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As an EL friend you will receive our WEEKLY "TAKE A PAUSE" e-newsletter along with other e news that will provide you with the dates of our formation opportunities  sent to refresh, strengthen and to form you into a spiritually mature believer. Scroll below and click on EL Friend.

Do you long to function as the healthy body of Christ by showing love, praying, and serving in harmony with other women of faith? Join our community?

A local Lydia is a woman who is a G.I.V.E.R.

A local Lydia is willing to GROW  in maturity and Christlikeness.
A local Lydia is willing to INVEST in herself and others as the Lord leads.
A local Lydia is seeking the VISION of God for her life in her everyday ordinary circumstances.
A local Lydia is willing to ENCOURAGE others to live out their unique communal life call.
A local Lydia is willing to practice the rhythms of RENEWAL to guard against weariness,  burnout and unhealthy leadership practices. 

Local Lydia's know the importance of R.E.S.T. - Renew, Equip, Serve, Tools. 

Equipping Lydia desires to build a community of women of faith who are leading as moms, mentors, Pastor's, preachers, Pastor's wives, leaders in the market place, churches, organizations and in their communities. Join our community and let's encourage one another to be G.I.V.E.R.s

Be a Local Lydia Partner (Volunteer)- A Local Lydia Partner Volunteer commits to serve for a minimum of six months with EL. You will have access to the following: 

• Have the opportunity to attend one full day retreat per year. (online or in person)
  
• Have the opportunity to attend one 1/2 day retreat per year (online or in person)
  
• Participate in Spiritual formation groups
  
• Experience one-on- one spiritual direction minimum 3 x per year (when a spiritual director is available to serve w/EL)
  
• Experience one-on- one mentoring minimum 3 x per year
  
• Attend Leadership Mentoring Group (Lexington, KY) meets 1x per month beginning in 2019.
  
• Have Leadership Opportunities and resources
  
• Training Opportunities and resources

Be a Local Lydia Partner- Donor give donations to this ministry on a regular (Monthly, Quarterly, Yearly) basis of $5 and up based on their budget for the purpose of furthering the vision and mission of Equipping Lydia.

To all Local Lydia Partners- Volunteers & Donors

If you are a leader of a ministry and you are trying to get the word out about it, this is a great place to help you do just that! As a Volunteer & Donor You will be able to add your organizations name and/or website address that will allow other Local Lydia's to learn about your ministry or organization. 

We thank you for your service and generosity to Equipping Lydia