MID SOUTH GATHERING OF WOMEN IN
MINISTRY LEADERSHIP
September 13-15, 2007
Baton Rouge, LA
Hilton Capitol Center

>>> Press Release dated 9.6.07
>>> Agenda at a glance
>>> Registration Form
>>> Exhibitor Registration Form

The Visionary Leadership Institute and the Lilly Endowment will host a gathering designed to build pastoral leadership and development for women in ministry leadership. This fourth annual, two-day assembly will consist of workshops; panels; group discussions; and ministry in word, song, and dance.

To benefit pastors, clergy wives, administrators, nonprofit leaders, Sunday school superintendents, children and youth ministers, and other five-fold ministry leaders, the gathering is designed to help leading women restore and revive their spirits, develop their leadership skills, and fellowship with other women in ministry.

The conference, entitled "The Church Rising from Silence to Action: Health Disparities", will focus on the faith communities role in improving health status from heart disease, HIV/AIDS, obesity, cancer, diabetes, to mental illness.

Included on the agenda of keynote speakers is Hope Morgan Ward, Resident Bishop (United Methodist Church, Mississippi) and Risa Lavizzo-Mourey, M.D., M.B.A., President and CEO, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.

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2007 Bridge Over Troubled Water Awards for Health
The goal of this awards program is to recognize the efforts of churches, nonprofits, businesses, media and coalitions in under served communities that have a program which focuses on health promotion and disease prevention as a significant part of their mission.
Download >>> Award Guidelines and Application Form

Mary Moody Finer Woman Award
Nominations for the Mary Moody Finer Woman Award are now being accepted for any woman in ministry leadership residing in Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi or Tennessee. This virtuous woman must embody the grace, servant leadership, resilience, compassion, faith and commitment to serving her church and community. The nominee should be a bridge builder committed to social justice and nurturing potential in others.
Download >>> Nomination Form

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Email >>>Meshelle Taylor for more information