Women's Ministry

The aim of the Women of Purpose ministry is to encourage women to become enthusiastic disciples of Jesus Christ, lovingly relate to one another, and provide an opportunity for women to realize their full potential and discover a place of rest in the context of their busy lives.

Our goal is to encourage, nurture and disciple women in the following four areas:

LOOKING UP - growing in their relationship with God through worship, Bible study and prayer
LOOKING IN - developing women as emotionally healthy, productive and fulfilled individuals and growing them in their sense of identity and self-worth through practical teaching and accountability
LOOKING AROUND - growing relationships with other Christians through fellowship activities
LOOKING OUT - growing their witness and ministry effectiveness through service opportunities

We accomplish these goals through five equipping and outreach events:

Small group bible studies
Focused support groups
Creative fellowship meetings
Annual retreats
Special events

Why Small Group Studies?

Women of Purpose small groups will provide koinonea, intimate spiritual fellowship with Christ through his presence in all of us. The unique goals of all-female small groups are the healing and individual growth of each woman and the bonding of women in our church. This leads to church growth through the increased spiritual health and confidence of our women and the congregation as a whole. Small groups will prepare ZCC Women of Purpose to move in the same direction in the future.

The specific goals of Women of Purpose small groups include:

Provide a healthy, safe place for women to: heal, be nurtured, grow spiritually, gain confidence, learn to pray with others, learn leadership skills, test their new skills, discover their gifts and find their ministry.
Strengthen their own spiritual identity. (which may have been their husband's identity)
Find acceptance as a Woman of God.
Provide Connection for the Women of ZCC.
Mentor each other as only women can for women.

These groups offer:

A supportive place to share the path of spiritual growth with other women.
A place where you can share your struggles openly and confidentially.
Receive support, encouragement and prayer for you and your spouse.
Participate in a bible study that meets your particular needs.