Marriage Connect Group
April 19 – May 17, 2026
Our Mission
Our mission in Women's Ministry is to walk alongside ladies as they grow in a genuine, life-giving relationship with Jesus. Through meaningful connections, intentional gatherings, leadership development, connect groups, and trusted counsel, women are encouraged and equipped to follow Christ wholeheartedly. And no matter where you are in your journey, we’ve saved you a seat as we grow together
and point others to Him.
Our Calling
This world is not our permanent home; we are looking forward to a home yet to come. Therefore, let us offer through Jesus a continual sacrifice of praise to God, proclaiming our allegiance to his name. And don’t forget to do good and to share with those in need. These are the sacrifices that please God . . . . Now may the God of peace – who brought up from the dead our Lord Jesus, the great Shepherd of the sheep, and ratified an eternal covenant with his blood – may he equip you with all you need for doing his will. May he produce in you, through the power of Jesus Christ, every good thing that is pleasing to him.
-Hebrews 13:14-16, 20-21 NLT
Ladies - Don't Miss This Opportunity
Mentorship Ministry
Whether you feel called to walk alongside another woman as a mentor or you’re seeking a mentor to walk with you, our women’s mentoring ministry is a place to grow together in faith, wisdom, and community. Mentoring is a Christ-centered relationship rooted in prayer, encouragement, and honest conversation, where women support one another through life’s seasons while pointing each other toward God’s truth. No matter your age or stage of life, if you have a heart to learn, listen, and grow, we invite you to take this next step and be part of a meaningful journey of connection and spiritual growth.
Interested in Becoming a Mentor
This is an opportunity to invest in another woman’s life through prayer, encouragement, and shared faith. Mentors don’t need to have all the answers—just a willing heart, a listening ear, and a desire to walk alongside someone as God works in both of your lives.
Interested in Receiving Mentorship
This is a safe and supportive space to grow in your faith, gain wisdom, and navigate life’s challenges with guidance from a more experienced sister in Christ. Receiving mentorship is about learning, asking questions, and being encouraged as you take steps forward in your spiritual journey.
Women's Ministry Book Clubs
This spring Ridgewood Women's Ministry is offering book clubs to get you connected with other women and deepen your walk with God. Each book selected has content with a different focus to draw you closer to Jesus and others. These clubs are designed to meet once a week or every other week and will connect women inside and outside of Ridgewood. The clubs may meet in homes, coffee shops or in libraries. Check out the 2026 book club offerings below and reach out to the club leader to get connected and join the group. We've save you a seat!
If you're interested in starting a book club, we have some additional books we'd suggest. Contact Wendi Johnson at wjohnson@myrwc.org.
WELL WATERED WOMAN by Gretchen Saffles
Gretchen Saffles knows what it’s like to feel overwhelmed and unable to flourish. In The Well-Watered Woman, Gretchen leads us to: The Well of fullness – where the gospel is planted in our lives and our roots take hold in the truth. The Word of freedom – our journey of growing, changing, and being transformed into Jesus’ likeness. The Way of fruitfulness – how obedience and love keeps us flourishing in Christ.
She teaches that God’s Word will satisfy us for all eternity. Using Scripture and her own personal story of surrender, Gretchen offers spiritually hungry women tangible tools and encouragement to not only know Jesus more but to live a life that thoroughly enjoys Him, seeks Him, and follows Him into freedom.
TWO OPTIONS:
Leaders: Gaby Durkee and Edie Meeks
Location: Plymouth/Maple Grove
Meeting Times: 7-8pm Every other Monday, beginning May 4
Contact: Gaby at gabrielladurkee@gmail.com
Leader: Kris Smith
Location: Zoom
Meeting Times: 9:30-11:30am Every other Thursday, beginning April 23
Contact: Kris at smith.kris33@gmail.com
STRENGTH IN THE STRUGGLE by Lauren Ibach
Strength in the Struggle is an encouraging 10-lesson Bible study workbook for women about letting go of fear and anxiety. The world offers many solutions to manage and cope with these struggles, but what Jesus offers us is far greater. God’s Word has the power and authority to transform lives and give us strength in every battle.
Strength in the Struggle was created to help readers cultivate a biblical understanding of anxiety and fear, trust in the power of the gospel as our ultimate hope, and learn to apply God’s Word in both thought and action. In this study, readers will find strength in their struggles with fear and anxiety as their trust in Jesus and His promises deepen.
