Southwestern Florida Jurisdiction Department of Women

2026 Convention Empowerment Workshops & Sessions

Wednesday, September 9, 2026  |  6:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Workshop 1

Equipped to Lead: Why Every Changed Woman Must Commit to Training

Women Credential Holders

Primary Scripture

2 Timothy 2:15

Supporting Scriptures

Ephesians 4:11-13  |  Proverbs 1:5  |  Hosea 4:6  |  Luke 2:52

Purpose

To inspire women leaders to embrace continuous training as a Biblical responsibility that strengthens character, increases competence, develops confidence, and prepares them for greater Kingdom advancement.

Takeaway

Participants will leave with a complete 90-day leadership development plan, one accountability partner, and three measurable growth commitments.

Facilitator

Name to be announced

Workshop 2

Embrace the Change, Become the Change: Every Woman Has the Power to Make a Difference

Women — All Ages

Primary Scripture

Romans 12:2

Supporting Scriptures

Isaiah 43:18-19  |  2 Corinthians 5:17  |  James 1:22  |  Matthew 5:16

Purpose

To encourage women to embrace God's transforming work in their lives, recognize that personal change is the foundation for community change, and equip them with practical ways to influence their homes, churches, workplaces, and communities.

Takeaway

Participants will increase their focus and daily participation in mental wellness, physical health, financial wellness, life transition, resilience, and work-life-ministry balance.

Facilitator

Name to be announced

Workshop 3

Leading the Change: A Man's Response Shapes His Legacy

Men — All Ages

Primary Scripture

Romans 12:2

Supporting Scriptures

Joshua 24:15  |  Micah 6:8  |  Ephesians 5:15-17  |  1 Corinthians 16:13-14

Purpose

To challenge men to embrace God's transforming work in every area of life, recognize that authentic leadership begins with personal change, and equip them to become men who influence their families, churches, workplaces, and communities.

Takeaway

Men will increase their focus in prayer, reading the Word, and worship — hearing God clearly, obeying, surrendering, and increasing spiritual discipline.

Facilitator

Name to be announced