YWR Information

Nominations can be sent to:
Maddi Elliott ([email protected])
or Dannelle Green ([email protected])

​Nominate a YWR
  • Nominations should include a letter of recommendation from the recommender. 
  • Any mature young woman, preferably 22-35 years of age*, who is a member of the LCMS and has not previously attended a national convention as a Young Woman Representative is eligible to become a YWR.
  • A YWR candidate should have a deep love and devotion for her Lord Jesus Christ and is able to participate in the full scope of the convention.
  • A YWR candidate will fill out the application completely and honestly and return it to Maddi or Dannelle by April 18th.
  • A YWR candidate is able to be away from home/work/children for the entire convention and the travel time involved**.
A YWR should...
  • Have a strong relationship with her Lord. Her faith will encourage her as she participates in the convention and carries out her YWR duties and responsibilities.
  • Have some knowledge of the LWML. She will gain much from her convention experience if she understands the basics of the organization. Each district should make an effort to provide education and information for the YWR prior to the convention***.
  • Know what is expected of her by her zone and group after the district convention, whether that is speaking engagements, attendance at zone or district events, or YWR committee work.
  • Be willing to participate in the following areas after convention: speaking, leading, recruiting, or encouraging. She is expected to impact others with her convention experience; skills in these areas are helpful.
  • Have a desire to make a difference, be willing to assume the responsibilities given her by the district, and serve in a sincere and dedicated manner. Enthusiasm to learn and be involved is a must!
  • * While 22-35 is the suggested age, we welcome women who are slightly outside of the age range as we look to further the reach of the LWML. We rely on the district board to know if the young women selected are the right representatives.  ​