Conference
October 10-12, 2024
From the Desk of Lady Felicia Parks
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On behalf of the Women of Worth Conference organizing committee, I am delighted to welcome you to our Women’s Conference! It is an honor to gather with such a remarkable group of individuals dedicated to empowering
This conference provides a unique platform for sharing knowledge, experiences, and innovative ideas. Over the next few days, we will engage in thought-provoking discussions, workshops, and networking opportunities that aim to foster collaboration and support among women leaders and
We have an exciting lineup of speakers and sessions designed to inspire you, challenge you, and equip you with the tools needed to make a meaningful impact in your communities and beyond. Your presence here is a testament to your commitment to driving change and championing the cause of
Thank you for joining us in this essential conversation. Together, we can create a future that is not only inclusive but also empowering for
Let’s make this conference memorable!
Warm regards,
Lady Felicia A. Parks Conference Host Pilgrim Missionary Baptist Church
From the Desk of Pastor Parks
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Conference! It is a joy to gather, h one of you brings unique gifts, rich our community
r the next few days, I encourage you to e lessons we will share Let this be a time of renewal, inspiration, and deep connection with one another and with god.
Remember, you are not alone in your struggles or triumphs. WE are here to support each other, to uplift one another, and to grow together in our faith. May you find encouragement in the stories shared, the prayers lifted, and the friendships forged during this time. Let us embrace this opportunity to deepen our walk with god and to encourage one another as we strive to fulfill His purpose in our lives.
Blessings to each of you as we celebrate the incredible women God has created you to be.
With love and hope,
Dr Rickey E Parks, Pastor
Dr. Lisa Liggins-Chambers, Licensed School Psychologist
Lisa Liggins-Chambers, Ph.D., "Dr. Lisa," a school psychologist, earned her Bachelor of Science degree in psychology at Fisk University, a Master of Science in psychology from Tennessee State University, and a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in clinical psychology from the Illinois Institute of Technology (IIT) in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Lisa has a combined total of 25 years of experience working with children and youth with specialties in neurodevelopmental disorders (i.e., autism, learning disabilities, intellectual impairment, and Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder). Dr. Lisa, in her quest to do more for the public, created a personal blog detailing her experiences in the field of psychology Her blog quickly gained momentum, which caused her to transition it toward answering public questions about special education and other topics related to mental health. Her blog led to her becoming a writer for the online edition of the Psychology Today magazine with several blogs featured as Essential Reads with close to 300k readers including, "Shattering the Illusion of Invicibility in Black Women " Currently, she provides psychological testing and assessment in children and youth with autism. She is an active board member of the Mental Health Board in Champaign County. She has been featured in CanvasRebel Magazine and is a monthly guest speaker for WEFT 90 1 FM Community Radio where she discusses autism in children and youth along with other important topics in mental health. Dr. Lisa is the proud wife of Dr. Jason P. Chambers and mother to one adult daughter Jordyn, two younger children Jada and Jason, and two fur babies.
Sis. Natika Roberson, Financial Analyst
Natika is from Detroit, MI but has been a Champaign resident for 14 years She is married to Damon Roberson and they have 3 children Taylor, Payton and Morgan and their furball Coal. Natika has a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Wayne State University and is currently pursuing a Masters of Business Administration from Eastern Illinois University Professionally she’s worked in banking for 20 years n a variety of positions, with a passion for financial literacy and a desire of helping people reach their financial goals. At present, she works for the University of Illinois System in the Treasury Operations Unit as the Coordinator of Cash Management.
nn Walker Reid is the CEO of the "Shh... Seeking Him vy" Brand, a passionate advocate for seeking God first in Inspired by the scripture Matthew 6:33, she believes that prioritizing the kingdom of God, all other things will fall place.
oughout her professional career, she has excelled as a stylist, funeral director/mortician, and grant consultant. nn's personal journey has been marked by overcoming merous obstacles, which has fueled her dedication to ping people discover their true potential by seeking God embracing their unique qualities.
side of her professional pursuits, Jalynn finds joy in her s as a wife to Marcus and a mother to Jaycee, Marcus Jr., Zion Jalynn's strong faith foundation was established from an early age, as she is the daughter of Pastor Thomas and Lady Margaret Walker.
