"This is God’s Word on the subject: “As soon as Babylon’s seventy years are up and not a day before, I’ll show up and take care of you as I promised and bring you back home. I know what I’m doing. I have it all planned out—plans to take care of you, not abandon you, plans to give you the future you hope for."
Jeremiah 29:11
“I’ll show up and take care of you as I promised and bring you back home. I know what I’m doing. I have it all planned out—plans to take care of you, not abandon you, plans to give you the future you hope for.”
Jeremiah 29:11
DETAILS
Resurrection Leawood
February 6 - 7, 2026
SPEAKERS
Emily P. Freeman
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Emily P. Freeman is the New York Times bestselling author of six books, including How to Walk into a Room: The Art of Knowing When to Stay and When to Walk Away. Emily received her masters in Christian Spiritual Formation and Leadership from Friends University where she also serves as a residency lecturer. As a spiritual director, her most important work is to help create soul space and offer spiritual companionship and discernment for anyone struggling with decision fatigue. Her nationally ranked podcast, The Next Right Thing, has more than 28 million downloads and she regularly offers perspective and clarity through her weekly newsletter, The Soul Minimalist. Living in North Carolina, Emily is a glad partner to her husband John and together they have three children: two in college and one in high school.
Cole Arthur Riley
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Cole Arthur Riley is a writer and poet. She is the author of the NYT bestsellers, This Here Flesh: Spirituality, Liberation, and the Stories that Make Us and Black Liturgies: Prayers, Poems, and Meditations for Staying Human. Her writing has been featured in The Atlantic, Guernica, and The Washington Post. Cole is also the creator and writer of Black Liturgies, a project that integrates spiritual practice with Black emotion, Black literature, and the Black body.
EXPERIENCE
Ever-expanding, always welcoming, diverse community of women.
Powerful moments in God's presence through music.
Inspirational, challenging, and life-changing messages from incredible guest speakers.
"The Lord will guide you always; he will satisfy your needs in a sun-scorched land and will strengthen your frame. You will be like a well-watered garden, like a spring whose waters never fail." Isaiah 58:11
SCHEDULE
5 – 6:15 PM: Check In and Food Trucks*
6:15 PM: Conference Opens- Opening Worship
7:05 PM: Keynote- Emily P. Freeman
8:30 – 9:30 PM: After Party
*Food Trucks are Optional, but we’ll have space for you to gather and share a meal should you choose!
8:30 – 9 AM: Check In
9 AM: Conference Opens- Opening Worship
9:35 AM: Keynote- Cole Arthur Riley
10:30 – 1:30 PM: Brunch & Breakouts
- 10:35 – 11:35 AM: Breakout 1
- 11:35 – 11:50 AM: Break
- 11:50 AM – 12:50 PM: Breakout 2
- 12:50 – 1:05 PM: Break
- 1:05 – 2:05 PM: Breakout 3
- 2:05 – 2:20 PM: Break
1:55 PM: Special Music
2:05 PM: Conference Closing Session & Worship
FAQs
Yes! We are so excited to host our conference both in-person and online. Our online platform will be a livestream so that you can participate in our keynote & 2 breakout sessions. You will not be able to livestream our After Party or Brunch times, but we really hope you’re watching online with your own girl gang and do those things together with them!
No, the cost to attend in-person is $75 and online is $60.
Amazing! We have various opportunities for local businesses and organizations to join Beloved as sponsors or vendors. To learn more contact Gwyn Thomas.
Airport: Kansas City International Airport (MCI) 1 International Square Kansas City, MO 64153
Conference Location: Resurrection, a United Methodist Church 13720 Roe Ave. Leawood, KS 66224 (40 minutes from MCI)
Preferred Hotel: Element Overland Park. Find booking rate and hotel information HERE.
While children are a high priority at Resurrection, we do not offer childcare for this event. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
We encourage you to attend the entire event, as there are so many incredible things happening throughout the weekend! However, if you can only attend one day, you are more than welcome but we do not offer partial registration rates.
Refunds will not be extended due to cancellations after January 1, 2026. If you would like to discuss a specific situation, feel free to contact us.
13720 Roe Ave. Leawood, KS 66224
Please contact Claire Seifert at claire.seifert@resurrection.church for assistance.
Resurrection is a church that loves and welcomes everyone. Our purpose is to build a Christian community where non-religious and nominally religious people are becoming deeply committed Christians. Join us as we journey together to know, love, and serve God.
