Women Encouraging Women (WEW) | Christ Evangelical Reformed Church (CERC)

‘Men are from Mars, women are from Venus’ - sounds familiar?

The difference between men and women is something we have grown to observe since we were young. From communication styles, emotional needs, approaches to relationships, and many more to count.

In a perfect world, these differences could have helped and complemented each other. Instead of embracing and supporting one another, we've let those very differences become weapons, cause hurt and inflict pain.

Even in the closest relationships, it’s far from a bed of roses. Genesis 3:16 captures this complexity: "Your desire shall be contrary to your husband, but he shall rule over you." The Bible echoes the enduring tensions between two genders.

It’s worthwhile asking - why are things this way? Is this the way things are supposed to be?

This year at WEW, come unravel the truth about the intended design of man and woman and how we were meant to relate to each other from the very beginning.

See you there!

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WEW is a church event organised by CERC once every year with the goal of teaching and encouraging Christian women to live faithfully for the Lord. WEW is exclusively for women only, women of all ages who wish to understand how the Gospel reality revealed through the Bible should affect their daily lives, and how they can be faithful Christian women. It doesn’t matter if you’re a secondary school student or a mother of three; married or single; Malaysian or not — WEW is for you!

Speaker

Robin Gan

Pr. Robin Gan

Electives

  • Women VS Men in Dating & Marriage
    Women VS Men in Dating & Marriage
    We all have different expectations of dating and marriage. Most if not all of us, imagine it as a fairytale of sweet romance, capable of overcoming any obstacles. However, reality often proves more challenging. Men struggle to lead women in godliness, often deferring to women's decisions. Women, impatient for godly leadership, sometimes take matters into their own hands. If this is the reality of life under God in our christian relationships today, instead of fairy tales, we find ourselves in a horror story of sinful rebellion against God's design. How can we navigate these complexities? Join us as we delve into what it means to embody God's design in our relationships today.
  • Women VS Men in Parenting
    Women VS Men in Parenting
    Parenting is God’s design in filling the earth with His image bearers, but it’s one of the hardest things you will ever do. In this parenting elective, we’ll be looking at the challenges and conflicts wives face with their husbands in raising children, and we will see, how it all starts with how we raise our children. If you're thinking about marriage or you're married with or without kids, this elective is for you - because parenting is so much bigger than just our own families - it's about the future generation.
  • Women VS Men in Ministry
    Women VS Men in Ministry
    There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free, there is no male and female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus." (Gal. 3.28) Hasn't the gospel made us all equal in Christ now? Aren't we all united to do the same gospel ministry? Our culture today has shifted our focus from accepting God's wisdom in His creation design to making everything a matter of rights / capacity. We can be very 'genderless' and rather performance-driven in our thinking as we approach ministry. But God's created differences are to enhance Christian unity in gospel ministry, rather than destroy it. So, how should women's unique role as helper inform the way we do ministry?
  • Women VS Men in Career and the Corporate World
    Women VS Men in Career and the Corporate World
    The Corporate world is certainly not for the faint of heart. Even in a highly competitive environment, women are told to be strong, independant and capable of overcoming any challenge as long as she puts her mind to it. Landing on the Dream job? Check. Dream team? Check. Dream husband? Check. Working Mom? Check. Work-life balance? Check. Put simply, she's an inspiring woman leader. Whereas the Bible shows us that from the beginning, the first woman was created in the image of God to be a HELPER to her husband, Adam. He is her leader, not the other way around. She was to help him in procreation and to have dominion over the rest of creation, filling the earth with God' s goodness and glory! For the average corporate woman, the origins of womanhood is bizarre. Does this mean that women were never meant for the Corporate World ? Can a Christian woman be a manager over a team of men if she's a helper by design? Is the ultimate career path motherhood? These questions are sensitive yet it's so crucial to get it right. Afterall, at some point, every woman has to choose to focus on her career or building a family. What will you choose?
  • How to Understand Men
    Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus.
    Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus.' It's always a challenge to understand each other from different genders. Join this elective as we delve into the intricacies of understanding men and women, in terms of attraction, communication, and relationships.
  • How to deal with daddy issues
    How to deal with daddy issues
    What are daddy issues and why do they affect us so significantly? Daddy issues go beyond personal struggles; they touch on leadership and authority. When our fathers fall short, the hurt and impact run deep. How should Christian women think about this matter? Ultimately, it all comes down to THE Daddy Issue – our relationship with God. Let’s delve deeper into this topic with other godly Christian women who have navigated similar challenges as you.
  • Women vs Men in Fashion
    Women vs Men in Fashion
    Fashion plays with colors, textures, shapes and art, all of which were made by God and can yield tremendous power in creating and playing with perceptions. It can manipulate, deceive and distract men (and women!) to very evil and very good ends. To live in ignorance is like wielding a powerful tool without understanding its potential to either tear down or build up. Ladies, you probably have to be more godly to yield the power of clothing for God-glorifying ends and not be distracted with yourselves!

Ministry Forum

Forum

A ministry forum featuring Winnie, Vanessa, Kae Sheng, and Jonathan Chin, as they offer insights into their experiences working with the opposite sex in ministry.

Prepare for engaging discussions as they share their perspectives and interact with audience questions.

Frequently asked questions

  • What is Women Encouraging Women (WEW)?

