Who are we?

We engage, encourage, equip and empower women to become who God created us each to be.

We are a movement of women, all women, in our community and around the world. We are a sisterhood with the uniting bond being our womanhood.

We are not about joining a program, promoting an agenda, or pushing others down. We are about joining hearts and hands in lifting one another up to reach our God-given potential. We believe we can positively influence and improve the lives of women, and those they impact, through this journey.

We are a part of something bigger than ourselves. We can have life-changing and life-giving impact.

We can…and we will.

We: A Movement of Women will focus on these four areas: Engaging, Encouraging, Equipping, and Empowering.

Engage

Provide an opportunity for women to connect with God and each other. A few environments for this currently include:

Chick Lit – our caffeine-inspired book discussion
Retreat – a weekend long getaway with space for reflection, refreshment and renewal
Christmas Dinner – a beautiful evening of festive décor and fun conversation

Encourage

Cheer women on and inspire them to lift up their heads. In addition to one-on-one relationships, we also encourage specific groups of women through:

MOPS – a gathering of mothers of preschoolers to celebrate motherhood and meet needs through relationships and resources
we:create – a consortium of creative craniums who express their artistic talents and help us communicate effectively

Equip

Provide environments to increase knowledge, nurture gifts and develop skills. Three outlets for equipping women include:

Bible study – a dynamic study including multi-level curriculum, small group discussion and interactive learning experiences
we:teach – an intentional investment in Bible teachers inside and outside IBC
Leadership development - a purposeful interchange with leaders in ministry inside and outside IBC to help develop potential, skills and direction.

Empower

Establish relationships with and support common cause partners - organizations who effectively impact women by helping improve their lives and possibilities. We currently partner with:

Brighter Tomorrows – a shelter and resource for victims of domestic violence
New Friends New Life – a support system for women leaving the adult entertainment industry
African Women’s Initiatives - improving East African nations through the lives of women
Human Trafficking Advocates – a voice for those that suffer in bondage to spiritual and physical slavery all over the world

How many are we?

Total population of females:

World: 51% of total – around 3 billion
US: 147,731,881
Texas: 11,103,492
Dallas County: 1,135,196

Audio of WE Studies

Find audio on all our Bible studies here.

WE Staff

We have scores of women dedicated to serving other women. In addition to the leadership listed below there are many others who serve faithfully as volunteer Bible study leaders, table hosts, musicians, actresses, mentors and more.

Julie Pierce
Directional Leader

Jackie Roese
Teaching Pastor to Women

Jodie Niznik
Director of Programs and Partnerships

Nila Odom
Ministry Assistant

Links We Love

Every now and again, as we're out surfing, we find a website that we go to over and over again: for fun, for shopping, for information, or for friends. Here are a few that we thought you should know about:

Chick Chocolates: The web address says it all...check out this site for some fun, and delicious, chocolates just for chicks!

Business Council for Peace: A cool non-profit organization making a difference to women around the world by helping with business opportunities.

Bajalia Trading Company: Make a difference while you shop! Beautiful, hand-made, one-of-a-kind products made by women in impoverished parts of the world.

Brighter Tomorrows Women's Shelter: A local organization that provides shelter and support for women, and their children, who are victims of domestic violence.

Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation: A global leader in the fight against breast cancer.

PositiviTee: A cool place to find fun t-shirts supporting impoverished women.

Dallas Theological Seminary: Master of Theology (Th.M.), Women's Ministry Track.

Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary: Doctor of Ministry (D.Min.), Effective Ministries to Women Track.

Trinity Theological Seminary: Trinity offers a Master of Arts in Pastoral Ministry, Concentration in Christian Women's Studies and a Doctor of Religious Studies, Emphasis in Christian Women's Studies

Go Red for Women: A site dedicated to the awareness of women and heart disease.