Join The Office of Black Women in Church and Society (Interdenominational Theological Center) in Atlanta for a dynamic historic gatheirng of women clergy leaders, pastors, lay ministers and others working in various aspects of ministry. The National Black Women in Ministry Leadership Conference will convene on May 23-25, 2013 at the Atlanta Airport Hilton. Our theme for the conference is “Living Stones for Sacred Waters” an acknowledgement of black women’s contribution to ministry and leadership in our churches, as well as our families, communities, nation and world. This is an opportunity to celebrate the accomplishments and explore women’s continued contributions to the life and work of the church and challenges that remain. Women from different denominations will participate. Conference leadership includes black women bishops in historic black denominations (AME, AMEZ, CME), the United Methodist church as well as black women leaders in other denominations. On Thursday May 23 Bishop Vashti McKenzie will be the preacher for the opening worship service. Plenary sesesions and workshops will address the areas of health, education, eoconomic sustainability, social justice and gobal women's development; in four workshop tracks: models of success; minstry of scholarship; ministry of leadership/program and organizational development; and discerning one's professional path. Other women bishops and denomiational leaders will offer keynote addresses, lead sessions, and be available for dialogue and exchange. Women in ministry, studying for ministry and considering ministry in denominational, nondenominational, community and other settings are invited to register and attend. You don't want to miss this dynamic conference.