Now that we have become PWOC International, some have wondered how our ministry selects a new theme. It all begins a few years out with much prayer to seek the heart of the Lord for our theme. One of the responsibilities of the PWOC International Executive Board is to hear the Lord on the matter of where He is at work and then cast vision for the whole ministry. This is quite an involved process, but basically the PWOC International Executive Board comes together after their season of prayer and discusses what they are each hearing from the Lord on the matter. They then ask the Theme Development Coordinator, Titus II Advisors and Prayer Coordinator to help come alongside them in weighing out matters of understanding what the Lord is saying. The PWOCI Executive Board will come into a consensus decision on the theme, related Scripture(s) and songs. Sometimes this is done in stages. Normally, the theme and Scripture(s) are decided first and then supporting songs follow. We then go to the PWOC International Joint Council, for their consensus decision. Once a final consensus decision is made, the PWOC International Theme Development Coordinator goes to work with the President, to determine main theme teaching points and the supporting artwork. Once all of this is complete, it is rolled out to the PWOC International Board and Regional leadership at the annual PWOC International Vision Week (the meeting place for the PWOCI Board, Regional Presidents and Vice Presidents), to W.I.L.D. (Women Intent on Leadership Development) trainers at W.I.L.D. Train the Trainers weekend, then on to local leadership through W.I.L.D. training and then finally posted on our website June 1st each year for the entire ministry to view and officially begin using during fall kick-off events at local PWOC’s.
In the past, the theme was held as a “secret” and then rolled out for all to see at the local PWOC fall kick off’s, but now we are more desirous that the entire ministry is prepared for the new season in advance. This year, the PWOC International Board is sharing the vision for where we believe we are headed as a ministry through a DVD presentation posted on our web site for all to see. We are praying that this will help prepare everyone for this very interesting season we are entering. This summer, we want you to begin asking neighbors and friends on your military installation to join us for a yearlong adventure at PWOC this coming year. It is going to be an amazing adventure.
Brenda Marlin, President, PWOCI
