2025 Women’s Conference
Habits of a Healthy Soul
In today’s fast-paced world, it is easy to neglect the well-being of our soul. This year’s Women’s Conference is focused on cultivating a healthy soul through powerful teaching and intentional reflection. Join us as Dr. Alicia Britt Chole shares wisdom on building habits that lead to spiritual growth and a deeper connection with Jesus.
The conference will be hosted at Forum on:
Friday, April 11th from 6:00 - 8:30 PM
Saturday, April 12th from 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
No child care provided.
Regular admission is $60. If you need a scholarship or know someone who does, please reach out to michele@forumchristian.org.
Conference Speaker
Dr. Alicia Britt Chole
Dr. Alicia Britt Chole has often been described as a velvet-wrapped sword: her voice is soothing and her messages are piercing. A skillful mentor and speaker and an award-winning writer, Dr. ABC holds a doctorate in leadership and spiritual formation from George Fox seminary and serves as the founding director of Leadership Investment Intensives, a non-profit devoted to providing customized soul care for leaders in business and ministry.
Along with her husband, Dr. Barry Jay Chole, and their three children (all Choles through the miracle of adoption), Alicia lives in the Ozark countryside and enjoys thunderstorms, jalapenos, pickle ball, honest questions, and pianos in empty rooms.
Alicia’s books include Anonymous: Jesus’ Hidden Years and Yours, 40 Days of Decrease: A Different Kind of Hunger, A Different Kind of Fast, The Sacred Slow: A Holy Departure from Fast Faith, and The Night is Normal: A Guide Through Spiritual Pain.
Schedule of Events
6:00 PM - doors open, meet & greet
6:45 PM - opening session
8:30 PM - dismiss
Friday, April 11
8:30 AM - doors open
9:00 AM - main session
10:30 AM - breakout session 1
11:15 AM - lunch
12:45 PM - breakout session 2
1:45 PM - final session
3:00 PM - conference end
Saturday, April 12
Breakout Session Info
Teacher: Becky Doran // Auditorium
Gratitude is often expressed as an afterthought--a byproduct of the good times, but God’s will is for us to give thanks in all circumstances. Throughout His Word, God has provided clear instruction for managing the stress of daily life through the habit of gratitude, and by practicing it we can find joy in every season.
Expressing Gratitude
Teacher: Vicki Brooks // Room 203
Explore how to develop meaningful study habits, deepen your understanding of God’s truth, and apply His Word to your daily life. In this session you’ll be encouraged, equipped, and inspired to listen to God with fresh devotion—cultivating a heart that flourishes in His presence. Experience the beauty and power of God’s flawless Word in a more transformative way.
Delighting in God’s Word
Teacher: Jessie Spellman // FLC-B
Prayer and fasting are both disciplines that can help make the division between heaven and earth feel very thin — which is why the practices can also, at times, be a source of mystery and frustration. Spend some time in this session talking about your posture towards prayer and fasting so you can be open to finding an abiding connection with your Heavenly Father.
Practicing Prayer & Fasting
Teacher: Tracey Buster // Room 200
God designed us for relationships; we are not meant to do life alone. There is power in our words and we can influence others by creating an environment of encouragement. Let’s discuss some practical ways to find faith-filled friendships and cultivate sisterhood through every stage of life. We are each an important and necessary part of a bigger community & you’re invited!
Community
Teacher: Rebecca Jennings // FLC-A
An escape from the cultural Egypt, this workshop will be an invitation to silence the thoughts, to-do lists, and comparisons and instead be reminded of who God says that you are. Rather than a teaching on Silence & Solitude, our time together will focus on the practice of Silence & Solitude. Shavasana here we come!
Spending Time in Silence & Solitude
The breakout sessions are being held throughout the building. There will be signs & volunteer members helping people get to the correct room, however we encourage you to look at our building map if you are not already familiar with the building!
2025 Upcoming Events
Senior Center Game Night
June 10 | 5:30 PM | The Terrace
Fall Kick-Off
August 23 | 9:00 AM | Forum FLC
Movie Night
September 26 | 7:00 PM | Forum Ampitheater
Cookie Exchange
December 8 | 6:30 PM | Forum Lobby