Through her leadership, entrepreneurial spirit, and dedication to helping others, Jalynn Walker Reid continues to inspire individuals to seek God and discover the best version of themselves.
Sis. Ocean Richardson, Licensed Mental Health Therapist
na-Champaign paign Central High om University of ife and mother who ber and First Lady of here she serves in serving and helping on is to bridge the ng and spirituality.
Sis. Jalynn Walker Reid, CEO, Mortician, Consultant, Hairstylist
Dr. Montia Gardner, Associate Minister of Pilgrim Missionary Baptist Church & Associate Principal at Central High School
Dr.MontiaD.GardneristhesecondofthreedaughtersborntoDwight andSharonGardnerthePastorandFirstladyofTrinityBaptistChurch inGary,Indiana.Asascholar,MinisterGardnerreceivedherBachelor’s DegreeinSecondaryEducation/EnglishfromDePaulUniversity,a Master’sDegreeinSchool AdministrationfromConcordiaUniversity,andaDoctorofPhilosophy DegreeinLanguage,Literacy,andCulturefromTheUniversityof Maryland,BaltimoreCounty
Rev.GardnerwaslicensedtopreachthegospelinDecember2007and ordainedinSeptember2021.Dr.Gardnerhasservedunderthe tutelageofherfatherandPastorforthelast15years.AsAssociate Minister,shehasheldseveralleadershippositionsinTrinityandacross thestateofIndianaincludingthecreationoftheyouthministry “Joshua’sTroupe,”and“G.E.E.K.Squad,”ayoungadultministrythat standsfor“Getting,Everyone,EvangelizedfortheKing.”Rev.Gardner alsoservedafour-yeartenureasYouthDirectorfortheMartinLuther KingJr MemorialBaptistStateConventionofIndiana Dr Gardneris currentlyasAssociateMinisteratPilgrimMissionaryBaptistChurchin Champaign,Illinois,underRev.Dr.RickeyE.Parks.
Dr.GardneriscurrentlyanAssociatePrincipalatCentralHighSchoolin Champaign,Illinois.Sheistaskedwithshiftingthecultureandclimate oftheschoolandimplementingculturallyresponsive/relevantteaching strategiesforteachersandadministrators.Dr.Gardneristheauthorof DissertatingDuringthePandemic:NarrativesofSuccessfromScholars ofColorandShadowedBeneathThyHand:OrganizationalCapitaland theCultivationofAcademicTalentataLow-SESSuburbanHighSchool.
Additionally,Rev GardnerisaproudmemberoftheNationalSorority ofPhiDeltaKappaandDeltaSigmaThetaSororityIncorporated Her greatestsourceofprideistheunwaveringsupportsystemofherfamily andfriends,andherroleas‘therichauntie”toherniecesandnephews. HerfavoritescriptureisPhilippians4:6-7Beanxiousfornothing,butin everythingbyprayerandsupplication,withthanksgiving,letyour requestsbemadeknowntoGod; 7 andthepeaceofGodwhich surpassesallunderstanding,willguardyourheartsandmindsthrough ChristJesus.
Twitter:@propheteacher
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Sessions- Thursday, October 10, 2024
Title: “Faith & Flourish: Integrating Spirituality and Well-Being for a Balanced Life”
Facilitated by: Sis. Ocean Richardson
Session Description: This session explores the strong link between faith and wellness, equipping individuals with practical tools to nurture both spiritual and mental well-being.
