On this episode of the Elevate Podcast, Amy-Jo Girardier sits down with Oksana Field to discuss how to build women’s ministries rooted in discipleship rather than events. From sharing early conversations in Disney roller coaster lines to launching mentoring programs and gathering women across campuses, Amy-Jo and Oksana unpack the principles that have helped cultivate authentic community, spiritual depth, and leadership development in their ministries.

Meet the Speakers:

• Amy-Jo Girardier: Women’s Minister at Brentwood Baptist, leading initiatives that equip women for discipleship, mentoring, and leadership development.
• Oksana Field: Worship and Women’s Minister at The Church at Harpeth Heights, passionate about fostering authentic, Bible-centered community for women of all generations.

Topics Discussed in This Episode:

• 0:00 — How a Disney trip launched a shared vision for women’s ministry
• 2:00 — Why moving from event-based to discipleship-driven ministry matters
• 6:24 — Building collaborative ministry across multiple campuses
• 8:10 — The biblical foundation and personal impact of mentoring
• 13:00 — How prayer prepared the way for flourishing mentoring programs
• 24:00 — Developing Gather in Homes: equipping women to lead and connect
• 29:50 — How small, everyday steps lead to empowered leadership
• 34:45 — Shifts from consumerism to discipleship in women’s ministry
• 42:00 — Future dreams: theological training and micro-mission journeys
• 46:00 — Encouragement for women hesitant to take their next leadership step

Resources Mentioned:

• Flourish Mentoring Program – Passion City Church
• Lifeway Academy (for future Trellis leadership development)
• Elevate Conference | September 9, 2025