Women’s Ministry
Womenâs Ministry contributes to the spiritual growth of the ladies at The Shepherdâs Church by providing opportunities for learning, serving, sharing and belonging.  We would love for you to be a part of our ministry. Please join us as we learn, serve, and fellowship together!
JOIN US!
Our Shepherdâs Womenâs ministry provides wonderful opportunities to grow spiritually with other women through prayer, Bible study, special events and fellowships, and more! Check out the various opportunities below.
Bible Studies
NOW REGISTERING!
â On Campus â
Precept Upon Precept â Ephesians (Begins Sept. 14)
Mondays /10:00-11:30 AM / FC206 / September 14, 2026-November 30, 2026
Chosen in Christ before the foundation of the world, targeted by grace, sons of God united in a single family, inheritors, holy, redeemed, forgiven, raised from the dead and seated with Jesus Christ in the heavenlies! How can you not study Ephesians!?
Before Paul even hints at how believers should live, he lays a rock-solid foundation: who we are in Christ! If you think youâre just a cog in a machine, if you donât know your true identity, then this study if for you. Praise God for what He planned in eternity past and is waiting to reveal to you nowâŚthrough the study of His Word. Learn who and what you are in Christ, and youâll want to walk Godâs ways the rest of your life! The Precept Method is based on the Inductive Method helping people understand Scripture for themselves.
Homework: 4-5 hours per week (Precept Upon Precept level)
2 hours/week (IN & OUT level)
Cost: $20
No childcare available.
â On Campus â
In-Depth Study of Ephesisans: Immeasurably More!
Mondays / 7:00-9:00 PM / FC209 / September 14, 2026-March 29, 2027
Do you want your walk with Christ to be more intimate, more faithful, and more obedient? God is able to do immeasurably more than you can imagine through His power in your life! This exciting study of Ephesians will help you understand the never-ending blessings of salvation and the extraordinary potential you have to live a victorious and faithful Christian life.
Ephesians is rich with the truths and treasures of life in Christ. This divinely inspired letter covers basic truths as well as profound mysteries that we need to believe as disciples of Christ. It also teaches us what it means to be in Christ which is a life-changing concept! As you study the book of Ephesians, reflecting on the love and power of God, as well as the change that salvation has brought to your soul, you will find joy and peace in your daily life. You will also desire to follow the exhortation Paul made to the Ephesians: to walk in a manner worthy of your calling. Study with us and discover your inheritance!
Homework: 2 lessons per week/45 minutes per lesson
Cost: $35/Year
No childcare available.
â Virtual â
In-Depth Study of Ephesisans: Immeasurably More!
Mondays / 7:00-9:00 PM / September 14, 2026-March 29, 2027
Can’t make it to our in-person class? This is the registration for the virtual version. Do you want your walk with Christ to be more intimate, more faithful, and more obedient? God is able to do immeasurably more than you can imagine through His power in your life! This exciting study of Ephesians will help you understand the never-ending blessings of salvation and the extraordinary potential you have to live a victorious and faithful Christian life.
Homework: 2 lessons per week/45 minutes per lesson
Cost: $35/Year
â On Campus â
In-Depth Study of Ephesians: Immeasurably More!
Tuesdays / 9:30 AM-12 PM / FC209 / September 15, 2026-March 30, 2027
Do you want your walk with Christ to be more intimate, more faithful, and more obedient? God is able to do immeasurably more than you can imagine through His power in your life! This exciting study of Ephesians will help you understand the never-ending blessings of salvation and the extraordinary potential you have to live a victorious and faithful Christian life.
Ephesians is rich with the truths and treasures of life in Christ. This divinely inspired letter covers basic truths as well as profound mysteries that we need to believe as disciples of Christ. It also teaches us what it means to be in Christ which is a life-changing concept! As you study the book of Ephesians, reflecting on the love and power of God, as well as the change that salvation has brought to your soul, you will find joy and peace in your daily life. You will also desire to follow the exhortation Paul made to the Ephesians: to walk in a manner worthy of your calling. Study with us and discover your inheritance!
Homework: 2 lessons per week/45 minutes per lesson
Cost: $35/Year
Childcare available.
â On Campus â
Afternoon
Precept Upon Precept â Romans, Parts 1-2Â
Tuesdays / 1:00-2:30 PM / September 15, 2026âApril 13, 2027 / Room FC201
This study offers a deep dive into Romans chapters 1â8. In the first half (Romans 1â5), we will explore foundational doctrines including original sin, justification, redemption, and propitiation to gain a clear understanding of the doctrine of salvation. In the second half (Romans 6â8), we will discover how justification by faith relates to daily living through the power of the Holy Spirit and the process of sanctification.
