Network of Women Ministers
TRAINING
The image of God is best reflected, and the Church of Jesus Christ is healthiest, when both men and women are empowered to fulfill their calling at every level of ministerial leadership.
We were created uniquely and intentionally, with talents and strengths that can empower us to faithfully live out our purpose. By understanding and developing our personal strengths, we can actually be the kind of leaders we are meant to be: people who serve others and who act on the God-given opportunities around us every day. If you are interested in sharpening your giftings, learning from other women who have gone before you, and developing as a leader, the following trainings have been created just for you.
NWM Equip
There are things we can only learn by doing. And there are things to be learned by sitting and listening to others. We learn from leaders who have been on the ministry journey longer than we have. We learn from others who are working and learning right alongside us.
NWM EQUIP is an event that provides the opportunity to learn, grow and refine our ministry giftings for the assignment God has before us.
Mark your calendar and plan to join us on
Saturday, March 22 & September 13, 2025
Location: SNE Ministry Network Office – Charlton, MA
Doors open at 9:30 a.m. Join us for coffee and tea!
Event is scheduled: 10:00am – 3:00pm
Mastermind Groups
Mastermind groups are small groups of 4-6 women gather together (remotely) once a month via Zoom to listen, grow and challenge one another both personally and professionally. Each participant has 15 minutes to share a challenging leadership issue that they are experiencing, a decision they are needing to make or an obstacle they are trying to overcome. The time together then becomes a brain storming time when other people that are not “in the thick of it” are able to look at the situation and offer insight. These groups tend to birth tremendous friendships, mentorship and community.
Empowered: A Leadership Journey
Empowered: Leadership Journey Cohort, is a 9-month leadership development program for credentialed women in Southern New England. We will meet at the Network office on 3 separate occasions for a full day of teaching, team activities, and networking. The sessions will be taught by influential pastors, leaders and professors to provide practical ministry development skills. The fourth and final session will take place at a retreat center for a full weekend retreat.
On the in-between months (October 2024, December 2024, January 2025 and March 2025) each participant will receive 1-hour individual coaching through Zoom to bring awareness to core needs, goals, and ministry. The participant will also be required to read four books throughout the cohort.
Dates 2024/2025:
Session #1: September 14, 2024
Session #2: November 16, 2024
Session #3: February 2025
Retreat: April 2025
Cost:
Tuition for the next Empowered Leadership Cohort starting in Sept of 2024 is TBD, and members will also be responsible for the cost of books and transportation to the retreat center. The cost will include: 3 in-person sessions and meals, all coaching, and the retreat (board and food). We hope to receive sponsorships from churches to cover this cost of this endeavor as an investment into the leadership development of their credentialed women.
RESOURCES
We recognize there are unique challenges that apply to women in ministry. Our goal is to equip you with tools to add to your ministry “tool kit”. We want to help you develop your God given gifts and talents. To accomplish this goal, we have established a variety of resources to equip you to fulfil your calling.
AG NETWORK OF WOMENS MINISTERS RESOURCES:
CONNECTIONS
Living out our calling as credentialed women is unique and distinctive. Sometimes you need people who just get it. Join our SNE Network of Women Ministers facebook group, a safe place for credentialed women across our Network to gather, share, and encourage one another!
SNE Network of Women Ministers Facebook Page
NWM LEAD TEAM
We are a group of women from various background in ministry, with a common desire to see the current and potential credentialed women of Southern New England fulfil their God given calling to the fullest potential. Please feel free to reach out to anyone on the lead team with questions, suggestions or input. It is an honor to serve you.
NWM Coordinator:
Gina Escobedo Fatato
Gina grew up in Texas. Her early ministry began in her dad’s church. She did whatever needed to be done in Sunday School and Youth work. After a couple years of Bible College, she headed to Dental Hygiene school. While there she led a Chi Alpha ministry on the campus.
After college, she moved to Michigan and was married to Nick. They will soon celebrate 40 years of life together. The family includes four young adult children (three sons and one daughter).
Gina and Nick worked side by side on college campuses in Michigan and Massachusetts. This included starting ministries and training leaders. They pastored Boston Worship Center in downtown Boston for 9 years.
The past seventeen years Gina has served with Nick in SNE Network leadership. Gina dedicates her time to leadership development in the women of the Southern New England Ministry Network, walking alongside the women married to ministers in addition to being passionate follower of Jesus.
Gina Escobedo Fatato
Coordinator for SNE Network of Women Ministers
