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

  • Dr. Viviann Nicole Jones, D.B.A.

    CHIEF EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

  • Linda Jones

    BOARD PRESIDENT

  • Lisa Kleinhans

    DIRECTOR of PROGRAMS

  • Dr. Jenny Andrews

    BOARD MEMBER

  • Krystal Archie

    DIRECTOR of MARKETING

  • Sheryl Archie

    BOARD MEMBER

  • Emirely Uribe

    EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT

  • Fredrick Moore

    BOARD TREASURER

  • Todd Kleinhans

    BOARD CHAPLAIN

  • Anthony Moore

    BOARD MEMBER

  • Dhawnaca Alexander

    BOARD MEMBER

Our Programs

Biblical Leadership Academy

Homeless Toiletry Care Packages

Puppet Ministry

Calendar of Events

October 12, 2024

Feminar Conference 2024:
The Beauty of a Butterfly
Chicago, IL

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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