Carol Kent holds a master’s degree in communication arts and a Bachelor’s degree in speech education. Some of her 20+ books include: He Holds My Hand, Becoming a Woman of Influence, A New Kind of Normal, Between a Rock and a Grace Place, Secret Longings of the Heart, Tame Your Fears, Speak Up With Confidence, Unquenchable, and her newest release, Staying Power.

Many of her articles have been published in various magazines, including Focus on the Family. Kent is the founder and director of the Speak Up Conference, a ministry that equips emerging Christian speakers and writers to create a global ministry impact. With her husband Gene, she founded the nonprofit, Speak Up for Hope, which benefits inmates and their families. Carol is also the president of Speak Up Speaker Services, a Christian speakers’ bureau.

MAIN SPEAKER – Unquenchable Faith, Carol Kent

Kent’s life was turned upside-down when her only child, Jason Paul Kent, a graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, was arrested for murder, convicted, and sentenced to life in prison. From anger, grief, and shame to forgiveness and faith, Kent weaves her highly personal, heartbreaking, and uplifting story into this year’s Cornerstone Women’s Conference. Three main sessions Carol will present are:

Session 1: The Firestorm: Making Hope-filled Choices

Kent addresses the inevitable challenges our faith experiences in times of trial. Sometimes God delivers us from the heat of the storm, and sometimes He doesn’t, regardless, we can choose unwavering faith.

Session 2: Burning Bushes

This session addresses those “marker moments” in our lives when we are confronted with the power of God when we need it most, and when we least expect it.

Session 3: Growing a Faith that Impacts Others

Kent challenges us to be vulnerable with God and with each other as we live for something that will outlast our lives. Isaiah 41:10 is the key verse in this session emphasizing turning fear into faith.

SATURDAY WORKSHOP – Rev. Bob Van Manen

As has become customary, Rev. Bob Van Manen will lead a workshop for all attendees on Saturday morning, following Session 2. In this workshop, attendees will learn truths about a lesser-known woman in the Bible who is strong in faith and character.

FRIDAY, MARCH 14

6:30 – 7:00 pm – Registration

7:00 – 7:15 pm – Welcome

7:15 – 8:15 pm – Session 1: The Firestorm: Making Hope-filled Choices – Carol Kent

8:15 pm – Closing

SATURDAY, MARCH 15

8:15 – 8:50 am – Coffee bar and book table open

9:00 – 9:20 am – Opening comments

9:20 – 10:20 am – Session 2: Burning Bushes – Carol Kent

10:20 – 10:45 am – Break

10:45 – 11:45 am – Workshop – Pastor Bob Van Manen

12:00 – 1:00 pm – Lunch

1:00 – 1:15 pm – Singing

1:15 – 2:15 pm – Session 3: Growing a Faith that Impacts Others – Carol Kent

2:15 – Closing

*Schedule subject to change.

• Registration is first-come, first-served. Seating is limited, so register early! Register online or mail-in.
• ONLINE REGISTRATIONS: Please indicate how you are paying when you complete your registration.
• MAIL-IN REGISTRATIONS: Print the downloadable brochure PDF, fill in the registration form, detach it, and send it along with your U.S. check (no money orders) payable to Cornerstone Women’s Conference. Mail to: Cornerstone URC, Women’s Conference, 6442 – 36th Avenue, Hudsonville, Michigan, 49426.
• If you require a gluten-free meal, please indicate this on your registration form.
• Mothers with nursing infants are welcome, however, no nursery is provided.
• All meals before and after the scheduled conference times are the attendee’s responsibility.
• Reformation Heritage Books plans to host a book table at the conference featuring many authors. RHB accepts credit card transactions but requests payment in U.S. funds only.

COST

$45.00/person includes refreshments and lunch on Saturday. No refunds are possible; however, transfers are permitted. Please inform a committee member at Registration on Friday evening if you are taking someone’s place.

PAYMENT OPTIONS

Venmo or personal check.

Local area hotels:

Comfort Suites, 4520 Kenowa Avenue, SW, Grandville, MI, 49418

Hampton Inn & Suites, 4755 Wilson Ave SW, Grandville, Michigan, 49418