Women’s Ministries
The mission of women's ministries is to glorify God by multiplying God-centered, Christ-exalting, world-transforming women through the Gospel in the greater Chicago area and around the world. Specifically, it is our goal to support the leadership and ministry of the church by helping women to know Christ as Lord and Savior and establishing gospel-centered relationships with other women who will equip and encourage them to live for God's glory.
We encourage all women to participate in a LIFE Group, as well as the other opportunities listed below. If you are new to the church, or would like help finding your place in the body of Christ, feel free to email Laura or call 847.852.2212.
Laura Kleinschmidt
Director of Women's Ministries, Barrington Campus
Coffee Talks
Would you like an opportunity to come in and just chat about things on your heart or finding your place in the church? Whether you are brand new to The Orchard or actively involved in ministry, you're invited to come and spend an hour with Laura Kleinschmidt over a cup of coffee or tea. Contact Laura, 847.852.2212, to set up an appointment.
All Campus Women's Spring Event: Beauty Out of Ashes
March 16, 2012 - 6:45-9pm - Arlington Heights Campus
Join us to hear Angela Yuan share personally how God took seemingly hopeless stories--a drug and sex addicted son, a strained marriage, a woman on the brink of suicide--and transformed them into stories of redemption, reconciliation and hope. We encourage you to read Angela and Christopher Yuan’s book Out of a Far Country to hear their entire story.
Who Am I?
Resources from the January 13, 2012 Women's Event.
Listen to the talk and panel discussion.
Download the survey results, handout and transcript.
LIFE Groups for Women
Find fellowship with other believers around God's Word through a LIFE group for women. LIFE Groups meet at various times and locations throughout the week. See our complete list of LIFE Groups for more information and to register. The following LIFE groups are an extension of the Women's Titus Two Ministry:
Seeking Him Experiencing the Joy of Personal Revival. We’ll use this workbook by Nancy Leigh DeMoss and Tim Grissom. Tuesdays, 9:10 – 11:10 AM, Barrington Campus. Contact Laura, 847.852.2212 if childcare is needed.
Pillars of Grace LIFE Groups for mothers and daughters in 1st-12th grades. Currently meeting at the Arlington Heights Campus on various days.
Entrusted with a Child's Heart This LIFE Group equips mothers to biblically parent children from birth to graduation! Currently meeting at the Arlington Heights Campus on Wednesday mornings (childcare provided).
Titus Two Training (T2T)
This one-year discipleship course is designed to foster intergenerational relationships among women who love God's Word and desire to know what it means to glorify God as described in Titus 2. Our mission is to encourage and equip older and younger women, both married and single, to live for God's glory in every area of their lives. We meet five Thursday evenings in the fall, and five evenings in the winter/spring. Our curriculum includes Becoming God's True Woman (several authors), and Spiritual Mothering by Susan Hunt. Contact Laura Kleinschmidt, 847.852.2212, to participate in the next group.
Women @ The Orchard
Check out the Women @ The Orchard newsletter. You can also sign up to receive it electronically each month.