Empower
Women are strengthened through God's Word, prayer, encouragement, knowledge, and supportive relationships.
Who We Are
About the Ministry
A Christ-centered women's ministry uniting women across church and community lines through prayer, teaching, fellowship, and service.
Ministry Overview
Empower, Challenge & Change Women’s Fellowship Ministry is a Christ-centered women’s ministry founded by Evangelist Ceceilia Riley-Boykin in Arizona in 2021. ECCWF exists to empower women through the Word of God, challenge women to grow spiritually and personally, and encourage lasting change in their thinking, lifestyle, relationships, and direction through Jesus Christ.
The ministry brings women together across church and community lines through prayer, biblical teaching, fellowship gatherings, workshops, conferences, mentoring, encouragement, and outreach. Its purpose is not simply to hold events, but to help women recognize their identity in Christ, walk confidently in their God-given purpose, live holy and fruitful lives, and extend God’s love to others.
ECCWF teaches that every woman has value, purpose, and a place in the Kingdom of God. Women are encouraged to rise above fear, shame, disappointment, and spiritual complacency and to live with faith, discipline, wisdom, and courage.
“Through Christ, we are more than conquerors.”
Romans 8:37
Our Mission
- Empower women through the truth and practical application of God's Word.
- Challenge women to grow spiritually, personally, and purposefully.
- Encourage women to change their mindset, lifestyle, and direction through Christ.
- Unite women from different churches and communities through prayer, fellowship, teaching, and service.
- Provide encouragement, mentorship, and biblical tools for women in every season of life.
- Teach the Word of God, lift up Jesus Christ, and reach those who feel forgotten, discouraged, broken, or lost.
Our Vision
The vision of ECCWF is to see women:
- Know who they are in Christ.
- Walk confidently in their God-given purpose.
- Grow in spiritual strength, wisdom, character, and holiness.
- Experience healing, restoration, and renewed hope.
- Develop healthy relationships with God, themselves, and others.
- Use their gifts to strengthen their families, churches, workplaces, and communities.
- Become equipped to encourage and empower other women.
ECCWF envisions a diverse fellowship of women who are not limited by their past, circumstances, age, background, church affiliation, or title, but who are prepared to live courageously and serve faithfully.
The Meaning of Our Name
Challenge
Women are called to grow, confront limiting mindsets, accept responsibility, deepen their faith, and move beyond spiritual and personal stagnation.
Change
Women are encouraged to allow Christ to transform their hearts, minds, decisions, lifestyles, relationships, and future.
Our History
2003
The Call
The ministry journey began with prayer and fasting after Evangelist Ceceilia was asked what God was calling her to do. God placed women's ministry on her heart and gave her a vision of speaking to women on a larger scale.
Years of Service
Hands-On Ministry
The vision developed through hands-on ministry. Evangelist Ceceilia served women and families in jails, shelters, nursing homes, neighborhoods, churches, and community settings, carrying the Gospel to those who felt overlooked. Through Elect Ladies, young girls received guidance in etiquette, personal goals, self-respect, godly character, and life preparation.
2021
ECCWF Established in Arizona
Empower, Challenge & Change Women's Fellowship Ministry was formally founded in Arizona. The fellowship began with five women gathering near Tempe Lake and later met in office buildings, conference rooms, restaurants, parks, and community centers, uniting women across church and community boundaries.
2025
Shine Like a Diamond
ECCWF hosted the Shine Like a Diamond gathering in Arizona. Women traveled from California, Virginia, Ohio, and Arizona to attend, reflecting the ministry's expanding reach and its commitment to helping women recognize their God-given value and light.
2026
Armed and Extremely Dangerous
The Armed and Extremely Dangerous Women's Conference Brunch was developed from a teaching Evangelist Ceceilia first carried in 2006. The September 26, 2026 conference in Akron, Ohio reached sixty reserved seats and developed a waiting list.