Training & Leadership

Opportunities for women in leadership and advancement are difficult for women in almost all areas of the world, in business, government and even in the church.

Women who want to gain leadership positions are not necessarily given this opportunity so the Women's Ministry department has developed a course to train women to become leaders. Another initiative that the worldwide Women's Ministries has done is set up a scholarship fund called Scholarshipping Our Sisters.

> Leadership Certification Program
> Scholarshipping Our Sisters


Leadership Certification Program

The aim of this course is to empower women to lead out in the church. The program consists of three levels, which can be completed over three years. There are eight subject areas that are covered in this program -

• History and Philosophy
• Biblical Studies
• People Skills/Personal Growth
• Speaking Skills
• Leadership Skills
• Writing Skills
• Nurture Projects
• Outreach Projects

For more information email Joy Butler (Director of Women's Ministry)

Scholarshipping Our Sisters (SOS)

SOS was started by several women who saw the need to fund scholarships for women. In 2003, $40 000 US was raised which enabled the church to award 93 scholarships to women, in January 2004.

Who Is Eligible?

• Any woman who is planning to attend a Seventh-day Adventist college where she lives.
• Primary consideration will be given to those in the last two years of college-level study.
• Scholarships are for those who would otherwise be unable to afford a Christian education.
• These will be awarded on the basis of need, ability and the recipient's determination to improve herself.
• She must be committed to serve the Lord in whatever way He directs and to the mission of the Seventh-day Adventist Church.

Here are some of the many scholarships that have been offered to young women around the world -

•  Finland, studying English
•  Nigeria, studying Mass Communications
•  Bangladesh, studying elementary education
•  Ukraine, studying psychology
•  Peru, studying languages
• Australia, studying youth ministries

For more information email Elizabeth Yeo (Departmental assistant for Women's Ministries)

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