“Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.”Matthew 11:28 · KJV
Lead from love.
Biblical formation and meaningful community for women leading at home, at work, in ministry, and wherever God has placed them.
You don’t need a title to belong here. If others depend on your care, there is room for you to be poured into, too.
Enter where you are.
Grow into what is next.
Come needing support, ready to grow, or prepared to open a door for someone else. There is a pathway for each season.
Belong
Community and WCL Circles
Explore ↗02Grow
Scripture and leadership formation
Explore ↗03Be coached
Support through transition
Explore ↗04Become a coach
Develop a thoughtful practice
Explore ↗05Connect
Open Doors and opportunities
Explore ↗06Lead
Programs and contributor network
Explore ↗07Give
Sponsorship and service
Explore ↗Youth Called to Lead.
Public speaking.
Confidence.
Leadership communication.
Boys & Girls • Ages 5–13
Saturdays • The Ion • Houston
Founding Cohort • January 2027
Wherever you are, come to the Word.
At home, in waiting, at work, or when you need rest, Scripture meets you there.
“But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength...”Isaiah 40:31 · KJV
“And these words, which I command thee this day, shall be in thine heart: And thou shalt teach them diligently unto thy children...”Deuteronomy 6:6–7 · KJV
“And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.”Galatians 6:9 · KJV
“Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid... for the Lord thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest.”Joshua 1:9 · KJV
“God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.”Psalm 46:1 · KJV
“Thy people shall be my people, and thy God my God.”Ruth 1:16 · KJVRead Ruth’s story ↗
“For this child I prayed; and the Lord hath given me my petition which I asked of him.”1 Samuel 1:27 · KJVRead Hannah’s story ↗
“Martha, Martha, thou art careful and troubled about many things: But one thing is needful...”Luke 10:41–42 · KJVRead Martha’s story ↗
“For the Lord your God, he is God in heaven above, and in earth beneath.”Joshua 2:11 · KJVRead Rahab’s story ↗
The call is real.
So is the need to be cared for.
You may be leading a family, serving a church, building a career, or holding a community together. You need room to grow in wisdom and receive care along the way.
Talk with us about care ↗There is room for you to be poured into.
“Does leading my children count as leadership?”
“How do I lead with love in the workplace?”
“What if God is calling me to lead in ministry?”
“Can I lead faithfully from behind the scenes?”
“What if I am the first woman to step into this?”
Welcome to Women Called to Lead. So much of a woman’s life is spent pouring into others. We sacrifice, nurture, care, and help people grow. I wanted to make a place where the women doing that work could receive, too.
Perhaps you feel called to lead and want to grow in the Word. Perhaps you have carried responsibility for a long time and need rest, renewal, or space to step away. Perhaps leadership has felt lonely. There are decisions you cannot always process with the people you lead, and you need women who understand the weight of caring for others.
And perhaps you are here because another woman poured into you. Her love made a difference, and now you want to make that kind of difference for someone else.
Whatever brings you, I hope this becomes a place to learn, to be honest, to be strengthened, and to lead from love. You do not have to arrive with everything figured out.
With love,
Mika
You don’t have to carry your burdens alone.
A place to be heard, encouraged, and cared for.
If you are walking through loss, infidelity, or another painful season, call for a private care conversation. We can listen, pray with you, and arrange a one-to-one Zoom conversation if that would be helpful.
Call 346-657-2727Tuesday · Thursday · Saturday
9:00 AM–6:00 PM Central Time
Call during these hours to connect or arrange a private Zoom conversation.
Called to lead.Free to be formed.
Women Called to Lead makes room for the pastor’s wife whose care is often unseen, the woman shaping her neighborhood, and the young woman finding her voice. Our beginnings are rooted in concern for first ladies, women in ministry, and women who need renewed strength.
Leadership begins with following Jesus and accepting responsibility to serve the people God places before us. Our gifts need Scripture, honest attention to our hearts, and love that takes practical shape.
To equip and strengthen women to follow Jesus, know His Word, lead with love, and care faithfully for the people placed before them.
