Sue Ferguson

Equipper of leaders, Community Christian Church

Sue Ferguson is a follower of Jesus, wife to Dave, mom to three great adult kids, sister, friend, mentor, and connector of people.  She helped plant Community Christian Church in the Chicagoland area and has served in a number of different ministry and staff roles there.  She loves to create safe, brave spaces where other can process faith and life. She is a developer of leaders, having apprenticed and mentored dozens of others to step into a variety of leadership spaces. She is especially passionate about encouraging and equipping women to step into their full calling for the sake of the Kingdom. She is currently co-director and content creator for Exponential Women NEXT. She is excited about this opportunity to equip, empower, and cheer on the next generation of women leaders! You can contact Sue at [email protected].

Articles

January 22, 2026

Make Space at the Table – Why Empowering Women Leaders Is Mission Critical

I have a t-shirt I should probably throw away. It’s a little dingy. It doesn’t fit quite like it used to. But I keep it...

July 30, 2025

Candid Conversations About Women and the Church

Exponential NEXT Podcast Episode 67 Series: Candid Conversations About Women and the Church In this episode Inés Velásquez-McBryd shares her journey to becoming a church planter...

July 23, 2025

Candid Conversations About Women and the Church

Exponential NEXT Podcast Episode 66 Series: Candid Conversations About Women and the Church What does it mean to go first—when no one who looks like you...

July 16, 2025

Candid Conversations About Women and the Church

Exponential NEXT Podcast Episode 65 Series: Candid Conversations About Women and the Church Molly answered God’s call to move her family to Denver with a heart...

July 9, 2025

Candid Conversations About Women and the Church

Exponential NEXT Podcast Episode 64 Series: Candid Conversations About Women and the Church To fully represent the Imago Dei it requires both men and women stepping...

July 2, 2025

Candid Conversations About Women and the Church

Exponential NEXT Podcast Episode 63 Series: Candid Conversations About Women and the Church While many of us lead within our church community, Mimi Chan felt God...

June 25, 2025

Candid Conversations About Women and the Church

Exponential NEXT Podcast Episode 62 Series: Candid Conversations About Women and the Church Sometimes ministry takes a turn we didn’t expect. Sometimes that change leaves us...

June 18, 2025

Candid Conversations About Women and the Church

Exponential NEXT Podcast Episode 61 Series: Candid Conversations About Women and the Church In ministry, change is to be expected. We watch people come and go,...

January 13, 2025

The Next Yes!

Did you ever end up somewhere you never intended to be?   “Hey, why are we in Michigan?” is a moment from a road trip a...

June 26, 2024

Candid Conversations About Women and the Church with Juliet Lyons

Exponential NEXT Podcast Episode 21 Series: Candid Conversations About Women and the Church In this conversation with Juliet, Sue and Janet dive into her challenges...

June 19, 2024

Candid Conversations About Women and the Church with Christine Caine

Exponential NEXT Podcast Episode 20 Series: Candid Conversations About Women and the Church Christine Caine joins Sue and Janet sharing how she found her way...

June 12, 2024

Candid Conversations About Women and the Church with Tara Beth Leach and Aubrey Sampson

Exponential NEXT Podcast Episode 19 Series: Candid Conversations About Women and the Church In this episode, Sue and Janet have a conversation with Tara Beth...

June 5, 2024

Candid Conversations About Women and the Church with Faith Eury Cho

Exponential NEXT Podcast Episode 18 Series: Candid Conversations About Women and the Church In this episode, Faith Eury Cho suggests that it is not our...

May 29, 2024

Candid Conversations About Women and the Church with Tammy Dunahoo

Exponential NEXT Podcast Episode 17 Series: Candid Conversations About Women and the Church In this episode, Sue and Janet have a candid conversation with Tammy...

January 22, 2024

Empowering Women to Embrace Their Missional Calling 

This cultural moment is ripe for women to step into their full calling within the local church.   Burdened by a Church history that has not...