TWO OPTIONS:
Leaders: Melissa Nussbaum and Nancy Mullin
Location: Eden Prairie
Meeting Times: 6:30-7:30pm, Tuesdays beginning April 28
Contact: Melissa at braymay2@gmail.com
Leaders: Kiah Sorensen and Rachel Ruzika
Location: Hopkins
Meeting Times: 7-8pm Every other Monday, beginning April 13
Contact: Kiah at kiah.sorensen@gmail.com
BECOMING A WOMAN OF STRENGTH by Cynthia Heald
When encountering the difficulties and obstacles of life, it is a comfort and blessing to be assured of God’s desire to strengthen and equip His children. In Becoming a Woman of Strength, best-selling author and Bible teacher Cynthia Heald helps you see that you are empowered with inner strength through God’s Spirit so you can do all things through Christ.
With quotes from carefully selected writers, real-life accounts of people who have demonstrated inner strength, and key Scripture memory verses, this Bible study will encourage you to depend upon the strength of the Holy Spirit to commit, wait, seek, pray, serve, be bold, and persevere throughout your life.
Leader: Jana M.
Location: Victoria
Meeting Times: Thursdays 7-8pm, beginning May 21
Contact: Jana at jana.vyleta@gmail.com
FORGIVING WHAT YOU CAN’T FORGET by Lysa Terkeurst
Have you ever felt stuck in a cycle of unresolved pain, playing offenses over and over in your mind? You know you can’t go on like this, but you don’t know what to do next. Lysa TerKeurst has wrestled through this journey. But in surprising ways, she’s discovered how to let go of bound-up resentment and overcome the resistance to forgiving people who aren’t willing to make things right.
In Forgiving What You Can’t Forget, Lysa’s deep empathy, therapeutic insight, and rich Bible teaching, coming out of more than 1,000 hours of theological study, will help you:
Learn how to move on when the other person refuses to change and never says they’re sorry.
Walk through a step-by-step process to free yourself from the hurt of your past and feel less offended today. Discover what the Bible really says about forgiveness and the peace that comes from living it out right now. Identify what’s stealing trust and vulnerability from your relationships so you can believe there is still good ahead. Disempower the triggers hijacking your emotions by embracing the two necessary parts of forgiveness.
Leaders: Brenda Johnson and Kathy Kirchner
Location: Plymouth
Meeting Times: 6:30-7:30pm Every other Thursday, beginning April 16
Contact: Brenda at bcjohnson55@hotmail.com
Women's Ministry Highlighted Events
Vision Night Recap!
We’re excited to share that we had a full house for the Vision Casting Event held on Tuesday, March 10! More than 40 women gathered to hear Wendi Johnson share the vision God has given for the Women of Ridgewood—to see themselves as shepherdesses who point others to Jesus.
Attendees had the opportunity to meet the Women’s Leadership Team and learn about upcoming opportunities for connection, including mentorship, book clubs, and simple ways to get involved and serve in areas that match their gifts.
If you weren’t able to attend, we’d love to hear from you! If you haven’t taken the survey yet, please click the button below to complete our 19-question anonymous survey. It takes about 8 minutes and will help us design women’s events that encourage a deeper connection with God and with one another.
In The Way of Wisdom – Bible Study Book with Video Access, Bible teachers Jen Wilkin, Ruth Chou Simons, Kelly Minter, Adrienne Camp, Elizabeth Woodson, and Courtney Doctor invite you to place your feet firmly on the path of life revealed in the book of Proverbs. As you consider wisdom principles on everyday topics like words, work, friendship, marriage, parenting, neighborliness, money management, leadership influence, and more, you’ll discover the wisdom of Proverbs as an invitation to steadily walk God’s way in God’s world.
Learn more by watching the video by all of these amazing teachers!
This 8-week study begins on January 15. We’ll meet every other Thursday morning from 9:30-11:30am. Our last meeting will be on May 7 with a celebratory potluck brunch! Contact Nancy Moore with any questions at nmoore@myrwc.org
The MomCo of Minnetonka
The MomCo (short for Mom Community) is an organization passionate about mobilizing moms all over the world to build life-changing communities! The MomCo is for all moms whether pregnant with your first baby or sending your kid off to middle school. MomCo is a non-profit organization that encourages and equips moms of young children to realize their potential as mothers, women and leaders, in relationship with Jesus and in partnership with the local church.
Women's Prayer Group
Our Women’s Prayer Group is a welcoming space for women to come together in prayer for the needs of the Ridgewood Church family, friends, staff, community, nation, and beyond. Everyone is invited to join us as their schedule allows. We meet for 30 minutes every Thursday at 11:30am in Room 101 at Ridgewood Church (September–May). Come experience the power of prayer and fellowship with sisters in Christ.
