IAWM promotes, encourages and celebrates women in ministry.

 TRUE OR FALSE

- The push for women�s ordination began during the Women�s Movement of the 1960�s.

- There is no publication devoted to news for and about women clergy.

- There are few gatherings of women in ministry that are international and ecumenical.

- �Nobody knows the trouble I�ve seen.�

The good news is that all of the above statements are FALSE!

+ The IAWM was founded in 1919.

+ The first issue of the official publication, The Woman�s Pulpit, was published in 1922.

+ IAWM has persevered, urging women to educate themselves for Christian ministry; developing international and ecumenical advocating  for women�s ordination, and encouraging women to grow in professional ministry.  Today there are IAWM members in 17 countries on 6 continents, representing a variety of denominations,

+ IAWM knows about trouble and cares!

Join us at 

Annual assemblies and regional gatherings around the world which provide: worship, education, inspiration, and support.

Assemblies have been held in Canada, Cuba, England, Hungary, New Zealand, Scotland, and the U.S.A.

Our 2006 Assembly will be held at Munich Germany on April 24-27.

As women called by God to proclaim the gospel of Jesus Christ, United in IAWM, Our mission is to:

V      Support and develop relationships with our sisters in ministry around the world.

V      Provide a form in which women ministers from all races, nations, and cultures can come together.

V      Advocate for ordination of women.

V      Encourage women who are preparing for Christian ministry.

V      Preserve and honor the heritage of women in ministry.