September 16-17, 2022
Speakers
Barb Roose
Barb is a popular speaker and author who is passionate about teaching women to live beautifully strong and courageous in spite of their fears so that they can experience God’s great adventure of faith and purpose for their lives.
Since 2005, Barb has been speaking to audiences in the US and abroad, including national platforms such as the Aspire Women’s Events, She Speaks Conference, and the UMC Leadership Institute.
She’s the author of multiple Bible studies, including: Surrendered: Letting Go and Living Like Jesus, I’m Waiting, God: Finding Blessing in God’s Delays, and her newest study, Breakthrough: Finding Freedom in Christ
She is also the author of multiple books including Winning the Worry Battle: Life Lessons from the Book of Joshua
Before her transition to full-time speaking and writing in January 2016, Barb served on staff at CedarCreek Church in Perrysburg, OH for 14 years on the executive leadership and teaching teams.
Barb lives in NW Ohio and she is the proud mom to three adult children. Barb enjoys traveling, reading, walking and whenever possible, she prefers to eat dessert first.
April Diaz
April has been a visionary and challenger her entire life. She’s the Founder + CEO of Ezer + Co., a coaching company all about activating women to live + lead with wholeness, and Co-Founder of Praxis Coaching, a coaching certification company for faith-led leaders. For nearly 20 years she pastored in two of the most influential churches in the U.S. April’s a certified coach, international speaker, author, and advocate for marginalized voices. She’s always been a tomboy with sparkly shoes. April’s still crazy about her high school sweetheart, Brian. Together, they co-parent 3 fabulous kiddos and live in Orange County, CA.
Workshops
with Liza Landrum
Leading without a License
As women in ministry leadership, we sometimes find ourselves in situations that we didn't expect and dealing with circumstances which sometimes cause us to question our calling and leadership capabilities. In essence, we feel like we are leading without a license-without the structure and knowledge of how to get through it. But the answer is not to give into the doubt or throw in the towel. The answer lies in grabbing hold of the 4 S’s: Surrender, Sacrifice, Structure and Success. In this workshop, we will learn how these four words can help keep us sane in times of insecurity and doubt, and how they can help reaffirm that we are called by God to do a unique work, regardless of our circumstances.
Picture the faces of those who have poured into you, making it possible to be who you are today. God empowers mentors to influence and embolden those in their sphere. Now, think about this: who is picturing your face when they think of a mentor? If you desire to strengthen others in their walk with God. If you aspire to effectively influence another in becoming the leader God created them to be. If your hard-earned wisdom might serve someone less experienced. Or, if you have a heart to mobilize the next generation for God’s kingdom, The Power of Reaching Back is for you. This workshop will provide you with a framework to empower those you are leading. God has given you influence. How will you make the most of it?
with Lynne Herron
The Power of Reaching Back
with Jenny Trees
Your Life Now: Discerning God's Plan for Your Life and Leadership
So often as leaders we keep pace with our ministries by attending to the tyranny of the urgent without taking the time to stop and look at our lives to see what God might be telling us about our present and our future. The constant pressure to keep up often prevents us from listening to God and our own personal desires. And more often than not, we can easily begin to suppress our God given hopes, dreams and desires to fulfill the task and ministry at hand. In this workshop, you will learn a life mapping skill that helps you discern what God might have for you both now and in the future. You will be encouraged to apply this map to your life in such a way that it becomes a life-giving resource to your ministry and leadership.
with Susy Flory
The Leadership of Women: Meet 10 Female Leaders Who Helped Build the Early Church
A fun, lively, and fast-paced Scripture-based workshop on the leader-women of the New Testament and beyond. This workshop will feature the historical background and cultural contexts of some of the amazing women in the early years of the Church . We’ll also talk about Paul’s view of women, and briefly touch on the passages that have been used to limit women’s roles. If you’re looking to deepen your understanding of what the Bible says about women as leaders, or if you have questions about the role of women in the church, this workshop will be a safe, informative place to find inspiration and answers.
Schedule
Friday
Saturday
Friday
Friday
Friday
Friday
1:30pm
Conference Check-in
Friday
Friday
Friday
Friday
2:00pm
Main Session 1
Friday
Friday
Friday
Friday
3:30pm
Connect Time
Friday
Friday
Friday
Friday
4:15pm
Discussion Groups
Friday
Friday
Friday
Friday
5:15pm
Choose Your Own Adventure
Friday
Friday
Friday
Friday
6:00pm
Dinner Provided*
Friday
Friday
Friday
Friday
7:00pm
Main Session 2
Friday
Friday
Friday
Friday
8:00pm
Meet & Greet
Saturday
Saturday
Saturday
8:30am
Doors Open
Saturday
Saturday
Saturday
9:00am
Main Session 3
Saturday
Saturday
Saturday
10:30am
Workshops
Saturday
Saturday
Saturday
11:30am
Lunch Provided*
Saturday
Saturday
Saturday
1:00pm
Main Session 4
Saturday
Saturday
Saturday
2:00pm
Workshops
Saturday
Saturday
Saturday
3:00pm
Discussion Group
Saturday
Saturday
Saturday
3:45pm
Main Session 5
Saturday
Saturday
Saturday
5:00pm
Conference Ends
* We will have gluten-friendly choices available but are unable to accommodate other dietary restrictions. A refrigerator can be made available for anyone needing to bring food.