ADM announces 26 recipients of grants through Women in Ministry Support Scheme

Anglican Deaconess Ministries (ADM) is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2023 Women in Ministry Support Scheme (WIMSS). ADM is delighted to award grants of up to $2,000 each to 26 Christian women from across Australia, empowering them in their diverse ministries.

Now in its fourth year, the WIMSS initiative remains dedicated to providing tangible support to Christian women as they bring their unique gifts to gospel work. Open to women in ordained ministry, lay ministry, mission work, and various paid and unpaid roles, the scheme continues to play a crucial role in supporting these women on their ministry journeys.

 

“Christian women play a vital role in ministry across diverse contexts, and WIMSS funding is a blessing in providing the resources and support they need to thrive in their service of the Lord,” says Mary Un, CEO of Anglican Deaconess Ministries. "We are excited to stand beside and uplift these women as they continue their impactful ministries."

 

The 2023 WIMSS recipients are engaged in a wide array of ministries, spanning chaplaincy, cross-cultural ministry, pastoral care, student ministry, and outreach to children and families.

 

WIMSS grants target five key areas, encompassing professional development and ministry training, resources for ministry, theological education, startup expenses for new ministries, and assistance with lost income during maternity leave from a paid, continuing ministry position.

 

This year’s grantees will receive funding for diverse areas including AUSLAN classes to enable ministry to deaf people, Bibles in languages and formats for ministry in multicultural inner-city areas, the establishment of a Jesus Club program for adults with intellectual disability, the printing of kids Christian colouring books, and much more. We look forward to sharing the details of some of these programs over the coming months, as the funding is used to put plans into action.

 

“ADM remains steadfast in its commitment over 132 years to support women in ministry. We have seen the needs of these women change from decade to decade and will continue to work alongside our sisters to identify how we can be a blessing to them,” says Mary Un. “Congratulations to all the 2023 WIMSS recipients, and our heartfelt prayers accompany them in their ongoing service to God.”

 

The 2023 WIMSS Grantees:

 

Set-Up Expenses for a Ministry 

Emily Maurits 

Marrickville Road Church 

Bridget Allen 

Living Water Community Church, Redfern 

Lily Robson 

Orange Evangelical Church 

 

Resources  

Alexandra Prentice 

St John’s Anglican Church, Glebe 

Amanda Bailey 

South Wagga Wagga Anglican Church 

Annie

Chester Hill Anglican Church 

Anna Boxwell 

Renew Anglican Church, Canberra / City to City Australia 

Bethany Bradhurst 

Vine Church, Surry Hills 

Kathryn Gatt 

Bundoora Presbyterian Church 

Laura Southam 

St Oswald's Anglican Church, Haberfield / Sydney University Evangelical Union 

Linda Thomson 

Dapto Anglican Church 

Lucy Langfield 

St Martin’s Anglican Church, Georges Hill 

Melanie Taylor 

Minchinbury Anglican Church 

Nikki Rogers 

Cross and Crown, Gold Coast 

Professional Development and Ministry Training 

Gabrielle Dunn 

All Saints North, TAS 

Jess Prins 

Summerleas Christian Church, TAS 

Kit Ng 

Bayside Anglican Church, Arncliffe / Sydney University Evangelical Union 

Rosemary Huf 

Holy Trinity Pookara 

 

Maternity Leave 

Anna Beaver 

Campbell Street Balmain / Sydney University Evangelical Union 

Karen Sowden 

Thornleigh Community Baptist Church / Sydney University Evangelical Union  

Lauren van der Merwe 

Vine Church, Surry Hills 

 

Theological Education 

Danni de Keizer 

Grace City Church 

Dhanurja Eliezer 

Scots Church Sydney 

Elise Takashima 

Saint Barnabas, Broadway 

Shirley Pereira de Mesquita 

Redemption Hill Presbyterian Church, Newtown 

Xanthe Reid 

St Paul’s Canterbury 

Photo: Grant recipients and their guests gathered at the ADM offices for a celebration dinner.

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