IAWM promotes, encourages and celebrates women in ministry.

• The push for women’s ordination began during the Women’s Movement of the 1960’s.
• There is no publication devoted to news for and about women clergy.
• There are few gatherings of women in ministry that are international and ecumenical.
• “Nobody knows the trouble I’ve seen.”

• The IAWM was founded in 1919.
• The first issue of the official publication, The Woman’s Pulpit, was published in 1922.
• IAWM has persevered, urging women to educate themselves for Christian ministry; developing international and ecumenical advocating for women’s ordination, and encouraging women to grow in professional ministry. Today there are IAWM members in 17 countries on 6 continents, representing a variety of denominations,
• IAWM knows about trouble and cares! Join us at Annual assemblies and regional gatherings around the world which provide: worship, education, inspiration, and support. Assemblies have been held in Canada, Cuba, England, Germany, Hungary, New Zealand, Scotland, and the U.S.A.

Annual Assembly

Our 2007 Assembly was held in Sinsinawa, Wisconsin July 16-19. 

Our 2008 Assembly will be held at Niagra Falls in Ontario, Canada July 21-24.  

                                                                      See our Assembly page for details. 

As women called by God to proclaim the gospel of Jesus Christ, United in IAWM,
Our mission is to:

• Support and develop relationships with our sisters in ministry around the world.
• Provide a form in which women ministers from all races, nations, and cultures can come together.
• Advocate for ordination of women.
• Encourage women who are preparing for Christian ministry.
• Preserve and honor the heritage of women in ministry.