God has provided for every aspect of Women & Work since He brought this ministry into existence in 2018,
and this stellar group of women is yet another demonstration of His gracious hand toward us.
We are so thankful for each of these women, how they faithfully serve King Jesus and His kingdom,
how they live out their calling, and for each of the unique strengths and perspectives
they bring to the leadership of Women & Work.
Courtney Moore is the founder and president of Women & Work. A former IMB missionary and classical educator, Courtney writes content for LifeWay Christian Resources, The Gospel Coalition’s “Thorns & Thistles” column, as well as discipleship curriculum for Pinelake Church in Jackson, MS. She holds a B.A. in Religious Studies from the University of Mobile and an M.A. in Biblical Counseling from the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. Her desire is to see God honored through women as they steward their gifts and leverage their potential for His glory, especially through their work. She and her husband Brent live in El Paso, TX where Brent pastors. They are the parents of 3 great kids.
Michelle “Missie” Branch is the Assistant Dean of Students to Women and the Director of Graduate Life at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary serving women in both the college and the seminary. She is the wife of Duce Branch, who is a PhD student and Assistant Professor at SEBTS. Several years ago, Duce and Missie co-planted a church in Philedelphia, PA where she served as a pastor’s wife, a children’s ministry director, and a women’s ministry leader. Missie is passionate about ministry to women and speaks at various conferences and ministry events to train, encourage, equip, and refresh others. Missie has been a mentor to many ladies and is currently serving alongside her family at Imago Dei Church in Raleigh, NC.
Penney Smith is the founder and CEO of Smith & Associates Healthcare Consulting, LLC where she serves as an executive healthcare consultant and legal nurse consultant. In both her professional and personal life, Penney is passionate about helping organizations and individuals succeed. She serves as Executive Committee Board Member for Distinguished Young Women and Board Member for Women & Work. With her gift for hospitality, Penney creates an environment where others flourish. Her ministry of encouragement is aimed at helping others to be all that God created them to be. She is a speaker at women’s ministry conferences, has co-taught Bible study classes, and led women’s care groups and accountability groups.
Faith Whatley is the Director of Author and Strategic Partnerships at LifeWay Christian Resources. Faith has served at LifeWay for 28 years in various roles. Her main responsibilities have been tied to LifeWay’s ministry to women. She has led important new initiatives such as simulcasting, web training and digital resources for women, which at the time had never been offered to individuals or churches. She and her husband Jimmy live in Mount Juliet, TN where they attend The Glade Church where she leads a small group of young moms, supports the ministry to women, and has served on various committees over the years. Jimmy and Faith have two grown children who are both married and live nearby. This year they became grandparents for the first time to a precious little boy named Jameson.
Amy Whitfield serves as Associate Vice President for Convention Communications of the Southern Baptist Convention Executive Committee and is co-author of SBC FAQ’s: A Ready Reference. She also co-hosts the weekly SBC This Week podcast with Jonathan Howe. Amy holds a B.A. in Politics from Converse College and an M.A. in Christian Studies from SEBTS. Amy is married to Keith, who is Dean of Graduate Studies and Vice President for Academic Administration at the seminary. They live in Wake Forest, NC with their children Mary and Drew.
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