ABOUT CWLC

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Empowering Women Leadership Ministry

Dr. Cynthia F. Bynum founder & visionary CWLC

Equipping women through the Clergy Women Leadership Council, elevating voices with the guidance of Dr. Cynthia F. Bynum, and transforming ministry by empowering women in ministry.

Senior Pastor, Greater Faith Intl' Ministry

Dr. Cynthia F. Bynum is a dynamic pastor, strategist, and leadership catalyst who guides the Clergy Women Leadership Council’s mission to empower women in ministry as equal partners in leadership. With a DMin, MDiv, and MBA, she integrates theological depth with organizational excellence—building paths forward for mentorship, advocacy, and impact across church and society. As Visionary & Executive Director, Dr. Bynum advances the Clergy Women Leadership Council’s commitment to equip, affirm, and mobilize women clergy through training, networks, and a movement that champions faith-driven reforms for a more just and compassionate world.

Get Involved

Join the Clergy Women Leadership Council in making a difference! We welcome volunteers and supporters who share our passion for empowering women in ministry and building a stronger community of leaders. Your involvement can help us amplify our impact for one another, guided by the vision of Dr. Cynthia F. Bynum.

To learn more about CWLC, volunteer opportunities, or organizational partnerships, contact info@cwlcinc.org.

BAD WOMEN IN MINISTRY™ 2026

LEADERS UNITED IN FAITH & PURPOSE

A cherished moment with women in ministry following the 2026 BAD Women in Ministry Worship & Preaching Experience at Northside Drive Baptist Church in Atlanta, Georgia.

We gathered in worship and left strengthened by the Word, renewed in spirit, and grateful for the ministry of presence we offered one another. These women carry sacred responsibilities in their churches and communities. Together, we celebrate their leadership and create space for them to be poured into, replenished, and encouraged for the work ahead.

The Future of Ministry is Bold. The Future of Ministry is Now.

women to LEAD

Women who carry the responsibilities of ministry also need space to be heard, restored, and encouraged. Here, shared experiences become sources of insight, and meaningful relationships remind us that we do not walk alone.

As we celebrate what God is doing through women, we make room for honest conversation, fresh perspective, and renewed strength for the work ahead.

Women equipped to lead.

Women committed to God and community.

Women prepared for a larger work.

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Our Journey

Aug. 13, 2023, the Clergy Women Leadership Council (CWLC) was founded from a passion to empower women in ministry. Emerging from Greater Faith International Ministry, it became a vital resource for equality, equity, training, and development.

2023 – Articulating Vision: CWLC, under the leadership of Dr. Cynthia F. Bynum, affirms scholars, church leaders, and influencers for positive change, simultaneously creating a strong foundation for advocacy and leadership.

2025 – Inaugural BAD Women in Ministry Conference: CWLC convened its first BAD (Bold, Anointed, Dedicated) Women in Ministry Conference in Atlanta, Georgia, expanding spaces of empowerment and advocacy for clergy women everywhere.

Our Purpose

The Clergy Women Leadership Council (CWLC) exists to equip, affirm, and mobilize women as equal partners in leadership ministry while remembering equity. Through training, mentorship, advocacy, and collective support, CWLC advances equality in ministry, celebrates the impact of women leaders, and champions faith-driven reforms that uplift both the Church and society.