The South England Conference
Women's Ministries Department
Caring, Empowering, Encouraging,
Supporting & Nurturing Women
We Will Go!
'Many years ago, as a child growing up, I remember my grandmother being part of the Dorcas society in our local church. Every Thursday, weekly, the women came together to distribute food and clothing as these were distributed into the community. There were boxes of foodstuff, freshly baked goods, Christian literature and other books that shared the good news of Salvation. These items, along with prayers for the sick, among other requests, were offered up for those families. The Dorcas society went into the neighbourhood to meet the community's needs as Jesus did many years ago.
Dorcas back then would be known today as Women's Ministries. These women were committed. Many accepted Christ through this methodology.
Women's Ministries could be traced even further back to Bible times in Paul's day, where he commended Phoebe for the work she had been doing in the Ministry of Women in the Early Church, Romans 16:1-2. They supported each other and practically proclaimed the good news of Salvation.
The South England Conference Women's Ministries Department endeavours to do the same in making Christ Known in our communities and beyond.
We exist to reflect the character of Christ while caring for; supporting, nurturing, empowering and equipping the women within the church and beyond.'
Elder Jacqueline Otokpa
Women's Ministries Director
2019 - 2024
Our Director
Anastasia Ross is a woman who loves the Lord, a valiant daughter of God, an ordained elder, who's heart's desire is to serve him through supporting others through love, kindness, compassion and speaking their truth to empowerment in Jesus.
Prior to taking up the appointment as the SEC Women's Ministries Director, Anastasia worked at the BUC (British Union Conference) as an Executive Assistant in the Evangelism, Publishing, Missions, Personal Ministries, Sabbath School and Prayer department. Anastasia has previously held leadership roles as Youth Director with Ps Wesley Knight, Education Consultant to the SAC (South Atlantic Conference) with Ps Carlton Byrd and Stewardship Director with Ps Samuel Bulgin in Atlanta GA.
Anastasia is also the CEO of Ana Miss Thang, Pages N Peace Publishing, and Founder of US - United Sisters three entities formed to produce safe spaces for women and young people to express themselves without fear, encouraging creativity to share their fears or challenges and to overcome them.
The opportunity to connect with others all over the world and in their local communities allows individuals to share, learn and grow together. Anastasia's background is in community law housing welfare and immigration as well as domestic violence and abuse. Anastasia is also an advocate for the voiceless and those who may be marginalised and not have the knowledge to speak up and speak out. Anastasia is also an educator training adults and young people in entrepreneurship small business startups and making positive impacts within their lives and the communities they serve.
As a high school educator Anastasia’s interests were in connecting with her students especially those with SEN and challenging behaviour. This fuelled her desire to learn more about social communication which in turn has led her to focus on technology, social media and how it enhances communication throughout each generation. Today in the 21st Century adults and children live their lives around social media, what makes us so hooked? What values are we losing? How do we bridge the gap and get back to real-time face to face connection and community spirit in person?
Anastasia looks forward to serving you and supporting women in Christian living, her goal through the holy spirit is to guide souls to God’s Kingdom. Sharing the challenge to think big, work smarter, and recognise your value, as our possibilities in Christ are endless.
Our Mission
To reflect the character of Christ while Caring for; Supporting, Nurturing, Empowering and Equipping the women of our church and community; through Prayer, Bible Study, Discipleship, Evangelism, Mission, and Fellowship. To empower each woman to work together in unity and love, displaying the fruits of the Holy Spirit, while continuing to establish a closer personal relationship with Christ; having a daily walk with Him, fulfilling their God given purpose, despite the challenges we face in this ever-changing world.