Homework: 5 hours per week
Cost: $35/person
No childcare available.
â On Campus â
WOW – Women of Wisdom:
Romans (with Ecclesiastes)
Wednesdays / 9:30-11:45 AM / Â September 16, 2026 – April 28, 2027 / The Lodge (Family Center)
Teachers: Women of Wisdom Lecture Team and GuestsÂ
“For I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God that brings salvation to everyone who believesâŚ.” Rom. 1:16
W.O.W. (Women of Wisdom) is sound Bible study. Daily lessons of personal study, followed by weekly group discussion, a lecture and finally commentary align for true understanding of the passagesâ meaning at the time and culture in which they were written.
In this yearâs study:
God inspired the Teacher in Ecclesiastes to honestly examine life âunder the sunâ â revealing the emptiness of human striving, fleeting wealth, pleasure, and human wisdom. It serves as a fresh reminder that âHe has put eternity into manâs heart,â (Ecc 3:11), and there must be more! In Romans, God inspired the Apostle Paul to proclaim the âmoreâ â the powerful answer to that very emptiness: the Gospel of Jesus Christ, through which sinners are justified by grace through faith, freed from sinâs dominion, and given real hope, purpose, and eternal life.
For those where distance or health prevents in-person attendance, please join our virtual group via Zoom (by request only).
Homework: 2.5 hours/week
Cost: $35/Year
Childcare available for separate fee.Â
â On Campus â
In & Out Precept Study â Acts
Wednesdays / 6:30-8:00 PM / September 16, 2026âMarch 17, 2027 / FC204
In Acts, or the Acts of the Apostles, Luke recorded what happened after Jesus’ ascension to the Father.
In the first half of this yearlong study, we will explore how Jesus sent the Holy Spirit to empower the Apostles to proclaim Godâs saving power and live daily for the gospel. God advanced the gospel through witnesses to Jesusâ death and resurrection. Join us as we learn from their example and grow in sharing our faith with others. Be encouraged by the fruit of faithful servants who shine Godâs truth in a dark world, and watch the church expand in number, reach, and cultural diversity.
During the second half of the study, we look at Paul’s transformation from persecutor of the church to preacher. Join him on his journeys across the Roman world to proclaim the saving message of Jesus to Jews and Gentiles. Learn how to witness and how to live an authentic Christian life in all circumstances in the power of the Holy Spirit. Learn to be like Paul, to be bold in proclaiming the name of Jesus and to trust our sovereign Lord.
Homework: 1-3 hours per week
Cost: $35Â
â Virtual â
WOW – Women of Wisdom:
(See W.O.W. description listed on Wednesday)
Thursdays / 7:00-8:00 PM / September 17, 2026 – April 29, 2027 / Zoom
W.O.W. (Women of Wisdom) is sound Bible study. Daily lessons of personal study, followed by weekly group discussion, a lecture and finally commentary align for true understanding of the passagesâ meaning at the time and culture in which they were written.
A sister option of Wednesdayâs Women of Wisdom, this Thursday evening option provides a weekly Zoom video conference for virtual discussion as a small group that tracks with the W.O.W. Wednesday morning curriculum of Romans with Ecclesiastes. A link to the recording of each Wednesdayâs lecture allows participants to get the whole package.
In this yearâs study:
God inspired the Teacher in Ecclesiastes to honestly examine life âunder the sunâ â revealing the emptiness of human striving, fleeting wealth, pleasure, and human wisdom. It serves as a fresh reminder that âHe has put eternity into manâs heart,â (Ecc 3:11), and there must be more! In Romans, God inspired the Apostle Paul to proclaim the âmoreâ â the powerful answer to that very emptiness: the Gospel of Jesus Christ, through which sinners are justified by grace through faith, freed from sinâs dominion, and given real hope, purpose, and eternal life.
Thursday evenings will be old-fashioned friendships and conversations on new-fashioned technology of video conference. Full-time jobs, distance, time zones and health issues donât have to stop iron from sharpening iron with meaningful conversations via the web. Whether you are a working woman local to Cary, at a distance or have other reasons prohibiting your attending Wednesdayâs in-person meetings, a Thursday evening Zoom discussion group is the perfect option to be Women of Wisdom (WOW!). Surely by the end of the year, we will âvirtuallyâ be sisters.
Donât hesitate to email WOW@shepherds.org with any questions. If cost prevents you from studying with us, email MTerrell@shepherds.org to ask about the provided scholarship funds. Ladies have already prayed and donated for you! Join us.
