True Woman '24 Breakouts
Friday - Round 1 | 2:00 – 3:00 p.m.
The Joy of Journaling in God’s Word (1A)
In 2018, as part of her personal devotional life, Nancy began journaling through the Bible: one page, one paragraph, one verse at a time, starting in Genesis 1. Five years and thousands of hours later, she reached the end of Revelation! She called those hours her “happy place”—and looks back on this exercise as one of the most life-giving experiences of her Christian life. Join Nancy as she shares tips for effective note-taking and Bible reflection she learned through the process.
Word before World (2A)
Gretchen shares how a resolution to put “the Word before the world” sparked a revolution in her life. In this session you’ll discover how to conquer the daily distractions that get in the way of time with God, develop a daily rhythm of seeking Jesus, and set aside your phone, lists, and plans in order to find direction and nourishment in God’s Word.
Open Your Home. Open the Bible. (3A)
In an age when everyone seems to be trying to change the world, there is power in seeking to reach the women in your neighborhood. Bible teacher Erin Davis has taught the Word far and wide to audiences of many shapes and sizes, but she’s convinced that the most powerful and lasting ministry happens in her living room. You don’t have to have teaching or hospitality gifts to make a difference. Build a biblical framework for neighborhood Bible studies in this breakout, and examine the opportunities and challenges of thinking local when it comes to opening God’s Word with other women.
Parenting with Hope: Raising Teens for Christ in a Secular Age (4A)
With so many cultural pressures and influences vying for teens’ attention, parents need a secure foundation for creating an environment where faith can flourish. This encouraging and practical session will equip you with the wisdom to cultivate a Christ-centered household, passing on a legacy of faithfulness to your teenage children.
Garden to Glory: The Story of the Bible (5A)
It’s a story that began in Eden and doesn’t end until God dwells with His people again, and it’s found in your Bible. Understand how to see the whole story of the Scriptures from cover to cover. And as you discover how amazing and brilliant this story is, you'll gain a greater understanding of your own value and significance as you more deeply appreciate how your life is wrapped up in this story.
La Palabra de Dios es indispensable para la vida (The Word of God Is Essential for Life) (6A)
La Palabra de Dios es indispensable en medio de tantas voces que buscan seducirnos y desviarnos en estos tiempos. Este taller te ayudará a comprender el valor que tiene la Palabra en la cotidianidad para ayudarte a andar de una manera digna del evangelio.
The Word of God is indispensable in the midst of so many voices that seek to seduce and divert us in these times. This workshop will help you understand the value that the Word has in everyday life to help you walk in a way worthy of the gospel.
Let’s Be Practical: How Digital Tools Can Enhance Study of God’s Word (7A)
The availability of digital tools and online resources for Bible study is making it possible for anyone to dig more deeply into God’s Word. Scott Lindsey shows how Logos Software can enhance your ability to study and understand God’s Word and also to share it with others more effectively.
Praying through the Lord’s Prayer (Part 1 & 2) (8AB)
“Lord, teach us to pray,” the disciples implored. His response highlighted their insufficiency and redirected their focus from self to Kingdom priorities. Jesus continues to guide us today through what we have come to know as the Lord’s Prayer.
In this two-part workshop, Karen Ellis will help you explore and pray through the seven petitions of the Lord’s Prayer. Whether you’re a seasoned pray-er or new to the “school of prayer,” you’ll experience the renewal that comes from praying His Word and learn how to help others in your church or community pray the King’s way.
Faith Unfiltered: Embracing God's Word in a Noisy World (True You Teen Breakout Part 1 & 2) (9AB)
In today’s world, where countless voices clamor for attention, it’s crucial for teens to find a steadfast foundation in God’s Word. Faith Unfiltered: Embracing God’s Word in a Noisy World is a transformative workshop for girls aged twelve to nineteen, centered around Matthew 7. Through deep biblical teaching, interactive Q&A sessions, and reflective journaling, participants will explore the significance of building their lives on the solid rock of Christ’s words. This workshop provides a nurturing environment for young women to filter out the distractions and noise of the world, equipping them to stand firm in their faith and make godly decisions. Join us as we discover how to live a life anchored in God's unchanging Word.
Friday - Round 2 | 3:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Don’t Be Swayed (1B)
Whether you’re teaching the Bible to other women, involved in formal discipleship, or simply interacting with those around you, the temptation to water down God’s Word, making it more palatable to others is real—but you don’t have to fall prey. In this session, Jackie Hill Perry will help you resist the trap of pleasing “itching ears,” instead becoming a wise and sober-minded woman who faithfully upholds and stands on God’s Word.*
*Session content subject to change.
Finding Jesus in the Psalms (2B)
In Luke 24, Jesus explained that everything written about Him in the Law of Moses, the Prophets, and the Psalms must be fulfilled (vv. 25–27, 44). In Jesus’ mind, songs the Old Testament believers sang testified of Him. How can you begin to see that as you study or read the Psalms? In this workshop, you’ll . . .
- study the five different ways Christ can be seen in the five different “books,” or sections, of the Psalms.
- learn to read the “Messianic” psalms with new eyes.
- study a psalm to see the parallels between David and Jesus.
Standing in the Gap with Scripture: Using the Word of God to Fight for Your Prodigal (3B)
Few things are as heartbreaking and painful as watching a loved one walk away from faith. They are on a path toward destruction, and it feels like there's nothing you can do. Well, there is something you can do! In this workshop, you’ll review some biblical principles for loving prodigals and powerful ways to use the Word of God to pray them home.
How God’s Love for Women Is Displayed in the Old Testament (4B)
Dig into the Old Testament laws about women and what they reveal about the Lawgiver's love for women. You’ll see how the laws some view as most "offensive" in Leviticus and Deuteronomy actually demonstrate God's protection and care for women.
Leading Your Children to Love the Word (5B)
Parenting is complicated, even for Christians. With so many needs competing for our families’ attention, how do we know where to focus our efforts? There is no more important foundation parents can give to their children than a love for God as He has revealed Himself to us in His Word.
In this panel-style discussion, Bob Lepine will talk with Kevin DeYoung, Elizabeth Urbanowicz, and Sarah Jerez about practical ways parents can help their children discover the delight of knowing and treasuring the Scripture.
Una vida de devoción en la Palabra (A Life of Devotion in the Word) (6B)
¿Cómo luce la intimidad con Dios? ¿Cómo luce una vida de devoción en la Palabra? Este taller te ayudará a desarrollar pasos prácticos para cultivar una vida de devoción y obediencia a Dios.
What does intimacy with God look like? What does a life of devotion look like? This workshop will help you develop practical steps to cultivate a life of intimacy with God and obedience to His Word.
Let’s Be Practical: How Digital Tools Can Enhance Study of God’s Word (7B)
The availability of digital tools and online resources for Bible study is making it possible for anyone to dig more deeply into God’s Word. Scott Lindsey shows how Logos Software can enhance your ability to study and understand God’s Word and also to share it with others more effectively.