Women's Ministry Essentials by Lifeway Women
Get the Essentials Every Ministry Leader Needs at This Free Event
Are you new to women's ministry? Been leading women’s ministry in your church for decades? Come join us for Essentials — a regional, free, one-day event hosted by Lifeway Women's training team in locations across the country! It's a day chock full of strategy, insight, collaboration, and community. It's a great way to connect with other women's ministry leaders in your area, as well as discover and collaborate on new and important ideas for leading women's ministry this season.
Essentials offers thought leadership that is designed to help you evaluate your current ministry plan, understand key elements of healthy women’s ministry, and develop a solid and effective ministry vision and a plan that is both ready to implement and easy to communicate. No matter what your ministry looks like, Essentials is for you!
Topics Covered at Essentials:
How to lead small groups and/or prepare for Bible study
Generations/unengaged in church and community
Building a team
Dealing with crisis—personal, ministry, church, country
Spiritual formation for leaders
Schedule
Morning
8:00 a.m. – Check-in Begins
8:30 a.m. – Welcome & Prayer
8:40 a.m. – Introductions & Discussion
9:30 a.m. – Break
9:50 a.m. – Session 1
10:45 a.m. – Session 2
Afternoon
12:00 p.m. – Networking & Connections Lunch
1:00 p.m. – Take Tens
2:15 p.m. – Break
2:30 p.m. – Resource Round-Up
3:15 p.m. – Wrap-Up
3:30 p.m. – Dismiss
September Speakers
Kelly D. King
Kelly King is the women’s minister at Quail Springs Baptist Church in Oklahoma City and she also serves as an Assistant Professor of Christian Ministry at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. She previously served as the manager of Magazines/Devotional Publishing and Women’s Ministry Training for Lifeway Christian Resources. She is the author of Ministry to Women: The Essential Guide to Leading Women in the Local Church. She enjoys equipping women for God's calling on their life and cheering them on in the process.
Anne Harrison
Anne Harrison is passionate about connecting women with the God Who loves their souls, with Scripture, and with other women who will encourage them to grow and flourish. She and her husband, Jim, have three sons and a beautiful daughter-in-law. Anne is a graduate of Texas A&M University, holds a Master’s in Ministry to Women from SEBTS, and is currently pursuing a doctorate in Educational Ministry from Dallas Theological Seminary. She loves the local church and served as the Director of Women’s Ministries at First Baptist Church, Wichita Falls, Texas. She currently serves as a Lifeway women’s trainer. Some of her favorite things include walking, painting, and playing mahjong.
October Speakers
Kathy Howard
Kathy Howard is a treasure hunter. She hunts for the creamiest chocolate and richest coffee. She searches for cherished stories of faith that still impact hearts. Kathy also digs deep into God’s Word, mining His eternal truths for herself and to share with others. With more than 30 years of experience, Kathy has taught in dozens of states, internationally, and in a wide range of venues including multi-church conferences and large online events. She has a Masters of Christian Education and a certificate in Women’s Ministry from the Canadian Baptist Theological Seminary. Kathy is the author of 15 books, including five Bible studies, the Deep Rooted devotional series and Heirloom: Living and Leaving a Legacy of Faith. She also serves on the Lifeway Women Ministry Training Team. Kathy and her husband live in the Dallas/Ft Worth area near family. They have three married children and six grandchildren. Kathy provides free discipleship resources and blogs regularly at kathyhoward.org.
Heather Johnson
Heather Johnson is an educator, Bible teacher, and college instructor. As a curriculum writer, conference speaker, and national trainer with Lifeway Women, she treasures every chance to share God’s Word and encourage others. Heather is a PhD senior resident at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. She also serves as the President’s wife at Louisiana Christian University in Pineville, Louisiana alongside her husband, Dr. Mark Johnson. They are grateful parents of four and enjoy living alongside college students, serving the church, and making disciples.
Dr. Michelle R. Hicks
Dr. Michelle R. Hicks is the manager of the Lifeway magazine and devotional team and serves on the Lifeway Women leadership training team. Michelle served as a freelance writer, campus minister, and corporate chaplain before coming to Lifeway to minister with the event and publishing teams. She is a graduate of the University of North Texas (BBA), Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary (MARE), and Gateway Seminary (DMin). Michelle loves Jesus and wants to help and encourage believers to dive into God’s Word every day.