Homework: 2.5 hours/week
Cost: $35/Year
â On Campus â
Romans 8 Mindset: Learning and Living in the Will of God
Saturdays / 9:30-11:30 AM / September 19, 2026 – October 31, 2026 / FC209
Join us this fall as we work through a 6-week flexible inductive Bible study of Romans 8, looking carefully at what Scripture says and how it shapes the way we think and live. In this study, you will answer questions such as:
- Where can I find power to follow God?
- How do I know God hears my prayers?
- What does “called by God” mean?
- Can I ever be separated from God’s love?
As part of the study, we will also memorize Romans 8 together. Meeting dates are: 9/19, 9/26, 10/3, 10/17, 10/24, and 10/31
Homework: 1-3 hours/week
Cost: $20
â On Campus â
Precept Upon Precept â Ephesians (Begins Sept. 14)
Mondays /10:00-11:30 AM / FC206 / September 14, 2026-November 30, 2026
Chosen in Christ before the foundation of the world, targeted by grace, sons of God united in a single family, inheritors, holy, redeemed, forgiven, raised from the dead and seated with Jesus Christ in the heavenlies! How can you not study Ephesians!?
Before Paul even hints at how believers should live, he lays a rock-solid foundation: who we are in Christ! If you think youâre just a cog in a machine, if you donât know your true identity, then this study if for you. Praise God for what He planned in eternity past and is waiting to reveal to you nowâŚthrough the study of His Word. Learn who and what you are in Christ, and youâll want to walk Godâs ways the rest of your life! The Precept Method is based on the Inductive Method helping people understand Scripture for themselves.
Homework: 4-5 hours per week (Precept Upon Precept level)
2 hours/week (IN & OUT level)
Cost: $20
No childcare available.
â On Campus â
In-Depth Study of Ephesisans: Immeasurably More!
Mondays / 7:00-9:00 PM / FC209 / September 14, 2026-March 29, 2027
Do you want your walk with Christ to be more intimate, more faithful, and more obedient? God is able to do immeasurably more than you can imagine through His power in your life! This exciting study of Ephesians will help you understand the never-ending blessings of salvation and the extraordinary potential you have to live a victorious and faithful Christian life.
Ephesians is rich with the truths and treasures of life in Christ. This divinely inspired letter covers basic truths as well as profound mysteries that we need to believe as disciples of Christ. It also teaches us what it means to be in Christ which is a life-changing concept! As you study the book of Ephesians, reflecting on the love and power of God, as well as the change that salvation has brought to your soul, you will find joy and peace in your daily life. You will also desire to follow the exhortation Paul made to the Ephesians: to walk in a manner worthy of your calling. Study with us and discover your inheritance!
Homework: 2 lessons per week/45 minutes per lesson
Cost: $35/Year
No childcare available.
â Virtual â
In-Depth Study of Ephesisans: Immeasurably More!
Mondays / 7:00-9:00 PM / September 14, 2026-March 29, 2027
Can’t make it to our in-person class? This is the registration for the virtual version. Do you want your walk with Christ to be more intimate, more faithful, and more obedient? God is able to do immeasurably more than you can imagine through His power in your life! This exciting study of Ephesians will help you understand the never-ending blessings of salvation and the extraordinary potential you have to live a victorious and faithful Christian life.
Homework: 2 lessons per week/45 minutes per lesson
Cost: $35/Year
â On Campus â
In-Depth Study of Ephesians: Immeasurably More!
Tuesdays / 9:30 AM-12 PM / FC209 / September 15, 2026-March 30, 2027
Do you want your walk with Christ to be more intimate, more faithful, and more obedient? God is able to do immeasurably more than you can imagine through His power in your life! This exciting study of Ephesians will help you understand the never-ending blessings of salvation and the extraordinary potential you have to live a victorious and faithful Christian life.
Ephesians is rich with the truths and treasures of life in Christ. This divinely inspired letter covers basic truths as well as profound mysteries that we need to believe as disciples of Christ. It also teaches us what it means to be in Christ which is a life-changing concept! As you study the book of Ephesians, reflecting on the love and power of God, as well as the change that salvation has brought to your soul, you will find joy and peace in your daily life. You will also desire to follow the exhortation Paul made to the Ephesians: to walk in a manner worthy of your calling. Study with us and discover your inheritance!
Homework: 2 lessons per week/45 minutes per lesson
Cost: $35/Year
Childcare available.
