Women's Ministry in the Presbyterian Church of NSW & ACT

Pastoral care, mentoring and ministry supervision with Sylvia Siu, available in person and on Zoom, for women in ministry roles.

These online groups are designed to support women in ministry by providing a consistent space for encouragement, prayer, shared experience, and growth in ministry confidence and clarity. Each session will include input from experienced speakers, as well as guided opportunities for peer learning and discussion.

For women in ministry & ministry wives. Each group has 6-8 women, and meet annually over a 3 year cycle; exploring what God is doing in their own lives and contributing to the spiritual growth of others.

Our primary in-person event, open to women employed in ministry and ministry wives, held during Assembly week; promoting fellowship, encouragement in ministry and good Bible teaching.

Listen to inspiring conversations, biblical teaching, and practical wisdom for women in ministry through our podcast series.

• More Than a Cake Stall - Stories from women serving in churches across PCNSW, sharing inspiration, encouragement, and real-life ministry experiences. Listen here
• Clarity Not Consensus - Thoughtful conversations on ministry, theology, and gospel engagement for women and church leaders. Listen here
• The Living Room - Presbyterian women sharing ministry strategies with Presbyterian women. Watch here

Explore practical and theological resources to support women in ministry:

• Biblical Framework of Ministry in the Local Church - a helpful guide for beginning or revitalising a women's ministry Download PDF
• Statement of Affirmation - Endorsed by the GANSW in 2022. Read more
• Co-Heirs and Co-Workers - Insight and encouragement for women and churches to engage fully in gospel ministry together (approved by GANSW). Read more
• Affirming the Goodness of Men and Women in God's Church – Reflection questions and practical guidance to help Sessions articulate and communicate their church's approach to men and women in ministry. Download PDF

We are committed to seeing women equipped, recognised, and supported in gospel ministry—here are some of the ways this is taking shape.

• Women In Ministry Grant, established in partnership with Ministry & Mission of the PCNSW in 2024, which helps congregations create opportunities for women to serve and lead in gospel work. Learn more
• Women serve in a range of recognised ministry roles across the PCNSW, including MTS, Pastoral Assistant, and Deaconess. These roles differ in training pathways, financial support, and levels of accountability within church structures. Learn more
• A 2025 Overture from the Women's Engagement Working Group and the Business Committee extended rights equivalent to those of an Associated Member in the General Assembly to key personnel serving the Church, including Deaconesses, Assembly Committee members, and certain staff. See the guide for Associated Rights.

There are several options for women's theological study in the PCNSW, varying in content, intensity and direction – but all are theologically robust, offering practical ministry training by sound and pastoral teachers.

• Christ College: Deaconess Course of Training - Theological Training and Commissioning
• Jericho Road: Chaplaincy Programme
• MTS - 2 year ministry apprentice
• Christ College: Ministry Training Women - lay ministry training
• Learn more

Not sure where to start? Our one-page guide provides an overview of the training and ministry pathways available to women in the PCNSW, helping you compare the different options before exploring each programme in more detail. Women in Ministry: Training Pathways in the PCNSW

After 7 years serving the Presbyterian Church of NSW as our inaugral Women's Ministry Facilitator, Anna Moss has decided it's time to move on to other things. We sat down with her and asked her to reflect on her time serving the denomination, and what's coming next.

Earlier this month, our Women's Minsitry Facilitators (Sylvia Siu and Anna Moss), and Convener (Rev Stephen Taylor), had the privilege of presenting a report on the work of the WMC to the General Assembly. Alongside our update, we brought forward the following deliverances, all of which were passed—most with strong support from the Assembly floor.

Our gracious, loving Father, Thank you for the mothers in our church who love, nurture, and raise their children, pointing them to you. Please giving them strength from above, to love you well as they love they children. May they nurture as you nurture. May they serve their families with gratitude and joy in abundance.