Sponsors, Mentors, and Coaches (tentative title)

In this session, we’ll examine the vital roles of coaches, mentors, and sponsors in fostering leadership growth, particularly for women in ministry. We’ll discuss why it’s essential to have these relationships in place for professional advancement, safety, and fulfillment. This talk will address the complexities of how these three forms of support work together to create meaningful opportunities, and why it’s okay for them to come from different people. We’ll also explore the specific challenges women face in accessing these resources, with discussion around faith-based leadership contexts, and how we can address these gaps to ensure greater mobility and impact.