BWIM NC Podcast "Gathering at the Well" Ka'thy Gore Chappell, Executive Director, Baptist Women in Ministry of North Carolina interviews  Rev. Stella Lail Perrin, Cooperative Baptist Fellowship Field Personnel to Cyprus cbf.net/perrin     Rev. Stella Lail Perrin Cooperative Baptist Fellowship Field Personnel in Cyprus "working with asylum seekers to build beloved community"   In this episode, Stella Lail Perrin, CBF Field Personnel in Cyprus, introduces us to an international ministry in the country of Cyprus, located in the European Union. With a mission to work with asylu ..read more

In this episode, Suzanne Parker-Miller, Executive Director and founder of Pastors for North Carolina Children, introduces us to an ecumenical ministry that mobilizes faith communities to advocate for public education. Suzanne, a minister in the Moravian Church, lives in Raleigh with her spouse and two children and is an active supporter of the Wake County Public School System. Pastors for North Carolina Children invites faith communities across North Carolina to join in supporting public school neighbors; works to ensure all North Carolina children have an equal chance to learn and grow; is an ..read more

In this episode, Rev. Jennifer Hawks, lawyer and ordained minister, introduces us to the work and ministry of the Baptist Joint Committee for Religious Liberty (BJC) and educates us about Christian nationalism. The BJC, located in Washington, D.C., is a faith-based organization that advocates for the historic Baptist principle of religious liberty. Rev. Hawks is the Associate General Counsel for the BJC where she provides legal analysis on church-state issues that arise before Congress, the courts, and administrative agencies. She also assists in educational efforts and responds to pastors and ..read more

Rev. Jonathan Boggs and Jeff Spargo, MDiv, share their divine calling to develop a theology of technology through the media non-profit, Parable Media, Inc. This organization engages in inspiring storytelling for churches, Christian non-profits, and individuals through services like website design, photography, graphic design, and more. In this episode, Jonathan speaks to his journey as an undergrad, his transition to divinity school at Campbell University, the launch of Parable Media, and its expansion of virtual technology ministries during Covid-19. Jeff also shares about his theological edu ..read more

In this episode, Rev. Kristen Tucker shares her story as a woman called by God for ministry and more specifically, pastor of First Baptist Church in Smithfield, NC. Kristen talks about the diversity of her work as a minister, transitioning as pastor of Saturday night church at Pritchard “at the South End” in Charlotte to senior pastor of First Baptist Church, Smithfield with a church billboard on the I-95 corridor. Listen to this interesting story to know Kristen better and learn about the process of church decision making and bold steps forward.   Coming to BWIM NC in April and May ..read more

 In this episode, Ka’thy Gore Chappell, Executive Director, BWIM NC interviews Rob Fox, President, CBF Church Benefits Board, and Jim Morrison, Director, Financial Wellness Initiative, about the importance of embracing financial wellness throughout one’s career, not just at or preparing for retirement. The podcast, including salary and benefits negotiations targets women in ministry and is also beneficial to men. You can learn about the Church Benefits Board at www.churchbenefits.org . Coming to BWIM NC in September is the 2023 BWIM NC "Symposium" at Mount Carmel Baptist Church in Ch ..read more

In this episode, Ka'thy speaks with Dr. Daynette Snead Perez, CEO and Executive Minister of DIASPRA, Creator of Stranger to Neighbor Ministry™ and author of "CHURCH: What to Do When Everyone is Like You: A Ministry to Grow Intercultural Relationships." In this conversation, Dr. Snead Perez encourages us to step outside of our comfort zone, to reach across cultural boundaries, and to form transformational relationships to build a stronger and more diverse global Church. For more information about this ministry, explore her website and learn about opportunities for church workshops. You can also ..read more

In this episode, Josh McGee shares his story as both successful business owner and dedicated clergy spouse. Josh is the "Sauce Boss" at Y'all Company as well as a self-described "preacher's wife" to Rev. Emily Hull-McGee, senior pastor at First on Fifth in Winston-Salem. Josh talks about the reality of supporting his wife's call, the sacred stories told through food, and the importance of self-care. You can learn about Y'all Company here, as well as the Y'all Supper Club. Coming to BWIM NC in September is the 2022 BWIM NC "Symposium" at First Baptist Church in Raleigh, NC.  SAVE-THE-DATE ..read more

In this episode, the Rev. Dr. Ka’thy Gore Chappell, Executive Director, BWIM NC interviews the Rev. Dr. Eileen Campbell-Reed, Co-Director, Pastoral Imagination & Host, 3 Minute Ministry Mentor. Eileen combines a denominational history for women in ministry through inspiring personal stories of purpose & courage on how we develop ministry skills as a practice. Eileen challenges women in ministry to step forward while bringing the practice of ministry to life through pastoral imagination. You can read more about her expansive work on her website. Her book, Pastoral Imagination: Bringing ..read more

On this episode, Ka'thy Gore Chappell, Executive Director of Baptist Women in Ministry of North Carolina (BWIM NC) and Wanda Hardee Kidd, Cooperative Baptist Fellowship (CBF) Collegiate Engagement Coordinator gather at the well to celebrate her upcoming retirement from CBF, reflection on her solo trek in her own RV to the western part of our country and plans for Wanda's future adventures as an author and comedienne.   Have you ever wondered why Easter eggs are part of the Easter tradition for Christian families? Have you ever wondered why eggs are part of the Passover experience for ..read more