Kentucky Women's Ministry Director
Rev. Lauren Daniel
Lauren Daniel is an ordained minister with the Assemblies of God, currently serves as Associate Pastor at Raceland First Assembly of God in Raceland, KY., and is the Kentucky Network Women’s Ministries Director. She has been married to her husband Ben for 10 wonderful years, and they have two beautiful boys , Xander and Theo. Lauren is passionate about encouraging, empowering, and equipping women to accept the calling on their lives and to live boldly for Jesus.
History
Assemblies of God
To have a clearer understanding of KYAG Women, you need to know the history of the Assemblies of God. We are a Fellowship that has been richly blessed by God’s power and grace.
Our founders were committed to reaching the world for Christ, which explains why missions has always been a major focus within the Fellowship. This rich heritage founded on biblical principles continues to touch the hearts of men and women around the world.
Following the pattern set by the Early Church at Pentecost (see Acts 1 and 2), Christians at the turn of the 20th century experienced the baptism in the Holy Spirit. Pockets of revival began to spread throughout the United States initiating the modern Pentecostal Movement.
Leaders within this Movement came together and established the General Council of the Assemblies of God in 1914 and later came to an agreement on sixteen biblical fundamental truths which remain the foundational tenets of our Fellowship to this day.
For more Information about the Assemblies of God, visit ag.org
Women in the Assemblies of God
Eleven years after the formation of the Assemblies of God, women within the Fellowship began to seek ways they could become involved in ministry. In 1925, Etta Calhoun organized a group of women for intercessory prayer in Houston, Texas. Originally meeting for intercessory prayer for missionaries, the women quickly found practical ways to provide support. The group became the first Women’s Missionary Council, the forerunner of today’s AG Women.
Ministry to women has continued to grow across the United States and in other countries. The following is an overview of the development of AG Women from 1925 to present.
Kentucky Assemblies of God Women's Ministries
Our mission is to challenge and equip women to passionately pursue God and to influence their world. We are here to encourage, partner with you, and provide resources to help you minister to the needs of women. Our purpose is to discover and develop biblical, godly resources to help disciple women in every stage of life: young, old, married, single, single moms . . . . We delight in extending a hand to women who find themselves in ministry and leadership, as well as to women who just want ideas to connect in deeper ways with God. You do not have to lead or walk this journey alone!