your talents and leadership abilities;
• through your financial support.

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What is Women's Ministries?

 

What it is...

• Women's Ministries is a place to address the spiritual, emotional, physical and social needs of women in the church.
• It encourages women to improve their potential for participation in the mission of the church.
• It is a support system for hurting women-whether they are suffering from divorce, abuse or simply loneliness.
• It is a forum to help address topics and issues as they affect the woman.
• It encourages young women through a scholarship program.
• It encourages women to become involved in all areas of ministry in their church, their community, and in their home.
• It mentors young women so that they may find joy in the Lord.
• Women's Ministries recognizes that women have many Gifts of the Spirit and it attempts to help women discover and use these gifts to the glory of God.

What it isn't...

• Women's Ministries is not new. In 1898 Mrs. S.M.I. Henry, with the encouragement of Ellen G. White, headed a church department for women's ministry. Her death soon after ended the work she began. It wasn't until 1990 that the Office of Women's Ministries was once again begun. It became a full church department in 1995.
• It is not a forum for women who have complaints, justified or not, against employers.
• It is not a place for women to promote equal rights for women.
• It is not a mere source of entertainment or the opportunity to spend endless hours on projects that merely promote selfish ideas.
• It is not a platform for the ordination of women.
• It is not male bashing. It is anti-sexist, not anti-male.
• Women's Ministries is not exclusive. Women's Ministries wants inclusion, not the exclusion of anyone.

 

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Where can I find the retreat brochure?

The most current brochure will always be posted on the home page of this website.  If it has not been posted, that means that the brochure has not been

completed.  Please continue checking the site for it's arrival!  It will always be posted online before the brochures are mailed to the churches.

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This is my first visit to Camp Alamisco.  What should I expect?

Camp Alamisco is a peaceful, rustic, camp located on Lake Martin near Dadeville, Alabama.  It's hilly terrain and beautiful shoreline make this the perfect setting for this year's Autumn Renewal.  In order to take advantage of the beautiful surroundings, we invite you to wear comfortable clothing.  Among many of the activities available during our weekend retreat are pontoon boat rides and hiking.  The temperature during Autumn Renewal varies from year to year.  You might wish to bring a light jacket or blanket for the vespers service and outdoor activities.  Please keep in mind that you will need to bring your own bedding, bath linens, and toiletries.  You may also wish to bring bottled water and a flashlight.  Please do not bring candles. Click here for a virtual tour of Camp Alamisco or visit the Camp Alamisco website for more information.

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Are we having a Women's Retreat in 2008?

We will not be having our typical Autumn Renewal retreat at Camp Alamisco in 2008.  However, we will be having several area day retreats.  We want everyone to have the opportunity to enjoy a "mini" retreat within the Gulf States Conference and participate in the Southern Union Women's Conference in Atlanta, GA in Sept. 2008.  See Calendar for more information. We will resume our Gulf States Women's Retreats in March 2009.  Check this site for more information as it becomes available.

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