Gather. Grow. Encourage
WLN is an initiative of the GLN and is a global movement of local cohorts that will identify, empower, equip and release women in leadership. We desire to see women leading well with and alongside men, and fully use their God given leadership gifts for His purposes. Our vision is to see a unified global network of women leaders bringing transformational impact to their churches and local communities.
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About Us
To be a unified global network of women leaders bringing transformational impact to their churches and local communities.
We see a global movement where:
- Women understand their true worth in Christ. (1 John 3:1)
- Women encourage one another forward (1 Thes 5:11)
- Women sit equally with men at the leadership table. (Galatians 3:28)
- Women stand alongside the next generation. (Prov 22:6)
- Women come together and await the move of the Spirit of the living God. (Acts 1:8)
- Women stand with one spirit and one purpose, for the sake of the Gospel. (Phil 1:27)
Cohort Experience
North America only
We warmly invite you to join us for a one time “Cohort Experience” — a structured, one-hour session designed to give you a glimpse into the powerful experience of being part of a Women Leaders Network cohort.
During this session, you will:
- Discover the mission and impact of the Women Leaders Network
- Connect with fellow women leaders in a supportive environment
- Engage with a specially curated leadership video from one of our esteemed faculty members
- Reflect and share your insights in a dynamic breakout discussion
“Cohort Experience” sessions are offered monthly at varying times. You’re welcome to join us whenever it suits you — and there will always be a clear next step available, whether you’re ready to join an online cohort or curious about leading one yourself.
November – Cohort Experience details
Date: Monday 10th Nov @ 12pm (CT)
December – Cohort Experience details
Date: Monday 8th Dec @ 7pm (CT)
Our Mission and Goals
To create a movement that will identify, empower, equip and release women in leadership across all sectors.
- To identify women leaders, in all sectors, around the globe
- To empower women leaders by creating opportunity for connection and relationship so they can be encouraged, strengthened, and networked together
- To equip women leaders with resourcing, training, coaching and mentoring
- To release women leaders to use their leadership gifts, to work well alongside men, and to use their voices to transform their churches and local communities
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Our Story
In 2019, God gave Karen Wilson, the Founder and Executive Director for the WLN, a clear and compelling vision of His heart for women in leadership. This vision included women of all cultures and generations standing alongside one another all around the coasts of every country in the world. Together, they stand confident, strong, brave and united and ready for what He is calling them to do.
The Global Leadership Network has wholeheartedly embraced this vision and launched the Women Leaders Network. Through the GLN, the Women Leaders Network is creating space for women leaders to gather, to hear the voice of God, to grow together and to spur one another on in leadership. Though we are more globally connected than any other time in history, in many ways we are still isolated from each other. And, in many nations, women are still a “silent voice”. The WLN is a global movement with a growing belief that this network is forming for “such a time as this”.
Across the world men and women leaders are excited for this network and God has begun His work of forming a great global movement! We believe that this movement will raise up women leaders to fully use their gifts, working well with and alongside men, and transform their communities and the world.
Supporting Women Leaders Network Globally
By Supporting Women Leaders Network Globally you are contributing to the Women Leaders Network; you become a valued partner in growing a global community of women leaders dedicated to creating lasting, positive change in their church and local communities. As you join us in this mission we are so grateful for your help.
Together, we can support and strengthen women leaders across the world.
Every Step – September 2026
In 2024, the first Every Step event set off with a powerful 13-day, 300 km walk from Portugal to Spain. In 2025, we took this journey global, with women walking across 33 countries—creating incredible impact and connection.
This is now an annual event.
From 12–20 September 2026, we invite you to join us – in your community, at your own pace, and for a global purpose. Whether you walk solo, with friends, or with your cohort, every step you take helps support women leading around the world.
Connect back here for more information, coming soon.