Mission Statement:

In commitment to Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior and to the mission of the Church, and through the enabling of the Holy Spirit, American Baptist Women’s Ministries provides opportunities for each woman to:

  • Become and develop as God’s person,

  • Build God’s faith community, and

  • Serve God’s world.

About

The ABWM of West Virginia is a vital part of the ministry of the WV Baptist Convention. The following links provide information on how the organization is managed and the organizational leadership.

The women’s groups across West Virginia are constantly busy with mission projects and raising money for different special offerings. Below are links to information for most of our ministries and offerings.

Before we can go out to serve God, we know the importance of building and supporting our own emotional and spiritual growth. The following resources are provided for both individual and group use.

Ministries & Offerings

Personal Development

Seasons Magazine

View the electronic copy of previous Seasons editions by clicking on the title below:

ABWM of WV Executive Board

The executive board of the ABWM of WV consist of 22 women representing several churches from across the state. Each lady serves with dedication, compassion, and love for every American Baptist woman in West Virginia and for Jesus Christ. They work diligently throughout the year coordinating projects, collecting offerings, and organizing events to builds faith and relationship. They also oversee a variety of missions and ministries that support people, organizations, and communities across our state, our country, and the world. Below is a photo, name, and office of the ladies who humbly serve you and the Lord on the ABWM of WV Executive Board .

  • Dee Wanner

    President

  • Sherry Husted

    Sherry Husted

    First Vice President

  • Melanie Swisher

    Second Vice President

  • Joann Golden

    Secretary

  • Amy Starkey

    Treasurer

  • Yevetter Shafer

    Personal Development Coordinator

  • Sara McClure

    Personal Development Coordinator Elect

  • Nancy Adkins

    Church & Community Coordinator

  • Nancy Wolfe

    Church & Community Coordinator Elect

  • Brenda Rosier

    Mission & Service Coordinator

  • Sandy Foster Currey

    Mission & Service Coordinator

  • Salina George

    Conference Coordinator

  • Kim Pickrell

    Spiritual Growth Coordinator

  • Kathy Sponaugle

    Spiritual Growth Coordinator Elect

  • Sherry Buckalew

    Coordinator of Love Gift & WV Blessings

  • Kim Mack

    Good Samaritan Coordinator

  • Carrie Gasaway

    Registrar

  • Kim Conrad

    Communications Coordinator

  • Jane Mullen

    Scholarship & Loan Coordinator

  • Lou Ann Nicholas

    Scholarship & Loan Associate

  • Kathy Hudson

    Northwest Area Coordinator

  • Koreen Villers

    WV Baptist Convention Liaison