Webinars

Upcoming webinar

Women’s Ministry webinars are created for Christian women like YOU living life at home, at church, at work, and in your community. We discuss relevant topics that speak to the joys and struggles of our experiences. Our panelists offer honest conversation, insight, ideas, and inspiration. During live webinars, you can ask questions and contribute to the chat, connecting with women across the country and beyond. The webinars are also valuable resources to watch afterward, sparking ideas and conversations. Look through our previous topics and watch for what’s coming!

Upcoming webinars Panelists Resources Past webinars

You are an influencer!

Thursday, February 19, 7-8 p.m. (Central)

Discover how God designed you to make an impact—right where you are.

“Let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven” (Matthew 5:16).

We tend to think of influencers as people on social media whose goal is to convince you that you either need something or need to believe something. They want you to buy it or buy into their way of thinking. Their followers listen to them because they trust and admire them despite never personally meeting them.

God has called us to be influencers too, but of a different kind! God uniquely equips his people to shape hearts, support the mission of the church, and reflect Christ in everyday moments. Our end goal isn’t monetary profit but a gain for God’s kingdom by pointing others to Christ!

In this webinar we’ll discuss:

  • What influence truly is—and why all Christians have it
  • Why women’s influence in the church is both biblical and needed
  • How leadership is more about impact than titles
  • Practical ways to lead yourself, your family, your community, and even your leaders
  • How to use your influence to point people to Jesus
  • How God uses everyday faithfulness to shape culture and move ministry

Our featured panelists include an author and small business owner, a leadership and executive coach, and a wife and mother of three young kids. Their influence isn’t about likes or followers but about using the gifts God has given them for an eternal impact.

We all have our circle of influence, whether in the home, at work, in our church, or out in our communities. How do you use yours?

We’ll also explore topics like:

  • Recognizing who and what is influencing you
  • Influence in evangelism
  • Building trust and character
  • Leading “up” with humility and wisdom
  • Avoiding the ditches of manipulation or passivity
  • Encouraging leaders and enriching congregational culture
  • The blessing of women’s influence in the church
  • Navigating tough moments with grace

This webinar is for anyone who wants to use their God-given influence with purpose intentionally and positively—especially women who may feel limited by formal roles yet want to make a tremendous impact through service, relationships, and everyday faithfulness.

Join us and rediscover the meaningful, Christ-centered influence God has already placed in your hands.

“You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled underfoot. You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven” (Matthew 5:13-16).

Attending our webinars offers advantages like being able to ask the panelists your questions and contribute your ideas in the chat (and win some giveaways). Can’t be there live? We encourage you to still register so you receive the follow-up e-mail with the recorded link and resources. Watch with a friend or church group and make it an event! It’s the perfect way to start a conversation among sisters in Christ and apply it to your own situation.

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Meet our panelists

Rachel Halldorson
HOST | WELS Women’s Ministry Executive Team

Rachel is wife to Wayne (her favorite pastor) and mom to two amazing kids, William and Hosanna. She lives in East Texas where she serves as church secretary and works at the local public school. She also serves on the WELS Women’s Ministry Executive Board as the Congregational Ministries team leader (aka the CONGO team). This team connects women of our synod to resources, offers ministry encouragement to groups and individuals, and provides a platform for women to hear biblical conversation on relevant topics. They do this primarily through Connection Calls and women’s ministry webinars. Meeting fellow sisters in Christ and connecting them with each other by sharing their ideas and gifts is one of Rachel’s favorite things to do!

Christy Geiger
PANELIST | Crosspoint Church, Georgetown, Texas

As a leadership and executive coach since 2002 (Synergy Strategies), Christy has had the privilege of working with high-capacity leaders to think clearly, lead strategically, and navigate complex challenges. She’s passionate about leadership and personally understands the struggle for women in the church to show up with strength while walking in humility and alignment with biblical design. She’s always had a deep heart for ministry, serving alongside her husband, Mike, for 27 years, through church planting in Cary, N.C.; ministry in Burnsville, Minn.; and now at Crosspoint Church, where she serves in many areas as ministry coordinator. Her personal mission is to support people to know and use their God-given gifts and talents for his glory.

Shelli DiGiovanni
PANELIST | St. John’s, Jefferson, Wis.

Shelli is a 1994 Dr. Martin Luther College graduate and has been privileged to serve in many teaching ministry positions: WELS daycare director, preschool teacher, after-school care leader, infant childcare supervisor, and case manager for single mothers. She’s also served in the sales world as a fitness trainer, an assistant retail manager, and an entrepreneur for more than 25 years with Mary Kay Cosmetics. She’s seen normal stressors and extreme trauma in her relationships both personally and professionally. She is a single mother residing in Jefferson, Wis., and enjoys spending time with her two adult daughters, her son-in-law, her stepdaughter’s family, and her four children.

Shelli is the author of How Can I Breathe Again? 10 Bible Truths—Enjoying Peace in Your Relationships. She wrote this book as a godly guide to help women navigate the many relationship hats they wear.

Erin Chesak
PANELIST | Abiding Faith, Smyrna, Tenn.

Erin is a devoted Christian wife, former WELS teacher turned stay-at-home mother, and homeschool teacher who brings a unique perspective on influence shaped by a life of continual transition and faithful service. Because her family moves frequently for her husband’s work, she has had the opportunity to be a part of multiple WELS congregations across the country. Through these experiences, she has gained a rich understanding of diverse church communities, leadership styles, and women’s ministry opportunities.

Resources

Resources for the upcoming webinar, You are an influencer!, will be available after the webinar occurs Thursday, February 19. For previous webinar resources, take a look at our past webinars.

On choosing a resource:
There are many resources out there that help us study the Bible. Some are better than others. It takes wisdom and discernment to choose a study that stays true to God’s Word. Lesson 3 from Equip Women to Teach the Word expounds on this and offers much food for thought. It will help you consider all angles when choosing a topic, book, or other resource. Your pastor is also there to help you navigate this process.

Q&A:
We love questions! There were a few in the Q&A that went unanswered, so we asked the panelists if they would give their input. Access the Q&A document.

Chat:
One of the blessings of our webinars is seeing your great ideas in the Chat! View the list of ideas shared by our attendees.

NEW Facilitator’s Forum:
Connecting with other Bible study leaders is a great blessing as women can share ideas and resources or troubleshoot some of the challenges they face. As the body of Christ, it is a joy to come together and talk about ministry work. A recent pilot group of Bible study leaders has been meeting monthly to encourage one another, and it has been tremendously successful. If you would like to be a part of a future facilitator’s forum or would like more information, please sign up here. The group meets monthly via Zoom (schedules are determined for each group).

Past webinars

Check out our past webinars to learn more and find inspiration! We offer a video recording of each webinar along with resources to help you dive further into each topic.

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