Cameroon Women in Leadership

 In August, four women from Cameroon are expected to arrive in Winnipeg. They will be guests of the MNO Synod from August 15^th to October 15^th. During their visit, they will get a chance to see the ministry that is happening throughout our synod, as well as receiving additional training in ministry – both lay and ordained. Two of the women are preparing for ordination, and two of them are young women who will receive additional training in preventing violence against women. Undoubtedly, they will also share their own faith and gifts for ministry with those whom they will meet.

As many of you know, women from the MNO Synod – including Kelly Speak – have visited Cameroon on previous occasions in order to share their gifts and their support and build relationships with our partners in Cameroon. Last year, Bishop Elaine Sauer and pastors Carol Janke and Katharine Bergbusch were in Cameroon for the ordination of the first Cameroonian women as pastors. During the upcoming visit here, the women preparing for ordination will learn from women who are already serving in ordained ministry here.

This is, in part, where St. Luke’s Zion comes in. I have been asked to serve as a mentor (along with others) for the women who are preparing for ordination. While all of the details are not yet worked out, it is quite likely that they will participate in things that are happening at St. Luke’s Zion while they are here. They may also accompany me on some hospital or shut-in visits. These things will happen in September or October.