Women in Leadership

Women of Worth Webinar Empowers Women to “Arise Above Expectations”
In a powerful and Spirit-led gathering, nearly 190 women across the Philippines-Micronesia Field came together for the recently concluded Nazarene Women in Leadership Webinar, themed “Arise Above Expectations: As a Woman, Wife, and Mother.” The virtual event became more than just a meeting—it was a sacred space where hearts were healed, minds were renewed, and spirits were ignited. Throughout the webinar, participants were treated to a dynamic lineup of speakers who each shared compelling messages of hope, empowerment, and divine purpose. Dr. Eileen Ruger urged women to stand boldly in truth, embracing the spiritual authority entrusted to them by God. Pastor Ofel Caalim, speaking with wisdom and grace, reminded wives of their calling to lead and nurture from a place of spiritual strength and freedom. Dr. Mila Prado concluded the session by challenging attendees to pursue excellence not through perfection, but through total dependence on God. Her words deeply resonated: “I am a woman of worth, arising above expectations because my God is the God of the impossible.” Pastor Jocelyn Geron also shared a heartfelt testimony: “It’s really helpful to us – mom, wife, woman, and worker of...
Theology of Women in Ministry
SOURCE: Church of the Nazarene Manual, 2017-2021 [para. 501, pp. 192] The Church of the Nazarene supports the right of women to use their God-given spiritual gifts within the church and affirms the historic right of women to be elected and appointed to places of leadership within the Church of the Nazarene, including the offices of both elder and deacon. The purpose of Christ’s redemptive work is to set God’s creation free from the curse of the Fall. Those who are “in Christ” are new creations (2 Corinthians 5:17). In this redemptive community, no human being is to be regarded as inferior on the basis of social status, race, or gender (Galatians 3:26-28). Acknowledging the apparent paradox created by Paul’s instruction to Timothy (1 Timothy 2:11-12) and to the church in Corinth (1 Corinthians 14:33-34), we believe interpreting these passages as limiting the role of women in ministry presents serious conflicts with specific passages of scripture that commend female participation in spiritual leadership roles (Joel 2:28-29; Acts 2:17-18; 21:8-9; Romans 16:1, 3, 7; Philippians 4:2-3), and violates the spirit and practice of the Wesleyan-holiness tradition. Finally, it is incompatible with the character of God presented throughout Scripture, especially as revealed in the person of Jesus Christ.
Women In Leadership Counsil

Lynne Bollinger

Aggie Muaror

Inocencia Piliin

Jenna Stout

Tha Zin Hlaing

Asnath Mangi
THRIVING TOGETHER
Stories of Women Serving in Ministries Across the Asia-Pacific Region
Nazarene Women in Leadership Ministries is excited to share 12 unique stories of women serving in various roles around the region. Be inspired by their stories of calling, obedience, and how they are thriving in the place where God put them to serve.
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Cultivating The Call
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Lynne Bollinger (Coordinator)
Email: nwlc@apnaz.org