Stepping Up to Her Place

Training African women in leadership.

African women are increasingly afforded leadership responsibilities in secular and Christian sectors. Stepping Up to Her Place's objective is to provide tools that will make women more effective in their calling to serve churches and communities. Stepping Up to Her Place aims to see Christian women leading competently through their spiritual gifts. The program is committed to

Train women on how to get the most out of their Bible study
Train women on how to lead Bible study effectively
Guide women who can guide others to discover and develop their spiritual gifts
Mentor women to serve the body of Christ through their spiritual gifts.

Education, mentoring and consultancy

Stepping Up to Her Place is a 2-year certificate program.

The program is associated with a number of Christian networks including the African Women In Mission Network and the Pan African Christian Women Alliance.

Stepping Up to Her Place provides consulting for a number of church women’s groups, where women leaders receive guidance on how to study the Bible in order to gain increased understanding, and to learn what the Scriptures say about who they are and what they are called to be and to do. This understanding of Scripture also guides them on how they might serve together with their brothers and sisters in the body of Christ.

Among the courses offered are

Bible Study skills for leadership development
Synoptic gospels
Identifying and developing spiritual gifts
The leadership mindset
Introduction to Christian ethics and leadership
Program management for women leaders
Mentoring and coaching skills for Christian leaders
Self-management skills for Christian leaders
Empowering the church and community by empowering women’s organization
Being a woman leader in an African context

Directors

Dr Isobel McDougall

Principal Mechanical Engineer

Ms Johanna Ramodike

Former School Principal

Elesinah Chauke (PhD)

Education Facilitator

Founders