History and Purpose

Our Mission

Sigma Phi Lambda exists for the sole purpose of glorifying our Lord Jesus Christ and making His name great. Sisters for the Lord is an organization of sisters for the Lord where fellowship with our most high God is fostered by growth in unity with one another. We seek to provide a source of fellowship to Christian women who sincerely seek to know His person, His will, and His ways. Phi Lamb has adopted the Apostle’s Creed as its Statement of Beliefs. The national constitution is shared by all of our chapters.

In the Beginning…

Phi Lamb was prayerfully founded in 1988 at the University of Texas at Austin. The five founders are Patricia Adams Hogan, Robin Maedgen, Gina Williams Goveas, Jacqueline Goveas and Eileen Howell Barlow. The eight charter members are Jeana Clary, Bonnie Collins Turner, Jennifer Ford Borger, Julie Heflin Ertl, Debbie Hoehner, Kathleen Sullivan Kimbrough, Julie Trevino Mannella and April Williams Murphy.

Testimonies from the beginning of it all from Alumni

Traditions

We have many traditions that have been passed down over the years.
Colors
Red & White - to represent The Blood of Christ and Purity
Symbol
The Lamb - based on our nickname “Phi Lamb” and Psalm 100:3
Big Sis/Lil Sis
Active Members act as Big Sisters to the Pledges.
Cable Groups
Small groups that operate within chapter meetings, used for discussion, prayer, and various activities.
Prayer Groups & Prayer Nights
Each chapter has individually oriented prayer evenings as well as prayer groups divided among it’s pledges and actives.
The Engagement Circle
Our own way of honoring the ladies who become engaged while members of their chapter.
Memorization of Sorority Verse
Romans 15:5-6 “May the God who gives endurance and encouragement give you a spirit of unity among yourselves as you seek to follow Christ Jesus, so that with one heart and one mind you may glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.”

Structure

The organization of our organization:
Board of Directors
Phi Lamb is governed by a Board of Directors. Seven alumna from various chapters help keep things running smoothly and guide the chapters assigned to them.
Executive Director
This is the person you work with if you’d like to start a chapter of Phi Lamb. The “ED” also helps keep things running by assisting the Board of Directors with daily tasks and she plans the All-Chapter Officer Retreat.
Alumni Councils
After a chapter has been established long enough to have alumni, an Alumni Council is formed. These three members can be former officers or founding mothers of that chapter. The Alumni Council provides guidance to the chapter and assistance to the Board of Directors representative.
Officers
Five officers are elected yearly in each chapter. The offices are President, Vice President, Chaplain, Secretary, and Treasurer. These officers maintain the daily functions and lead the members of their chapter. Please view the Constitution for more information about officers positions and conduct standards
Actives
These members of Phi Lamb are considered the big sisters of their chapter. They hold voting rights and are privilege to appointed officers positions that vary from chapter to chapter.
Pledges
New to Phi Lamb, these members are the little sisters. They are cherished by their big sisters and a vital part of Phi Lamb. Upon initiation into the sorority, they are able to vote and become Actives.