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      2026 Women's Conference       



Finding God's Faithfulness in the Ashes, the Ordinary, and the Unknown 

Friday & Saturday, February 20-21 |  Fellowship Hall, FBC Jackson
Join us for worship, fellowship, and a study of the book of Ruth with guest speaker Nora Allison. 

Conference Cost & Registration Deadlines
FBC members:  $40 early bird (conference book included) | $50 after January 28
Non-members: $60 (conference book included if registering by January 28) 
Early bird registration ends on January 28 and registration closes on February 11. 

Tentative Schedule
Friday: Doors open at 5:30 pm | Dinner at 6:00 pm with Session 1 to follow.
Saturday: Light breakfast at 8:30 | Sessions begin at 9:00, concluding mid-afternoon.
Friday dinner, Saturday breakfast, and Saturday lunch are included in the registration fee. 

Breakout Sessions 

 Evelyn Addo | "Effective Support for People in Need in Our Church and Neighborhoods"
In this session, Evelyn will address a biblical call to compassion with a teaching and testimony message that combines biblical instruction with personal reflection. 

Renae Adelsberger | "Clinging to 'Above and Beyond' in the Face of the Impossible"
She came at 16 months old and left at six and a half years old. We will look at practical ways our family used Scripture, hymns, and prayers during our final weeks with our baby girl as our adoption attempt was overturned. You will leave this session with a challenge to anchor your children's faith, widen your view of the Holy Spirit at work, and hear practical ways to (and not to!) encourage each other when God continues to answer "no." 

Vernetta Anderson | "The Lens of His Faithfulness"
Realizing she is the same age as "old people," Vernetta wants to share about life experiences that can only be explained or understood by looking through the lens of God's faithfulness. We will use Psalm 139 to frame our time together. "You will hem me in, behind and before, and lay your hand upon me." 

Mary Jane Bassett | "Studying the Bible for Yourself and Studying to Teach Others"
We will consider questions to ask yourself concerning your personal Bible study. Primarily, we will consider how to study and how to prepare a lesson for ladies with varying levels of Bible knowledge, some of whom may be non-believers. 

Linda Moore | "God's Faithfulness in the Seasons of Life”
Linda will share her personal testimony of God's faithfulness in the different seasons of her life. There will be a small group reflection on scripture passages and sharing of experiences. 

 

    Game Night  |  Monday, January 12   


Monday, January 12  |  6:30 p.m.  |  Family Life Center
Bring a game, bring a snack, bring a friend!

 

         Spring 2026 Bible Studies            

 
   
 
    
 

The Psalms of Ascent
by Lydia Brownback 

Cost: $11.24 if signed up by January 6 | 
$14 after January 6

Wednesdays, 9:30-11:30 a.m. | beginning Jan 21
Location: FBC (Childcare provided)
Led by: Karie Spencer 
Call the church office or email to sign up.
Tuesdays, 7:00-8:30 p.m. | beginning Jan 20
Hosted and Led by: Jenn Gilbert
Call the church office or email  to sign up.

 


Women's Ministry at FBC Jackson

It is our desire that how and what we do in women’s ministry aligns with the mission laid out by our pastors: Making, maturing, and multiplying disciples who are rooted in the gospel, watered with the Word, and nurtured by the church – for the bearing of much fruit, for the good of all nations, and for the glory of God.

Our Purpose:

Our Values:
  • Equip women to know and study the Bible
  • Teach and model application of biblical principles
  • Model and foster biblical, inter-generational, and intentional relationships with other women
  • Provide opportunities for women to practice and exercise their gifts
  
  • God's Word (teaching, studying, equipping)
  • Practical living in light of scripture in our
    unique contexts
  • Intergenerational relationships (all ages and
    stages of life)
  • Connection to our missionary partners
  • Food, fun, and fellowship

Events

Gatherings in the evening or on a Saturday morning provide an opportunity for food, fellowship, and learning from other women. These events typically focus on hearing from women within our own church body.

Conferences

During the Spring semester, the women of First Baptist gather for a time of worship, teaching, and fellowship hosted at the church. Large group sessions are typically led by a guest speaker with breakout sessions led by the women of FBC.

FBCU Classes

During the Spring and Fall semesters, FBC University (FBCU) classes are offered on Sunday evenings at 5:00 pm. FBCU incorporates various topics, formats, and teachers, including classes taught by and for women. Visit FBCU for more details about current classes. 

Women’s Ministry Leadership Team

     As a group of women from various ages and stages of life, we seek to:
  • model biblical, generational, and intentional relationships with other women
  • explore creative and purposeful ways to engage and equip the women in our church body
  • plan and facilitate events that will help foster deeper relationships and equip the women of our church for good works.

2025-26 Leadership Team
Julie Bradfield, Jenn Gilbert, Laina Jose, Holly Leisey,
Kathy Lewis, Luanne Powell, Alison Warren, Sarah Webb

For more information, email .