New Doors Opening for WNAC

By Elizabeth Hodges

This has been a historic year for Women Nationally Active for Christ. The process of becoming a national department was finalized with the adoption of the proposed charter during the national convention in 2015, joining the denomination for the first time since 1939.

God is opening doors for WNAC—direct answers to prayer. It is exciting to see Him at work among us. Women must also be able to graciously and “earnestly contend for the faith which was once delivered unto the saints” (Jude 3) if they are going to be salt and light where God has placed them. Pray for our devotional writers as Satan attacks, seeking to hinder and defeat. Contact our office if you would like a sample copy of Treasure.

As women, we have been burdened for our young ladies and the influence of the culture in their lives. In seeking to equip our members to “be ready to give an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you with meekness and fear” (1 Peter 3:15), our monthly Bible studies have targeted current issues faced by our women.

Thanks to the receipt of a Free Will Baptist Foundation grant, WNAC will host two conferences targeting 12- to 18-year-olds in the coming months. These conferences will be hosted by Fairview FWB Church in Spartanburg, South Carolina, October 24, and First FWB Church in North Little Rock, Arkansas, November 21. Entitled, Shine! Realizing Your Worth, these conferences will challenge young girls to pursue biblical womanhood and purity.

Beth Bryant, pastor’s wife from Olive Branch, Mississippi, will speak to the girls concerning spiritual and moral purity. Rachel Bryant, a registered nurse from Olive Branch, Mississippi, will discuss the physiological consequences of the choices they make today. Meanwhile, moms and youth leaders will be encouraged and challenged by Sarah Sargent, WNAC board member and Ohio WAC president, and Ana Batts, pastor’s wife from Nashville, Tennessee, who will share practical tips to help young girls navigate the challenging culture in which they are maturing. As our culture seeks to lure our children away from the faith, we want our young ladies to stand as firm as Daniel when he faced a similar situation.

The excitement for the Shine! conferences is building. Please contact our office for registration and/or hotel information. (877-767-7662; phyllis@wnac.org)

In many of our states, the women meet at different times from their state’s associational meeting. This year I was privileged to visit three of their state associational meetings for the first time: Idaho (Utah), North Carolina, and Virginia. What a blessing to meet these dear people, present the ministry of WNAC, and thank pastors for their support. I look forward to visiting more meetings in the coming year.

The women of WNAC continue to support mission and ministry causes around the world faithfully, as they have since 1935. These ladies are prayer warriors, financial supporters, and advocates for Christ’s kingdom. God is honoring and blessing their efforts. To Him be the glory!

About the Writer: Elizabeth Hodges is executive director of Women Nationally Active for Christ. Learn more at www.WNAC.org.