Too many people consider women and men’s biblical equality to be a “secondary issue,” a matter of opinion, or unimportant. But when half the church is hurting, the whole church is hurting.

We gathered in Chicago, August 6–9, 2026, as we came together to listen, learn, and grow as one body in which women and men can work side by side as equal gospel partners. With sessions on pastoral care, Christian living, biblical theology, exegesis, and church history, we dug into the long legacy of women serving according to their call rather than their gender. Through our incredible speakers, we made space for the hurt caused by theological patriarchy and cast a vision for a future of healing and restored relationships. It was a healing, encouraging, and empowering time together before the Lord