The International Association of Women Ministers was organized (originally named the International Association of Women Preachers) on November 21, 1919 at the YWCA in St. Louis, Missouri. From its founding, the Association has had a four-fold purpose: first, to develop an enabling fellowship among women ministers; second, to promote equal ecclesiastical rights for women; third, to urge women to qualify for increased efficiency in Christian service; and fourth, to encourage consecrated and capable women to take up the work of Christian ministry.
From the description of International Association of Women Ministers records, 1922-2001 (bulk 1976-1999). (Columbia University In the City of New York). WorldCat record id: 68905937
