Below you will find links to resources that guide and encourage women engaged in all kinds of ministry.

Save the Dates!

posted Nov 2, 2010 5:35 PM by Linda Moore   [ updated Nov 8, 2010 3:50 PM ]
Women who serve the Lord are hard working, faithful, busy and typically overscheduled, overtired and overcommitted. by design ministries seeks to provide YOU with opportunities to be recharged and refreshed because you need the body of Christ and the nourishment of accountability, sharing, prayer, and support just as much as those God calls you to serve.

If you want to step off the treadmill of expectations and pressures of daily life, then you will want to attend two special events we have scheduled for the spring of 2011: the reTREAT 2011 in March and Celebrate Together in May. Information about these two superb events is listed below but continue to check your email and this website for updates. You may also contact us.

reTREAT 2011

March 11-12, 2011
Rolling Ridge Conference Center, N. Andover, MA

This is a coming together of women in leadership from all over New England; we meet annually for spiritual renewal, prayer, relaxation, and fellowship in a retreat setting.

Some of the reTREAT components include special speakers, intimate worship times, round table discussion groups, time for personal reflection and prayer, fun times just to talk with old and new friends, plus much more!

 “The quiet time was awesome, just what I needed. Many opportunities to connect with other women also what I needed at this time. Great balance of teaching time and sharing time.” 
2010 reTREAT attendee

“[I appreciated] the variety of events so that every kind of “learner” had an opportunity to be stimulated: silence, sp eakers, discussions, nature, etc. WOW!” 
2010 reTREAT attendee

“Thank you for the wonderful reTREAT in North Andover. It was probably the best retreat I have ever attended to truly be spiritually refreshed. I can’t wait until the next one.”
2010 reTREAT attendee
  



Celebrate Together! 2011

May 14, 2011
9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Burlington Marriott, Burlington, MA

You are invited to attend our regional, end-of-year celebration and appreciation event for women in leadership. If you are currently serving in your church or organization, you are welcome to come and bring guests.

Our keynote speaker will be Alice Palmer Mathews. Along with Dr. Haddon Robinson and RBC Ministries president Mart De Haan, Alice Mathews contributes as a teacher on the daily radio program Discover the Word.

In 1970, two friends challenged Alice to become involved in women’s ministries. Since then, she has developed a passion to minister to women through evangelism, Bible-study curriculum, and speaking about women’s concerns from a biblical perspective.

In addition, Mathews is the Lois W. Bennett Distinguished Professor Emerita of Educational and Women’s Ministries at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. Previously, she served as the co-director of the seminary’s Doctor of Ministry program. She presently serves as Academic Dean at Gordon-Conwell.

A sought-after conference speaker, Alice is also the author of several books published by Discovery House: A Woman God Can Use, A Woman Jesus Can Teach, and A Woman God Can Lead. In addition, she authored a homiletics text, Preaching That Speaks to Women, and co-authored a biblical theology of marriage, Marriage Made in Eden—both published by Baker Book House. She and her husband are the parents of four adult children.



 “Very well done! The speaker was very informative and I particularly enjoyed the interactive session where we could ask specific questions and tap into her expertise. Thanks!”
2010 Celebrate Together attendee


“I honestly enjoyed [every aspect] of the day and thought everything was wonderful. It was a great morning out and such a welcome respite from my regular routine…” 
2010 Celebrate Together attendee