Spring Brunch

WA Spring Brunch

April 30, 2012

10:30 am – 1:00 pm

Heritage Hall of Southern Seminary

All women are invited to enjoy a catered brunch from Panera Bread, fellowship with women from the greater Louisville area who are active in ministry, and hear Kathy Chapman Sharp share a message from her new book, Life’s Too Short to Miss the Big Picture for Women.

We encourage all who come to bring gently used household items or clothes for The Attic, a helping hands ministry for the students of Southern Seminary.

Women from various churches will be decorating and hosting tables of ten. We would love for your church to be represented. To host a table ($100) for your church or individually, please call 502-897-4142 or you may RSVP by emailing here. Individual tickets are available in advance for $10 each. Child care by reservation in advance.

We look forward to seeing you and your friends on Monday, April 30!

About Kathy

When Kathy Chapman Sharp became a believer at age 17, she made a promise to God that she would go anywhere and do anything He asked of her. Little did she know that decision would result in a lifetime of adventures and experiences that would take her around the world and inspire a love of writing and storytelling. Passionate about her faith, that’s just what Kathy Sharp has been doing as she uses her pen and voice to encourage people to live life on the edge.

From her early days as a rookie missionary and church staffer, to becoming part of some of the most innovative strategies to date in church, publishing, and mission history, God has used organizations, people, circumstances and his presence to teach Kathy what’s really important in life.

Formerly the director of communications for Saddleback Church and Purpose Driven Ministries in Southern California, Mrs. Sharp most recently served on the executive staff of The Chapel, located in the northern suburbs of Chicago. She has also held management positions at LifeWay Christian Resources and the International Mission Board.

Known for keeping the main thing, the main thing, Mrs. Sharp is a popular speaker and conference leader. She has published more than 75 articles in several languages and published her first book, Life’s Too Short to Miss the Big Picture for Women in April, 2011. She grew up in Louisville and we are delighted to welcome her home to speak to WA.

A self-confessed “social media geek,” @chapmansharp resides in Nashville, Tennessee. When not pondering the power of words, she enjoys spending time with husband, Terry, daughter, Rebekah, and Son-in-love, Terrence. She also takes pleasure in cooking for a crowd, reading a great book, packing a travel bag for a journey to anywhere, and her pet Yorkie, Penelope.

Who We Are

The Women’s Auxiliary (WA) serves a unique purpose in the life of The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, the oldest institution of the Southern Baptist Convention. WA is a vital part of the life of the seminary, where around 4,000 men and women are preparing for service in Christian ministry and missions.

For over 50 years, WA of The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary has been helping students achieve their goal of being trained to serve our Lord. From its beginning, the major purpose of the WA has been to provide scholarships for women students. WA has changed the world through the giving of hundreds of scholarships for women.

WA also gives support to international students, takes on projects around the campus including The Attic, clothes and food pantry for seminary students, and supports the seminary through prayer and other gifts.

Our Early History

First born in the heart of the seminary president, Dr. Duke McCall, and supported by his wife, Marguerite, the originally called Women’s Committee was to give a woman touch to the Southern campus. In April 1961, with the help of Mrs. Ellis A. Fuller whose husband preceded Dr. McCall as president of the seminary, the Women’s Committee was founded and the first luncheon held on May 17, 1961 with 15 women from churches in Cherokee, Dixie, Seneca, Iroquois, and Shawnee areas attending. On November 8, 1961, an estimated 200 gathered in Broadus Hall for the first meeting. The founders agreed, “Love is something you do” and adopted this as their theme for their work. Years later, the name was changed to the Women’s Auxiliary (WA). The work of WA continues strong to this day.

Our Purpose

The purpose of WA is:

• To provide scholarships for qualified women students
• To enlist informed prayer support for the seminary community
• To minister to Southern Seminary’s international students
• To foster the development of the seminary through the active participation of women in projects to enhance the seminary’s usefulness to the denomination and to the cause of Christ
• To acquaint women with the facilities, programs, and needs of The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
• To network women to work together for the cause of Christ