strengthening women who love and serve Jesus

Retreats so you can serve out of your love for Jesus

Relationships with other leaders so you never feel isolated and alone

Resources for personal growth and ministry so you don’t have to recreate the wheel

Retreats

NEWIM’s Retreats lift your focus to Jesus, are grounded in Scripture, and provide time to draw near to God

If you had the opportunity to spend 48 hours with God, would you?

If your heart says Yes, come to The Springs retreat. Give yourself the gift of time away with Jesus

“At the Springs, God has freed me from the "duties" that come with following Him and given me times of refreshment where I can focus on just being His beloved daughter.  — Becky, Davis, CA

Upcoming Events - Join us

Spring 2024

Writers Group | Online Small Group | April 13, 2024 | Learn More

The Springs Retreat | 2-night contemplative retreat | Three Rivers, CA | April 17-19, 2024 | Learn More

Writers Group | Online Small Group | May 4, 2024 | Learn More

Book Club | This Seat’s Saved | Sunday, May 5, 2024 @ 2:00 p.m. (PST) | Learn More

NEWIM Connects Live | small group online gathering | zoom | May 13, 2024 | Learn More

NEWIM-Fuller Spiritual Formation Program | fourth retreat May 30-31, 2024 | Invitation Only | Learn More

Pastors’ Wives Retreat | May 31 - June 2, 2024 | Southern California

Weekly/Monthly Online Groups

Prayer Group | Online Small Group | Thursdays @ 1 p.m. (PST) | Learn More

Writers Group | Online Small Group | Usually First Saturday of the Month 9-10 a.m. (PST) | Learn More

NEWIM Connects Live | small group online gathering | Second Monday of the Month 5-6:30 pm (PST) | Learn More

Is NEWIM for You?

NEWIM is a network of diverse Christian women from a variety of churches and denominations. What we share in common is that our lives have been transformed by the love and grace of Jesus and we want to support one another and share his love with others. Hear our stories.

Is Newim “Evangelical”?

NEWIM is evangelical according to the historical meaning of the term. Unfortunately, “evangelical” is currently being used to describe a variety of political, social and cultural views which may have very little in common with the theological or religious meaning of the term. The term comes from the New Testament’s Greek word meaning “the gospel” or “the good news.”

“Evangelical” is in our name, Network of Evangelical Women in Ministry—NEWIM, because we take the Bible seriously and trust in Jesus, his death and resurrection for salvation. We are women who have experienced God’s love and grace personally and who deeply desire that all would hear the good news and come to know his love. We are an organization serving the spiritual needs of women who love and serve Jesus in ministry. Historians say evangelicalism as a movement began in the 1730s and modern American evangelicalism emerged in the 1940-50s. Click here to learn more about the history of evangelicals and the role of women in the movement.

What counts as “in Ministry”?

NEWIM believes that God calls all of us into service. So regardless of our title or compensation, if we are serving Jesus, we are “in ministry.” Angie Ward (Assist Program Dir. Denver Seminary) writes, “Christians are to be the hands and feet of Christ, ministering the gospel where God has placed them. Therefore, we should all be “in ministry” (I Am a Leader—When Women Discover the Joy of their Calling). We agree!

We also believe that women who are married to pastors, and women who serve on staff at a church, and women who are CEOs of nonprofit organizations have a special need to connect with peers and form safe friendships outside of their church and local communities. NEWIM provides opportunities to meet other women who share your role and understand the unique challenges women in your leadership position face.

Are you serving Jesus? Then NEWIM is for you—you are in ministry.

Are you serving as a pastor, pastor’s wife, or on staff at a church? Then NEWIM is for you.

Check out Christianity Today’s webinars: Reimagining Biblical Womanhood, part 1 and part 2, and learn how God calls each of us into ministry.

NEWIM is for all women who love and serve Jesus

We all Need Safe Relationships

Isolation and Loneliness are Real

When we work on a church staff, friendships with leaders outside of our church community are a lifeline.

Join us (online or in-person) and connect with new friends

Retreats | Gatherings | Prayer | Book Club | Writers’ Group

Free Resources

Looking for an article written for women in ministry, or retreat guides, or comprehensive resources for Christian speakers or writers, Bible Studies, and more? Check out the FREE RESOURCES most written by women in ministry for women in ministry. Find also Blogs, the President’s blog, and Video blogs.

Online Retreat Resources by women on the NEWIM Leadership Team

A Silent Retreat Guide, “Abide in Christ” (John 15) by Pam Cashion and Lisa Bergstedt

“How to Plan Your Personal Retreat” by Mary Younger

A Writers Guide, “Writing as a Ministry for God’s Glory” by Kathy Collard Miller

There are also many audio keynote presentations available to download from Jackie Rettberg, Jill Briscoe, Anne Graham Lotz and many others. See our list of Audio presentations.

Free Videos

Don’t miss the videos on NEWIM’s YouTube Channel.

For Christian Women Writers

Join us for our monthly Writers Group (generally the first Saturday at 9 a.m. PST) for an hour of sharing our writing and encouraging each other via zoom. Or come to the Writers’ Getaway in California—an overnight retreat with Kathy Collard Miller and Cindi McMenamin. $169 includes registration, private room, meals.