An Introduction to Sue Sawyer                                          

                                                                                                                                          Vol. XI, No. 10, Nov/Dec 1998

[Sue Sawyer is the Southern Baptist Conservatives of Virginia’s new staff member who will work with women’s ministries and women’s missions.]

I am so grateful for the opportunity God has given me to serve as the Women's ministry/missions consultant for the Southern Baptist Conservatives of Virginia. God is truly at work in the hearts and lives of women all around our state, and there is a great hunger to grow in the knowledge of Him. I am excited about the things happening in women's ministries and missions through Bible studies, missions, outreaches, prayer, etc. throughout Virginia.

My responsibilities are to:

1. Interface with convention staff in coordinating the work of Women' Ministries related to the program of work of LifeWay Christian Resources of the SBC.

2. Interface with convention staff in coordinating the work of women's missions with the primary emphasis on mission's education, mission involvement, and volunteer missions for women and young girls.

3. Recruit and provide supervision for volunteers assigned to the programs of work relating to women and young girls.

4. Lead and/or coordinate women's conferences and seminars, and provide consultation in churches, missions, associations, and/or regions.

5. Give leadership to the area of work in such a way as to inspire colleagues and fellow workers in the churches toward higher levels of personal Christian commitment, witness, and ministry.

6. Recruit and coordinate volunteer regional Women's Ministry/Missions leaders.

7. Interface with convention staff on joint convention projects/programs/events.

I look forward to the opportunities and challenges God has for me this coming year as I seek to reach and encourage women for Him. Please be patient with me as I get oriented to this new position, but know that my desire to is to get out into the churches and among the women as quickly as possible. I am here to serve you. Call me anytime at our convention office 804-270-1848. Sue Sawyer