Women’s Conference 2026
Men Serving Women at the Conference

When we gathered for our Women’s Conference on February 28, I loved seeing the room fill-up with women from many different stages of life. We opened the day to women ages 16 and up, and from the start it felt warm and welcoming. We shared breakfast and lunch together, spent time in worship, and took part in the IF conference around the theme “For Such a Time.” This year we held everything in the gym, which was a little different for us, but it gave the day a simple, together feeling that helped everyone stay connected.

Our heart for this conference was the same as it had been every year; I wanted women to be encouraged, challenged, and helped as they walked more closely with Jesus in everyday life. We also wanted the event to feel open and approachable, not only for women from our church but for others who might want to come too. Over the years, I had seen women’s ministry change a lot. In earlier days, conferences were often held off-site, sometimes even overnight. But we had worked to make this one more affordable and more comfortable, because I knew it could be hard for many women to get away for a weekend.

This year also stretched us in some new ways. The conference format changed, and because we chose to hold the event on the same weekend it was released, we were not able to preview it ahead of time. That meant I was walking through the content for the first time right along with everyone else. It felt like a step of faith. Nothing major went wrong, but I definitely learned a few things for the future. Even so, the day reminded me that God could still work in the middle of imperfect plans.

One of the sweetest parts of the event was the way men from our church stepped up to serve. They helped with breakfast and lunch so our women’s ministry team could fully participate instead of staying behind the scenes all day. That kindness meant so much to me. It was a practical act of support, but it also felt like a picture of the church caring for one another. I came away grateful—not just because the event happened, but because I saw people serving with willing hearts and helping create a space where women could be refreshed, encouraged, and reminded that they were not walking alone.