Training for the Women’s Ministries Department in Hungary

28 November 2013 | Pécel, Hungary [Maria Tokics, tedNEWS] “If God gives you a vision for your life, then He will definitely help you achieve it; thus, you can realize more in life than you have ever imagined. You are precious!”
These empowering words were spoken by Clair Sanches-Schutte, Women’s Ministries Director at the Trans-European Division (TED), at a Women’s Ministries training event held in Pécel, Hungary from 8-10 November, 2013.

During the seminars, which consisted of 11 modules, Clair Sanches-Schutte talked about the example set by women in the Bible, giving valuable advice on how and why to study the Bible daily, and also invited the participants to see the potential of women’s ministries.

During the training, the participants learnt how to improve communication skills, lead women’s ministries in a way that will enrich the life of congregations, but above all, how to serve and spread the gospel in their communities.

Women’s ministries were initiated at the end of the 19th century by Myranda Henry following Ellen G. White’s counsel to encouraged women to get involved in ministers in order to lift up the name of Jesus as the one who can change women’s lives, so that they can grow in their homes, churches and communities.

At the end of the training the delegates of churches compiled different declarations of mission according to the needs of their local congregations.

Clair Sanches-Schutte and Eva Hella, leader of Women’s Ministries Department of the Hungarian Union, along with the members of the workgroup, prepared small presents for the participants to encourage them to continue to be faithful and to show empathy and love to each other. These actions were also encouraged during the three-day training by the workshops and creative tasks.

Clair Sanches-Schutte presented certificates of ‘Successful Leadership’ to the ladies who came from more than 30 different churches in Hungary. These certificates prove that all 33 women participants achieved Level 1 of the General Conference Women’s Ministries Leadership Certification Programme.

“This training encouraged, inspired and taught me the importance of women’s ministries in all aspects of life,” said Zsóka Bodnár, a minister’s wife.

GC and TED Women’s Ministries Departments are organising a Women’s Conference 24-28 September 2014 in Rogaska, Slovenia. For more information about the conference, please click here. [tedNEWS]

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