The International Association of Ministers' Wives and Ministers; Widows (IAMWMW) was founded by Dr. Elizabeth Coles Bouey, a missionary, teacher, organizer, speaker and pastor's wife who issued a call to ministers' wives and ministers' widows for the purpose of uniting into one Christian fellowship of various religious denominations for the greater and more effective service in kingdom building.The organization stands on the principles of Faith, Love and Prayer.