Introduction

From its earliest days, women in the Ethiopian Kale Heywet Church (EKHC) served faithfully alongside their husbands and brothers. Yet their contributions often went unrecognized until the establishment of the national women’s ministry in 1990. By 1992, the ministry had developed an organized structure from local to national levels, enabling women to grow spiritually, develop leadership skills, and actively impact their homes, churches, and communities.

Over the years, the department has organized ministries and training offices, strengthened the capacity of women leaders, empowered them within denominational structures, initiated vocational and ministerial training centers, provided scholarships to women ministers and needy students, supported evangelists’ children, and offered contextual training materials equipping women for greater influence in both society and the church.

Mission

To serve God by equipping and empowering women for holistic growth, so that they may fulfill the Great Commission given by our Lord Jesus Christ and make the Gospel accessible to all. 

Vision

To see the women of the Ethiopian Kale Heywet Church become strong Disciples of Christ—living transformed Christian lives, serving as Ambassadors of Christ, and acting as ministers of revival through their exemplary witness wherever God places them.

Goal

To honor God by enabling women in Ethiopia and beyond to hear the Gospel, believe in Christ Jesus, become Ambassadors of Christ, experience holistic transformation, and bring positive influence to the church and the wider community.

Main Focus Areas

1. Equipping and Involving Women in Diverse Spiritual Ministries

• Preparing women with spiritual strength, leadership skills, and practical tools to serve faithfully.
• Mentoring young women and university students to build capacity for the next generation.
• Strengthening families through biblical marriage counseling.
• Equipping mothers to nurture children in faith.
• Grounding women in God’s Word through Bible study.
• Cultivating a lifestyle of prayer and intercession.
• Supporting ministers’ wives in discipleship and mentoring.
• Spreading the Good News with courage and compassion through evangelism.
• Discipleship in Women’s Ministry

2. Organizing Women’s Ministry with Strong Leadership and Structure

• Building structures that unite women’s ministry from local to national levels.
• Multiplying strong and equipped women leaders.
• Advocating for organized offices, resources, and human capacity. 
• Promoting equal opportunities for professional women in the workplace.
• Engaging in gender equality initiatives and contributing to policies and constitutions.

3. Facilitating Training and Education for Theological and Practical Impact

• Providing vocational training for economic empowerment.
• Offering awareness and advocacy training.
• Equipping women to impact homes, churches, communities, and the wider world.
• Creating educational opportunities in theology, management, and professional sectors.
• Advocating against harmful traditional practices.

4. Empowering Women in Economic and Social Work

• Training women in small scale business initiatives.
• Responding to practical and spiritual needs in communities.
• Bringing hope and restoration through prison ministry.
• Supporting orphans and vulnerable children with love and provision.
• Mobilizing women for volunteer service, modeling Christlike compassion.