TEXAS ASSOCIATION OF MINISTERS' WIVES AND MINISTERS' WIDOWS, INC.
OUR PURPOSE
Unite ministers' wives and ministers' widows of various
Christian denominations into one Christian Fellowship.
Sponsor an annual conference that provides information,
inspiration, and problem-solving skill development.
Cultivate good will, develop stronger interpersonal relationships,
and foster a more effective communication network.
Promote cultural exchange with
ministers' wives and widows around the world.
Function as a Christian non-profit corporation and
implement the Christian and Charitable purposes of the corporation.
OUR THEME
“A Sisterhood Bridging the Gap:
Embracing Change for Effective Service in Kingdom Building”
Isaiah 58:12
OUR MOTTO
“Sisters in Christ Serving the Present Age”
OUR SYMBOL
The BUTTERFLY, reminds Christians of the amazing transformation
that takes place through Christ's redemption and regeneration.
When "born again," we become "a new creation."
2 Corinthians 5:17
OUR HISTORY
The Texas Association of Ministers’ Wives and Ministers’ Widows (TAMWMW) became a chartered member of the
International Association of Ministers’ Wives and Widows (IAMWMW)
on June 30, 1983, in Columbia, South Carolina under the leadership of
International President Dr. Muriel Johnson Providence.
She served as International President from 1978 thru 1986.
Dr. Providence traveled to Houston, Texas and organized a
state group of ministers’ wives and ministers' widows.
She appointed Mrs. Lola J. Williams as the TAMWMW President.
Sister Williams' tenure ended prematurely.
The sisterhood was unwilling to allow the TAMWMW Chapter
to remain inactive. Therefore, Dr. Thelma Brockington from El Paso, stepped in and re-established a state sisterhood in San Antonio.
The chapter was named the Texas Association of Ministers’ Wives and Ministers’ Widows (TAMWMW). On August 22, 1987 at the
New Union Baptist Church, she set in motion this new state chapter.
She also formed the San Antonio Interdenominational Association of Ministers’ Wives and Ministers’ Widows (SAIAMWMW) local chapter.
Dr. Thelma Brockington may be considered the TAMWMW
Second State Chapter Founder because,
she maintained an indelible blueprint
for this state sisterhood which has remained to this day.
Excerpt taken from "Reflections of Texas History" by
Dr. Helen M. Johnson, Past TAMWMW State President