Year-Round Mentoring Group for Women in Leadership

with Hannah Donato and Veronika Sumova

What Graduates Are Saying

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“This mentoring for women in leadership was so so beneficial for me because it's directly related to my ministry: it helped me to grow up in my faith, in my understanding of God's word, and my ability to teach it to others. It was the first time when I had this specific training related to teaching Scripture. And it was so amazing to meet those ladies who become so dear because it was such an encouragement. And what is the best is that this mentoring built a foundation for future studies of God's word and gave godly friends with whom I'll keep relationships.”

Viktorija Navikaitė, a youth leader from Lithuania

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“The group consists of great, kind, and loving women who are great in encouraging others. It is a privilege to meet them regularly during the YRM. Ann is very open, encouraging, and ready to help. I can write to her whenever I cannot handle something. She has many years of experience in leading women, so I take a lot from her teaching. Although the meeting took place only from a distance, Ann tried to involve everyone as much as possible. Everyone had the opportunity to express themselves, and under her guidance, we all learned how to encourage others. I learned a lot about leading a small group, building relationships, and giving feedback. I will definitely use what I learned in my own Bible study group.”

Ester Pučálková, a youth leader from The Czech Republic

Programme Overview

The goal is to provide training and mentoring for women who are leading others in the study of Scripture for life application, changed lives, and healthy relationships.

Plan

  • Pre-Forum Dinner on Saturday, May 25, 2024: 14:00-17:30 CEST

  • Six two-hour webinars and webinar assignments

  • Three-day retreat on 3-5 December 2024 in Budapest, Hungary

  • Pre-Forum Conference at the 2025 Forum (16-17 May 2025). Participants will still need to apply for the European Leadership Forum and will be responsible for paying Forum fees in order to participate in the 2025 Forum. Participants must also pay for their own travel expenses.

Participants

Up to ten women who are currently ministry leaders in their church or in a Christian organization and who are willing to receive training throughout the year to find ways to improve their leadership abilities in teaching the Bible and discipling others.

Qualifications

Each participant should be involved in leading women. They could be serving as staff members in their church or organization, or be a volunteer whose role is related to development of women as leaders of others. They should be involved in women's ministry, teaching, and be a spiritually mature Christian.

YRM Leaders

 

Hannah Donato, wife of Giovanni and mother of three children: Isabella, Luca and Giorgia. Originally from England Hannah has been serving the Lord in Italy for the past 19 years amongst university students with the Italian IFES movement, GBU. In the past Hannah has overseen the development of the student leader’s training and care programme and has recently taken on a similar role with regards to the Staff team. Hannah loves the local church she is a part of in Siena and serves in music, children’s, and women’s ministry there. Hannah loves cooking, music, walks in the Tuscan hills, Italy, discipling and witnessing to those around her.

Veronika Sumova is currently working for the European Commission as Information and Communication Officer. She leads communication campaigns related to the EU Internal Market as well as support available to small companies and startups in the EU. Veronika leads the young adults’ ministry in her church and is a home group leader. Once a year she organizes a weekend retreat for about 60 young adults. She is very passionate about relational evangelism, discipleship, and the connection between faith and work. Veronika lives in Belgium but is originally from the Czech Republic.

 Application Process

To apply:

  1. Thoroughly review the curriculum.

  2. Complete the online application.

  3. All applications will be reviewed. We will notify you whether or not you have been accepted as a participant in the 2024-25 programme within four to six weeks.

If you have questions, contact us at initiatives@euroleadership.org.