Women’s Weekend 2026: Breakout Workshops

Written By Makayla Weaver

We are so looking forward to Women’s Weekend 2026: Cultivating Faithfulness!

New this year: Five breakout workshops that you’ll be able to pick two to attend. 

You’ll find brief information about each one below, so you can start considering which interests you most.

WORKSHOPS

Cultivating Connections & Conversations - being intentional in engaging with others 

  • Speakers: Eve Stoughton & Kara Chupp

Cultivating Faithful Witnesses - equipping to share the gospel through practical tools & dependence on Holy Spirit

  • Speakers: Jayarani Stephen & Sarita McNally 

Cultivating Relationships - a panel discussing relationship in all stages of life including family, work, marriage, dating, and singleness 

  • Speakers: Brenda Kephart, Gretchen Gander, Katie Steele, Amanda Nielsen

Cultivating Faithfulness in Identity - From head to heart: Enjoying the sweetness of relationship with the Lord as beloved daughters of God. 

  • Speakers: Carole Wachsmuth & Olivia Baker

Cultivating Lifelong Nearness - a panel discussing building intimacy with God through a life of blessing and hard trials

  • Speakers: Alicia Lau, Ila Mae Gillett, Kristi Gilchrist


Don’t worry, we know you wish you could attend all of them :) There will be recordings of each breakout session available upon request. Contact Debbie Eaton: debbie.eaton@swbible.org

We look forward to seeing you there!

Makayla Weaver

Makayla came to SWBIBLE in 2011 when her father, Gary Dozier, became a pastor. She has been involved in various ministries at the church over the years and is passionate about loving people and following Jesus. In September 2020, Makayla married her high school sweetheart, Tony Weaver. They are now expecting their first child!

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