A17 Rooted Together: Why Women’s Ministries Matter and What the National Episcopal Church Women Offers You

Rooted in scripture, this workshop invites participants to explore what women’s ministry can look like in today’s Church. Through personal testimony and lived experience, Lisa Bortner, President of the National Episcopal Church Women Board, shares how God’s love—and the steadfast support of faithful women—carried her through profound loss, spiritual trial, and renewal. Together, we will reflect on the essential role of women’s ministries as places of authentic community, Christ-centered support, and transformative love. Women’s ministry is not a social club—it is a sacred space where women can safely talk about faith, life’s complexities, and God’s sustaining grace. This workshop will also highlight the many ways the National ECW supports local ministries, including leadership development, speaker resources, grants, scholarships, and guidance for starting or revitalizing women’s ministries. Participants will leave encouraged, connected, and equipped to imagine how God may be calling them to serve, lead, and strengthen the community of women in their own congregations. Come discover why women’s ministries matter—and how the National ECW can walk with you in building a vibrant, faithful, and hope-filled future.
 
Presenter
Lisa Bortner, National Episcopal Church Women