About

What is Real Woman?

REAL Woman is an independent, Christian organization that exists to equip and encourage women to be who God has created them to be. We do this by providing resources, opportunities, and tools to learn about and share God’s Word. Any woman who desires to learn more about her value and purpose is encouraged to join us on the REAL Woman journey!

How it works

You can follow along with the teaching series on our website and dive deeper into the study using the REAL Woman Workbook. There is no start or end date. You can start and complete the series at your own pace. 

At Your Church
Do you lead women at your church? Utilize this study in a large or small-group setting.

Groups
Gather a group of other women to meet together at your home for videos and discussion.

Independent Study
You can also take part in this study as a party of one!

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Who We Are

Donna Gaines

Donna Gaines, M.Ed, is the wife of Dr. Steve Gaines, pastor of Bellevue Baptist Church. She is the mother of four and “Nonna” to 18. She is a devoted Bible teacher, disciple maker, author of four books, and editor of A Daily Women’s Devotional. Embracing God’s missional calling on her life, Donna mobilizes women to practically live out their faith through both inner city and international efforts. Donna is the founder and President of the Board of ARISE2Read, a nonprofit focused on breaking the generational poverty cycle through the gospel and education(arise2read.org).

Missie Branch

Missie Branch serves as VP of Community Engagement at Stand For Life. She has a M.A. in Ethics, Theology, and Culture and is passionate about discipleship, theology, leadership, and ethics. Missie is the author of a Guided Prayer Journal and a contributing author to The Whole Woman: Ministering to Her Heart, Soul, Mind, and Strength and Women & Work: Bearing God’s Image and Joining in His Mission Through Our Work. She is also the co-host of the Women & Work Podcast. Missie is married to Duce Branch and together they have four children. She is currently serving a member of the SBC’s Racial Reconciliation Steering Committee, on the board of Charleston Southern University and Lifeway Christian Resources where she served as chairlady of the board for two years.

Jacki King

Jacki C. King is a respected and beloved Bible teacher, author, and dedicated ministry leader. Her passion involves guiding women toward a deep love for Jesus and His Word, encouraging them to embrace their mission in their homes, workplaces, and communities. She is the author of “The Calling of Eve: How Women of the Bible Inspire the Women of the Church” (Tyndale 2022). A proud native Texan, Jacki serves alongside her husband Josh, who serves as Lead Pastor of their local church, and their three boys. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Biblical Studies and Ministryto Women from Criswell College and a Master of Arts in Theological Studies from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary.

Katie McCoy

Katie McCoy serves as Director Women’s Ministry at Texas Baptists. She holds a PhD in Systematic Theology from Southwestern Seminary (TX), where she served on faculty for five years. Katie’s research includes the patterns of justice for women in Old Testament laws as well as the intersection of theology, gender, and women’s studies. She is the author of To Be a Woman: The Confusion Over Female Identity and How Christians Can Respond and co-author of Humanity, part of the Theology for the People of God series. Katie is a political news junkie and a frequent contributor to WORLD Radio’s Culture Friday.