In today’s special episode, host Cyndee Ownbey welcomes back Renee Rowell, a dedicated women’s ministry leader who serves at a church in Columbia, South Carolina. Renee opens up about her decades-long journey in ministry, including navigating a particularly challenging season marked by conflict, gossip, and discouragement. Through her honest storytelling, Renee shares how prayer, fasting, wise counsel, and the unwavering support of her church leadership helped her persevere and ultimately witness remarkable growth and unity within her women’s ministry.
If you’ve ever faced hardships in ministry—or are in the thick of a difficult season right now—Renee’s testimony of God’s faithfulness and the “fruit that remains” is sure to encourage you. Plus, don’t miss exciting details about the upcoming Faithful Virtual Women’s Ministry Conference, where Renee will be sharing even more practical wisdom for leaders.
This episode is also available on YouTube here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LbESQ_2CQpU.
The transcript is available on the Women's Ministry Toolbox blog here: https://womensministrytoolbox.com/womens-ministry-leader-interview-with-renee-rowell/.
Listen to Renee's first interview here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1qtPnleL1ZYkCKnn5GQaBe?si=3cc9ad89ecfe4382
For more information about Cyndee's mentoring sessions click here: https://womensministrytoolbox.teachable.com/p/mentoring-1-session
To register for the Faithful Virtual Women's Ministry Conference visit: https://womensministrytoolbox.teachable.com/p/virtual-conference-2025
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