Equipped for the Wilderness: Strength, Wisdom and Provision for the Journey
The wilderness can feel overwhelming—marked by uncertainty, weariness, and questions with no easy answers. But it is also the place where God draws near, guiding us with His presence and equipping us with everything we need.
Join us for this online conference created specifically for women serving cross-culturally. Together, we’ll explore how God offers strength for the hard days, wisdom for the unknown, and provision when resources feel scarce. Inspired by Exodus 13:17–22, we’ll remember that the same God who led His people with a pillar of cloud and fire still goes before us today.
Experience powerful keynotes from Sarah Yardley, Jenny Erlingsson, and Denise Beck that speak to the everyday and the eternal. Take part in workshops crafted to stir both heart and hands—practical wisdom for relationships and work, grief and growth, creativity and calling. Woven with truth and tenderness—covering the quiet corners of daily life—this global online event is designed to meet women right where they are.
Wherever you serve, whatever season you’re in—this is your space to be poured into, to be reminded that you are seen, loved, and equipped for the wilderness.
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Early bird week August 14-21: $79
August 22 - October 25th: $89
After October 26th: $99
Keynote speakers including:
Denise Beck
Shaped by her time as a wife, mother, and ministry leader in South Sudan, Denise Beck now allows those experiences to guide her in her role as Executive Director of Velvet Ashes. Bringing hope and courage to women as they serve cross-culturally is a role she feels honored to pursue whether through her leadership at Velvet Ashes or alongside her husband as he cares for global workers as the Executive Director of Barnabas International. She and her husband happily serve together from a small village in Southern Wisconsin.
Jenny Erlingsson
Jenny Erlingsson is a speaker and author of romantic fiction and creative non-fiction who currently makes her home in both Alabama and Iceland with her family. When she is not ministering with her Viking husband or mothering her adorably feisty kids, she can be found writing and reading in the margins, with a side of Icelandic chocolate.
Sarah Yardley
She enjoys travel, reading, coffee, feasting with friends, and exploring the beauty of the invitation to a deep and true faith in Jesus. She has traveled to over 100 countries in the adventure of faith, led festivals and creative projects around the world, and leads at Emmaus Road in Guildford. She writes regularly for Lectio 365, preaches and teaches in creative communities, and daily discovers what it means to follow Jesus and invite her community to know they are radically loved.
Workshop Topics
Shame
Resilience
Culturally
Confident
Holistic
Perinatal Care
Grief and
Hope
Risk
TCK
Journaling
Baking
Masterclass
Sharing
Our Stories
Marriage
Singleness
Art
Masterclass
Furlough
Planning
Additional live offerings during conference weekend
HOW IT WORKS
The Equip Conference is designed to be watched over three days, with one keynote, four workshops and one live event each day. You will have access to everything all at once so you are welcome to design your conference experience to meet your own needs as well! You will find a suggested schedule in your conference content.
FAQS
Yes. All keynote speeches and workshops will be available for you to watch after the conference weekend at your convenience. Live elements will also be recorded and made available for you to watch later.
Absolutely. This conference will be available to purchase for 1 year after conference weekend for $99.
We think that is a great idea! We do ask that each person registers. They will then have lifetime access to this conference in their personal accounts.
We have done our best to encourage every presenter to only use language that is mindful of those in secure locations. We of course defer to your personal judgment on what is best for your situation.
The pre-conference price of $89 is available until October 25th. The conference price will increase to $99 on October 26th.
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