Empowering Women in Leadership Ministry

One Mission, Equal Voices

ENVISIONS A WORLD WHERE WOMEN STAND AS EQUAL PARTNERS IN LEADERSHIP

Empowering Women Leadership Ministry

Dr. Cynthia F. Bynum Visionary & Executive Director Clergy Women Leadership Council

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.

Executive Director, CWLC | Senior Pastor, Greater Faith Intl' Ministry | Principal, CFB Consulting

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 pathways 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.

CWLC: BAD Women in Ministry Cohort 2025

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.