Connecting Women for Kingdom Impact Locally and Globally

 We Connect Locally because the gospel transforms communities.

We Connect Globally because the gospel is for all people.

Save The Date

For more information, email Lori Turner at [email protected]

Central District Fall Women’s Retreat

• Date and Location: October 10-12 at Beulah Beach Camp and Retreat Center

• Theme “His Masterpiece” and theme verse, Ephesians 2:10 NLT “For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things he planned for us long ago.”

• Featured Speaker: Michelle Park, https://www.reenvision.life/michelle-park

• Seminar speakers and International Worker guests TBA

• Something new---two ways to attend

• Full package: Retreat, Meals, and Lodging ($172 early registration)

• Partial package: Retreat and Meals only--lodging on your own ($97 early registration)

• Dates to remember:

• Early registration, July 10-August 10

• Registration, August 11-September 10 (add $10)

Speaker Bio: Michelle is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and has her own private practice, ReEnvision Marriage and Family Therapy, in Queens, NY. She also teaches with Empower, a worldwide women's leadership development and equipping program. As an ambivert, Michelle enjoys time alone and time with others. She loves reading (she appreciates a good book recommendation!), enjoys good food with good company, listening to music, solo hiking with Jesus, meeting new people & going on adventures. Michelle is married to her best friend Sam, a pastor and soul coach. They have two lovely daughters, Sophia (19) & Emma Jay (15), a heart baby in heaven and an adopted border collie/pointer mix named Lady Paisley (8). She is passionate about guiding people to heal from their pain, walk in their Christ given freedom and mentoring the next generation of therapists and Christ followers. 

Past Events

Be Bold - Spring Events

• Saturday, March 15th, 2025

• Join with others in your region to Be Bold in impacting the world for Christ! Hear International Worker testimonies, an encouraging devotional, plus enjoy brunch, worship and fellowship.

• One event in three locations:

  • Hope Community Church (Hudson, OH)

  • Northview Alliance Church (Wooster, OH)

  • Buckhannon Alliance Church (Buckhannon, WV)

Action Steps:

• RSVP by emailing Rayna Strong or registering on Facebook

• Bring a brunch item to share (breakfast casserole, fruit tray, pastry platter)

  -One item per car/van full of women

For more information or any questions you may have, contact Rayna Strong!

Rise Up: Simulcast

Content still available!

• Join with others in homes to watch the simulcast, discuss, pray, and grow together as you Rise Up in all that God has for you. You’ll hear from women across The Central District share words of challenge and blessing.

  For more information, contact Lori Turner or Jen Robinson!

• Frequently Asked Questions PDF!

• Speaker Bios PDF!

• Discussion Questions & Prayer Prompts PDF!

Questions? Contact Lana Benton ([email protected])

Central District Alliance Women Leadership Team

2025-2026 National Project

Each of these projects celebrate and support a new thing that God is doing in His Kingdom through Alliance people. We encourage you to rise up with daily prayers and a one-time gift.

• NORTH AFRICA

  Women’s Bakery Initiative Goal: $25,000

  Pray for the launch of a bakery that will provide at-risk women with employment, vocational training, and mentorship. This will offer them a pathway to a sustainable income and a restored sense of dignity that can change the trajectory of their lives, not just for the short-term, but ultimately for eternity.

• ASIA

  Cambodia Medical Project Goal: $25,000

  Pray for the primary medical project in Stung Treng, Cambodia, focusing on strengthening the nursing school, developing a lab technician training program, and improving the provincial hospital.

• MCA

  Amman Medical Outreach Goal: $25,000

  Pray for support of various medical outreach efforts in Amman, providing compassionate care, prayer, genuine relationships through follow-up visits, and long-term health education and referrals to both Jordanians and refugees from across the Middle East.

• AFRICA

  Bongolo Hospital Benevolent Fund Goal: $25,000

  Pray that the Bongolo Hospital is able to continue to provide medical care for the Gabonese, even those that cannot afford it.

• BURKINA FASO

  Widows’ Ministry Goal: $10,000

  Pray that the widows can receive spiritual encouragement and experience a personal relationship with Jesus while they learn a new trade. Pray for opportunities for young widows affected by displacement and military widows to access counseling and support.

• UNITED STATES

  Multi-Cultural Ministries Goal: $25,000

  Pray for non-majority, next generation leaders being trained through spiritual formation retreats.

  AW Scholarships Goal: $5,000New Leaders Goal:

  Pray for the AW Leadership Scholarship recipients participating in leadership development opportunities.

  IW Candidates Goal: $5,000

  Pray for the financial needs of our international worker candidates as they prepare to go where the Lord has called them and serve in different regions of the world.

  Goal for all Projects: $145,000

  To make a donation to these projects, Click Here!

  For more project information and stories, please visit

  www.alliancewomen.org/resources