Last year, an article by Axios highlighted the expanding role of women in the economy. 

This shift is a significant one, and if pastors and church leaders want to remain relevant and thrive in today’s culture, acknowledging and embracing the growing role of women in their congregations is essential.

In fact, God has led nearly all of the churches we’ve worked with over the past few years to focus on serving women in their communities. Whether it’s providing mentorship, creating spaces for women to lead, or developing programs that cater to their specific needs, churches that serve women are seeing tremendous growth and impact.

Let’s dive into this shift and what it means for you and your church.

The ‘She-Conomy’ is Changing the Landscape

As the world moves toward an increasingly female-driven economy, women are showing up as innovators, leaders, and entrepreneurs across every sector. Yelp’s report highlighted that in 2023, women opened more businesses in the home services category, such as plumbing, general contracting, and electrical work, than ever before. These are industries once considered male-dominated, but women’s business ventures are pushing the envelope and setting new standards.

This shift is not just happening in the business world; it’s impacting how we do ministry as well. Women today are not just participants in their churches—they are catalysts for growth and transformation. Women are at the heart of church life, whether leading ministries, mentoring the next generation, or driving volunteer efforts.

Why It Matters for Your Church

If your church isn’t actively engaging with the growing role of women, you risk missing out on a crucial opportunity to thrive. Women are now often the decision-makers in families, and they frequently play the leading role in both supporting the church and driving its mission forward. They are not only the backbone of many church programs but also the community builders, the volunteers, and the ones who frequently take on the leadership roles in outreach and service initiatives.

If you want your church to remain relevant, impactful, and thriving, acknowledging the growing role of women is essential. Their leadership and influence can help your church reach new heights.

What We’ve Seen at FiveTwo: A Growing Focus on Women

At FiveTwo, we’ve seen firsthand the impact that focusing on serving women has on church growth. Nearly every church we’ve worked with in recent years has been led by God to emphasize serving the women in their community. Whether it’s through outreach programs, leadership development, or creating spaces for women to lead, churches that focus on meeting the unique needs of women are seeing amazing results.

How Pastors Can Embrace the Role of Women in Their Ministries

Recognize Women as Leaders: Many women are already leading within your church—in children’s ministry, outreach programs, or prayer teams. Publicly acknowledge their contributions and empower them to take on more leadership roles. By doing this, you affirm their value and encourage others to step into leadership positions.

Create Opportunities for Women to Lead: Women bring unique perspectives and strengths to leadership. Ensure your church offers opportunities for women to serve, not only in traditional roles, but also in new leadership areas. Mentorship programs, leadership retreats, and women’s conferences are all great ways to empower the women in your congregation.

Focus on Serving Women’s Specific Needs: Women today face a variety of challenges, such as balancing career, family, and church life. Offering programs that cater to the specific needs of women in your congregation— support groups, parenting resources, or career guidance—will make your church more relevant to them and help them grow in their faith.

Celebrate Women’s Impact: Showing recognition for women’s work within the church builds a culture of honor and respect. Make a point to highlight women-led initiatives during services, featuring women’s stories in newsletters, or organizing events that celebrate their contributions.

Foster an Inclusive Environment: Make sure your church creates a space where women feel seen, heard, and valued. This can be achieved through inclusive teaching, offering platforms for women to share their stories, and ensuring women feel included in every part of church life.

Ready to Embrace the Growing Role of Women in Your Church?

The “She-Conomy” is not just a buzzword—it’s shaping the future of the church. Women are leading change, making a lasting impact in their communities, and driving church growth in ways we can’t afford to overlook. If your church is ready to engage and empower the women in your congregation, now is the time to take action.

At FiveTwo, we help churches embrace cultural shifts like the growing role of women in ministry. Whether you’re looking to create opportunities for women to lead, develop programs that serve their unique needs, or build a more inclusive and thriving community, we can guide you every step of the way.

Take the First Step Today:

Reach out to FiveTwo and discover how we can help you align your ministry with the cultural shifts happening around you. Together, we can create a church that thrives, empowers women, and makes a lasting impact on your community.