Women’s Institute

Equipping Women for Impactful Ministry

The Challenge

How do we equip women to explore, discover, and maximize their God-given potential?

Women from different parts of the world have shared personal stories of the adversity they have faced while trying to move forward in their work for the kingdom. Societal limitations and self-restriction have often veiled their desire, access, and opportunity to further grow in grace. While some of this has been visible, much has been an internal struggle that many do not speak about.

Despite the visible changes in how women in different facets of ministry are positively received in the 21st century, there is still a need for spiritual development and training to apply biblical truths to current issues on all levels.

The Solution

The Women’s Institute is a place where women can discuss, contemplate, and apply biblical truths to timely and relevant issues that they face on a personal, familial, and societal level.

Bible Studies

Discipleship

Conferences and Seminars

Ongoing Training

Meet the Women’s Institute Board Members

Katherine Barner

Katherine Barner is a grief and trauma expert, author, and speaker. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor who has worked in both secular and Christian sectors of the mental health field for nearly three decades. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Spelman College, Master of Education in Counseling from the University of North Texas and is a Master of Arts in Biblical Studies student at Grace School of Theology. Currently, she serves as Director of HeartCare Team Ministry and a Board Member of the Women's Institute at Grace Center for Spiritual Development. She is married to Celious, and they are proud parents of four adult children.

Megan Jurek

Megan is currently working on her Bachelors of Arts in Biblical Studies from Grace School of Theology. While pursuing her degree, she works for both Grace School of Theology and Grace Center of Spiritual Development. When she is not studying or working, Megan serves as Director of Curriculum for Young Adults and sings on the worship team at Faith Bible Church in The Woodlands, TX. She is passionate about studying God’s Word, raising up leaders and discipling believers to grow in their faith.

Tracy Marshall

Tracy Marshall received both her B.A. and law degree from Duke University. She practiced employment law in Dallas before moving with her family to Midland, Texas, where she helped found the Grammar School at Midland Classical Academy. In 2016, she founded Transparency USA, a nonpartisan organization dedicated to making it easy for citizens to get answers about state politics. Tracy serves on the boards of Grace School of Theology, Transparency USA, the American Energy Association, and as a Club for Growth Foundation Fellow. Tracy and her husband, Billy, reside in Dallas. They have four adult children and an ever-growing number of beloved grandchildren. In her free time, Tracy enjoys spending time with her family, exercising, and finding new ways to promote the messages of faith, freedom, and God's grace.

Mayleen Meñez

Mayleen began her career in the media industry before dedicating over 15 years to ministry and missions. She earned her Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of the Philippines Film Institute in 2003 and later completed a 2-year Ministry Training Course at the New Life Training Center in the Philippines. Following her training, she served as a staff member, faculty instructor, and outreach trainer at the same Bible school. She will be pursuing a Master of Arts degree in Biblical Studies at Grace School of Theology. Currently, Mayleen is the Customer Engagement Lead and Program Coordinator at the Grace Center for Spiritual Development. As a family, they are prayerfully preparing for their next mission, wherever the Lord may lead them.