Welcome to Aspire

 
Elim's national women's ministry that seeks to encourage women to be all that God has called them to be and to equip them to fulfil His purposes.

 
  aspirewomen.org/about

Reach, Inspire, Support & Equip

Aspire seeks to encourage women in Elim to be salt and light for Jesus - who reach, inspire, support and equip others.

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REACH

Reach and connect with women in local churches and the wider community

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INSPIRE

Inspire women to fufil their potential and make a difference in their sphere of influence

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SUPPORT

Support women in achieving their dreams and goals

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EQUIP

Equip women through teacing and ministry to fulfil the puposes of God in their lives

Rise up; this matter is in your hands. We will support you, so take courage and do it!

EZRA 10:4

The Aspire Team

Aspire is run by a small and committed team. We are passionate about serving God and supporting His women of influence within our Movement.

Leanne Mallett

Leanne Mallett

National Aspire Leader

Leanne is married to Darren and has two children, Abigail and Jack. Although originally from Cardiff, she currently serves alongside her husband, who pastors the Elim Church in Hereford. Leanne's passion is to equip, encourage and enable women to rise up in their giftings and callings.

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Shirene Agbelusi

Shirene is the Associate Pastor at Coventry Elim and heads up the woman’s ministry. She is married to Sope and has two children. She is a trained counsellor and has over 10 years of experience working in schools and with families. Shirene has a heart for encouraging women to walk in their God-given identity.

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Jem Chesman

Jem is a member of Aspire’s National team. Jem has previously been the assistant Pastor at City Gates Ilford and most recently served alongside her husband at the Elim Church in Chiswick. One of Jem’s greatest joys is to work with women of all ages and from all backgrounds. She is a passionate communicator who thrives on encouraging and equipping women to realise their incredible value and to fulfil their God-given potential! Jem loves being married to Pete and a mum to Reuben.

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Jo Marks

Jo is married to Justin and they have 2 sons. Jo is on the pastoral team at the Elim Lighthouse Church in Manchester. She is a trained speech and Language therapist and holds conferences in her field. She also speaks at Women's events and runs the women's ministry, warrior women, at the Lighthouse Church.

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Katie Wright

Katie is an advocate for hope, she has a real heart for women and the healing of the broken-hearted. Katie is passionate about people and is involved in local community projects through her church Plymouth Christian Centre, where she leads the Women’s Ministry. Katie and her husband Paul, the associate minister, have been married for 16 years and have two girls, Amelia and Olivia.

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Shiv Rapley

Shiv has been heavily involved in kid’s and youth work for over 15 years and has recently stepped into women’s ministry. She is the Children’s Ministry Director at City Gates Church and co-ordinates an evangelistic teen conference, Girl Talk. Shiv, founder of Made for More, is also a speaker, podcast host, personal trainer and avid chef! She uses her God-given gifts to uplift others.

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