Women of Ministry
June 9-11, 2025
Do you have a heart for ministry? Do you serve in your local church or a parachurch organization? Come be a part of our Women of Ministry retreat that is designed to support women who serve in these roles. By joining us for this time, you will have the opportunity to meet others in ministry who can relate to your situation and sit under the teaching of women who have similar experiences. You will be cared for in our cozy accommodations, enjoy delicious food, while finding moments to relax and unwind. Our hope is that you will walk away feeling encouraged and refreshed, ready to continue serving the body of Christ.
But are you actually serving in a ministry role?
Many women find it challenging to label themselves in this way. Let us put your mind at ease. It does not matter if you are serving part time or full time, volunteer or paid, new to ministry or have many years experience. Women serve in many different ways and if you are actively serving the body of Christ, you are a woman of ministry!
We have a compiled a list of some roles where women serve in ministry:
- Pastors’ wives
- Those serving in Christian organizations
- Church administration and custodial staff
- Teachers
- Camp ministry workers
- Missionaries
- Youth ministry
- Board members
- Children’s ministry
- Worship leaders
- … and way more!
Teaching Topic: Found Faithful
In the whirlwind of life and leadership, it’s easy to feel pulled in conflicting directions. In these moments, it’s essential to pause, reflect, and reconnect with your first Love. Join us for encouragement and inspiration to embody what it means to be found faithful. Through biblical teaching, personal stories, and thoughtful reflection, we’ll support one another in continuing the work we’ve been called to. Let us strive to be women of boldness, thriving in our gifts and callings, marked as good and faithful servants.
Teacher
Rachel Nichols
Read about Rachel Nichols
Rachel is a lover of the outdoors, enjoys cooking a good meal and enjoys the conversations that happen around the kitchen table or a good cup of coffee. She is an avid reader, runner and her daughter’s biggest cheerleader. Rachel desires to help women grow in their love of God and engage in meaningful ways with others around them. Her heart is to spur others along their discipleship journey no matter what life stage they are at. Her education is in Leadership and recently graduated from Heritage with a postgraduate certificate for Women in Ministry. She is the Women’s Ministry and Prayer Director at Forward Church in Cambridge. Where she lives in Puslinch with her husband, Josh, their two daughters, and their two beloved dogs.
Music:
Hannah Maxson
Read about Hannah Maxson
Hannah Maxson is passionate about engaging and facilitating the Church in worship. Seeing God’s people worship Him in Spirit and in truth is the joy and privilege of leading with voices raised to the only one who is worthy (Jesus Christ!). Hannah has been burdened and striven to do this these past two and a half decades starting as a teen and serving in various worship leading/directing capacities over the years. Hannah is married to Ryan (Pastor at Riverside Baptist) and mom to three teenagers: Samuel, Melody and Hope. Hannah will be leading with a team of gifted women whose hearts are for Jesus. They look forward to going to the throne of grace with you in song. “Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, teaching and admonishing one another in all wisdom, singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, with thankfulness in your hearts to God”. – Colossians 3:16
Main Event
Monday, June 9, 2025
4:00pm – Registration
5:30pm – Dinner
7:00pm – Teaching Session #1
Tuesday, June 10, 2025
8:30am – Breakfast
10:00am – Teaching Session #2
12:00pm – Lunch
1:00pm – Breakout Session
3:00pm – Free Time and Recreational Activities
5:30pm – Dinner
7:00pm – Teaching Session #3
Wednesday, June 11, 2025
8:30am – Breakfast
10:00am – Teaching Session #4
Check out prior to Lunch
12:00pm – Lunch
Registration
Check in and registration begins Friday at 4:00pm followed by a Dinner at 5:30pm.
Accommodations
Please refer to our website for accommodation selection*. 25% discount on accommodations for MBC retreats. Share accommodation with friends to save!
All prices are plus HST
Meals & Program
Program, 6 meals and 2 snacks
— $316.70 per person.
All prices are plus HST
Program Only
$150.00 per person.
All prices are plus HST
* Accommodation options are subject to availability. Please call the office at 705-789-0123 if you have any questions.
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