Women leading with biblical wisdom and healthy hearts, strengthening one another and bringing Christ's care into churches, homes, workplaces, and communities.
Formation for a life of leadership
Our foundational message, Called to Lead, gives the ministry a clear path for formation. These five areas shape the way we learn, gather, and care for one another.
Women called to lead
Follow Jesus and serve the people God places before you. Explore where women can lead, why their gifts matter, and how to lead with humility and courage.
Biblical literacy
Read Scripture in context, handle it carefully, share the good news, and let what we receive from God become practical care for others.
Biblical relationships
Love God and love people. Let devotion show in our words and choices, and take care that our leadership does not become a stumbling block.
Welcoming the lost
Meet women affected by church hurt, people hurt, their own choices, or sin with compassion. Tell the truth, make room for healing, and remember people are never projects.
Leadership is love
Love speaks, gives, sacrifices, and leads. Women can strengthen women without comparison, offering help with wisdom and healthy limits.
Their faith took many forms.
Some spoke publicly. Some opened a home, preserved a life, taught the Word, or met a need. Each account invites us to read the passage and see her in context.
Deborah
Judged Israel and summoned Barak to act on the Lord’s command.
Judges 4:4–9Open Bible study ↗CourageEsther
Risked her position and life to intercede for her people.
Esther 4:13–16Open Bible study ↗Biblical wisdomHuldah
Spoke the Lord’s word to the king’s delegation.
2 Kings 22:14–20Open Bible study ↗TeachingPriscilla
With Aquila, explained the way of God more accurately to Apollos.
Acts 18:24–26Open Bible study ↗Formation at homeLois & Eunice
Passed sincere faith and Scripture on to Timothy.
2 Timothy 1:5; 3:14–15Open Bible study ↗ServicePhoebe
Served the church at Cenchreae and helped many, including Paul.
Romans 16:1–2Open Bible study ↗HospitalityLydia
Responded to the gospel and opened her home in hospitality.
Acts 16:14–15Open Bible study ↗ProtectionMichal
Warned David and helped him escape when Saul sought his life.
1 Samuel 19:11–17Open Bible study ↗PeacemakingAbigail
Acted with discernment and turned David away from bloodshed.
1 Samuel 25:14–35Open Bible study ↗Moral courageShiphrah & Puah
Feared God and refused Pharaoh’s order to kill Hebrew sons.
Exodus 1:15–21Open Bible study ↗PreservationJehosheba
Hid young Joash and protected him from Athaliah.
2 Kings 11:1–3Open Bible study ↗AdvocacyZelophehad’s daughters
Brought a just inheritance case before Moses and the assembly.
Numbers 27:1–11Open Bible study ↗Practical careTabitha (Dorcas)
Was known for good works and clothing made for widows.
Acts 9:36–39Open Bible study ↗TrustMary, mother of Jesus
Received God’s calling with trust and praised Him for His mercy.
Luke 1:26–38, 46–55Open Bible study ↗Hospitality & faithMartha of Bethany
Welcomed Jesus into her home and confessed faith in Him amid grief.
Luke 10:38–42; John 11:20–27Open Bible study ↗DevotionMary of Bethany
Listened at Jesus’ feet and honored Him with costly perfume.
Luke 10:39–42; John 12:1–8Open Bible study ↗Courage & new beginningsRahab
Protected the spies, confessed the Lord’s power, and appears in Jesus’ genealogy.
Joshua 2:1–21; Matthew 1:5Open Bible study ↗LoyaltyRuth
Stayed with Naomi in loyal love; her family became part of Jesus’ lineage.
Ruth 1:16–17; 4:13–22; Matthew 1:5Open Bible study ↗Wisdom after lossNaomi
Walked through deep loss and helped Ruth seek a secure future.
Ruth 1:19–22; 3:1–5Open Bible study ↗PrayerHannah
Brought her longing to God in prayer and dedicated Samuel to Him.
