How can women of all ages grow together in faith and purpose? This panel discussion explores the beauty and impact of intergenerational ministry in the local church. Hear from women across generations as they share stories, strategies, and biblical wisdom for building relationships that disciple, encourage, and connect.

Panelists:

Sara Robinson is a Jesus follower, wife, mom, and friend. Her passions are helping women walk with Jesus Christ and connecting people for ministry within the church. In her free time, Sara enjoys visiting new coffee shops, browsing stores for good deals, playing tennis, and painting. She has been married to Phil for 23 years and they have one son, Zach, who is 21. Sara serves the KY Baptist Convention as Women’s Ministry and Transition Consultant.

 

Caitlyn Howell is on the collegiate ministries staff at Immanuel Baptist Church in Williamsburg, Ky. When she is not talking Jesus with college girls, you can find her on a hike, messing with house plants, or with her niece and nephews.

 

 

Chrissie Angell is the Founder and Executive Director of Humble Faith Ministries. She has been a Bible teacher, speaker, and writer for over fifteen years, ministering to women across the nation. She is passionate about equipping and empowering women to fulfill their God-given purposes as
they learn to walk alongside Jesus.

 

Roxanne Nanney holds the roles of Director of Music Ministry and Director of Senior Adult Ministry at First Baptist Church in Brandenburg, KY. Additionally, she leads the Women’s Bible Study ministry, where she finds joy in guiding and teaching women to cherish God’s Word and discover how He intends for them to apply it in their lives.

We are better together, and we need each other! Come learn with us about creating a culture in your church for women to be known, find community, discover purpose and value in serving the church while keeping the Gospel at the center.

Laura Butler is a Paducah, KY, native. She married her husband, Boogie in 2005, and they have 2 children. They have been in full-time ministry for over 20 years. After a ten year journey through Tennessee, the Lord guided them back home in 2022 as Boogie took his first senior pastorate at 12 Oaks Baptist Church. Laura has been involved in women’s ministry for over 20 years in some aspect. Her greatest desire is for women to fall in love with God’s Word and hunger for it.

Rachel Cobb

Discover how to communicate God-given vision with clarity, confidence, and purpose. This session will equip you with biblical insight and practical strategies to lead well, inspire others, and steward your influence with excellence.

Rachel Rainey attends Immanuel Baptist Church of Georgetown, where she leads the women’s ministry with a heart for discipleship and connection. She is a mom to Anniston, Leiland, and one sweet baby on the way, and has been joyfully married to her soulmate, Gregory, for 11 years. Formerly an executive director of a nonprofit, Rachel followed God’s call to step (or as she says, jump headfirst) into ministry and real estate, combining her passion for evangelism and people by redefining what it means to be “just another realtor.”

We seem to live in a world where terms such as self-reliance and self-sufficiency are esteemed. The truth is neither of these are biblical principles. Through countless examples, the Bible teaches us the necessity of learning from each other using the concepts of discipleship and mentoring. Discover the differences between these distinct biblical principles and learn practical ways to implement both in your life and the life of your church.

Carrie Cabell is the Congregational Care Minister at Versailles Baptist Church in Versailles, KY, where she directs the senior adult ministry and provides counseling needs within the church body. She has previously worked in foster care, family preservation, and taught 8 years at Woodford Christian School. She has a BA from University of the Cumberlands in Psychology and an MA in Christian Counseling from Southern Baptist Theological Seminary.  She enjoys speaking at women’s events, leading seminars, and connecting with her Chrisitan sisters in Christ across the Bluegrass. Carrie is married to her husband, Michael, and has 3 active teenagers: Jackson, Kennedy, and Madison.

Kathy Rorer is the Director of Women’s Ministry at Heartland Church in Paducah, Kentucky. In 2019 God began to develop a strong desire and passion to offer Discipleship Groups for the women at Heartland Church and they were initiated in January of 2021. She continues to shepherd the Discipleship Groups along with Jessica Bouland, a member of the Women’s Ministry Leadership Team. Kathy is a retired physical therapist, enjoys educating people about their health, and loves to use her physical therapy skills on mission trips, as God leads.

Every thriving women’s ministry begins with a strong, prayerful team. This engaging panel discussion will offer practical guidance for identifying potential leaders, discerning spiritual gifts, and building a united, effective team to serve women in the local church. Panelists will share real-life experiences, biblical principles, and leadership strategies to help you create a ministry team marked by vision, collaboration, and spiritual depth.

Sara Robinson is a Jesus follower, wife, mom, and friend. Her passions are helping women walk with Jesus Christ and connecting people for ministry within the church. In her free time, Sara enjoys visiting new coffee shops, browsing stores for good deals, playing tennis, and painting. She has been married to Phil for 23 years and they have one son, Zach, who is 21. Sara serves the KY Baptist Convention as Women’s Ministry and Transition Consultant.

 

Jan Lewis has been in ministry for over 35 years, with the last 14 at First Baptist Mayfield. She loves Jesus deeply and has a huge heart for women—encouraging them to grow in their faith and walk through life together. Whether it’s leading a study or just chatting over dessert, Jan is all about helping women connect, grow, and live out their faith.

 

 

Madison Cummings been the Women’s Ministry Director at Little Flock Baptist Church for 2 years and loves seeing the way the Lord is working in the  women of Little Flock. She is mom to two beautiful girls: Lillian, 8 and Adaline, 5.

Do you feel exhausted, running from one thing to another and often wonder if this is really the “abundant life” that Jesus promised? Spiritual disciplines are tools that can connect us to God in ways that quiet the noise, bring delight to our lives and rest to our souls. They help us begin to walk with Jesus and recognize God all throughout the day. Come learn how to bring rhythm to your life that will awaken your relationship with God and help reset your mind and heart.

Elaina Barron is a certified spiritual director with Interfaith Counseling Center who offers soul care and discipleship to women around the world. For thirty years she has been caring for the church and women of all ages in the areas of next steps, transitions, discerning God’s voice, spiritual fatigue, prayer, deconstruction and deepening their walk with God. She is passionate about the word of God and helping others slow down and truly experience the abundant life that Jesus promised in John 10:10. This life, she believes, comes through intentionally seeking a more contemplative rhythm of communing with God. She and her husband Jon live in Richmond, KY where he is the Campus Pastor for Immanuel Baptist Church.

Join Tessa for an uplifting breakout session, “Teaching Truth: Gospel Influence through the Ministry of Teaching,” where you’ll receive practical tools, encouragement, and a renewed focus on teaching God’s Word from a heart deeply anchored in the gospel.

Tessa McGilbra is a devoted mom, pastor’s wife, Bible teacher, and ministry leader with over 20 years of experience serving alongside her husband in the local church. She is passionate about discipling women, helping them grow in their understanding and love of Scripture, and empowering them to teach with confidence and clarity.

Bible teachers are God’s provision to the church for the sake of His Word and the strengthening of His people. Join me as we explore God’s creativity in training and equipping Bible teachers from Old Testament texts. We will discuss practical tools to recruit, train, equip, and encourage women Bible study leaders in our churches. We will also develop a clear vision (and even write a purpose statement) for the mission of women’s Bible studies to remain faithful to God’s Word and nestle women deeper into the vision and mission of the local church.

Anca Martin has been married to Todd for 19 years having spent their entire marriage in Lexington, Kentucky. They have four children ranging from 10 and 13, to 16 and 17 years old. They currently serve at their new church Ashland Danville in Danville, KY. Born and raised in Romania, Anca loves cultures, hosting, and discipleship. She learns, writes, and teaches younger generations. But her favorite treat right now is sharing her Nutella with her family as they travel together, making sweet memories and deeper bonds.