Connect with women who challenge you to grow and become who God created you to be. Transformation happens at the heart level first and becomes part of your identity when lived out in community. Look below to find or create your group.
For leaders, the most effective community for growth is in the presence of other leaders — where thoughts can be shared, fears expressed and challenges discussed. Great wisdom and insight come when ..."iron sharpens iron" (Proverbs 27:17). To receive notice of the Lifeway Women’s Leadership Forum (November 6-9, 2024) or the NorthStar Women’s Leadership Forum (January 11, 2025), join our Leaders’ Network.
One spiritual discipline God uses for our growth is spiritual reading, which, according to Robert Mulholland is “the discipline of openness to encounter God through the writings of the mothers and fathers of the church.” The Reader Collectives are groups that allow in-depth discussions to grow in our faith journeys and in greater knowledge of our Lord, Jesus Christ. Watch for our summer groups with Katie and Julia. Contact Michele for more information.
Do you long to be in a community with other ministers’ wives? Our group is for ministers’ wives, including those married to senior pastors, youth pastors, music ministers, seminary professors, and more. Whether you’re a brand new ministers’ wife or one who’s been traveling this road for many years, we'd love to share this journey with you. Email Michele to find out about some of our upcoming ministers’ wives’ gatherings.
Would you like to be more equipped when ministering to the women you lead? One secret to serving well and with longevity is being connected to a group of like-minded women, sharing ideas, and encouraging one another along the way. Meet with other Women’s Ministry Directors from our area for NorthStar Equipping Classes with Leland Seminary and/or Ministry Coaching with various ministry coaches. Contact Katie to join this group.
Our hope is that you not only discover connection within our Network but that you find the encouragement and tools to connect with women in your neighborhood and community. With that in mind, perhaps you’d like to form a group tailored to your needs and interests. You determine the frequency, type of gathering (lunch, coffee, morning, evening), and content. Below are some ideas that may help in getting started.
Study Groups — Would you like to gather a few women to form a small accountability group as you study the Scriptures? One resource we recommend that is designed for mentoring/small group participation is Flourish.
Book Groups — Reading books and gathering for discussion is an easy way to engage women in community, whether in your church, neighborhood, or workplace.
Connection Groups — Interest-based connection groups can also be a great way to form community. Writing, photography, hiking, lunch bunch, working from home, walking, biking, gardening, interior decorating, fitness, or quilting are all possibilities. Let Michele know if you start a connection group, so we can help you spread the word.
Leaders’ Network
This summer we will offer three online workshops for leaders (one is for ALL women).
NorthStar Women Write
We’re excited to announce our next Writer’s Retreat September 20-21. Limited space so sign up soon!
Email Michele for details >
Ministers’ Wives
Our August retreat is full, but we are already planning another for spring 2025.
