Welcome to
By Design Ministries.

We believe all women are uniquely designed to contribute significantly to reaching our world for Christ.

Our purpose

By Design Ministries is dedicated to the equipping and development of women for ministry that will advance the kingdom of God. We accomplish this through events, educational tools and classes, ministry resources, and by developing relationships that encourage and equip women to grow in Christ and increase their competency to minister to others.

Get equipped

By Design Ministries offers on-site classes and conferences throughout the year, as well as the opportunity to learn at your own pace with our published classes. Find out more about how you can earn a certificate in By Design’s Women’s Leadership Training program.

Find a speaker

Find a dynamic, vetted, biblical Christian speaker for your next retreat, seminar, or other women's event.

What we offer

  • Women's Leadership Training

  • Speakers Directory

  • Mentoring Events

  • Together Groups

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Our blog

Featured
A Time of Lament
A Time of Lament

Do you find yourself in a season of loss? Maybe you’ve lost a loved one, a job, or a friendship, or your expectations have been disappointed in some area of your life. Loss is an inevitable experience in this life.

What are we to do with the loss? Our culture would tell us to keep busy, move on to plan B or C, seek the next goal, and move forward. In contrast, if we look to scripture, we see Psalms expressing anguish, disappointment, and despair. At Bible study, we recently …

In Christ Alone
In Christ Alone

In 2018, my grandpa passed away. I remember him sitting down with us a few months prior as he explained the rapid effects of ALS and his acceptance that he’d be with the Lord very soon. It was very difficult to grasp – listening to someone I loved so dearly talk with my siblings and me about death. And yet, his words exemplified contentedness and peace. Though we all felt incredible sadness, he made…

Drawing Closer to Our Shepherd: A Meditation on Psalm 23
Drawing Closer to Our Shepherd: A Meditation on Psalm 23

Guided meditation is helpful in quieting our hearts, refocusing our attention on Jesus, and putting our feet on the path of being more like Jesus Christ. Recently, we have been encouraged, challenged and strengthened by the study of and meditation on Psalm 23. May God's goodness continue to lead us back to the living waters and peace that He alone provides.

“I am thrilled and feel so supported that there is a ministry that exists to encourage, train and build up women leaders in the church. You provide a safe, non-denominational, and Christ-centered space to come and be who we are.”

— KRISIE, IPSWICH, MA

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