I am Marvia Lawes, a spiritual companion to rebel women, pioneers and other visionary women who need nurturing support.
I have over 36 years of professional experience. Some 21 years have been in the ordained Christian ministry. I know the immense value of nurturing support needed for an unconventional and world-changing journey. I am recognized in Jamaica and Panama as a pioneer female pastor and missioner-pastor. My journey so far includes several firsts and groundbreaking achievements in ministry. These include leadership roles outside of the church, and at national and international levels.
I currently pastor 3 small welcoming and community-oriented congregations in the beautiful cool hills of central Jamaica. Here, I am inspiring hope, building resilience and motivating aspirants toward an integrated spiritual life path.
Living what you believe is an act of everyday courage.
Ministry Through Public Engagement
As a passionate Pan-African Womanist and Public Theologian, I walk alongside interfaith and ecumenical partners in advocacy and activism. I stand with others on several issues including:
- Gender
- Racial Justice
- Children & Youth
- Technology, Internet & Social Media
- Health and Persons Living with HIV/AIDS
Public education for transformation propelled me into public engagement beyond local and international preaching in congregations, through different media. Thus, I began blogging in 2005 and published my first public blog – Marvia’s Panama Journal. Then, for just over 4 years, I was the radio show host of a current affairs morning programme in Jamaica.
A Spiritual Companion For You
Therefore, this space is for rebel women, pioneers and women visionaries. The journey is often very lonely for fierce and fearless souls bent on becoming their best selves, forging healthier relationships, building stronger communities and changing the world. There’s the common feeling and belief that there is no support, or that no one understands you or your path. However, this community can be a source of nurturing support for you.
Reaching Out To Me
Connect with me in social spaces here and here.
Or use this form to Contact Me.
Peace and Love