Arkansas Baptist Women Podcast

Today , we wrap up our three-part series with Catherine R enfro from the North American Mission Board. In this episode, Catherine shares four important elements for creating a culture of evangelism. We need to examine, embrace, engage, and encourage! Learn pra c t ical ways to implement each step from this live teaching during the Women’s Ministry & Ministers’ Wives Lunch + Workshop at ECON. C...

This week , Catherine Renfro from the North American Mission Board i s back on the podcast! In this episode, Catherine shar es with Arkansas Baptist Women during the Women’s Ministry & Ministers’ Wive s Lunch + Workshop at ECON . Catherine’s teaching will inspire you as she challenge s Arkansas Baptist Women to ask and answer two questions . “ Why do we exist? ” “ Why do our ministries exist?...

This week Andrea welcomes to the podcast Catherine Renfro. Catherine is a church planter’s wife, a mom, and serves as the National Director of Women’s Evangelism at the North American Mission Board. She and her husband, Chris Renfro, have two awesome kiddos. In 2021, they began the church planting journey and launched Hope Church in Alpharetta, Georgia, where Chris is the lead pastor. Catherine gr...

Welcome to the Arkansas Baptist Women Podcast! This year, we are focusing on what it means to be Arkansas Baptist Women! Women who love the Lord, live on mission for the gospel, are trained and equipped to lead, and are sold out to Jesus. In the process, we are unveiling a new look, new names for our events, a new leadership team, and new website pages for our resources. I can’t wait to share all...

What a year! Let’s celebrate all the ways God moved in 2023 as we focused on growing together. We slowed down, deepened our roots, and made space for spiritual growth in and through our lives. Along the way, we took advantage of resources and opportunities to grow in our leadership skills and networking opportunities. God showed up and moved in powerful ways. We give Him all the praise. Let’s look...

This episode from Inspire On The Go was recorded at the 2023 Arkansas Baptist State Convention. Andrea Lennon spoke to pastors' wives at the Ministers' Wives Conference. In her talk, she shared what God's word has to say about being refreshed in life and ministry, encouraging these women to press on in ministry. You too can live refreshed through the life-givng power of Jesus during this busy holi...

In this episode, Andrea Lennon replicates what took place in the Connection Group Time at Arkansas Baptist Inspire. You can utilize this content in your ministry by incorporating the following questions and directives: Share your name and where you are from. Open your photo app on your phone and share a meaningful picture from 2023.   Share about an area of life that represents a challenging seaso...

In this episode, Andrea Lennon shares a panel discussion from Inspire. The Conference team talks about what the Lord has been teaching them and how they flourish through various seasons and challenges. Andrea concludes by discussing the rebranding of Inspire to Arkansas Baptist Women Conference. You can learn more about next year's conference here.

In this episode, Andrea Lennon shares session two from Inspire. During the conference, Cory and Stephanie Epps led in an encouraging time of worship. Dr. Tara Dew also gave an empowering message to those in attendance on how to allow Jesus to garden so they could flourish. Stay tuned for more from Inspire in the weeks to come!  

In this episode, Andrea Lennon shares session one from Inspire. During the conference, Cory and Stephanie Epps led in an encouraging time of worship. Dr. Tara Dew also gave an empowering message to those in attendance on how to allow Jesus to garden so they could flourish. Stay tuned for more from Inspire in the weeks to come!

In this "on the go" episode, Andrea Lennon comes to you from her car after ministering to students at Ouachita Baptist University. She asks listeners to pray in these days leading up to Inspire. Below are prompts for this week: Monday: Please pray for Cory, Stephanie, and Tara as they prepare to lead us at Inspire! Tuesday: Please pray for spiritual awakening among women and for renewed spiritual...

In this episode, Andrea Lennon talks with Courtney Beck of Deeper Still, which is this year's ministry project at Inspire. Deeper Still helps those who have had an abortion in their past experience emotional freedom and the forgiveness of Christ. Courtney goes into her work with Deeper Still and the impact this ministry is having on the state of Arkansas. You can read Courtney's bio. below: Jesus...

