Women's Ministry

Connecting with God, TOGETHER!

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is retreat located?

Centre Pointe Event Center 4925 Marsha Sharp Fwy Frontage Rd.

Hotel: Comfort Suites is next door and a very short walk.

What time does the retreat start and end?

We will start at 6:00 pm on Friday the 6th with dinner and finish about 9:00 pm that evening. Saturday the 7th begins at 9:30 am and concludes about 4:30 pm.

What is included in the $70 retreat cost?

This covers Friday night dinner, Saturday lunch, tea, coffee, and water. It also covers all materials.

Do I have to stay at the hotel to attend the retreat? No

How do I make hotel reservations and what is the cost?

You can call 806-701-5870 and be sure to mention IABC Women’s Conference or click on the Hotel reservation button on the right.

The rate is $99 for the night of Feb. 6th (not including fees and taxes) for a double queen or king suite. There is also a pull-out sofa. You can organize your friends to split the cost of the room. Breakfast is included. Deadline to make a hotel reservation is Jan 16th, but the sooner the better in case they sell out. There is free cancellation up to Feb. 5th.

What do I do if I want to stay and share a room, but don’t have anyone who can go with me?

Email Macy at macy.dickson@iabc.org and she will help you with that.

What do I need to bring?

You will need your Bible and a pen. A booklet will be provided for notes. If you can, bring a snack to share! For further information contact macy.dickson@iabc.org.

Women's Retreat:

Abundantly More

Cost for retreat only is $70. Deadline to make hotel reservations for an additional cost is 1/16.

Centre Point Event Center/Comfort Suites

February 6-7, 2026

Registration deadline for retreat is 2/1.

Retreat Registration

Hotel Reservations

Mom To Mom

Monday, Jan. 12th

9:30 am in the Commons

Mom To Mom Registration

Childcare Register Monthly

Childcare opens 1/2

Beauty From Pain

Jan. 20th

6:00 to 7:30 pm in Room 111

A ministry for widows offering comfort, connection and hope through Christ. Join us as we discover the beauty God brings from our pain.

Please register once per academic year.

Registration Beauty from pain

Women's Bible Studies

Spring: begins Jan. 14

He Is Where

the Joy Is

by Tara Leigh Cobble

lead by

Suzie Hartsfield

This World Is Not

My Home

a study of 1 & 2 Peter and Jude

lead by

Karen Salvato

Habits of the Household

(co-ed study)

by Justin Whitmel Earley

lead by

Lydia and Josh Nichols

Ways to Connect

Adorned Podcast

Need some encouragement today?
Explore our podcast episodes for daily inspiration.

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Bridges Boutique & Banquet

Team Lead: Marilyn Gilbert

Celebrating the decision to choose life with the young women who have successfully completed parenting classes at Parkridge Pregnancy Center.

“You knit me together in my mother’s womb. I will praise You because I have been remarkably and wonderfully made.” Psalm 139:13-14

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Decorating Team

Team Lead: Diane McMenas

By using their decorating skills and talents, this team creates a welcoming environment and enhances the theme of our events.

“I rejoiced with those who said to me, ‘Let us go to the house of the LORD.’” Psalms 122:1

Email Diane

Mom to Mom

Team Lead: Amber Franklin

Bringing moms of all ages and stages together to encourage and interact with each other. Meets once a month during the school year.

“I keep my eyes always on the Lord, with Him at my right hand I will not be shaken.” Psalm 16:18

Email Amber

Prayer Team

Team Lead: Vickey Bloodworth

It is our desire to "carry one another's burdens." Use the button to submit your prayer request.

“Carry one another's burdens; in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ." Galatians 6:2

Prayer Request Form

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Helping Others

Mom to Mom Volunteers

Mom to Mom is growing and that blessing brings the need for additional help watching children. Could you give three hours of your time one Monday moring a month to serve these young moms?

Stop by the Connection Center or call the Church Office and ask for Brenda Loftus.

Parkridge Pregnancy Center

Did you know we partner with Parkridge through their Bridges program?

We provide a boutique for moms through your donations that helps equip their nurseries. The banquet celebrates their faithfulness in attending parenting classes and regular check-ups. Use the QR tag to access the Amazon Wishlist to support these families.

Buckner Family Pathways

We partner with Buckner to support moms and families in achieving their educational goals.

Would you help these families?
Needed items: laundry supplies, dryer sheets, disinfectant wipes, paper towels, shampoo, conditioner, body Wash for adults and kids.

Ship directly from Amazon to:

Buckner Pathways
1510 S. Loop 289, Lubbock, TX 79412

Or drop off at the Connection Center or the IABC Office labeled: For Buckner

A word from Emily White,
an IABC Women's Ministry

member, about our Bridges Boutique.

Macy Dickson

Women's Ministry Associate

For more information on how to get involved

or how we can help you, please contact

Macy Dickson, Women's Ministry Associate.

"When we get together, I want to encourage you in your faith,

but I also want to be encouraged by yours." Romans 1:12