Mobilising Women to Heal Community Pain With Letitia Shelton

In this episode, Tina Waldrom chats with Letitia Shelton, founder of City Women Toowoomba, about why it's so important to mobilise women to help address the real pain and struggles happening in their local communities. Letitia shares her own experiences from Toowoomba, Australia, where she’s been working to bring hope and healing by encouraging women to step out and make a difference. She also talks about how this mission has now reached Fiji, showing that when women are empowered and churches work together, real change can happen. Their discussion reminds us that evangelism isn’t just about words—it’s about action, love, and being present in people’s lives.

Tina and Letitia point out that true evangelism means being committed to long-term community transformation, not just trying to boost church attendance numbers. Letitia emphasises that real impact happens when churches unite across denominations and believers stay focused on serving their neighbourhoods for the long haul. It’s not about quick results; it’s about faithfully showing up and building trust over time. Their conversation is a powerful reminder that living out the message of Jesus means rolling up our sleeves and being the hands and feet of Christ wherever we are.

 

In this podcast episode, you will discover that:

• Mobilising women into the community pain is essential.
• Unity among churches can lead to a greater impact.
• Women often feel the heart of their community.
• Community transformation requires long-term commitment.
• Listening to the community is crucial for effective outreach.
• Success in ministry should be measured by community health.
• The gospel applies to all areas of life, not just the church.
• Engaging with non-Christians can enhance church relevance.
• Taking risks can lead to significant ministry outcomes.
• And more…

 

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Discussion Questions

1) Jesus went first to the broken and hurting. Are you personally aware of the "pain points" in your own community?

How can you better position yourself to see and respond to them?

📖 Read: Luke 4:18-19 — “He has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor…to set the oppressed free.”

2) Letitia spoke about the beauty and power of unity among believers. In what ways could greater unity across different churches in your city or town lead to greater evangelistic impact?

📖 Read: John 17:21 — “That all of them may be one…then the world will know that you sent me…”

3) How has God uniquely gifted you to reach people? Are you currently using your gifts in ways that reflect God's heart for the hurting?

📖 Read: 1 Peter 4:10 — “Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others…”

4) Letitia challenged believers to think beyond building churches to building cities. How does your current view of "evangelism" need to shift to include loving and serving your wider community?

📖 Read: Jeremiah 29:7 — “Seek the peace and prosperity of the city to which I have carried you…”

 

5) Fear of failure often stops believers from stepping out. What area of ministry or outreach has God been nudging you toward, but you have been hesitant to start?

📖 Read: Joshua 1:9 — “Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged…”

6) Letitia emphasised that evangelism is not "one size fits all" — it's about releasing the unique passions of each believer. What passion or cause stirs your heart that could become an avenue for gospel influence?

📖 Read: Ephesians 2:10 — “For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works…”

 

7) In Fiji, despite many churches, pain and injustice persist. How can we as believers ensure that our faith leads to genuine transformation, both personally and in society?

📖 Read: James 2:17 — “Faith by itself, if it is not accompanied by action, is dead.”