OUR STORY

Real women.
A shared calling.

Purposed Women is a Christian ministry helping women embrace their calling and stand confidently in their identity in Christ.

OUR MISSION

Equipped to live boldly.

We equip women through biblical teaching, prayer, and relationships to live with confidence in God’s calling and share Christ with others.

OUR VISION

Faith that reaches generations.

We envision courageous, Spirit-filled women fulfilling their callings and helping people of every age discover Jesus and share His good news.

Our organization & ministry

Purposed Women Ministry is the ministry arm of Purposed Women Inc., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Together, we equip women through the Word, prayer, and fellowship.

OUR LEADERSHIP

Meet the women behind the mission.

Founder & Executive Director

Debbie Joe

Debbie Joe is the Founder and Executive Director of Purposed Women, a ministry dedicated to equipping women to walk boldly in their God-given purpose. Raised in a Christian household in Nigeria, she developed a deep love for prayer and God’s presence, which continues to shape her life and leadership.

She serves faithfully at her church and is passionate about sharing Christ, mentoring women, and raising up a generation on fire for God. Her heart’s desire is for many to come to know the Lord, encounter His presence, and walk in purpose.

Debbie holds a Master of Business Administration and serves professionally as Manager, Global Clients and Markets. She is married to her husband, Elton, and together they are raising their son, Elisha. Her life and calling are anchored in Hebrews 1:7 and Jeremiah 1:4–5.

Program Director & Chief Financial Officer

Dr. Barbie Mensah

Barbie is the Program Director and Chief Financial Officer for Purposed Women Ministry, where she is passionate about helping women discover their God-given identity, purpose, and calling in Christ. Her journey was marked by a divine interruption during a season of deep postpartum depression, when God revealed her identity as a woman called, chosen, and set apart for His glory. This encounter transformed her life and became the foundation of her faith and ministry.

As a healthcare provider, wife, mother, and ministry leader, Barbie is passionate about helping people thrive in body, soul, and spirit. She serves in children’s ministry, equipping the next generation with God’s Word to overcome fear, shame, and limitation and rise as bold, Spirit-led leaders. Her heart also beats for inner healing, purpose-driven discipleship, breaking generational cycles, and helping women cultivate healthy, Christ-centered marriages and homes.

Anchored by Psalm 139:14, Barbie believes every person is wonderfully made and intentionally created for purpose. Her mission is to help others embrace their God-given identity, walk confidently in their calling, and live boldly for Christ... because life in Him was never meant to be silent, but lived with a roar.

Chief Operating Officer & Communications Director

Rev. Lakia Nolley

Rev. Lakia Nolley is an ordained minister, nonprofit leader, and communications strategist with a heart for helping women encounter God, understand His Word, and walk confidently in their purpose. As Chief Operating Officer and Communications Director of Purposed Women, she combines thoughtful planning, creative communication, and compassionate leadership to create meaningful opportunities for connection and spiritual growth.

Her experience as a Development Manager and Outreach Administrative Pastor shapes her approach to ministry, connecting faith with practical service. Through discipleship, teaching, and outreach, she encourages others to deepen their understanding of Scripture and put their faith into practice. She values creating spaces where women feel welcomed, supported, and equipped to grow.

A wife and mother of two, Lakia values authentic relationships and the everyday moments where faith takes root. Ephesians 2:10 anchors her conviction that every person is God’s workmanship, created with purpose and equipped to make a difference. Her heart is to help women recognize that purpose, deepen their relationship with God, and move forward in obedience to His calling.

OUR FOUNDATION

What we believe.

Scripture

The Bible is inspired by God and is the foundation of our faith.

2 Timothy 3:16

The Trinity

We believe in one eternal God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.

Matthew 28:19

Jesus Christ

Jesus is God’s Son, born of the Virgin Mary. He died, rose again, ascended to heaven, and intercedes for us.

John 3:16

Repentance & New Life

All people need forgiveness. Through repentance and faith in Christ’s blood, we receive new life.

Romans 3:23; Romans 5:9

Sanctification & Holiness

God calls His people to holiness through Christ, Scripture, and the Holy Spirit.

Hebrews 13:12; 1 Peter 1:15–16

The Holy Spirit

We believe in baptism with the Holy Spirit following a clean heart.

Acts 2:4

Divine Healing

Healing is provided through Christ’s atoning work.

Isaiah 53:5

Christ’s Return

We believe in Christ’s premillennial return, the resurrection of the righteous, and His reign.

John 14:3

FAITH • PURPOSE • SISTERHOOD

There is a place for you here.

Come as you are. Take your next step. Grow together.

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OUR ORGANIZATION & MINISTRY

One mission. Working together.

Purposed Women Ministry is the ministry arm of Purposed Women Inc.

One mission. Working together.
Purposed Women Inc.	Purposed Women Ministry
Our nonprofit organization	Our ministry arm
Oversees governance, finances, partnerships, and operations	Leads biblical teaching, prayer, worship, and fellowship
Stewards funding and coordinates gatherings and outreach	Creates opportunities for women to grow in Christ and connect

Real women.A shared calling.