As you may know, I work with Kat Cannon at Austin Oaks Church, see her picture below. She is our Women's Ministry Director, and I've known her for over 10 years. God has gifted her in many ways and given her years of experience in different fields. She has used them to HIS glory in her service to the women in our church and community. A few years ago, God asked her to hold a "Brave Conference" for women in Austin. She did and it became an annual endeavor which grew some each year and has empowered women in big ways!
I've had the joy to work along side her as she plans and prepares more than 6 months in advance with her volunteer steering committee. This year we've have been using social media to interest more women to come. One very zealous business owner on our committee has a vision for 1,000 women to attend. Yes, she is working on the social media promotions as well as other important areas. Love that girl!!!
Why should you think about registering for the Brave Women's Conference?
Do you believe we are living in the last days? Do you live a worried, fearful life and find it hard to serve or talk about God in your communities? Are you looking for brave color or shape fashion tips? Do you suffer from negative thoughts daily or suffer from depression? Would you like to be inspired to be a better woman, mother, friend? Do you want to learn more about human trafficking? Can you confidently say to yourself, "I am brave!"? Because I've invited you to come!
How Can You Help Promote this Conference?
Would you be willing to help us promote this conference and reach our goal of 1,000 changed lives? There are several things you can do to help us. If you are local, you can invite a friend to attend with you. We even have group rates and half price tickets for volunteers.
Register at www.bravewomen.org.
No matter where you live, you can help us spread the word by liking our facebook page (BraveWomenAustin), send out a tweet that you are registered or are praying for us (@BraveWomenConf), following us and re-pinning one of our pins on Pinterest (BraveWomenConf), or sending a picture of yourself being brave on instagram (BraveWomeninChrist) and include #bebrave2015.
Our own beautiful Lisa Rejoice, Sylist and Gracey Snow, Consultant will show pre-conference registrants how to be brave to embrace the beauty God gives as a woman and an image bearer. This session will show how to make the most of what you've got through clothing color and shape choices. Learn to express yourself through wardrobe and show the world who God made you to be in Him.
We also offer Meshell Baker, Vision Development Strategist to help pre- conference registrants in a hands on way to design dreams! In this workshop, women will begin to create a Vision Board and take first steps to set in motion the life God desires them to have. They will leave with a custom made kit of supplies to help complete thier vision board using the revelations gained throughout the Brave Women's Conference.
The third pre-conference set of registrants will screen the "In Plain Sight" documentary and have a conversation with Sgt. Bob Miljenovich, Austin Police Department Human Trafficking and Vice Unit. Maybe you’ve heard the term sex trafficking. It’s simply a politically-correct way of saying sexual slavery. While public slavery in the United States is over, there is still a large market for buying and selling women and children…in our city. It’s being sold through ads in the back weekly newspapers, posts on Craigslist.com and Backpage.com, at massage parlors, via escort services, at truck stops, and at a motel you drive by on a daily basis.
All registrants will spend time in worship with Candace Bellamy and a live band. In the main sessions on Friday and Saturday, author, speaker, director Jo Saxton will encourage women to engage in missional living and discipleship. Her message specifically equips women for leadership and influence and inspires all believers to engage the world in the same way God does—by going out rather than just reaching out.
On Saturday, everyone gets to choose a "living room session" to attend featuring three local leaders sharing their perspective on a brave topic, followed by time for you to ask questions. There will be topics on things like having brave conversations about sexuality, why the church needs women to be brave, being brave as a single woman, being brave enough to submit, how brave women can help bring racial reconciliation, and we'll host a session for our Spanish speakers.
Also on Saturday, everyone gets to choose a Conversation Circle to attend after the Living Room Sessions. They will join a small group of women to talk about what brave looks like right where you are in your workplace, marriage, parenting, social circles, and churches.
Over the 20 years at this church, I have made many girlfriends and some of those friendships have begun at a women's conference. I met one of my dearest friends at last year's Brave Conference! I hope you will think about joining us, promoting us, and especially praying for this May 1-2 event!
Comment on how you've helped! Thanks for being BRAVE!
Shawn
