Women's Conference

Pick two of the below topics to maximize your time at Women’s Conference. All breakouts are offered at both sessions. Breakouts will be unavailable to join when they reach maximum capacity.

A Time for Faithfulness: Finding Joy in Every Decade

“…a time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up what is planted…” (Ecclesiastes 3:2)

Kim Patterson (Wheaton campus), Evie Waweru (North Aurora campus), and Julie Otten (Naperville Campus)

The anti-aging industry reached $85 billion last year, fueled by a culture that fears growing older. But what does the Bible say about aging and how can we do it with grace and joy? Join seasoned women from our church as they share how they’ve found contentment, purpose, and unexpected treasures in each season of life. This is a safe space to ask honest questions and reframe aging through a biblical lens.

A Time for Release: Accepting the Unwanted Season

“…a time to kill, and a time to heal; a time to break down, and a time to build up…” (Ecclesiastes 3:3)

Anita Pilalis (Naperville Campus)

Have you ever looked at your life and thought, This isn’t how I imagined it would be? Despite preparation and prayer, you may find yourself in a season you didn’t expect or even want. Yet the Lord still has purpose in the places we resist. Join this breakout to discover how to remain steadfast and find joy in unwanted seasons by trusting the One who has placed you there.

A Time for Perspective: Suffering and Rejoicing can Coexist

“…a time to weep, and a time to laugh; a time to mourn, and a time to dance…” (Ecclesiastes 3:4)

Tammy McMahon (The Ruth Project)

Jesus promised that life would include both hardship and joy (John 15:11, 16:33). How do we hold onto His joy when suffering feels overwhelming? Join Tammy McMahon as she shares from her own journey through seasons of deep hardship and enduring joy. As the Founder and Executive Director of The Ruth Project, Tammy brings both personal experience and biblical insight into how suffering and rejoicing can exist side by side.

A Time to Follow: Discovering the Lord’s Direction

“…a time to seek, and a time to lose; a time to keep, and a time to cast away…” (Ecclesiastes 3:6).

Abbey Friedline (Monmouth campus)

Every day is filled with decisions, some small, others life-shaping. Discerning the Lord’s direction can feel confusing and uncertain. How do you recognize His voice and move forward when the path isn’t clear? This breakout will help you learn how to tune your heart to the Lord’s leading and walk confidently in His purposes, even in seasons of uncertainty.

A Time for Rhythms: Spiritual Practices for Busy Seasons

“…a time to tear, and a time to sew; a time to keep silence, and a time to speak…” (Ecclesiastes 3:7)

Sara Torrison (Naperville campus)

Life is busy and the calendar fills fast with careers, relationships, travel, workouts, friendships, and everything in between. Spiritual growth often gets pushed aside, not because we don’t care, but because we feel stretched thin. This breakout will explore practical rhythms and realistic strategies for cultivating a thriving spiritual lif, even in the busiest seasons.

A Time for Wisdom: Navigating the Current Cultural Climate

“…a time to love, and a time to hate; a time for war, and a time for peace.” (Ecclesiastes 3:8)

Becky Stevenson (Village Baptist Church)  

Our culture feels more divided and turbulent than ever. How do we respond in ways that honor Jesus and reflect His Kingdom? Join Becky Stevenson, a thoughtful Bible teacher and trusted voice to women, as she shares how to stay grounded in a biblical worldview, parent with courage and discernment, and navigate a changing culture with hearts and minds fixed on eternity.