Overview
The National Women’s Department in the Pentecostal Assemblies of God – Kenya (PAG‑K) is a key ministry dedicated to spiritual growth, empowerment, leadership development, and fellowship among women across the church. The department seeks to nurture women in faith, equip them for service in both church and society, and provide guidance for personal and spiritual development. The department is led by a National Women’s Director who coordinates activities across districts, supporting local women leaders, pastor’s wives, and women members in all assemblies. Its overarching goal is to mobilize, mentor, and equip women for effective service, ensuring they play an active role in church ministry, leadership, and community development.
Activities
1. Spiritual Growth & Bible Teaching
i. Conducting Bible studies, devotionals, and prayer meetings for women at national, district, and local levels.
ii. Hosting retreats and spiritual conferences to encourage personal growth and deeper intimacy with God.
iii. Promoting mentorship programs where mature women guide younger women spiritually and morally.
2. Leadership Training & Capacity Building
i. Organizing training workshops and seminars for District Women Directors and local church women leaders.
ii. Equipping women with skills to lead in fellowship groups, ministry programs, and community projects.
iii. Offering mentorship programs for potential women leaders in church and society.
3. Fellowship & Networking
i. Creating women’s fellowship groups that provide mutual support, encouragement, and accountability.
ii. Facilitating forums and group gatherings for sharing experiences, testimonies, and spiritual insights.
iii. Encouraging networking across districts to strengthen unity and collective action.
4. Prayer & Intercession
i. Organizing women’s prayer rallies, fasting periods, and intercessory meetings.
ii. Mobilizing women to pray for families, pastors, church leadership, and national concerns.
5. Community Outreach & Service
i. Engaging in mercy ministries such as visiting the sick, supporting vulnerable families, and assisting in disaster relief.
ii. Encouraging women to participate in social service projects that reflect Christ’s love in society.
6. Conferences, Special Events & Celebrations
i. Coordinating national and regional women’s conferences, retreats, and rallies.
ii. Celebrating Women’s Day and other ministry-wide events that highlight women’s contributions in the church.
iii. Organizing talent and skill competitions, including music, drama, and arts, to nurture gifts among women.
7. Support for Pastors and Church Families
i. Supporting pastor’s wives and families in ministry roles and personal spiritual growth.
ii. Strengthening women to partner with church leadership in achieving church objectives.
8. Empowerment & Personal Development
i. Providing programs that empower women socially, spiritually, and economically.
ii. Encouraging women to develop skills for leadership, ministry, and community service.