    WEW is a church event organized by CERC once every year with the goal of teaching and encouraging Christian women to live faithfully for the Lord.

  • Who is WEW for?

    WEW is for women of all ages who wish to understand how the Gospel reality revealed through the Bible should affect their daily lives, and how they can be faithful Christian women. It doesn’t matter if you’re a secondary school student or a mother of three; married or single; Malaysian or not — WEW is for you!

  • Why should I join WEW?

    You should join WEW if you would like to:

    • Discover your true worth and identity as a Christian woman
    • Learn more from God’s Word so as to deal with your struggles in a God-glorifying manner
    • Train yourself in serving ladies in Malaysia
    • Meet new people with various life experiences and who face similar struggles as you
    • Gain meaningful and deep insights that will lead to real change in your life
  • Who is the speaker for the talks?

    Pr. Robin Gan
    Robin Gan (Bachelor of Divinity, Moore Theological College, Sydney) is our Founding and Lead elder, and Pastor at CERC. Robin trained under Phillip Jensen in Sydney as part of the Ministry Training Strategy programme, and now trains Christian leaders through CERC's Church Ministers' Apprenticeship programme and other parachurch ministries. Robin previously worked in the regional marketing department of a multinational conglomerate. Robin is married to Joy, and they have three children, Ilona, Alethea, and Latimer.

  • Is there an entrance fee for the event?

    Yes, it is RM40 and you may make payment via bank transfer.

    Bank: RHB Bank
    Bank holder: CERC Trust (Sub)
    Bank Account: 21406200108415

    Please email us the bank slip after you've made your payment at events@cerc.com.my.

  • Where will the payment go to?

    Your RM40 will go a long way towards supporting the work of running the event. This ensures that you get quality content via the talks and electives by women who put all their heart, soul and mind into your electives and contribute their labour for WEW.

    Day 2's breakfast, lunch and refreshment are included in the fee. Participants will also receive a special door gift as a token of appreciation.

  • Is there a difference in the fee if I can only attend one of the days?

    Yes, you may view the entrance fee below.

    Day 1 Day 2 Price (RM)
    Physical Physical 40
    Physical Virtual 30
    Physical Absent 20
    Virtual Virtual 30
    Virtual Physical 40
    Virtual Absent 30
    Absent Physical 40
    Absent Virtual 30
  • Will the event be recorded?

    No, the event will not be recorded, but all session materials will be yours to keep.

  • I want to join more than 2 electives! Can I get a recording for the elective that I can’t join?

    We’d love for you to join all the electives too! Unfortunately, we won’t be distributing session recordings — but all session materials will be yours to keep! There are 2 elective slots scheduled to run for 1hr 30m each, which means each participant is able to join 2 electives. If you’d like to know what went on in another elective, we suggest planning out your elective choices with a friend or two!

  • Will there be crèche services available if I bring my child to WEW?

    Yes, there will be crèche services available.

  • I have questions about WEW. Who should I ask?

    For help, please contact
    Weng Yan (016 267 4886)

    You can also follow us on or IG for the latest updates!

Event flow

22 March 2024 (Friday)

7PM - 11PM
Registration | Dinner for Sale
Songs | Announcements
Talk 1

23 March 2024 (Saturday)

8AM - 6PM
Breakfast | Small Group Discussion
Opening | Songs
Talk 2
Small Group Discussion | Lunch
Elective 1
Tea Break
Elective 2
Ministry Forum
Songs | Prayer

Venue

Christ Evangelical Reformed Church

10, Jalan PJS 7/3a, Bandar Sunway, 47500 Petaling Jaya, Selangor

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Parking & public transport

Parking
You may park at 99 Speedmart in PJS7/13. There will be shuttling services provided around PJS 7 and our shuttlers will bring you safely here.

Others
If you come by GRAB, you can search "Christ Evangelical Reformed Church".

If you are traveling by LRT, the nearest station is SS15 LRT Station. Lifts from the SS15 LRT station can be arranged.

If you need help with getting here, please reach Sin Roong via WhatsApp or call him at 010 896 8956.

Hear from ladies who have benefited from WEW in the past years!

Yvonne Yeoh, Working Adult

“I am thankful for how the faithful handling and teaching of God's Word by the women at WEW has brought so much encouragement to me, and I praise God for a body that continually strives to speak the truth in love till the day our faith becomes sight!”

Caren Liew

“I learnt a lot about God’s good design for women, what is true womanhood as designed by my sovereign creator, and had a renewed view of myself. I appreciate the beautiful truth of womanhood, interesting hot topics and practical application for my life. I am encouraged and I truly recommend WEW to all ladies!”

Lee Joo Hui, Working Adult

“I've attended WEW events in previous years and found them to be very edifying. WEW has compelled me to think through what it means to be a Christian woman, and how I can apply my knowledge in my service to Jesus and His church in the different roles that God has called me to be."

Elena Lo

“It was a great experience for me even though I'm a Christian mum for 30+ years. It helped me to reflect how to become a better Christ-like mum and wife.”

Charmaine Lee, Working Adult

“The overall experience was great. I met so many sisters in Christ who were eager to learn about God and his words. There were even elderly women who came to join us, which was very encouraging. The sessions were edifying as the older women shared their insights to how they have been molded and transformed by Christ to be godlier in their emotions and thoughts. It taught me that all of my being, even my emotions were created to glorify God because that’s how he’s made us for his purpose.”



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