Women to Women Mentoring (W2WM)


W2WM is a new area of ministry being offered through Lifewell Ministries. We offer classes to equip and apprentice women to become mentors in their communities and churches.

About Us

Motto: “We are Rooted in Christ to Flourish.”

Vision: To see women follow Jesus and experience His love and acceptance. “Follow my example, as I follow the example of Christ.” 1 Corinthians 11:1

Mission: Women to Women Mentoring's ministry mission is to encourage, support and disciple women to follow Jesus and help lead others to do the same. We want to accomplish this mission by cultivating a Christ-Centered environment that will equip women in their personal journey with Christ through one-on-one mentoring.

Purpose:

Our purpose is to be a vehicle or a conduit through which connections are made in our community via one-on-one mentoring. “And let’s consider how to encourage one another in love and in good deeds, not abandoning our own meeting together, as is the habit of some people, but encouraging one another; and all the more as you see the day drawing near.” Hebrews 10:24-25

Another reason we exist, is to provide classes, workshops, and Bible study courses to disciple women into becoming mentors themselves. We provide one-on-one discipleship mentoring and group instruction to equip women to be a source of support to other women in their community. We are not meant to live life alone! Women to Women Mentoring is a ministry that wants to help bridge the gap by providing a safe and attainable place to make those connections.

A Note About Mentoring

The ministry of Women to Women Mentoring defines itself this way:

Mentoring is one of the surest ways to connect and build meaningful relationships in our community. It is important to build healthy connections. He did not create us to do life alone. Mentoring provides us with an opportunity to connect and to experience the joy of coming together in fellowship.


It is also a learning process where helpful, personal, and reciprocal relationships are built. Christian mentoring is a relationship that typically takes place within the context of God’s Word and the Holy Spirit’s direction, regardless of a person’s age, or stage of life. It provides guidance to the less experienced wanting to come alongside a trusted advisor who is further along in life experiences and is able to impart godly wisdom.

  • Wisdom – wisdom that comes from God speaking and working through the Christian mentor.

    Psalm 49.3

  • Trusted – based on confidentiality and no judgement: a trusted confidant, someone to share their innermost feelings with an assurance they will keep it confidential. Proverbs 8:6

  • Advisor – someone who helps us learn how to seek the true Counselor - the Lord - and His Word. John 14:26

Want To Be a Mentor?

A woman who chooses to mentor is willing to make a relational life-to-life investment and walk with another in their life journey. She is a Christian woman who shares and models the Christ-life with another sister in the Lord. She helps the mentee learn how to discern God’s movement within her life experiences.

A mentor intentionally makes themselves available to a mentee who will help her understand how to live as (i.e., a mother, wife, daughter, single parent, career women, neighbor, etc.) in the fullness of who God made them to be. They walk alongside another who is in a season of life in which she needs nourishment and encouragement to live out her faith.

“You have heard me teach things that have been confirmed by many reliable witnesses. Now teach these truths to other trustworthy people who will be able to pass them to others.” (2 Timothy 2:2)

Meet Our Team of Mentors

Evie Chrisman

Hi! My name is Evie Chrisman. I am a pastoral counselor for Lifewell Ministries and the creator of the Women to Women Mentoring ministry. One of my greatest passions is connecting with women, guiding them in God’s truth and walking alongside them through difficult life challenges and pointing them to Jesus who is the author and finisher of our faith. I enjoy leading women in small group environments and discipling them in biblical wisdom through instruction that is both applicable and experiential.

I am excited to introduce to you, my team! This team of Mentors love the Lord. Their desire is to walk alongside others in God’s truth, living out their identity in Christ and help others do the same.

Evelyn Hernández

Hello there! My name is Evelyn Hernández, and I am one of the pastoral counselors at Lifewell Ministries. While everyone has a different story, I love to witness the One and Only Author showing up, watching woman growing in their intimacy and awareness of God. It's a joy to walk alongside woman and lead them to a strength that is not their own, to watch them find that God is more than enough, to have a front row seat as they start their journey when possibly feeling confused, unseen, unworthy, and unknown, to gaining clarity and reaching a point where they know they are significant, valuable, and fully known. With anticipation, I love witnessing His daughters discover Christ in them, the hope of glory!

