Women's Ministry

Our hope is that every woman has the opportunity to be cared for as well as encouraged to grow in her relationship with Jesus Christ. We see that happen best in small group studies. 


Women’s Morning Bible Study - Winter 2026
Small groups meet each Wednesday from 9:30-11am at Emmaus Road Church beginning January 21st. Snacks, coffee, and childcare are provided. You can choose from the following semester studies:

  • “Abide: A Study of 1,2,& 3 John” by Jen Wilkin
  • “Waiting Isn't a Waste” by Mark Vroegop
  • “You're Only Human” by Kelly Kapic

Women’s Thursday Evening Bible Study - Winter 2026
This small group meets every other Thursday from 6:30-8:00pm at Sandy Tobias' home beginning January 15th. They will be studying the book, “Abide: A Study of 1,2,& 3 John” by Jen Wilkin.


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Women's Ministry Team

  • Diane Albrecht

    Originally from the “motor city” area of Michigan, Diane moved to Appleton and soon after married Bruce, a Wisconsin native. They are proud parents of 2 adult children, Nathan and Mikayla. Diane enjoys walking their dogs, gardening for pollinators and connecting with friends and family. She especially values conversations with women to process through how God meets us in life’s struggles.

  • Deb Gandy

    A Chicago native, Deb moved to the Upper Peninsula of Wisconsin over 20 years ago for school and quickly fell in love with the rural scenery of the northeast region of the state. She has lived in Appleton for 10 years. When Deb is not spending time outdoors with her utterly charming and adorable goldendoodles, she is working full time as an RN in the emergency room. Deb is profoundly thankful for God's grace, love, and forgiveness toward her through the gospel on life's good and bad days and desires for women to know His love as well. She enjoys meeting with women, building relationships, and creating a safe context for women to grow in the knowledge of God and themselves.

  • Rachel Mancl

    Rachel was born and raised in Appleton, but spent 7 years in Milwaukee for college and a few years after getting married. Rachel has been married to Trevor for 13 years and they have 3 children - Colette (8), Ellis (5), and Annie (1), and a Golden Retriever, Nala (9). In her spare time, Rachel loves thrifting and curating living spaces, a good cup of coffee, sunshine, cooking, hiking, gardening, and cultivating meaningful friendships. Rachel is grateful to be serving in Women’s Ministry at Emmaus Road and enjoys helping women see the beauty of the Gospel and God’s presence in everyday ordinary moments and rhythms of our days.