RefresHER Conference
April 25-26, 2025
Conference Speaker
Kelly King
Kelly is the women’s minister at Quail Springs Baptist Church in Oklahoma City. She previously served as the manager of Magazines/Devotional Publishing and Women’s Ministry Training for Lifeway Christian Resources. She has a Masters of Theology and Doctor of Ministry degree from Gateway Seminary.
Theme
Colossians 3:16
We are called not just to know God’s Word, but to let it dwell—to take deep root and live abundantly within us. In today’s fast-paced and often chaotic world, it’s easy to become distracted, overwhelmed, and spiritually drained. But God’s desire for us is to be women who abide in His truth, allowing it to shape our thoughts, guide our actions, and overflow into every aspect of our lives. Join us as we seek to DWELL in Him and be transformed by His truth!
Worship
Lake Shore Baptist Church Worship Team
We are thrilled to have the Lake Shore Baptist Church Worship Team leading us in worship for this conference! Their heart for glorifying God through music will help set the tone as we seek to dwell in His presence and lift our voices in praise together.
Exploring Bible Study Methods
Dive into the richness of Scripture with this session designed to equip you with various and creative Bible study methods. You’ll learn how to explore eight study methods, including word studies, chapter summary, character studies, and more. Gain insights on important study tools and resources that will help enhance study skills. This session is perfect for individuals, small group leaders, and anyone eager to grow in their relationship with God through His Word. Led by Kelly King
50 Steps with Jesus: Learning to Walk Daily with the Lord
Jesus is inviting you to walk with Him. Each day you will take new steps with the Lord, exploring His truths, growing closer to Him, and becoming more secure in the foundation of your faith. Are you willing to disciple someone else, but just don’t know how? Are you looking for a tool in your toolbox to discipleHER? Come join me as we look forward to learning a tool for discipleship explosion! Led by Sheilla Ina Rios
Finding My Place: Cultivating Next Gen Leaders
God has given us a clear and compelling vision that includes preparing younger transforming leaders to cultivate transforming churches and communities. The younger generations are known for their struggle to hold jobs, reluctance to live on their own, and alarming migration away from the church. And now our culture is feeling the results of a mentor-less, fatherless generation. But how do you start discipling young people when you struggle to connect with them? We will be looking at practical steps to bridge the gap and develop the young leaders in our circles of influence. Led by Catherine Meyer
Flourishing as a Godly Woman: Embracing Biblical Womanhood in a Challenging Culture
In a world that constantly pulls us away from God’s design, how can we truly flourish as godly women? When culture leaves us feeling defeated, frustrated, and overwhelmed, God’s Word offers clarity, strength, and peace. Join us for this transformative workshop as we dive into Scripture to discover what it means to be a godly woman, develop Christlike character, and walk in the joy and confidence of God’s calling. Together, we’ll learn how to navigate today’s challenges while embracing the beauty and purpose found in biblical womanhood. Led by Melissa Mills
Growing Together: Titus 2 Discipleship in the Local Church
Christian women long for community, fellowship and someone to invest in them. This is a biblical mandate taken right from scripture that the older women are to train the younger women. So how do we do this? How do we move beyond small talk and prayer requests to actually growing together? In this workshop you will learn what God’s word says and glean some practical help to invest in the lives of women. Led by Stacie Gibson
How lovely is your dwelling place, O Lord Almighty! Honoring the Lord with our worship and prayer
Our heart posture before the Lord is what He looks at. How do you build intimacy with the Lord to honor and glorify Him with your life daily? Come hear the power and impact of what worship & prayer in the secret place does as you dwell in Him step by step. Led by K.C.
Living in the Truth!
We live in a culture of competing ideas and ideologies that challenge our faith and require us to think deeply about our beliefs. We also are living in a culture that says there is no truth to be found about God. Christians are rapidly becoming the target of secular media and aggressive atheist propaganda, marginalizing not just Christian beliefs, but also Christian people. Come join us as we learn practical ways to defend our faith in an ever-changing world. Led by Catherine Meyer
Radical Relationships Women to Women
“Radical’, (adjective) means different from the norm! Many of us treat evangelism like it’s a spiritual gift—either we have it or we don’t. But in the Bible, Christians are called disciples. And Jesus gives his disciples marching orders: they’re to go make more disciples. Evangelism, then, isn’t the job of some Christians, but the joy of every Christian. It’s not reserved for the paid professionals. Learn practical tips for sharing your authentic self with others. Led by K.C.
Loving and Enjoying Your Whole Bible: Finding Joy and Understanding in All of Scripture
Do you struggle with certain books of the Bible, finding them confusing, boring, or even overwhelming? Have you ever questioned why some scriptures are even there or felt discouraged in your Bible reading? You’re not alone! Many of us have faced these challenges. Join me as I share my personal journey of learning to love and enjoy all 60 books of the Bible. Together, we’ll explore why every part of Scripture is important, and how a deeper understanding of God’s Word can transform your life. This workshop will encourage and motivate you to delight in the whole Bible, drawing you closer to God and His abundant goodness. Led By Melissa Mills
Mental Health and You
Nowadays we hear a lot about mental health: issues, concerns, sickness and much more. This workshop will bring clarity to what mental health is and what it looks like and the church response. Having a clear understanding of what mental health is and the role of the church (us) will help us to be a loving and caring church for those suffering from mental health (and those at risk). Led by Ina Sheilla Rios
Taming Your Inner Critic
Many feel there is a gap between what they believe personally about God and being a good Christian AND their actual experiences as a Christian. This workshop can help you begin to close the gap so you are freer to truly dwell with yourself and God in a healthy way. Led by Cathy Charles
Experiencing the Fullness of Sabbath – Ministry Wives Only
Are you overcommitted and overwhelmed? Are you running on empty? You can't keep up and you can't slow down? Are you worn out, exhausted? Are you depleted and defeated? Some days we are able to handle the emotional and physical juggling act well. Some days we are barely hanging on. Either way, it rarely feels like we find true rest. Matthew 11:28-29 promises there is a way to find rest. We will be studying the gift of "Sabbath." What does it look like? How do we experience the fullness of Sabbath? We will be exploring four important aspects of the practice of Sabbath. Stop, Rest, Delight, and finally Worship. We will be looking at stop, rest, and delight during the Friday sessions. Finally on Saturday, we will be looking at worship. Come join us for fellowship and encouragement. Led by Beth McMahon
Hotel Accommodations
Holiday Inn Express & Suites
Holiday Inn Express 5860 Carmenica Dr, Cicero, NY 13039
Group rate: $149.00
Please note, the link below brings you directly to the HIE main booking site. Once you enter the date of stay, the rooms and group rate become available.
Register Here
Save your spot for the RefresHER conference by filling out the form below. Please then click the link at the bottom of the page to pay the $30 per person registration fee. You can email Cathy Meyer at cmeyer@bcnysbc.org for any questions.
