The Beauty of a Butterfly
A Trauma Healing Conference
October 12, 2024 (Crosswinds Church Chicago)
About Us
Growing up in my church my grandmother Eva Lyles and her cousin Lannie Mitchell hosted in their home something called a Social. These women would invite others to their home; and discuss various topics, eat their favorite dishes, share scripture, and pray. It was a sense of togetherness each one meeting others who shared their values, hurts, lessons, open unknown presents, and mostly their love of Jesus. In the late 80’s I began my own “Social” but called it Feminar, doing the same things in my home. Feminar became a ministry of discipleship and bible study. God gave me the vision of getting together Women of all races, backgrounds, and economic status.
Now I present Feminar to you after years in my Cocoon, I’m trusting God to Fly this ministry throughout this world to transform Women’s lives for His Kingdom.
What We Do
In 1986, we began our mission under Rekindled Ministries where we visited women in Dwight Prison (Morris, IL), Dixon Prison (Dixon, IL), and Logan Prison (Kankakee, IL). We have been working with Foster Care agencies, prison ministries, women's shelters, etc., and continue to connect individuals to life skills and resources for daily living. In the past, we transported small children from the cradle to teens to visit their moms in prison. Currently, we work with social services agencies preparing toiletry bags for those leaving the prison. We know those leaving the prison system need more sustainable services; we are just part of the solution.
Meet the Board of Directors
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Dr. Viviann Nicole Jones, D.B.A.
CHIEF EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
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Linda Jones
BOARD PRESIDENT
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Lisa Kleinhans
DIRECTOR of PROGRAMS
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Dr. Jenny Andrews
BOARD MEMBER
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Krystal Archie
DIRECTOR of MARKETING
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Sheryl Archie
BOARD MEMBER
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Emirely Uribe
EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT
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Fredrick Moore
BOARD TREASURER
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Todd Kleinhans
BOARD CHAPLAIN
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Anthony Moore
BOARD MEMBER
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Dhawnaca Alexander
BOARD MEMBER
Our Programs
Biblical Leadership Academy
Homeless Toiletry Care Packages
Puppet Ministry
Calendar of Events
January 6, 2025
Freedom in Christ:
12 Week Program
Online Study
March 2025
Spring Packing Event:
Women & Children Toiletries
Location TBD
May 2025
Feminar Conference 2025:
Legacy Social Tea
Hilton (95th & Cicero Ave.)
October 2025
Missionary Trip
Nairobi, Kenya
2024 Quarterly Board Meetings
September TBD
December TBD
2025 Quarterly Board Meetings
March TBD
June TBD
September TBD
December TBD