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PRE-CONFERENCE INFO

Location:
Wyndham Springfield city center
APRIL 24: (OPTIONAL) PRE-CONFERENCE
April 25-26: CONFERENCE

Priority is a gathering of like-minded women intentional about being a disciple who makes disciples. At Priority, women celebrate God’s faithfulness through worship and studying God’s word; equip themselves to live as a follower of Jesus through educational breakout sessions and leave ready to return to their area of ministry reminded that they are not alone on their journey.  Priority is planned with you in mind.  You are our community.

Pre-Conference Cost: $50 (Box lunch included)
Conference Cost: $60 (Box lunches can be pre-purchased)
Conference Bundle Option: $90 (includes conference, leadership breakfast, t-shirt)
*Childcare available through Disaster Relief. Pre-registration required.

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CONFERENCE INFO

HOTEL INFO

WYNDHAM SPRINGFIELD CITY CENTRE:
700 E. Adams St.
Springfield, IL 62701

BOOK YOUR HOTEL HERE

MERCH STORE OPEN

Schedule

Thursday, April 24 (Pre-Conference)

  8:00 AM | Registration
  9:30 AM – 3:30 PM | Program

  • Writer’s Workshop
  • Mental Health Training

Friday, April 25

  8:30 AM | Registration (until 7:00 PM)
  9:30 AM | General Session 1 (doors open at 9:00 AM)
10:30 AM | Breakout 1
11:15 AM | Lunch on your own
                  (or boxed lunch available for pre-purchase)
  1:00 PM | General Session 2 (doors open at 12:30 PM)
  2:24 PM | Breakout 2
  3:45 PM | Breakout 3
  4:30 PM | Dinner on your own
  5:00-6:00 PM
                  Ministers Wive & Women in Ministry Leaders Dinner
                  at hotel. (pre-registration required) 
  6:30 PM | General Session 3

Saturday, April 26

  7:30 AM | Leadership Breakfast (pre-registration required)
  9:00 AM | General Session 4 (doors open at 8:30 AM)
11:00 AM | Breakout 4
11:45 AM | Lunch on your own
                  (or boxed lunch available for pre-purchase)
  1:30 PM | Breakout 5
  2:30 PM | General Session 5 (doors open at 2:20 PM)

Priority dining event options

friday Evening, april 25 | Pastors Wives & Women in ministry dinner

At the Wyndham Hotel. There will be a program with a speaker and opportunity to connect with other women in ministry. You will receive fun give aways. Serving begins at 5:00 p.m. Cost $25. Limited seating.

saturday morning, april 26 |
Leadership Breakfast

Join us for a leadership breakfast at the Wyndham Hotel. Resource items will be given to those attending. Open to all Priority guests. Plated breakfast begins at 7:30 a.m. Cost $25. Limited seating.

New this year:
box lunches
Connection Groups

Box lunches are included in the Pre-Conference and available for purchase Friday & Saturday of the conference by pre-order. Cost is $18 per lunch.

Over lunch we will have groups available to connect you to others based on:

Caregiving,Homeschooling, Small Group Leaders, Worship Team members.

SPEAKERS

Lindsay lewis bowen

Lindsay Lewis Bowen (MDiv, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary) is the marketing manager at Harvest House Publishers—a God-send career for a person passionate about teaching God’s word and connecting people with great books. Outside of work, you’ll find her scouting new coffee shops and restaurants, enjoying the outdoors, and embracing the wonderful chaos of motherhood. She and her husband Andrew serve at Bethel Church in Troy, Illinois and are parents to two precious girls.

Alyssa Caudill

Alyssa Caudill (MDiv, Southern Baptist Theological Seminary) loves Jesus and helping women know Him and grow in loving His Word. She is married to Drake Caudill, pastor of FBC in Carmi, IL, and homeschools their 4 children while leading their church’s Women’s Ministry Committee. She is the Co-Editor of “Women at Southern: A Walk Through Psalms”, a 1 year devotional by women associated with SBTS to provide scholarships for female students. Alyssa loves speaking, teaching women how to study the Bible on their own, and coffee. Her most recent adventure in following Jesus has her pursuing a PhD in Christian Leadership

MELISSA PRYOR

Melissa is a follower of Jesus, wife of 24 years to Jared, and mother of two daughters. The Pryers called New Orleans home for a decade, which included Jared completing his degree from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary (NOBTS) and Melissa developing deep mentor relationships with ministry wives. When she's not working as a project manager, Melissa devotes her time to various ministry projects and mission trips. She loves hearing your story and growing together in faith. In her downtime, Melissa enjoys a good cup of coffee with a friend, cherishing meaningful moments of connection. Melissa & her family now call Southern Illinois home.

Jennifer Smith

BA, MA, MDiv, Dmin, PhD
A native of Jacksonville, Jennifer has spent her life sharing the Gospel and strengthening the Church in hard-to-reach areas of the world. She is passionate about studying and teaching the Bible so Christians are spurred toward a deeper love of Christ and a greater love for others.

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