Rethinking Women’s Ministry: From Events to Intentional Discipleship

↗️ Register Now for the Elevate Conference on September 9, 2025 Join us in Nashville, TN, for a one-day event designed to equip church leaders with practical strategies for sustainable ministry. Learn more at https://elevatechurchconference.com/. On this episode of the Elevate Podcast, Amy-Jo Girardier sits down with Oksana Field to discuss how to build women’s ministries rooted in discipleship rather than events. From sharing early conversations in Disney roller coaster lines to launching mentoring programs and gathering women across campuses, Amy-Jo and Oksana unpack the principles that have helped cultivate authentic community, spiritual depth, and leadership development in their ministries. Meet the Speakers: Amy-Jo Girardier: Women’s Minister at Brentwood Baptist, leading initiatives that equip women for discipleship, mentoring, and leadership development. Oksana Field: Worship and Women’s Minister at The Church at Harpeth Heights, passionate about fostering authentic, Bible-centered community for women of all generations. Topics Discussed in This Episode: 0:00 — How a Disney trip launched a shared vision for women’s ministry 2:00 — Why moving from event-based to discipleship-driven ministry matters 6:24 — Building collaborative ministry across multiple campuses 8:10 — The biblical foundation and personal impact of mentoring 13:00 — How prayer prepared the way for flourishing mentoring programs 24:00 — Developing Gather in Homes: equipping women to lead and connect 29:50 — How small, everyday steps lead to empowered leadership 34:45 — Shifts from consumerism to discipleship in women’s ministry 42:00 — Future dreams: theological training and micro-mission journeys 46:00 — Encouragement for women hesitant to take their next leadership step Resources Mentioned: Flourish Mentoring Program – Passion City Church Lifeway Academy (for future Trellis leadership development) Elevate Conference | September 9, 2025