Lifeway Women Symposium

Breakout Sessions

• Courtney Doctor - Teaching Through Discipleship

  Would you like to see more Word-based discipleship relationships in your life and church? Join us as we consider how to move past the typical coffee-shop-and-prayer-request model and grow in our ability to teach God’s Word in the context of discipleship. 

• Jen Wilkin - Six Measures of Successful Learning Environments

  We agonize over which curriculum to choose. We train small group leaders. We work to make the teaching great. But what other factors influence the success of a Bible study? Consider fundamental best practices for building and maintaining a learning environment for the long term.

• Elizabeth Woodson - Teaching through different media—instagram, podcast, Bible study, speaking, trade book

  In today’s culture, we have more ways than ever to teach the Bible, but knowing how to adapt our message for social media, podcasts, speaking, and writing can be a real challenge. This workshop will equip you with practical tips to share the Bible across different platforms, helping you tailor your content to connect deeply with each unique audience and become a more versatile, effective teacher of God’s Word. 

• Alicia Wong - Teaching in different contexts—cultural considerations, counseling vs academic teaching vs Bible study etc

  Through her experience teaching women a variety of subjects in locations around the globe, Alicia Wong will help you learn how to make your teaching tailored to the needs of your audience in a variety of contexts, so that they may learn what God has to teach them.

• Andrea Lennon - Developing Your Teaching Style

  Learn a step-by-step approach to lesson development, presentation, and evaluation. Be confident in teaching material that is truthful, helpful, and organized. 

• Tara Dew - abiding in Him as a teacher—not neglecting your own walk

  Do you ever feel weary and worn as a teacher? How do you serve others when you yourself are running dry? In this breakout, we will walk through John 15 and learn what God teaches about a life that overflows with joy, even as you serve and teach others. We want to be women who abide with Him, not neglecting our own walks for the sake of preparing another lesson. Let’s be women who know what it means to serve out of the overflow!

• Emily Dean - Women's Ministry 101—Leading In The Local Church

  Do you have a passion for gathering women in your church but don't know where to start or just need some fresh perspective on ministering to women? In this session we will take a look at the essentials of building a ministry to women in the local church. 

• Lauren Groves - Public Speaking 101

  The best tools to work through a fear of public speaking are preparedness and confidence. The only way to overcome that fear is the guidance of the Holy Spirit. Whether you plan to stand before a group of five or a crowd of five hundred, this breakout will help you learn how to prepare and practice well, give basic public speaking tips, and anchor you in the truth that our confidence comes not from our abilities but from our good God.

• DeeDee Williams - Sorting the wheat from the chaff: Evaluating Quality Resources and Developing Research in an Information Saturated Age

  When you approach serious study of the Bible are you overwhelmed by the various resources and don't know where to begin? This breakout will explore two main skill sets: what resources merit my time and consideration and how do I leverage these resources to best teach others?

• Amy Williams - Historical and cultural context in Bible teaching

  Can we teach the Bible without its contextual setting? This breakout is designed to demonstrate how context leads to a greater understanding of the Biblical text. Let's uncover the value that historical, cultural, and geographical elements contribute to teaching the Bible.

• Eunice Chung - Spiritual Disciplines 101

  As leaders and teachers, we know the value of reading our Bible, praying, fasting, and being involved in our local church (the list goes on), but how often do we hear about how to practice these disciplines? In this workshop, we’ll discuss both the biblical and theological basis for the spiritual disciplines and provide practical, hands-on application for the strengthening of our own personal spirituality and for the women we lead.

• Tina Boesch, Laura Magness, Mary Wiley - Teaching the Bible Through Writing: A conversation about writing and publishing Bible Study and devotional content

  If you’re interested in writing as a way to teach the Bible, you may be wondering, Where do I begin? What are fundamental differences between Bible studies and devotionals, and why are both important? How do I pick the right book of the Bible or biblical topic? What are some “must haves” of any written teaching on Scripture, and what are the common missteps to watch out for? Should I look for a publisher, self-publish, or focus on teaching to my local community?

  Together, Laura Magness, Mary Wiley, and Tina Boesch have almost sixty years of experience working in the Christian publishing industry. They have edited and written for everything from women’s Bible studies to trade books, devotionals, church curriculum, magazines, and web content, and they partner with many of today’s most beloved Bible teachers and leading Christian voices. Join them for a special time of conversation and Q&A.