Women’s Ministry Training

Thinking Biblically and Living Covenantally

A Covenantal Framework for Life and Ministry

Have a CDM Women’s Ministry trainer come to your site and equip your women to provide life-giving leadership that is Word-based and relationally driven. Learn how our theology shows us the way to healthy women’s ministry that contributes to building healthy churches.

Hosting a Training Event

The Women’s Ministries Trainers are women just like you. They serve in their PCA church’s women’s ministries. Their delight is to connect your church’s women’s ministry and presbytery to resources that will help the women you serve think biblically about all of life and then live out those truths in the context of community with the aim of strengthening the church.

  • Our Women’s Ministry Training FAQs Brochure gives information about hosting a women’s ministry training at your presbytery or church.
  • If you would like to have a trainer come to your church or presbytery, please contact Karen Hodge at khodge@pcanet.org.
  • For more information about the topics covered at a training event, see the nine sessions of the Grid series of the enCourage podcast.
  • For information about our individual trainers, go to our Leadership page.

Women’s Ministry Training — Cathe Cleveland from PCA CDM on Vimeo.

FAQs and Checklist

Women’s Ministry Training FAQ

Women’s Ministry Training Checklist

Upcoming Women’s Ministry Training Dates

MID-ATLANTIC REGION:

September 12, 2026 – Hosted by Redeemer Church, Sylva, NC
Trainer: Paula Miles
For more information, contact Sandy Mahar or Click for brochure

FLORIDA REGION:

November 6-7, 2026 – Hosted by North FL Presbytery at Pinewood Church, Jacksonville, FL
Trainer: Chandra Oliver
For more information, contact women@pinewoodchurch.org

SOUTHEAST REGION:

November 6-7, 2026 – Hosted by Providence Presbytery at Grace Presbyterian, Fort Payne, AL
Trainer: Kristie Harrick
For more information, contact Ivy McCoy

MID-SOUTH REGION:

November 6-7, 2026 – Hosted by Covenant Presbytery at Trinity Fellowship Church, Sherwood, AR
Trainer: Marcie Tuten
For more information, contact Katie DeVries

MID-AMERICA:

November 6-7, 2026 – Hosted by Nashville Presbytery at Faith Presbyterian Church, Goodlettsville, TN
Trainer: Paula Miles
For more information, contact Jennifer Smithfield

NORTHEAST:

January 15-16, 2027 – Hosted by Heritage Presbytery in Delaware
Trainer: Paula Miles
For more information, contact Sue Capelli

WEST COAST:

January 26-27, 2027 – Hosted by South Coast Presbytery at New Life La Mesa, San Diego, CA
Trainer: Courtney Denton
For more information, contact Jenine Lewis

MID-ATLANTIC:

January 26-27, 2027 – Hosted by Tidewater Presbytery at Shore Presbyterian, Exmore, VA
Trainer: Chandra Oliver
For more information, contact Megan Cartwright

WEST:

April 9-10, 2027 – Hosted by Iowa Presbytery at One Ancient Hope, Iowa City, IA
Trainer: Kristie Harrick
For more information, contact Tamera Penning

After Your Training: Follow-Up Resources

Training Articles

Case Studies

Additional Recommended Resources

Training Bibliography

Bible Study Suggestions:

PCA:

  • Presbyterian Church in America Website, pcanet.org. This site contains information for all the agencies and committees of the denomination. The women’s ministry section is in the CDM (Committee on Discipleship Ministries) portion.
  • PCA Bookstore, pcabookstore.com, or 800–283–1357. Most of the resources listed in this bibliography are available online or by phone through this bookstore in Atlanta, GA. Bulk discounts are available.
  • Book of Church Order, pcaac.org/resources/bco/
  • Inquirers Guide to the PCA, edited Dennis Bennett. This Inquirer’s Guide is designed to introduce you to the PCA—its origins, its distinctives and its structure.