The Women’s Ministry of Ashland Avenue Baptist Church exists to spread a passion for the supremacy of Christ among women by calling women to delight in God’s design for their lives as revealed in the Scriptures. This mission is accomplished through: Bible Studies, Retreats and Conferences, Ladies Visitation, Ministry Opportunities, Special Events, and Spiritual Mentoring and Relationships.
Women’s Minsitry Activities
Bible Studies
- Precept Bible Study. For women desiring to dive deeply into God’s Word and gain foundational Bible study skills this class should be a priority. The class meets on Monday nights @ 7:00 PM. The study uses the Kay Arthur materials and thrives on group discussion.
- Transformation Studies (Friday Morning and Wednesday Evening). This class provides diverse, biblically faithful opportunities for spiritual growth. The study sessions vary from 8-12 weeks and nourish women in Biblical truth and vital relationships with other women. The Wednesday evening group meets from 6:30-7:30 PM and the Friday Morning group meets from 9:30-11:30 AM. There are studies offered each fall and spring.
Retreats & Conferences
Our Women’s Ministry offers retreats and/or conferences for relationship building, focused learning, and spiritual renewal. We desire to minister to the women of Ashland Avenue with these opportunities but also to reach out to other women who long for spiritual growth and those who do not know Christ. Be listening for information regarding our next retreat/conference.
Ministry Opportunities
Ladies’ Visitation
This ministry is designed to show love and kindness to ladies who are unable to attend church or participate fully in the life and ministry of the church. The ladies involved in this vital ministry visit these needy people on a regular basis. The ladies also visit the mothers of new babies to encourage them and minister to them. Any woman who longs to be involved in practical Christian ministry would benefit from being a part of this ministry.
Secret Sister
This is a simple ministry of kindness and encouragement. Women are paired with another woman for a period of 6 months and they send encouraging notes, small gifts on special occasions, and seek creative ways to simply encourage their friend. At the end of the 6-month period the women have a fun time where they reveal who their secret sisters have been.
Angel’s Attic
Angel’s Attic is a consignment sale sponsored by the Women’s Ministry. The profits from the sale are shared between the seller (70%) and local Ashland Avenue Missions (30%). This sale has provided financial support in the past for the Lexington Crisis Pregnancy Center, mission projects, and help for needy people. We have two consignment sales each year, one in the spring and one in the fall.