â On Campus â
Afternoon
Precept Upon Precept â Romans, Parts 1-2Â
Tuesdays / 1:00-2:30 PM / September 15, 2026âApril 13, 2027 / Room FC201
This study offers a deep dive into Romans chapters 1â8. In the first half (Romans 1â5), we will explore foundational doctrines including original sin, justification, redemption, and propitiation to gain a clear understanding of the doctrine of salvation. In the second half (Romans 6â8), we will discover how justification by faith relates to daily living through the power of the Holy Spirit and the process of sanctification.
Homework: 5 hours per week
Cost: $35/person
No childcare available.
â On Campus â
WOW – Women of Wisdom:
Romans (with Ecclesiastes)
Wednesdays / 9:30-11:45 AM / Â September 16, 2026 – April 28, 2027 / The Lodge (Family Center)
Teachers: Women of Wisdom Lecture Team and GuestsÂ
“For I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God that brings salvation to everyone who believesâŚ.” Rom. 1:16
W.O.W. (Women of Wisdom) is sound Bible study. Daily lessons of personal study, followed by weekly group discussion, a lecture and finally commentary align for true understanding of the passagesâ meaning at the time and culture in which they were written.
In this yearâs study:
God inspired the Teacher in Ecclesiastes to honestly examine life âunder the sunâ â revealing the emptiness of human striving, fleeting wealth, pleasure, and human wisdom. It serves as a fresh reminder that âHe has put eternity into manâs heart,â (Ecc 3:11), and there must be more! In Romans, God inspired the Apostle Paul to proclaim the âmoreâ â the powerful answer to that very emptiness: the Gospel of Jesus Christ, through which sinners are justified by grace through faith, freed from sinâs dominion, and given real hope, purpose, and eternal life.
For those where distance or health prevents in-person attendance, please join our virtual group via Zoom (by request only).
Homework: 2.5 hours/week
Cost: $35/Year
Childcare available for separate fee.Â
â On Campus â
In & Out Precept Study â Acts
Wednesdays / 6:30-8:00 PM / September 16, 2026âMarch 17, 2027 / FC204
In Acts, or the Acts of the Apostles, Luke recorded what happened after Jesus’ ascension to the Father.
In the first half of this yearlong study, we will explore how Jesus sent the Holy Spirit to empower the Apostles to proclaim Godâs saving power and live daily for the gospel. God advanced the gospel through witnesses to Jesusâ death and resurrection. Join us as we learn from their example and grow in sharing our faith with others. Be encouraged by the fruit of faithful servants who shine Godâs truth in a dark world, and watch the church expand in number, reach, and cultural diversity.
During the second half of the study, we look at Paul’s transformation from persecutor of the church to preacher. Join him on his journeys across the Roman world to proclaim the saving message of Jesus to Jews and Gentiles. Learn how to witness and how to live an authentic Christian life in all circumstances in the power of the Holy Spirit. Learn to be like Paul, to be bold in proclaiming the name of Jesus and to trust our sovereign Lord.
Homework: 1-3 hours per week
Cost: $35Â
â Virtual â
WOW – Women of Wisdom:
(See W.O.W. description listed on Wednesday)
Thursdays / 7:00-8:00 PM / September 17, 2026 – April 29, 2027 / Zoom
W.O.W. (Women of Wisdom) is sound Bible study. Daily lessons of personal study, followed by weekly group discussion, a lecture and finally commentary align for true understanding of the passagesâ meaning at the time and culture in which they were written.
A sister option of Wednesdayâs Women of Wisdom, this Thursday evening option provides a weekly Zoom video conference for virtual discussion as a small group that tracks with the W.O.W. Wednesday morning curriculum of Romans with Ecclesiastes. A link to the recording of each Wednesdayâs lecture allows participants to get the whole package.
In this yearâs study:
God inspired the Teacher in Ecclesiastes to honestly examine life âunder the sunâ â revealing the emptiness of human striving, fleeting wealth, pleasure, and human wisdom. It serves as a fresh reminder that âHe has put eternity into manâs heart,â (Ecc 3:11), and there must be more! In Romans, God inspired the Apostle Paul to proclaim the âmoreâ â the powerful answer to that very emptiness: the Gospel of Jesus Christ, through which sinners are justified by grace through faith, freed from sinâs dominion, and given real hope, purpose, and eternal life.
Thursday evenings will be old-fashioned friendships and conversations on new-fashioned technology of video conference. Full-time jobs, distance, time zones and health issues donât have to stop iron from sharpening iron with meaningful conversations via the web. Whether you are a working woman local to Cary, at a distance or have other reasons prohibiting your attending Wednesdayâs in-person meetings, a Thursday evening Zoom discussion group is the perfect option to be Women of Wisdom (WOW!). Surely by the end of the year, we will âvirtuallyâ be sisters.
