Kelerayni Gavidi
Kele is an experienced facilitator, researcher and community worker in various fields including social policy, grassroots level communities, youth peace building and development, gender issues and social work.
Young Women's Leadership and Stewardship
The session is aimed particularly young Christian women from across the globe. Dialogue is an important tool when one considers awareness and advocacy particularly with regards to young women's leadership and Christian social justice principles. Kele will share share biblical principles that support young women's mentorship and leadership as well as address some of the main barriers that young women face including gender inequality, rising cases of violence against women and girls, climate injustice and young women's health.
This workshop aims to give young women knowledge they need on leadership and how to serve others through ministry work. It will explore our potential for young women's leadership and its foundation and will celebrate a strong network of young women leaders.
Baptist Women Conference Speakers
Karen Wilson
Asha Sanchu
(Nagaland, India)
Reverend Dr. Gina M. Stewart
(Tennessee, USA)
Workshop Presenters
Laura McDaniel and Sonya Habimana
Finding and Forming Promising Young Leaders
Laura McDaniel is passionate about identifying and mentoring young leaders through UPTICK.
Sonya Habimana is the Chair of the UPTICK board and strives to cultivate the ministry to reach emerging young leaders everywhere.
Analia Tofful
Lift Women’s Honor
Analía Tofful de Castelao was the President the Baptist Women of Uruguay (2009-2013) and a Vice-President of UFBAL (2009-2018). Analia is married and has two children and 2 grandchildren.
Elissa Macpherson
Finding your self confidence to serve God fully
Elissa is the president of BWA Women’s branch, Baptist Women of the Pacific. She is a speaker and author of two books.
Gaopalelwe Seleka
Arousing the Deborah Spirit/Attitude (Judges 5:7)
Gaopalelwe, or more commonly known as Gao, is a mother, wife & community builder. She is an ordained pastor and pastor’s wife at Revival Baptist Church, Pretoria, South Africa.