Who are we? Churches of Christ Women’s Ministry acts as a point of connection and encouragement for women in Churches of Christ. Anyone is welcome to contact us for resources, ideas and support for their work in local churches. Women’s Ministry has developed a particular focus on equipping women in leadership, as they usually have the most direct influence on other women within their local churches. Women’s Ministry acts in partnership with Baptist Women Victoria to develop leadership networks and training events. In partnership with Churches of Christ Women’s Ministry and with Baptist Women Victoria, CCTC has developed an accredited course specifically designed to equip women in their ministry skills. See link to the right. We seek to connect emerging leaders with mentors for one on one coaching. We also can train you in mentoring / coaching others. Contact Janet Woodlock if this is of interest. Women’s Ministry was formed from and provides oversight for the Christian Women’s Fellowship (CWF). Contact Marion Rowe for more information: Coordinator Janet Woodlock is the Coordinator of Women’s Ministries, and a member of the Churches of Christ Mission and Ministry team. She is a mother of two gorgeous boys, a wife of a delightful but overworked husband, a member of Ringwood Church of Christ, and a student at CCTC. She writes unofficial rants at at her blog: Secret Women’s Space To contact Janet in an official capacity, email Janet Woodlock or ring her on 03 9488 8800. Upcoming events: Asia Pacific Breakthrough: 
The Women, Faith and Development Summit to End Global Poverty  Asia Pacific Breakthrough is a call to action for women living in poverty. Be part of the Breakthrough. Breakthrough is a global initiative calling for womens groups, faith communities, development agencies, business and philanthropists to work together to support local and regional action to reach the targets for Millennium Development Goals 3 and 5, womens equality and maternal health. In April 2008, international leaders in Washington pledged US$1.4 billion and launched a new alliance to work together to refocus efforts to reduce poverty for women and girls. You are invited to participate in the first regional Summit in global movement. Join the dialogue with local and international leaders in Melbourne on December 2nd and 3rd, 2009. The Breakthrough Summit will: • Announce new commitments and investments for women and girls • Highlight the priorities needed to reach the MDGs • Convene people from across the women, faith and development communities to join a new alliance supporting women and girls. Asia Pacific Breakthrough will be held at Federation Square on the eve of Parliament of the World's Religions. More than 20 national and international leaders will speak and participate in this Summit, including: • Nyaradzayi Gumbonzvanda, General Secretary, World YWCA • Sister Joan Chittister OSB of the Global Peace Initiative of Women, New York • Hon Dame Carol Kidu, CBE, MP, Minister for Community Development and Religion and Sports, Papua New Guinea • Hon Mr Bob McMullan MP, Parliamentary Secretary for International Development Assistance • Dr. Thoraya Obaid, Executive Director, United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) • Dr Musdah Mulia, Chairperson of Indonesian Conference on Religion and Peace (ICRP) • The Venerable Dhammananda Bhikkhuni, Thailand • Jane Sloane, Executive Director, International Womens Development Agency • Jackie Ogega, Director, Religions for Peace, New York • Sharon Bhagwan-Rolls, Coordinator, femLINKPACIFIC, Fiji • Dina Lumbantobing, Womens Crisis Center, PESADA, Indonesia • Rev Tim Costello, Executive Director, World Vision • Dr Julia Newton-Howes, Chief Executive Officer, Care Australia • Andrew Hewett, Executive Director, Oxfam REGISTER NOW at www.breakthrough2009.com.au Pre Summit Events will be held in Melbourne on 28th September at the Lyceum Club and Sydney on 16th October at the Lowy Institute For more information or to be included on the invitation lists for these events please contact the Asia Pacific Breakthrough Secretariat. FOR ALL ENQUIRIES:
Asia Pacific Breakthrough Secretariat.
Suite 1202, 4 Daydream Street
Warriewood NSW 2107
Australia
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