ABOUT
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Committed to Empowering Women
A Bible teacher committed to training leaders to effectively disciple women to disciple other women.
"Him we proclaim, warning everyone and teaching everyone with all wisdom, that we may present everyone mature in Christ."
Colossians 1:28 (ESV)
Born and raised in Shreveport, Louisiana, Dr. Samantha Clark-Childs has spent more than 25 years pouring into the lives of women as a Bible teacher, speaker, ministry leader, mentor and discipler. She is also a mother and grandmother who enjoys sports, good movies, and good food and fellowship with friends and family.
Dr. Clark-Childs is the founder and current board chair of Ministry In The Middle, a discipleship-based ministry that encourages and empowers women “in the middle” of transitional situations. The concept of “Ministry In The Middle” began in 2004 while Dr. Clark-Childs was balancing major transitions within ministry, education, and family life. She noticed patterns of “who” and “what” women turn to for help when they are in crisis or transitional situations and how often they are rejected and treated as inferior because of their circumstances.
As she poured into the lives of women, Dr. Clark-Childs continued to develop a ministry that focuses on her passion for discipling and mentoring women with the love and grace of Jesus Christ. It is not odd for her to have teaching moments over a game of pool (aka “pool table discipleship”) or a freshly baked pound cake. Building and fostering organic relationships is the heart of her methodology which is rooted in sharing and showing the love of Christ and the truth of His Gospel.
Dr. Clark-Childs is a graduate of Dallas Theological Seminary with a Masters in Christian Education (MACE) and a Doctorate of Educational Ministry (DEdMin) with an emphasis on Discipleship, Mentoring, and Coaching. She currently serves as a leadership development team leader and minister at her home church as well as a mentor and discipleship teacher at various organizations within Dallas, Texas.
Statement of Faith
The Apostles' Creed
We believe in God the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth; And in Jesus Christ his only Son our Lord: who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried; on the third day he rose from the dead; he ascended into heaven, and sits at the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from whence he shall come to judge the living and the dead. We believe in the Holy Spirit, the one holy church both visible and invisible, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and life everlasting. Amen.