Title: “Ladies, Get Schooled: Knowing the Signs Helps Spot Your Child's Mental Red Flags”
Facilitated by: Dr. Lisa Liggins-Chambers
Room Assignment:
Session Description: "Ladies, Get Schooled: Knowing the Signs Helps Spot Your Child's Mental Red Flags," emphasizes the importance of mothers educating themselves about mental health to better recognize early warning signs in their children By understanding symptoms, mothers can empower themselves to act swiftly By being informed, mothers are better equipped to seek timely intervention, support their child's emotional well-being, and navigate the complexities of mental health challenges. The message is clear: Knowledge is a powerful tool in safeguarding a child's mental health
My Spiritual Reflection
Sessions
Friday, October 11, 2024
Title: Financial Check-Up
Facilitated by: Sis. Natika Roberson
Session Description: We will focus on defining income and expenses, preparing a budget, examining needs vs wants, and setting financial goals We will also examine how scripture relates to finances.
Title: Canvas of Faith, “You Have Not Because You Ask Not" James 4:12 “Prayer and Paint”
Facilitated by: Sis. JaLynn Walker Reid
Session Description:
In this session, we will explore the importance of asking God for what we need. Participants will learn to write out their requests clearly, presenting them to God in a way that reflects their true desires The focus will be on understanding the significance of being specific and intentional in our prayers.
We will dig deep into the relationship between desire and faith, emphasizing that having a desire is not enough; we must also have the faith to ask and believe. This class aims to empower women to actively express their needs and desires, helping them to paint their requests and make them known to God
We will paint out our prayers and gain clarity on what we want and need in our lives, all while strengthening our faith in the process
My Spiritual Reflection
Program- Thursday, October 10, 2024
6:00 pm
Presiding: Sis BerniceHarrington
Devotions(MissionMinistry): Song,Scripture,&Prayer
Welcome
Song
IntroductionofSpeakers Sis NicoleMcCurry
“Faith&Flourish:IntegratingSpiritualityandWell-BeingforaBalancedLife” Sis.OceanRichardson
Questions&Answers
Refreshments&Raffle
“Ladies,GetSchooled:KnowingtheSignsHelpsSpotYourChild'sMentalRedFlags” Dr LisaLiggins-Chambers
Questions&Answers
Remarks/ClosingPrayer
Program- Friday, October 11, 2024
6:00 pm
Presiding: Sis.AndralenaCorey
Devotions: Song,Scripture,&Prayer
Welcome
Song
IntroductionofSpeakers Sis LATondraCreighton
“FinancialCheck-Up” Sis NatikaRoberson
Questions&Answers
Refreshments&Raffle
CanvasofFaith,“YouHaveNotBecauseYouAskNot"James4:12 “PrayerandPaintSession”~Sis.JalynnWalkerReid
Remarks/ClosingPrayer
Women of Worth Brunch
Saturday, October 12, 2024
11:00 am
ns: Song, Scripture, & Prayer
Welcome
Song
Blessing of the Food
TEA Time Brunch
of Speaker ~ Sis. Keeva Richardson
ev. Dr. Montia Gardne
vitation to Disciplesh
emarks/Closing Pray
“May the Lord BLESS you and KEEP you.; Th SHINE upon you and be GRACIOUS to you. countenance upon you and give you PEACE.”
Woman of Worth
You’re a woman of worth oved perfectly by the Lord! Be a woman of wisdom, r life fully based on His Word, Be a woman of wealth, you store up eternal treasure! Be a woman of warmth
Giving and loving
In bountiful measure. alleys, as a woman of weeping scover His wellspring of joy; praises and singing and prayer e works of the devil destroy Be a woman of wonder; How God is working In and through you! et your wisdom and wealth, glory to Him in all that you do
Be a woman of worship, e alone is worthy of praise verything giving thanks alw Your voice of true freedom ra Let your sweet, winning smi Your warm, welcome hear Show others what life’s all ab Don’t be a woman of worrie Or fears, frustrations, and do It is THROUGH God
You CAN do all things, His strength Each new day on this earth
Let no one persuade you To think otherwise!
You ARE a WOMAN of WORT ~NURIA GROU