Donât hesitate to email WOW@shepherds.org with any questions. If cost prevents you from studying with us, email MTerrell@shepherds.org to ask about the provided scholarship funds. Ladies have already prayed and donated for you! Join us.
Homework: 2.5 hours/week
Cost: $35/Year
â On Campus â
Romans 8 Mindset: Learning and Living in the Will of God
Saturdays / 9:30-11:30 AM / September 19, 2026 – October 31, 2026 / FC209
Join us this fall as we work through a 6-week flexible inductive Bible study of Romans 8, looking carefully at what Scripture says and how it shapes the way we think and live. In this study, you will answer questions such as:
- Where can I find power to follow God?
- How do I know God hears my prayers?
- What does “called by God” mean?
- Can I ever be separated from God’s love?
As part of the study, we will also memorize Romans 8 together. Meeting dates are: 9/19, 9/26, 10/3, 10/17, 10/24, and 10/31
Homework: 1-3 hours/week
Cost: $20
Shepherd’s Scripture Sisters
Growing in God’s Word Together Through Scripture Memory by Providing/Offering:
- đ¤ Fellowship
- đŹ Online CommunityÂ
- đŻ Challenges: 7-Day Challenge + Gratitude Challenge
- đŁď¸đ Reciting Together
- đ Study Session: Scripture Memory HourÂ
Join women who are growing in God’s Word through Scripture memory.Â
Monthly Gatherings | Weekly Encouragement | Accountability | Community
For more info, contact Alicia or Rebecca at shepherdsscripturesisters@gmail.com.
ââŚfilled with the knowledge of His will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding,so that you will walk in a manner worthy of the Lord, to please Him in all respects, bearing fruit in every good work and increasing in the knowledge of God;â (Colossians 1:9-10)
Women of Prayer
About Women of Prayer
Small groups of women, of all ages, are meeting one hour a week to pray for one another. Â We believe that âthe prayer of a righteous person has great power as it is working.â (James 5:16b). These groups are following a structured, Scripture-based approach that encourages seeking Godâs face before seeking His hand. To be connected with a group, email womenofprayer@shepherds.org.
Prayer Groups Resume in Mid-September
Tuesday Prayer Group
/ CC210
September 15âNovember 17, 2026
Location
Wednesday PM Prayer Group
/ FC202
September 16âNovember 18, 2026
Location
If you’d like to see a new Women of Prayer group formed for your ABF or friend group, please email us at womenofprayer@shepherds.org.
We love to start new prayer groups!
M3âMom to Mom
M3 is for mothers of preschoolers ages birth through kindergarten. Moms enjoy a hot breakfast, fellowship, and teaching from Godâs Word! This is a great opportunity to spend time with other moms going through the same stages of life. Â The goal is to nurture every mother of preschoolers. Each meeting is structured so that moms will leave encouraged and built up in Godâs Truth.
General Information
We meet the 2nd & 4th Tuesdays of each month from 9:30 to 11:45 am, Sept â May. Childcare is offered for children birth through kindergarten, as well as for children in homeschool or for children tracked out. (The link to register for childcare will be in the confirmation email for this yearâs registration.)
General Information
We meet the 2nd & 4th Tuesdays of each month from 9:30 to 11:45 am, Sept â May. Childcare is offered for children birth through kindergarten, as well as for children in homeschool or for children tracked out. (The link to register for childcare will be in the confirmation email for this yearâs registration.)
2026-2027 REGISTRATION DETAILS
- April 21-May 12âCurrent M3 Attendees
- May 13-June 30âAll Other Shepherdâs Church Moms
- July 1-15âOpen to the Public (if space allows)
Please email Rikki-Lauren Mendenhall for registration questions.
FEE INFORMATION
FEE for Mom’s Registration (for entire year)
⢠Registration Fee (Mom only) â Shepherdâs Member or Attendee â $10
⢠Non-Shepherdâs Member â $50
FEE for Childcare (per Semester)
⢠1 child: add $25 to the registration fee.
⢠2nd child: add $7.50 to the registration fee.
⢠3rd or more children: add $5 to the registration fee.
Note: We cannot guarantee refunds after registering.
CONTACT INFO
- M3 Coordinator â Rikki-Lauren Mendenhall (for general questions about the ministry)
- M3 Ministry Leader â Kim Hansen
- If you are interested in working with M3 childcare, please contact Kristen Sherman.
Upcoming Events