Andrea Lennon wraps up our "summer of service" series by talking about the incredible work that Arkansas Baptist Children & Family Ministries is doing through their Living Well Professional Counseling ministry. She encourages us to live daily for His glory, focussing on the importance of Biblical wisdom. She concludes by talking about the upcoming Inspire.  Learn more and register for Inspire...

As we continue our "sumemr of service" series, Andrea is joined by Somer Colbert to talk about Connected Foster Care. Somer is a writer, speaker, and podcaster. After her own experience with adoption, Somer wanted to help other families in the process. They talk about this life-changing ministry and the work of Arkansas Baptist Children & Family Ministries .

In this throw back episode, we continue our "summer of service" series as Andrea sits down with a friend from Arkansas Baptist Children & Family Ministries, Debi Walker. Debi serves as the director of family care, whose personal story has impacted her day-to-day ministry. She tells her life story as she speaks about the hope that can only be found in Jesus. In 1999, Debi’s life trajectory chan...

Service is important even in the heat of summer! In this episode, Andrea Lennon talks with Tonya Larmoyeux, the Director of Community Outreach at the  Arkansas Baptist Children & Family Ministries . They discuss the life-changing work that is taking place there through adoption, foster care, counseling, and more. Tonya shares a bit of her story and about the difference one woman's devotion to...

Andrea Lennon dives into the details of this year's Inspire on September 23 at First Baptist Church in Russellville. In this episode, she talks about all of the different opportunities women will have to fellowship and get to know one another through Connection Group Times. Learn more at absc.org/inspire.  

In this Summer episode of Inspire On The Go, Andrea Lennon tells listeners ten reasons why they should come to the Inspire on September 23, 2023 at First Baptist Church in Russellville. It will be a great time of worship, fellowship, and learning. You will hear from speakers like Dr. Tara Dew and leaders in women's ministry around the state. We can't wait to focus on how we can "flourish" in our w...

In this final session from Thrive Collective, Shari Edwards and Emily Watson talk about cultivating the next generation of leaders. They discuss how important discipleship is and mentoring younger women. They also talk about the change in women's ministry and how we need to adapt. Click here to access the notes. Registration for the annual Inspire is open now. Learn more at www.absc.org/inspire . 

We are still enjoying content from Thrive Collective, our one-day workshop for women's ministry leaders. In the first portion of today's episode, Andrea Lennon talks with Traci Smith about discipling women and the importance of focussing on biblical teaching and doing life with one another. The later half is Traci's session at Thrive with Lori McDaniel. We hope you are encouraged to continue this...

Lori McDaniel talks about discipleship and creating ministry environments for women to thrive in. This episode was recorded at this year's Thrive Collective. As women’s ministry leaders, we can sometimes get in the habit of planning ministry without considering what the end goal should be. Listen as we learn how to adapt our mindset to help shape discipleship ministry that results in deep and last...

In this episode, Andrea Lennon and Shari Edwards talk about the upcoming Thrive Collective.  Thrive Collective is a one-day workshop for women’s ministry leaders. It will take place on Saturday, April 22, at the Arkansas Baptist State Convention. This will be a focused time for women’s ministry leaders to cultivate relationships with one another in an interactive setting. Thrive Collective is a pl...

Andrea Lennon talks with Hannah Love Mooney about surrendering to Christ and being obedient to His calling in this episode of Inspire On The Go. Hannah discusses growing up in Arkansas, giving her life to Jesus, the anchor He has been in battling depression, and starting her podcast, Unexpected with Hannah Love . Hannah is also coming back to Arkansas for the Missing Pieces Women's Conference host...

In this episode, Andrea Lennon talks with Courtney Reissig about the beauty of God keeping His promises and how the Old Testament covenants are fulfilled in and through Jesus. Reissig gives her back story and tells listeners about how she began her walk with the Lord. She also discusses how God influenced her to write her new Bible study, "Promises Kept: 5 Old Testament Covenants and How Christ Fu...

In this joint podcast recorded live at the Annual Meeting of the Arkansas Baptist State Convention, Andrea Lennon sits down with Ryan Scantling and Brock Caldwell of Lead Defend and Neal Scoggins of Prism . They talk about what they are learning and how the Lord is growing them. Lead Defend is designed to help students and young professionals grow in faith and leadership as they navigate the stage...