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The story, people and purpose behind IF ONLY WOMEN CAN PRAY

Who We Are

A Community Built on Faith, Compassion and Purpose

If Only Women Can Pray was born from compassion, personal experience, and a deep desire to support women facing life's struggles.

While working in ministry, I encountered many single mothers struggling to provide basic needs for their children. I also witnessed women suffering in abusive relationships, losing their confidence, identity, and sense of purpose. Seeing their pain deeply touched my heart and inspired me to create a safe and supportive space where women could find encouragement, prayer, empowerment, and hope for a better future.

“I wanted to create a safe and supportive space where women could find encouragement, prayer, empowerment, and hope for a better future.”

My passion for women's wellbeing became even more personal through my own family experiences. My mother suffered from diabetes and sadly passed away at a time when I needed her most. Later, my elder brother also lost his life to the same condition due to poor management and treatment. These painful experiences motivated me to pursue nursing so I could gain the knowledge and skills to educate and support other women and families on healthy lifestyles, wellness, and disease prevention.

Through IOWCP, my vision is to help women feel heard, valued, supported, and empowered to live healthier, safer, and more fulfilling lives — regardless of their background or circumstances.

— Pastor Chizzy Princewill (Chizoba Chukwujama)
Founder, IF ONLY WOMEN CAN PRAY

IF ONLY WOMEN CAN PRAY — A community of women united through faith, compassion and purpose

Our Founder

Meet Our Founder

The Heart Behind IOWCP

Pastor Chizzy Princewill — Founder and CEO of IF ONLY WOMEN CAN PRAY

Pastor Chizzy Princewill

Founder & CEO
IF ONLY WOMEN CAN PRAY

Co‑Senior Pastor, RCCG Grace Assembly Sheffield

Pastor Chizzy Princewill is the Founder and CEO of If Only Women Can Pray Organisation, a dynamic platform dedicated to empowering women through prayer, mentorship, and purposeful living. She serves alongside her husband, Pastor Princewill Chukwujama, as Co‑Senior Pastor of RCCG Grace Assembly, Sheffield, where their ministry continues to impact lives and families across communities.

A highly experienced Registered Nurse specialising in Diabetes and Endocrinology, Pastor Chizzy Princewill combines professional excellence with deep compassion for people. She is widely recognised as a visionary leader, mentor, public speaker, and prayer advocate whose passion is to see women discover their true identity, unlock their potential, and live intentional, purpose‑driven lives.

“My passion is to see women discover their true identity, unlock their potential, and live intentional, purpose‑driven lives.”

— Pastor Chizzy Princewill, Founder & CEO of IOWCP

Popularly known for her powerful prayer ministry, she is the author of the bestselling book, If Only Women Can Pray, a transformational work inspiring women to deepen their faith and spiritual authority. She also hosts the weekly prayer and support network programme, War Room (also known as Prayer for Your Children), a safe and nurturing platform where mothers and parents are strengthened through God's Word, prayer, encouragement, and community support as they intercede for their children and families.

Pastor Chizzy Princewill is also the visionary behind the annual Ignite the Fire Conference — a life‑transforming gathering that brings together women from diverse backgrounds to build meaningful connections, address mental health and wellbeing, promote healthy lifestyles, and strengthen families and communities. Through this conference, countless women have been inspired, healed, equipped, and empowered.

Driven by a heart for humanity, she leads the women‑focused initiative Help Me Feed the Poor, which supports and empowers single mothers through practical assistance and skills acquisition programmes designed to help them build sustainable livelihoods and care confidently for their families.

A woman of grace, wisdom, and unwavering faith, Pastor Chizzy Princewill firmly believes that every woman matters. Through teaching, prayer, outreach, and mentorship, she continues to raise women of purpose, strength, and impact across generations.

She is happily married and blessed with children.

Who We Are

Our Mission, Vision & Values

Our Mission

To empower and support women through faith-inspired community programmes that promote mental wellbeing, healthy lifestyles, unity, and freedom from isolation and domestic abuse.

Our Vision

A connected and empowered community where every woman feels supported, valued, healthy, and heard.

Our Values

Compassion · Inclusion · Empowerment · Respect · Community Unity · Wellbeing · Faith and Service

Why We Exist

"The effective, fervent prayer of a righteous woman avails much. When women intercede — nations shift, families heal, generations change."

We exist because prayer is not passive. It is the most powerful force available to women of faith — and the world urgently needs women who will use it, together.

The People

Meet Our Team

The women behind IOWCP — passionate, experienced, and wholly dedicated to empowering women through prayer.

Distinguished Patron
Pastor Princewill Chukwujama — Distinguished Patron of IF ONLY WOMEN CAN PRAY

Pastor Princewill Chukwujama

Senior Pastor — RCCG Grace Assembly Sheffield

Chairman — Go For Success Club

Pastor Princewill Chukwujama is a visionary leader, transformational mentor and passionate advocate for personal and community development. He serves as Senior Pastor of RCCG Grace Assembly Sheffield and Chairman of the Go For Success Club. Holding a BA Hons in Business and Enterprise, he brings a unique blend of spiritual leadership and business insight — mentoring individuals holistically both spiritually and professionally. As a distinguished Patron of IOWCP, his wisdom, encouragement and unwavering support have played a significant role in the growth and advancement of the organisation.

Senior PastorVisionary LeaderMentorBusiness & Enterprise
Our Team
Pastor Stella Oviasu — Community Engagement Lead and Support Coordinator at IF ONLY WOMEN CAN PRAY

Pastor Stella Oviasu

Community Engagement Lead & Support Coordinator

Community Engagement

An Executive at IF ONLY WOMEN CAN PRAY, retired Registered Nurse, and wellbeing and fitness coach. Passionate about supporting women through emotional trauma, relationship challenges and personal growth journeys.

Registered NurseWellbeing CoachFitness CoachMentor
Pastor Olufunmilayo Rachael Dina — Community Outreach and Workshop Key Worker at IF ONLY WOMEN CAN PRAY

Pastor Olufunmilayo Rachael Dina

Community Outreach & Workshop Key Worker

Community Outreach

A dual-qualified healthcare professional — Registered General Nurse since 1988 and Psychiatric Nurse since 1992. With decades of experience across Nigeria and the UK, she provides clinical guidance for IOWCP health education and mental wellness initiatives, ensuring our programmes are accurate, practical and impactful.

Registered NursePsychiatric NurseMental HealthCommunity Health
Deaconess Violet Samson — Music Lead at IF ONLY WOMEN CAN PRAY

Deaconess Violet Samson

Music Lead

Music Lead
Pastor Zulu — IOWCP Wakefield Chapter Coordinator at IF ONLY WOMEN CAN PRAY

Pastor Zulu

IOWCP Wakefield Chapter Coordinator

Chapter Coordinator
Pst Rose Bazzie — Music and Art Coordinator at IF ONLY WOMEN CAN PRAY

Pst Rose Bazzie

Music & Art Coordinator

Music & Art
Minister Anniestasia Chitwamali — Youths Coordinator at IF ONLY WOMEN CAN PRAY

Minister Anniestasia Chitwamali

Youths Coordinator

Youths

Legal Status

Our Legal Status

IF ONLY WOMEN CAN PRAY is a registered charity and non-profit organisation committed to transparency, accountability and serving our global community with integrity. We operate in accordance with charity law and are dedicated to ensuring every contribution made to our mission is used purposefully and responsibly.

IF ONLY WOMEN CAN PRAY is a registered charity and non-profit organisation.
Registered Charity No. 1192133
Established: 2017

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