Our Vision
Helping North Dakota women take one step closer to Christ…and one step closer to true joy.
JOY, formerly known as JOY International, is an interdenominational effort to assist North Dakota women in their quest for a meaningful life, a practical faith, and a vibrant relationship with God.
JOY was first founded in 1991 in Vienna, Austria by Fran Dwelle as an outreach to international women. In 2006, JOY was established in Bismarck, ND.
Since 2006 we have reached out to the women in our Bismarck-Mandan community in six main ways:
JOY Breakfasts
Monthly Java JOY forums
Small group Bible studies
Prayer gatherings
Equipping workshops
Community care
Over 2500 women have attended or participated in these JOY events, hailing from more than 17 denominations and 100 churches. Hundreds of these women have had no church affiliation.
Read our Statement of Faith.