Women's Ministry Program

New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary was the first Southern Baptist school to offer formal, specialized theological education in the area of women's ministry. Since its beginning in March 1997, this innovative program has increased in student enrollment and degree options. Its success is the result of growing interest in women's ministry, the need for pragmatic training in women's work, and increased leadership roles for women in the local church. God is preparing hundreds of women to minister to other women through their local churches.

Women's Ministry Class

Dr. Rhonda Kelley reflects on the importance of leadership.

Women's Ministry Graduates

A taste of New Orleans - coffee and beignets.

“This being my first experience was awesome! I praise God for this opportunity and can’t wait for the next workshop. I am much more prepared for this are and I thank you so much for all you imparted to me in three days. May God richly bless both of you.”

“…I loved loved loved Dr. Kelly – Thank you for the luncheon and meeting Dr. Chuck Kelley. This was a God thing for me and I look forward to returning. God bless you. P.S. I loved the way that Dr. Kelley REALLY listens and responds, this is a gift."

Flowers from CK

The class begins its ministry in the French Quarter.

Women's Ministry Graduates

Networking among students is a benefit of classes.

Women's Ministry Graduates

Graduation in 2004.

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The Courses

The Women’s Ministry Program offers short-term courses at the main NOBTS campus year-round during academic workshops. Courses are offered in a convenient three or five-day class format, approximately five times each year. Courses are also offered online each semester.

The Course Schedule

A multi-year course schedule and description of courses may be obtained from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary and is provided as a part of this website. Students who have received at least a high school diploma or its equivalent may earn baccalaureate academic credit for these certificate courses and graduate students can earn masters level credit.

Click here for the course schedule.

The Faculty

  • Chris Adams, B.A.C. Min
    Women’s Enrichment Ministry Specialist, LifeWay Christian Resources, Nashville, TN
  • Jeanine C. Bozeman, Ph.D.
    Professor of Social Work, New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary
  • Christi Gibson, M.C.D., Women's Ministry Basic and Advanced Certificates
    Contract Instructor, New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary
  • Trish Hawley, Ph.D.
    Assistant Professor of Women's Ministry, New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary
  • Judi Jackson, Ph.D.
    Adjunct Faculty, New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary
  • Rhonda H. Kelley, Ph.D.
    Professor of Women's Ministry, New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary
  • Becky Parker Lombard, D.M.A.
    Assistant Professor of Music Theory and Organ, New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary
  • Christian Parrish, M.Div.
    Coordinator of Women's Programs, New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary
  • Bayne Pounds, Ph.D
    Assistant Professor of Christian Education

Women’s Ministry Certificate

The Women’s Ministry Certificate Basic Degree prepares Christian women to lead women’s ministries in local churches. Courses provide inspiration, information, instruction and interaction for church staff, women’s ministry directors and lay leaders. Eight hours are required for completion. There are two required courses, but courses can be taken in any order.

Advanced Women’s Ministry Certificate

The Advanced Women’s Ministry Certificate provides additional training for leaders in the women’s ministry of local churches who already have completed the Basic Women’s Ministry Certificate. Courses offer interaction with other women’s ministry leaders as well as supplemental instruction and church-based projects. Eight additional hours are required for the Advanced Women’s Ministry Certificate.

Associate in Women’s Ministry

The Associate in Women’s Ministry focuses on instruction in women’s ministry while preparing for work in the local church or pursuit of the bachelor’s degree. It requires 18 hours of women’s ministry courses in addition to 51 hours in the areas of general education, Christian studies foundation and free electives.

Bachelor of Arts in Christian Ministry - Minor in Women’s Ministry

A minor in Women’s Ministry is available through the Bachelor of Arts in Christian Ministry degree plan. Eighteen (18) semester hours in women’s ministry are required to complete this baccalaureate degree which includes a total of 126 semester hours.

Master of Divinity with Specialization in Christian Education/Women’s Ministry and Master of Arts in Christian Education with Concentration in Women’s Ministry

A concentration in Women’s Ministry is offered in two masters degree programs — Master of Divinity and Master of Arts in Christian Education. Each specialization requires 12 semester hours in addition to requirements in basic ministerial competency and Christian Education.

For more information about the Women’s Ministry Programs, contact:

NOBTS Office of Student Enlistment
3939 Gentilly Boulevard,
New Orleans, LA 70126.
Phone: 1-800-NOBTS-01, ext. 3303
E-mail:enlistment@nobts.edu
Website:http://www.nobts.edu/enlistment

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