History
First MWMN Leadership Team @ Spring Retreat 2003. Achlaï Ernest Wallace, Edvirge Predestin & Lynda Dortélus
Our Story
In late summer 2001, Achlaï returned to her hometown of Montreal after spending one year and eight months in a Worship Internship in Madison, Wisconsin. During that season, she experienced profound spiritual and emotional transformation. Surrounded by a community of caring sisters in Christ, she encountered inner healing, discovered a fresh understanding of God's love, and found freedom from deep emotional wounds. It was unlike anything she had ever experienced, and she knew God was calling her to help others experience the same life-changing freedom.
Soon after returning home, Achlaï shared her heart with two women of faith in Montreal—Lynda Dortelus and Edvirge Predestin. Together, they spoke openly about their shared desire to see young women, especially emerging leaders, walk in emotional wholeness, spiritual freedom, and the fullness of God's calling on their lives.
As they prayed, dreamed, and sought God's direction together, the Montreal Women's Ministry Network (MWMN) was born.
The three women formed the first MWMN Leadership Team and, in 2002, hosted their inaugural conference with the theme "Healing for Damaged Emotions." What began with the faith and obedience of three women has since impacted hundreds of lives through God's transforming work.
Over the years, MWMN has grown into the International Women's Ministry Network (IWMN), extending far beyond Montreal to serve women around the world. Today, IWMN continues its mission through monthly connection meetings, on-line You Good Sis? spaces, retreats, conferences, the Speakers Network, book clubs, leadership development, and other opportunities that foster healing, growth, and authentic community.
Our Mission
The heart of the International Women's Ministry Network remains the same today as it was at its founding: to actively encourage women—especially emerging leaders—in their emotional healing, spiritual growth, and leadership development.
We are committed to helping women embrace the fullness of who God has created them to be. Through Christ-centered teaching, authentic relationships, and a supportive community, we provide a place where women can belong, grow, be equipped, and flourish in every area of life.
Our desire is to see women living with emotional health, spiritual maturity, and the confidence to fulfill God's unique purpose for their lives.