VOICE
A MINISTRY CONFERENCE FOR WOMEN
May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing to you Lord, my rock and redeemer. - Psalm 19:14
Hosted by Women Who Lead, VOICE is a conference and retreat that exists to provide connection with other ministry women, to equip you for ministry ahead, and to create space for processing with God. Held Friday, October 24th at Chapel Springs Church (11500 New Life Way Bristow, VA 20136), if you are a woman who is a minister, missionary, ministry leader, or is married to a minister, this event is for YOU!
ADD-ON: Make plans to stay Friday evening and overnight Saturday, October 25th to enjoy a guided personal prayer retreat! (*Only available when added to a conference registration. Hotel bookings are the responsibility of the individual.)
See full schedule and details below, and we look forward to seeing you at VOICE 2025!
Weekend Schedule
NOTE: Some details are tentative and subject to change.Friday, October 24, 2025
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM: Conference Arrival & Check-In (refreshments & merch tables available)
10:00 AM – 11:30 AM: Main Session 1 with Table Discussions
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM: Breakout Sessions – Led by PMN Women
12:30 PM – 1:30 PM: Lunch (included with registration)
1:30 PM – 3:00 PM: Main Session 2 with Table Discussions
3:00 PM: Conference Conclusion
5:30 PM - 8:00 PM: Guided Retreat begins (Includes Dinner & Spiritual Practice #1)
8:00 PM: Dismissal to practice on your own
Saturday, October 25, 2025
9:00 AM – 9:30 AM: Guided Prayer Retreat continues with Arrivals & Refreshments
9:30 AM – 10:30 AM: Spiritual Practice #2
10:30 AM – 11:15 AM: Practice on your own
11:15 AM – 11:45 AM: Spiritual Practice #3
11:45 AM – 12:30 PM: Practice on your own
12:30 PM – 2:00 PM: Lunch (provided), Table Discussion & Panel with Q&A
2:00 PM: Guided Retreat Conclusion
Register
Deadline: Friday, October 17th
VOICE Conference: $65
Registration includes conference materials, breakouts, and on-site lunch Friday
Registration: $65 | Late (October 17 - 23): $85
Guided Personal Retreat (Add-on): +$35
Includes retreat materials, guided sessions, Friday dinner, and Saturday lunch
Registration: +$35 | Late (October 17 - 23): $55
Reserve a room
Whether or not you choose to add on the Retreat option, consider staying overnight (solo or with a friend!) to make the most of your time at the event!
Attendees are welcome to book at any of the nearby hotels on Friday night, however, WWL has secured a special rate of $149/night at the hotels below. Simply use the discount link to secure the rate before the deadline of September 24th.
Hilton Garden Inn | Haymarket, VA Sorry, all FULL!
Tru By Hilton | Manassas, VA NEW!
Click the online link below or call +1 703-420-1500 and use group code 900- Potomac Ministry Network, VOICE Conference.
MEET THE SPEAKERS
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Cynthia Ghandi Dobbs
MAIN SESSION SPEAKER
Cynthia serves on the National AG Network of Women Ministers LEAD Team as the Leadership Development Specialist. Cynthia also serves as the Oklahoma Network Director of Network of Women Ministers and the South Central Area Director for Chi Alpha. She often speaks at special events and conferences through engaging, informed, and inspirational messages. She provides training in areas of Prayer, Spiritual Warfare, Spiritual Disciplines, Discipleship, and Leadership. Cynthia is the author of numerous devotional and ministry resources, perhaps most notably Ramen Noodles for the Collegiate Soul. She has contributed to the Bible Engagement Project’s adult curriculum. Her work has been featured in publications as varied as New York’s Voice of the Voiceless and Guideposts Magazine.
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Jenny Shin Groff
RETREAT GUIDE
Jenny Groff serves as the Operations Director for the Northeast Region of Chi Alpha. Currently pursuing a Master of Arts in Biblical and Theological Studies at Western Seminary, Jenny is passionate about helping others experience a deeper life with God through Spiritual Formation. She and her husband, Ben, live in Philadelphia, where she enjoys reading, long walks, and cheering on the Eagles.
BREAKOUT SPEAKERS & TOPICS
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Men & Women Working Together for the Kingdom of God
WITH DR. ANNA MORGAN, DR. STEPHANIE NANCE, & REV. CYNTHIA DOBBS
In this breakout session, we will talk about the importance of addressing working together as men and women in order to move the Gospel forward. These women will bring their expertise and experience to talk about the issues that can often come up and be barriers to women being able to do what God has called them to do as well as the tensions that can be present when not everyone has the same views. This panel will also have significant time to respond to questions.
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Healthy Relationships with Family & Friends: Rev. Linda Seagears & Dr. Esther Edwards
WITH REV. LINDA SEAGEARS & DR. ESTHER EDWARDS
In this breakout session, Linda and Esther will impart their wisdom when it comes to maintaining healthy families and friendship while being a woman in ministry. Linda and Esther have been friends in ministry and they come with experience as ministers, women’s ministry leaders and wives of ministers!
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Healthy Discipleship-Centric Ministries
WITH REV. LISA HACKETT
In this breakout session we will learn and discuss how to build healthy ministries that have discipleship as the focus. Whether you are leading a women’s ministry, small groups, or entire churches this breakout will help you navigate keeping disciple-making at the core of the ministry. Lisa has experience as a pastor’s wife and as a pastor on staff giving her broad experience as a ministry woman.