We loved our time at Women’s Retreat!
Below are a number of the presentations and media presented at the retreat. If you have any other questions, please feel free to email Lori at lwiggins@rmdcma.com.
Main Sessions
Jen Robinson
Grace Church, Middleburg Heights OH
keynote speaker
Jennifer is the Minister of Women at Grace Church in Middleburg Heights, OH. Jennifer joined the Grace team in 2020, after responding to God’s call. In her role at Grace, Jennifer most enjoys seeing women grow into their God-given purpose and using their unique gifts to advance the Kingdom, while pursuing a deeper relationship with the Lord. Jennifer has a degree in Biblical Studies from Moody Bible Institute, but is a life-long learner of the Word. Jen is the producer of the Bloom Podcast and is currently working on her first Bible study. Originally from small town Hartville, OH, Jennifer now lives in Cleveland with her husband Jesse, stepson Gavin, daughter Joanna, and son Jesse III. In her free time, Jen is a homebody who loves cooking, baking, decorating, being active, and writing.
Breakouts & Speakers
How to Study the Bible – Haley Jones
Join Haley Jones for an inspiring session designed to help you unlock the transforming power of Scripture. Haley will teach practical tools for breaking down and applying even complex passages to your life. You’ll also learn ways to deeply engage emotionally and spiritually with God’s Word.
Haley Jones has been deeply connected to the Christian and Missionary Alliance since childhood, growing up in a missionary family serving in China for over 20 years. After returning to the U.S. in 2012, she earned a degree in Communications and Biblical Studies from Crown College. Haley has worked with nonprofits preparing international workers for ministry, coached fundraising efforts, and led women in Bible Study Fellowship, equipping them to study and apply scripture. She is passionate about biblical literacy and helping others hear God’s voice through personal and group Bible study. Haley is married to Zach, Lead Pastor at CrossBridge Alliance Church in Cheyenne, Wyoming. They have three children: Charis and twin sons Titus and Malcolm.
Raising Steadfast Children – Misty Vannett
Isn’t this the goal for every parent? To see their grown child living in a way that honors Jesus and upholding the values that were taught. Parenting is not a formula to follow but a relationship to build. With humor and humility, Misty will share the ups and downs from 25 years of parenting and the biblical principles that will help children build their own relationship with Jesus that will continue into adulthood.
Misty Vannett wears many hats but her favorites are wife and mother. Married nearly 30 years with 8 children and a bonus son-in-love, she has some experience at both. However, experience does not equal perfection or expertise. Misty supports her husband, Vince, as the Lead Pastor at Saratoga Alliance Church in Wyoming where her passion to see people truly grasp how much Jesus loves them drives her every day.
What’s Next? – Kristen Habel
Young women face a multitude of important and complex decisions. How do we know where God is leading or how to keep our eyes fixed on Him? Join Kristen as she shares her story of following the Lord’s leading and provides scripture and encouragement for you to do the same.
Kristen is originally from Wisconsin and felt the Lord’s leading to overseas missions at a young age. After completing her bachelor’s in nursing, Kristen went on to pursue a master’s in Intercultural Studies through Alliance Theological Seminary. In 2009, she started a four-year term with the Christian and Missionary Alliance to serve as an International Worker at a women and children’s hospital in West Africa. At the end of her term in 2013, Kristen reconnected with her childhood crush, TJ, and they were married in 2014. A week later they moved to Montana. Kristen and TJ attend Fellowship Church in Columbia Falls, MT with their three children Elias, Emerson Grace, and Corin. TJ is on staff at Fellowship as a part-time teaching pastor and is also self-employed. Kristen serves as a deaconess at church, co-leads a women’s weekly small group, homeschools her two oldest, and picks up occasional shifts as an infusion nurse.
Stronger Together: Building Cross-Generational Faith Friendships
– Jean Runner
Every Sunday women of all ages gather in church to worship, hear the message of God’s word and then go home to another busy week of life. What would happen if women from teens to grandmothers connected more and relationships began to grow across generations? And not only on Sundays but throughout the year.
Jean would be the first to say she is not a professional speaker. But she is a people person and is an encourager to women of all ages. Choosing to see good in every person and situation is something she calls R8:28 – God works all things for good to those who love the Lord and are called according to His purpose for them. She and her husband Dan attend Saratoga Alliance Church in Saratoga, WY. She is deaconess and on Women’s Ministry Team. Jean leads “The Gathering,” a Bible study attended by women of all ages from Saratoga Alliance and women who have no church home. She recently became a grandmother for the first time when Noah Daniel was born in December.
Boundaries – Nikki Fisher
Life is constantly moving at us. Boundaries can help us define where we end and others begin. We need to learn to navigate the many responsibilities that arise every day while maintaining proper relationships and rhythms along the way. God gave us boundaries to help us stay steadfast in who he created us to be and what he created us to do.
Nikki is a wife and mother. She has been working in youth and women’s ministry for the last 25 years. Working in this ministry capacity is what led her to go back to school and get a Master’s in Counseling and become a licensed counselor. Loving God and loving people is her mission and passion.
Mercy Market
– Denise Hammer
Denise is the founder and director of Mercy Market — a ministry that helps provide Denise Hammer is a Montana transplant who grew up in Minnesota. She and her husband have raised their 4 kids in Laurel, MT, and have the joy of having their three grandchildren live just one block away! Denise is the founder and director of Mercy Market — a ministry that helps provide honorable income sources to those in difficult situations through the sale of international products. In addition to running Mercy Market, Denise enjoys leading Bible Studies, leading worship, organizing, being in nature, and the rare opportunity to snorkel.
Stephen & Kelli Nelson
IWs to Japan
Stay in touch with the Nelsons as they follow God halfway around the world. Below you can subscribe to their newsletter, view old newsletters, and partner financially. You’ll also see clips of her interviews this weekend as well as three great videos about the Alliance’s work in Japan.
subscribenewsletter archivegive nowinterview slidesA few other resources from the weekend!
BOOKSTORE
Missed a book from the bookstore? Not to fear, below is a complete list of what was sold.
bookstore inventoryMUSIC
If you heard a new song this weekend, great! Here is a link to a YouTube playlist with all the songs.
YouTube playlistPRAYER
Here you can find all the information for 21 Days of Prayer, including the Prayer Guide.
21 Days of PrayerFITNESS
Enjoy the workout with Misty? Connect with her to learn more about Revelation Wellness!
email MistyHannah House
Thank you for making such a difference in these women’s lives.
Visit their website below to learn more!
We had so much fun at this year’s retreat,
so we think you should…
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You ladies rocked it Friday night!
