Women in the World Conference
Since 1985, the Shaw Center has hosted fan annual spring conference to explore experiences of women’s ministries in the church and society. The conference provides opportunities for women to hear women preach, share testimonies in ministerial and multicultural leadership, and develop networks of support with one another.
Women in the World 2024
Recordings of our 2024 conference “Am I Enough?” held on April 10 can be viewed here: Dr. Elise Ji Young Choe, Deborah J. Hamilton, and the conference panel. Read more about our distinguished speakers and their talks here!
Women in the World 2022
Our 2022 Conference features three distinguished speakers Dean G. Sujin Pak, Rev. Laura Everett and Rev. Dr. Laurel E. Scott.
Watch our Women in the Conference Live-stream here
Women in the World 2021
Our 2021 Conference features Rev. Dr. Daisy Machado and Dr. Mayra Picos-Lee, who are two distinguished scholars in Latina Feminist Theology. Click here to view the recording of our conference! Access Password: ^7s%lr$7
Past Conferences
Topics vary each year, but conversation is always plentiful. This past year, we celebrated our 30th Anniversary, and had the opportunity to look back at the incredible speakers, participants, and questions found each year at the conference. When it first began in 1985, the conference was offered to provide female seminary students the opportunity to hear women preach for the first time and explore what it meant to be both a woman and a clergy member. Currently the conference serves to explore issues that pertain to women around the world, such as economic injustice, power dynamics, immigration, self-care among others. It is also a space for women to network with one another and gain encouragement and support in ministry and life. We are so thankful to all of you that continue to participate and share your experiences with us!