Debbie Kavadas

Hi! My name is Debbie Kavadas. I am licensed real estate professional in Georgia who has served her clients since 2014. My dedication to my clients and my love of helping others are what motivates me most in serving my community. My passion for Jesus and my desire to share His gospel with others is what drives my life. I believe it is our responsibility as believers of Christ to be a refuge for hurting people and a place to empower individuals to be all God has created them to be. It would be an honor to walk alongside your life’s journey.

Jessica Gambino

Hi! My name is Jessica Gambino. I am a 37-year-old single mom of three boys. I have a heart for women walking through really difficult things, because at one time that was me. The Lord has used mentorship in my life to bring me through the storm, into His love and grace. I want to give back to what was graciously given to me. It would be a joy to walk alongside your journey and see God work in your life as He has walked in mine.

Helen Johnson

Hi! My name is Helen Johnson, and I love one-on-one coffee dates! I've been married for 25 years and have three awesome boys. One of my passions is loving on God's little gifts from above, and I get to do that as a preschool teacher. My other passion has been leading small groups and mentoring women with a desire to help them get to know God more intimately, and to accept and embrace His immense Love. We find healing and wholeness as we make life-changing connections between God's Word and His will and purpose for our lives. Connection is key; with God and with other women seeking after Him. Let's connect!

Coursework Overview

Spiritual Growth and Apprenticeship Training

If you feel called to mentor or a desire for a deeper walk with Christ, Women to Women Mentoring offers courses to well-equip you for the journey. We provide apprenticeship classes to further grow your relationship with Christ. We also offer classes that will guide you in how to be a mentor to other women. When you register for our coursework, we will match you up with a mentor while you are attending your classes. This is so you can experience a mentor/mentee relationship while you are training to be one.

Since Lifewell Ministries is also a counseling ministry, we can connect you with a Lifewell counselor if you desire to pursue a deeper walk of healing for your life. The cost for counseling is not included in the course work, but we can connect you with a pastoral counselor who establishes the fee for counseling. “Now may the God of peace, who brought up from the dead the great Shepherd of the sheep through the blood of the eternal covenant, that is, Jesus our Lord, equip you in every good thing to do His will, working in us that which is pleasing in His sight, through Jesus Christ, to whom be the glory forever and ever. Amen.” Hebrews 13:20-21

Apprenticeship Modules 1, 2, and 3 are prerequisites before registering for Module 4.

Course Work Modules

Module 1: Discovering Your True Identity

  1. Introduction to Spiritual Formation

  2. Your Story and Why It Matters

  3. Patterns of Living (Part 1)

  4. Patterns of Living (Part 2)

  5. Belief System and Your Mindset

  6. Identification in Christ

  7. The Enneagram: Understanding Your Personality Type for a God-Centered Life (Part 1)

  8. The Enneagram: Understanding Your Personality Type for a God-Centered Life (Part 2)

Module 2: A Healing Journey

  1. Brokenness and Surrender

  2. Forgiveness and Gratitude

  3. Grief and Loss

  4. Law and Grace

  5. Guilt and Shame

  6. Soul Care: Why is it Important?

Module 3: A Union with Christ

  1. Intimacy With God

  2. Hidden With Christ

  3. Spiritual Practices

  4. Boundaries and Setting Limits

  5. Relationships and Making Connections

  6. Freedom In Christ

Module 4: The Role of Mentoring

  1. Vision and Purpose

  2. Mentoring is God’s Idea

  3. Mentoring Relationships

  4. Communication: The Art of Listening

  5. Establishing Boundaries

  6. Conflict Resolution and Confidentiality

Course Work Tuition

Application Fee: $25

Cost Per Module: $100

Next Class Details


Starting Date: March 1, 2025

Meeting Day: Saturday

Meeting Frequency: Weekly

Time: 10:00am to 12:00pm

Meeting Location: Online classes

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Our mission for our Women to Women Mentoring ministry is to encourage, support and disciple women to follow Jesus and help lead others to do the same. We want to accomplish this mission by cultivating a Christ-Centered environment that will equip women in their personal journey with Christ through one-on-one mentoring.

With your giving we can build on our scholarship fund to provide aid to women with an opportunity to become mentors that are not able to pay full tuition. Through your gift, you join us to be a participant in helping change the lives of women. Thank you for joining us in such an important mission. Together we can make an extraordinary difference. Would you consider donating today?