Speakers and Workshops
Vickie Dick - You and Titus 2 (Workshop)
Titus, a young man, was to teach specified ‘ standards’ that Paul seemed to be acquainted with sound doctrine. We’ll discuss the state of the church and what it takes us as women to be good stewards in the church.
Vickie is a lifelong member of the Church of God, attending in Oregon, Macomb, and Ridley IL. Her parents, Oral and Thelma Miller, were active as State Youth Directors with the IL conference for years. Vickie has a deep love and appreciation for COG doctrine and standards. She is excited to discuss the highlights of Titus 2 in this class, delving into the deep responsibilities that COG women hold for one another.
Natilee Martin - Mothers, an Endangered Species (Workshop)
Fewer women are choosing to have children today, and many of those who do are waiting until they’re older, limiting the number of children they can have. Join us as we discuss the reasons behind those choices and how we can uplift women facing the challenges of modern culture.
Natilee is a mother of two and wife to Zack. She grew up in the Nazarene Church and graduated from Olivet Nazarene University, majoring in Psychology and Sociology with a minor in Criminal Justice. She is a member of the Oregon Church of God IL, and is passionate about her role as a mother and helping other women in their motherhood journey.
Ashley McGarry - Let the words of my mouth be acceptable (Workshop)
Over the past few years, I have been learning so much about the importance of our words, amongst so many other things. I can’t wait to share with you!
Ashley is 29, lives in MN, and grew up in the St. Cloud Church God in MN were she has done some sermons and assisted in youth Sunday School. In 2023, she spoke at their women’s conference.
Ruth Schupp - Exploring Ways to Bring God into Our Conversation. (Workshop
We will discuss ways to become more confident and comfortable in including God in our conversations with others.
Ruth is a mom to four married children, grandma to 17 grandkids, and Gigi to 2 great-grandchildren. She lives with her son in central IL. She loves studying the Bible and leads a weekly Bible study in her home.
Mary Cheatwood - Love Your Husband (Workshop)
Helpful hints from Scripture and wise teachers on building a strong, loving relationship with your husband that will survive the tough times. Our relationships with our husbands help build strong families and churches.
Mary was raised in the church of God and graduated from Oregon Bible College, where she met and married her husband, Dennis. She has 4 children and 4 grandchildren. She and her husband live in Mt.Morris, IL, where she has been the director of the Mt. Morris Public Library for 10 years.
Eileen Moore
Heirs of Royal Standing: How Can This Be True ( Main Session)
How do we move from “knowing” about our royal identity to “ walking “ in the reality of who God says we are.
Eileen graduated from the Oregon Bible College, has served as a college teacher in Christian colleges for 12 yrs., supported Active Duty Military personnel and families on bases for 11 years, and currently serves as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Supervisor at a Christian Counseling Center in FL. She has enjoyed supporting families through counseling for 40 yrs, integrating God’s truth to the challenges life brings.
Sharon Bliss - Your Doctrine is Showing ( Workshop)
What does our lifestyle say about us? What kind of doctrine is showing in our lives as royalty? As women of the royal Priesthood, we will be looking at what our lifestyles are revealing
Sophronize One Another: Life to Life - A Ministry of Mentoring (Workshop)
Life to life, woman to woman, old and young, building a mentorship that makes for strong families and churches.
Sharon met her husband at the Oregon Bible College and has been married for 42 years. They raised and homeschooled their four now adult children. She lives on a farm in northwestern IL and loves homesteading and sharing her time with two grandsons who love the farm life. Encouraging women and connecting them to the things of the LORD is one of her many passions.
Terri Moore - Ornaments of the Ordinary (Main Session)
Life may seem ordinary without anything special to adorn the gospel of the kingdom, yet Bible history is filled with ordinary people who played a part in the plan of God. This message will consider what holds it back from adorning the Gospel and share three Ornaments that turn an ordinary life into an excellent one from your part in the plan of God.
Life of a Thought: Capture, Renew, Victory (Workshop)
*The biological connections between Thoughts, Brain, and Body
*The link between Emotions and Thought Life
*The Brain/Heart Connection
*Steps to renew the mind and detox the Brain of stored negative thoughts and emotions
Terri has been married to her husband Jeff for 39 yrs. She has two children and one grandchild on the way. She lives on a hobby farm in central MN with her two golden retrievers. Terri has devoted herself to Bible study, writing, speaking, and teaching God’s word. Last year, she started the website BookofLifeBibleStudies.com. She has also led a Women’s Retreat for three years in MN.