Women of Faith

Women of Faith aims to inspire and encourage Harding's young women to dream and envision a life of service to the Lord and live out their faith-filled commitment in their professions, in their community, and most importantly, in their churches and homes. The goal is to preserve historical contributions of women while preparing current and future students to maintain their dignity and commitment to faith when entering the workplace. Rodney Waller, Harding alumnus and supporter, hopes this initiative will inspire the question “How can I use my gifts to glorify God?” 

 

2023 Outstanding Women of Faith

Harding applauds the transformational contributions of these women. As role models, their stories inspire faith and help emerging women leaders grasp their dignity and potential found in Christ. Their portraits can be viewed on the second floor of the Holland-Waller Center. Learn more about our inaugural honorees by clicking on each name.

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Dr. Irene Johnson Gatewood
Inaugural Honoree

Missionary to women and children in post-war Germany

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Sylvia Rose

Sylvia Rose
Inaugural Honoree

Christian educator, music composer, and publisher

Cathleen Shultz

Dr. Cathleen Shultz
Inaugural Honoree

Founding Dean, Carr College of Nursing

Joneal Kirby

Dr. Joneal Kirby
Inaugural Honoree

Founder, Heartfelt Ministries

Lindy Ingram

Lindy Ingram
Inaugural Honoree

Owner/CFO, Lone Star Behavioral Health; Harding Board of Trustees

2024 Outstanding Women of Faith Nominations

We invite you to nominate someone special in your life as a 2024 Outstanding Woman of Faith. Whether a Bible class teacher, mentor or family member, we want to learn more about the women who are important to the Harding community! From these nominations, five will be chosen as the 2024 Outstanding Women of Faith and will be honored during Homecoming weekend, Oct. 24-26. Nominations will close Friday, April 12.

Advisory Board

The Women of Faith Advisory Board acts as an ambassador and represents its mission to the wider community, supports fundraising efforts, and fosters the spiritual, emotional, social and professional development of young women. Additonally, the advisory board annually recognizes three or more Outstanding Women of Faith honorees and preserves their historical contributions. 

Advisory Board Members

Linsay Brautnick

Dr. Lynsay Brautnick ('00)
Bentonville, AR

Erin Brogdon Erin Brogdon, J.D. ('03)
North ittle Rock Arkansas
Covington Crain

Covington Crain ('23)
Little Rock, AR

Kevin Gormany

Kevin Gormany ('09)
Searcy, AR

Tiffany Gormany

Tiffany Gormany ('08)
Searcy, AR

DNathan Ingram

Nathan Ingram ('84)
Magnolia, TX

Joneal Kirby

Dr. Joneal Kirby ('74)
West Monroe, LA

Randy Kirby

Randy Kirby ('74)
West Monroe, LA

Charlotte Martin

Charlotte Martin 
Germantown, TN

Jim Martin

Dr. Jim Martin ('88 HST)
Germantown, TN

Kelby Tansey

Kelby Tansey ('16)
North Richland Hills, TX

Lisa Williams

Lisa Williams ('89)
Searcy, AR

Jessie Wilson

Jessica Wilson ('10)
Little Rock, AR

Liza Wright

Liza Wright ('02)
Little Rock, AR

University Liaisons

Jill Davis

Jill Davis
Assistant Professor, Mathematics
College of Arts & Sciences

Ashlie Galyan Ashlie Galyan
Business Intelligence Architect/
IS&T

Cindi Ingram

Cindi Ingram
Assistant Director,
Center for Professional Excellence

Jean-Noel Thompson

Dr. Jean-Noel Thompson
Executive Vice President

Support Women of Faith Initiatives

Your donation to the Women of Faith initiatives will support events, lecture series and other activities designed to inspire and encourage young women at Harding.

 

Honor a woman in your life with a plaque for a gift of $1,000 or more

A plaque with your honoree's name along with a short description will be displayed in the Holland-Waller Center. A minimum gift of $1,000 is required.

Make a Gift Online
OR
Make a Gift By Mail pdf

Print the above form and send it in with your check to:

Harding University Advancement
915 E Market Ave
HU 12238
Searcy, AR 72149

Inspire Harding students with a gift of any amount

Your support helps foster the spiritual, emotional, social and professional development of young women at Harding.

Make a Gift Online
OR
Make a Gift By Mail

With "Women of Faith" as the memo, send your check to:

Harding University Advancement
915 E Market Ave
HU 12238
Searcy, AR 72149

CONTACT US

For more information, email women.faith@harding.edu.