1 Samuel 1:9–28; 2:1–10Open Bible study ↗A mother’s courageJochebed
Protected infant Moses and entrusted him to God amid danger.
Exodus 2:1–10; 6:20Open Bible study ↗Watchfulness & worshipMiriam
Watched over her brother Moses and later led women in praise.
Exodus 2:4–8; 15:20–21Open Bible study ↗WaitingSarah
Lived through a long wait and saw God fulfill His promise.
Genesis 18:9–15; 21:1–7Open Bible study ↗EncouragementElizabeth
Blessed Mary and recognized God’s work in her child.
Luke 1:39–45Open Bible study ↗Faithful witnessAnna
Worshiped with fasting and prayer and spoke about the infant Jesus.
Luke 2:36–38Open Bible study ↗Resurrection witnessMary Magdalene
Followed Jesus after healing and announced that she had seen the risen Lord.
Luke 8:1–3; John 20:11–18Open Bible study ↗GenerosityJoanna & Susanna
Helped support Jesus’ traveling ministry from their own resources.
Luke 8:1–3Open Bible study ↗WitnessThe Samaritan woman
Invited her town to meet Jesus after speaking with Him at the well.
John 4:28–30, 39–42Open Bible study ↗Hospitality in needWidow of Zarephath
Shared her last food with Elijah and saw God provide.
1 Kings 17:8–16Open Bible study ↗SteadfastnessThe Shunammite woman
Offered Elisha hospitality and sought his help when her son died.
2 Kings 4:8–10, 18–37Open Bible study ↗Persistent faithThe Canaanite mother
Persistently appealed to Jesus for her daughter’s healing.
Matthew 15:21–28Open Bible study ↗Courage to seek healingThe woman healed of bleeding
Reached for Jesus in faith after years of suffering.
Mark 5:25–34Open Bible study ↗Sacrificial givingThe widow with two coins
Gave two small coins; Jesus called attention to her costly gift.
Mark 12:41–44Open Bible study ↗Seeking wisdomThe queen of Sheba
Came with hard questions and recognized the wisdom God gave Solomon.
1 Kings 10:1–9Open Bible study ↗A home for prayerMary, mother of John Mark
Opened her home to believers gathered in prayer.
Acts 12:12Open Bible study ↗Wisdom in daily lifeThe Proverbs 31 woman
Portrays wise work, generosity, care for her household, and fear of the Lord.
Proverbs 31:10–31Open Bible study ↗Rahab is identified as a prostitute in Joshua 2:1 and is named in Jesus’ genealogy in Matthew 1:5. Scripture does not call Mary Magdalene a prostitute. Michal’s rescue of David is one part of a more complicated story; see also 2 Samuel 6:16–23.
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Connections
Come to the Word with other women. Bring your questions, your story, and a willingness to grow. Our recurring gathering will meet on Zoom once the schedule is announced.
“Search me, O God. Heal what is wounded. Correct what is misdirected.”
Inspired by Psalm 139:23–24 and the Called to Lead message
Words we hope women will be able to say.
These are sample reflections about the experience we are building, not participant testimonials.
“I can be honest about the weight of leading and still find a place to rest.”
“I am growing in Scripture alongside women who understand my season.”
“What another woman poured into me is helping me pour into someone else.”
Gather deeply. Rest honestly.
We envision spaces that take women’s leadership seriously and make room for their renewal. These offerings are in development.
Conferences
Teaching and shared worship centered on Scripture, leadership, and the work of love in everyday life.
Leadership retreats
Intentional time away for prayer, learning, honest conversation, and renewed strength.
Leader care
Space for rest, sabbatical rhythms, spiritual encouragement, and godly wisdom for women who carry much for others.
There is a seat for your voice.
We are gathering women who can speak with honesty, biblical care, and lived wisdom at future conversations and events. If you would like to be considered as a panelist, tell us about your experience and the subjects you would be glad to discuss.
Express panelist interestChrist leads us.
We can lead others.
We have walked through pain and waiting. We can bring what the Lord has taught us into loving service, while remaining open to His healing and correction.
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