I am a prophet to the nations
Giving a word in season and propelling the body to arise and take charge.
PROPHET · TEACHER · AUTHOR · FACILITATOR
I am Ruth Mateola.
A prophet to the nations — giving a word in season and propelling the body to arise. Fiery, faith-rooted and refreshingly honest about marriage, ministry and the life behind the pulpit.
WHO I AM
One woman. Many callings. No apologies.
This is who God made me to be — and everything I do flows from here.
I am a midwife
Helping women birth their God-given destinies.
I am an author
Speaking into the lives of thousands by the written word.
I am a facilitator
Equipping people and teams to strategize and achieve SMART goals.
I am a woman of many giftings
Called, gifted and sent — for such a time as this.
IN HER ELEMENT
More About Ruth
The woman behind the message.
Ministry is personal. Here is Ruth — at home, in the studio and among the women she serves.
LATEST EPISODE
Fresh from the podcast — the newest conversation, ready to watch or listen.
When You Feel Unvalued | Pst Toun Fadugba | Pst Ruth Mateola | Help I'm a pastor's wife
With Pastor Toun Fadugba
Episode 18
MONTHLY FEATURE
This month’s spotlight.
The Ten Commandments of Being a Pastor's Wife
A developing teaching from Ruth exploring lessons, responsibilities and wisdom around the journey of being a pastor's wife.
MINISTRY EXPRESSIONS
See All Expressions
One calling, many expressions.
Encounter Meeting
Moments with God
A day away from your normal environment to spend quality time with the Lord — uncensored worship, prophetic message, declarations and prayers.
Explore Day Mentoring ProgrammeMentoring Moments with PR
A day of mentoring with Pastor Ruth teaching core elements of personal growth and development — and a taster for the Restart You & Win Academy.
Explore PodcastHelp! I’m a Pastor’s Wife
Honest, unfiltered conversation about the realities of life behind ministry — the joy, the weight and everything in between.
Explore Community for Pastors’ WivesFirst Ladies Haven
A safe room for wives in ministry to be known, refreshed and encouraged. No masks required.
Explore Night of Celebration & InspirationFreedoms Ball
A glitz and glamour night where women are inspired by stories of triumph to make their life count and leave a lasting legacy.
Explore OutreachesMercy Project
An outreach arm of the Hadassah Network to young widows, widowers, their children and the vulnerable elderly.
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GIVING & PARTNERSHIP
Help the work continue.
If this ministry has served you and you would like to sow into it, your giving helps us keep creating conversations, teachings and resources that reach and serve more people.
- Keeps the podcast, teachings and resources coming.
- Helps train and mentor women through the Restart You & Win Academy.
- Keeps the Mercy Project reaching young widows and the vulnerable elderly.
Your partnership allows us to build resources that train and facilitate transformation.
TESTIMONIES
Stories of grace, in their own words.
Real people, real stories. Here is what God has been doing in the lives of the women and leaders we serve.
The first stories are on their way.
Written testimonies are being gathered and reviewed with care so this space stays honest and encouraging. In the meantime, the Testimony Wall is full of praise reports from the community — go and give thanks on the stories already shared.
Visit the Testimony Wall
SHARE YOUR STORY
Has God done something worth telling?
Share what God has done and it may be featured here to encourage someone else walking the same road.
INVITE PASTOR RUTH
Bring a word in season to your gathering.
I speak at conferences, churches, women’s gatherings and leadership events — nationally and internationally. I preach the truth of the word with grace and humour and with an anointing for deliverance. Tell us about your event and our team will respond.
- Conferences, churches & women’s events
- Teaching, training & empowerment sessions
- National & international engagements