Columbia District
African Methodist Episcopal Church
Women In Ministry
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Mission Statement
The mission of the AME/WIM is to define, enhance, support, support and expand the presence of women in ministry in leadership in the African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church.
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Our Objectives
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To recognize and support women in ministry as an integral part of the AME Church.
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To raise the consciousness of the AME Church on women's issues.
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To address the issue of sexism in the AME Church.
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To address issues of opportunities for women in ministry in leadership in the AME Church.
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To support women in the pastoral ministry.
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To affirm specialized ministries including but not limited to: chaplaincy, writing, teaching, counseling, research, prison, youth, geriatric, singles, street, healthcare, family/life relations, music, homeless, HIV/AIDS and religious education ministries.
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To encourage academic training for the ministry.
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To sponsor a Connectional conference at least once during each quadrennial.
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To support and provide assistance and outreach to women in ministry in the Fourteenth through Twentieth Episcopal Districts.
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To compile a complete an accurate record of all women in ministry in the AME Church.
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To foster and develop relationships with people and entities that will assist in furthering the objectives described herein.
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