We are excited for a weekend full of community, spiritual growth, and fun with women from all over Southern California! This year’s theme is Take Heart, rooted in Matthew 9:22. Our prayer is that you leave this conference feeling refreshed, encouraged, and confident – because courage grows in the presence of Christ!
Women's Conference 2026
March 6 - 7 | San Diego, CA
Cost (Early Access Registration) Weekend: $75 and Saturday Only: $65
Register Here: https://www.socalnaz.org/womensconference-26
Guest Speaker: Janet Reeder (RN, MSN, BSHCA, NE-BC) practiced as a registered nurse for over 20 years at the bedside. She also served in multiple executive roles including Regional Vice President of Patient Care for one of our nation’s leading health care organizations. Janet has led teams to top national rankings in the US and has applied her Best Practice Leadership Principles in both corporate and church settings. She is passionate about serving the Lord and has been involved in local, district, and national ministry alongside her husband Stan Reeder, Regional Director of USA/Canada, for over 30 years. She enjoys photography, bird watching, travel, and public speaking. She has two adult sons, a wonderful daughter-in-law and a delightful 16-year-old granddaughter.
Workshops:
Shattered, but Not Swept Away: Building a Strong Foundation to Weather the Storms with Special Needs Parenting and Life’s Unexpected Trials | Led by: Joy Straub
When life’s storms shatter what feels secure, the strength of our foundation determines whether we simply repair or must rebuild. Drawing from Jesus’ teaching and her own family’s journey raising two autistic sons, Joy shares how God’s firm foundation can sustain a home through unexpected hardship and lead to redemptive redesign rather than collapse. This workshop offers biblical encouragement and practical hope for parents and grandparents navigating special needs, diagnoses, or unchosen circumstances. Rooted in deep faith, pastoral ministry, and decades of educational leadership, Joy invites you to discover how God can transform broken pieces into something stronger and more beautiful than before.
Naming the Losses We Don't Talk About | Led by: Roslene Curtis
Many women carry unspoken losses that quietly shape their emotional and spiritual lives, from changing relationships and health challenges to shifts in identity or unmet expectations. Roslene Curtis of Renewal Counseling Centers creates a supportive space for women to slow down, reflect, and gently acknowledge these hidden forms of grief. Through teaching, guided reflection, and practical tools, participants learn how unspoken grief impacts them and discover a compassionate pathway toward healing. This workshop empowers women to feel more grounded, less alone, and clearer on how to care for themselves as they move forward.
Quiet Time: Renew your Time with the Lord | Led by: Dr. Holly Churchman
If your quiet time has felt distracted or dry, this workshop offers a fresh start, guiding you to reflect on Scripture, overcome obstacles, and build simple, life-giving habits that renew their daily walk with the Lord. Dr. Holly Irwin brings over 25 years of experience at Point Loma Nazarene University, where she leads initiatives that integrate faith, mission, and vocational calling across campus life. With a Ph.D. in Experimental Psychology and a heart for pastoral ministry, she co-pastors Lakeside Community Church and supports the flourishing of students, faculty, and staff through faith-driven leadership.
Unanchor Your Anxiety because the Mind Drives Everything... | Led by: Dr. Jennifer Anderson
When anxiety holds us captive, it’s easy to forget that we have the power to overcome. Join Rev. Jennifer Anderson at Women’s Conference for Unanchor Your Anxiety because the Mind Drives Everything…, a powerful workshop that combines biblical truths and psychological strategies to challenge the lies of anxiety and reclaim your peace. Learn to live more abundantly as you heal and renew your mind with God’s help.
Mujer Valiente | Led by: Rev. Maria Giron
¡Despierta a tu guerrera interior! Esta conferencia es un llamado a superar el miedo, romper el silencio y levantarte con autoridad y dominio propio. Inspirada en Débora, transforma tus dudas en una fe inquebrantable, cambiando el "no puedo" por una acción radical. Es tu momento de desafiar límites, asumir tu papel como hija de Dios y caminar con la certeza de que fuiste creada para ser valiente.
No Temas...Ten Animo | Led by: Rev. Jenny Aldana Guerra
En medio de los desafíos de la vida —incertidumbre, responsabilidades, luchas internas y cansancio emocional— el temor muchas veces intenta ocupar el corazón. Sin embargo, la Palabra de Dios nos recuerda una verdad firme y eterna. En Libro de Isaías 41:10 el Señor declara:
“No temas, porque yo estoy contigo; no desmayes, porque yo soy tu Dios que te esfuerzo; siempre te ayudaré, siempre te sustentaré con la diestra de mi justicia.”
Este taller ha sido preparado como un espacio de enseñanza, reflexión y renovación espiritual, donde cada mujer podrá fortalecer su fe y afirmar su confianza en el Dios que promete sostenerla en todo tiempo. El llamado a “tener ánimo” no es una simple frase motivacional; es una invitación divina a vivir con valentía, con confianza firme y con determinación espiritual, aun en medio de los desafíos.
The Blended Heart: Navigating Family, Faith, and Finances | Led by: Rev. Lucinda McKenzie
Join Enrolled Agent, ordained minister, and blended family mother, Pastor Lucinda McKenzie, for a powerful workshop designed to bring harmony to your home and your bank account. In complex modern families, finances and faith are inseparable. This session provides practical, tax-smart tools to help women lead with confidence. Learn how to draft a Family Mission Statement, identify your unique financial legacy triggers, and implement actionable, legal structures (like updated beneficiary forms and dependent agreements) that protect every member of your blended family. Stop letting money cause friction; start creating a unified plan rooted in purpose and practical stewardship.