Saturday, Oct. 24 /
9 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. /

Women, Work, & Calling 2020

Event details

What does it look like to thrive in a season of uncertainty? How do you follow the path God has for you as a friend, colleague, leader, or mother when you’re pulled in more directions than you can count? When circumstances leave us tired and discouraged, what would it be like to feel…resilient?

Join us for Resilient: Women, Work, & Calling 2020. Hear from women who are leading with significance in a variety of roles, from the corporate world to politics, culture, and the home. Sharpen your vision for the ways God is using you in your own areas of influence. And learn what it takes to develop resilience as a beloved daughter of Christ.

Ways to Watch

Host a small group in-person or online. After you register, invite your friends to register, too (everyone needs a ticket.) 

Join a small group in-person or online. Let us know if we can match you with one of our virtual volunteer-led groups to process what you’re learning with other guests (group match-making is limited).

Watch on your own, use discussion times for personal reflection. 

Registration Includes

-Online access for Women, Work, & Calling on Saturday, October 24, from 9 a.m.–1:30 p.m. (MT); and-Three post-event webinars  exploring motherhood, entrepreneurship, and navigating a two-career marriage (details below).- All event content will be available online through the end of 2020. If you can't watch the entire event on Saturday, watch at your convenience.

In this stressful season, strengthen your soul with resilience. Register now for Women, Work, & Calling 2020.

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When

Saturday, Oct. 24 from 9 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Where

ONLINE

MAIN EVENT SPEAKERS

Bethany Jenkins – 2020

Vice President of Media

Nancy Duarte

CEO

Mindy Caliguire

Founder / Director of Personal Growth

Grace Chiang Nicolette

Vice President of Programming and External Relations

Mary Beth Minnis

Heather Thompson Day

Professor, Author

Blythe Scott – 2020

Chief of Staff

Joanna Meyer

Denver Institute for Faith & Work

SESSIONS

KEYNOTE: Bethany Jenkins

Scripture envisions women as vital players in God’s story of redemption, but it can be difficult to translate that portrayal to modern life. We may struggle to make our voices heard, feel pulled between various roles, or see circumstances change, delaying our plans. Bethany Jenkins, vice president of media at Veritas Forum, will open our day exploring a biblical vision for women’s influence and sharing principles of resilient leadership

Led by Bethany Jenkins – 2020

WORKSHOP - With: Experiencing God through our Callings

“I am with you always…” Jesus’ final words to his disciples in Matthew 28 reminds us that God promises to be with us at every step on our vocational journey–a contrast to the loneliness many women experience in their daily work. What if you could experience Christ’s presence, strength, and grace at any moment, nourishing your heart and shaping the way you work? Mindy Caliguire, a seasoned corporate leader and nationally known expert in spiritual formation, will offer principles to help you experience life with Christ through your callings.

Led by Mindy Caliguire

PANEL DISCUSSION: Leading with Grit, Resilience, and Love

What do a political strategist, documentary filmmaker, academic, and nonprofit executive have in common? On the surface, not much, but dig deeper and you’ll find a shared vision of living for God and loving others through their callings. In this panel discussion, we’ll explore the challenges of leading as a woman in male-dominated industries, how faith informs the substance of their work, and how they’ve recovered from professional setbacks.

Led by Blythe Scott – 2020, Grace Chiang Nicolette, Heather Thompson Day, Mary Beth Minnis

EXECUTIVE INTERVIEW: Nancy Duarte

Nancy Duarte believes that ideas are the most powerful tools people have. Her passion is to help every person learn to communicate their world-changing idea effectively. Her TED talk on storytelling has captured a global audience of more than 2.5 million viewers eager to learn from her expertise. But few viewers know that Nancy is a woman whose faith infuses every aspect of her life and leadership. We’ll explore how Nancy and her husband, Mark, weave Christian principles into a spiritually diverse organization, how they’ve survived economic downturns, and how she found her voice as a female leader.

Led by Nancy Duarte, Joanna Meyer

Weekly Webinars Following WWC!

After the main event, join us for weekly webinars where we’ll explore questions around motherhood, entrepreneurship, and navigating a two-career marriage. Registration for Women, Work, & Calling 2020 includes access to the main event on Oct. 24 and all three webinars; each webinar will be recorded and available for replay at a later date.

WEBINAR PRESENTERS

Brian Gray

Denver Institute for Faith & Work

Kelley Gray

Restoring the Soul

Jesse Marble

Chief Marketing Officer

Kate Marble

Hilary Masell Oswald

Editor At Large

Donna Harris

Founder

Haley Robison Dake

Former CEO / Venture Partner

Meghan Marsden

Co-Founder

Zaneta Kelsey

Founder

Jen Oshman

Joanna Meyer

Denver Institute for Faith & Work

WEBINAR TOPICS & DATES

WEBINAR: Navigating a 2-Career Marriage / Wednesday, Oct 28, 12-1:15 p.m.

Nearly half of marriages in the U.S. are composed of dual-career couples. While dual-career marriages allow both partners to pursue diverse callings, they bring unique pressures and trade-offs, especially during a pandemic. Negotiating whose career takes prominence at any given time, juggling schedules, and managing household responsibilities can test even the strongest marriage. How can couples navigate these pressures and regain the biblical vision of partnering as a “blessed alliance?” This honest conversation with 2-career couples will offer insight, encouragement, and practical tools to strengthen your partnership.

Led by Brian Gray, Kelley Gray, Jesse Marble, Kate Marble, Hilary Masell Oswald

WEBINAR: Thriving as an Entrepreneur / Thursday, Nov 5, 12 - 1:15 p.m.

Entrepreneurship is not for the faint of heart. Between the challenges of funding a venture, marketing your idea, and managing a demanding schedule, the pressures can make any leader falter. In this panel discussion, experienced entrepreneurs will share professional and spiritual lessons learned along the way. Whether you’ve founded a successful venture, are hustling as a solopreneur, or dream of launching your own business, join us for an invigorating conversation about courage and resilience for faithful entrepreneurs.

Led by Donna Harris, Haley Robison Dake, Meghan Marsden, Joanna Meyer

WEBINAR: Resilient Motherhood / Thursday, November 12, 12-1:15 p.m.

What an intense season of parenting: between the pressure to supervise children's online education, keep up at work, and manage a household, it's no wonder moms are feeling frayed. When faced with the anxiety, ambiguity, and exhaustion of this season, how does the gospel offer the deep rest and resilience you need? Join veteran moms for an honest, practical conversation about the work of motherhood.

Led by Zaneta Kelsey, Jen Oshman, Joanna Meyer

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