We train women to be so grounded in Scripture, empowered by the Holy Spirit, and bold in discipleship that even the gates of hell start shaking.
Our Origin Story
Six: The number of women I asked to disciple me.
Six: The number of women who said no.
Three: The number who admitted, “I wouldn’t even know where to start.”
Three: The number who said, “Sorry, I just don’t have the time.
Welcome to the infamous 6-6-3-3. If you’ve been there, you know.
To be fair, life is busy, and attempting to disciple a young woman without being discipled yourself is like putting makeup on with a blindfold! These "six no’s" led me to look in other places and ways to find someone to teach me. So, I turned to a women’s Bible study at a local church—because what could be more fun than unpacking scripture with a group of strangers? The theme? Being as “unqualified” as a penguin in a desert yet somehow expecting divine intervention to make it all work.
In theory, it made sense, but something felt off. The well-meaning conversations began to sound less like encouragement to dive into Christ and His Word and more like excuses to avoid the effort altogether—leaning heavily on the idea that God works despite us rather than through our intentional pursuit.
To top it off, the examples weren’t just flawed—they were wildly off the mark. For instance, they pushed that Moses was unqualified to lead Israel out of Egypt. Hardly the person that comes to my mind when I think of the unqualified. The man grew up in Pharaoh's palace! You don’t get more qualified to lead a nation than that.
To top it off, the examples weren’t just flawed—they were wildly off the mark. For instance, they pushed that Moses was unqualified to lead Israel out of Egypt. Hardly the person that comes to my mind when I think of the unqualified. The man grew up in Pharaoh's palace! You don’t get more qualified to lead a nation than that.
And then there’s David, supposedly "unqualified" to face Goliath. Except, he’d already wrestled lions and bears as a shepherd.
But David said to Saul, “Your servant has been keeping his father’s sheep. When a lion or a bear came and carried off a sheep from the flock, I went after it, struck it and rescued the sheep from its mouth. When it turned on me, I seized it by its hair, struck it and killed it. Your servant has killed both the lion and the bear; this uncircumcised Philistine will be like one of them, because he has defied the armies of the living God. The Lord who rescued me from the paw of the lion and the paw of the bear will rescue me from the hand of this Philistine.” (1 Samuel 17:34-37)
God doesn’t set us up for failure—He uses our life experiences to prepare us for our calling. That crucial truth was being completely overlooked. Frustrated, I vented to my husband, expecting sympathy. Instead, he simply said, “Do something about it.” So, naturally, I did what any resourceful 20-something would do—I called my sister. After going on and on about how I wanted more depth — no, I needed it she unsurprisingly echoed my husband’s sentiments, “Do something about it.”
Long story short, this is where The Bold Movement began. We realized that no woman should feel alone and left longing for more. The “no” sparked something in me, the poor exegesis kindled the flame, and the encouragement to “do something about it” added fuel to the fire.
Now, let’s get bold.
Dear friend,
During the Spring of 2023, I felt a strong conviction to be the shoulders other women could stand on. At first glance, it may not seem revolutionary, but trust me, it rocked my world. I constantly ask, “What does this look like? How am I to do this well? What about the spotlight—I won’t get seen if people are standing on me?” Needless to say, this new calling is reshaping both my role in The Bold Movement and the direction of our mission. After a lot of prayer, wise counsel, and, let’s be honest, a hefty slice of humble pie (details coming later), I knew this was what God wanted for me. It felt like equal parts relief (less pressure), responsibility (different pressure), and burden (humility).
For years, The Bold Movement has existed to be the steady voice cheering on women in ministry when life gets tough and setbacks roll in. We championed you as you proclaimed the gospel and made Christ known. But let me confess something: I was doing a poor job of practicing what we preach. I found myself spending an excessive amount of time engaging in doom-scrolling on social media and constantly comparing my ministry to others. I didn't have children, and it seemed like almost every women's ministry focused heavily on promoting motherhood and the art of balancing it with other aspects of life. On top of that, we decided to take a step back to recalibrate our mission, and our metrics—followers, sales, you name it—were slowing down. It felt like everyone else was running, and I was stuck—cue insecurity.
2023 was a challenging year. To quote John Mellencamp, it "hurt so good." But God answered me—not with a thundering voice, but through the conviction I felt every time I scrolled aimlessly. He reminded me that my job wasn’t to outshine anyone but to faithfully steward what He’s given me. A verse from Galatians hit me right in the ego: “Pay careful attention to your own work... For we are each responsible for our own conduct.” Ouch, Paul.
Here’s what I’ve learned: my “greatness” isn’t in being seen; it’s in glorifying God, even if especially if that means staying unseen. My calling isn’t about the spotlight; it’s about holding the light steady for others. And honestly, that’s more freeing than I ever imagined.
So, we’re working to make sure that The Bold Movement reflects this heart—a daily reminder that our mission is about equipping others, not focusing on ourselves. As my Gigi used to say, "Billy Graham’s Sunday School teacher was just as important to the Kingdom of God as Billy Graham.” Your calling is just as important as “hers,” too. I hope to live out that truth. If I’m forgotten but Christ is made known, then I’ll count it as a win.
And with that, I leave you with one of my favorite quotes: “Preach the gospel. Die. Be forgotten.” - Count Zinzendorf (1700-1760)
XOXO,
Let’s get together
Interested in working together? Fill out some info and we will be in touch shortly! We can't wait to hear from you!
Around Here, We Say
Biblical Literacy — Like A Lot. So, What Do We Mean ?
When you see Biblical literacy, know that we do not mean merely reading the Bible. We mean comprehension of the message and theme, contextual analysis, and correctly applying 1st-century texts in the 21st century. Are you ready to help put an end to it?