About Christian Women In Governance

Good governance, grounded in faith

Grounded in Christian Faith and Values, we are dedicated to good governance — recognising the importance of faith-based values in leadership and directorship.

We celebrate the pivotal role women play in the health and effectiveness of boards. The CWIG program offers the training, mentoring and networks women need to serve faithfully and effectively as directors.

What we do

Promote

We champion the value of Christian women in governance, and the difference good directors make to the boards they serve.

Equip

We offer world-class training, partnering with The AICD Company Directors Course, preparing women for the boardroom with confidence.

Support

Mentors and a national alumni network walk alongside our women — long after the program ends.

Our Story

Christian Women in Governance (CWIG) was founded in 2022 with a deep passion for strengthening governance within Christian organisations across Australia.

The founders of CWIG recognised the urgent need to equip more Christian women for governance and board leadership. Their vision was to create a wide and capable pool of Christian women — from all denominations, backgrounds, professions, and experiences — who could serve faithfully and wisely on boards throughout churches, schools, ministries, charities, not-for-profit organisations, and ultimately, across every sector.

From the beginning, CWIG committed to providing world-class governance training and leadership development opportunities. Through strategic partnerships, mentoring, networking, and nationally recognised governance training through the Australian Institute of Company Directors, women have been empowered to step confidently into positions of influence and responsibility.

Since its inception, CWIG has trained more than 250 women across Australia, equipping both aspiring and experienced directors to serve with integrity, wisdom, courage, and Kingdom purpose.

— Vanessa Mason, General Manager

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My CWIG experience gave me the confidence to understand that governance is more than just common sense — it's a specific skill to be learned. That confidence empowered me to take on new challenges, including stepping in as interim chair.
CWIG Graduate

CWIG has given me the confidence and skills to serve well as a director, while also reminding me of God's purpose in bringing my gifts to the table.
CWIG Graduate

CWIG has equipped me with the skills and confidence to move into a new phase of my director journey — with a greater understanding of what I need to do, how I can shape things, and the assurance that I can ask this incredible network for support whenever I need it.
CWIG Graduate

The AICD course boosted my confidence with the technical knowledge required. And the connections with other faith-filled women in CWIG have expanded my horizons on being a voice for the Kingdom.
CWIG Graduate

I've grown as a director, a leader, and a disciple — all valuable for my role. The course was exceptional, but doing it in a residential context alongside my sisters was the key to success.
CWIG Graduate

CWIG has inspired me to serve on a board, helped me see the value of governance and the impact it can make, and helped me feel more confident in what I have to offer.
CWIG Graduate