Fiona Madden, PA to Team Leaders, and Women’s Ministry, Kingsway Community Church.

I would like to take this opportunity to endorse the Esteem Designz program developed by Ruth Lewis-Jones. I sat in on the program while it was recently held at Kingsway Community Church, and was really impressed at how well the program was structured, and how much effort Ruth had put in to the curriculum and activities.

 

The girls attending were very interested and engaged in the program, and really seemed to gain a lot, both in terms of their appreciation of their worth and value, and in relating to people they may not necessarily usually be involved with.

 

Ruth was able to integrate girls from different age and social groups with ease, and they responded to her very well.

 

I conducted an evaluation after the completion of the course, and surveyed the girls who attended.

Those who replied were overwhelmingly in favour of the course, really enjoyed coming and being involved in the activities.

 

One of the questions that I asked in the survey was: What do you think you will take from the course and apply to your own life? The responses included: The positive attitude and advice, and I will be more confident in group situations, and deal with problems better; and I’d take things like I can do anything and don’t doubt yourself. I think these responses really sum up the impact of the course on girls at a crucial time in their self esteem development.

 

We have conducted self-esteem style courses for women at Kingsway previously, so I have an understanding of what is required to develop a course such as Esteem Designz.

 

I admire Ruth’s dedication and heart to see girls and women understand their intrinsic value, and to encourage them to take hold of the opportunities that are presented to them.