On July 19-22, we experienced WNAC a whole new way in Columbus, Ohio, at the National Convention! Women traveled from coast to coast to be there. Here’s a re-cap of the week…
MONDAY
On Monday morning, Kristi Johnson gave her report to the General Board. She was joined by all the other national departments and truly felt their support as she has taken on this new role as Director of WNAC.
Monday afternoon when the exhibit area opened for the first time, people from all across the denomination stopped by to see our booth, grab some swag, hear about Shine! and WNAC ministries, and fill the shelves of our pop-up Provision Closet for missionaries.
After the evening service, over 200 people gathered for “A Walk in Her Shoes,” where Bethany Douglas (NAM), Angela Wooton (NAM), Jen Thomsen (IM), and Andie Greenwood (IM) spent time in a conversation panel sharing about their ministries. What a great time to connect with women who go and women who send!
Tuesday
The OHWAC Board joined with the WNAC Board for a delicious breakfast and sweet time of fellowship and connection. The OHWAC ladies presented a LARGE check to WNAC to help with the expenses of the convention. We are so thankful for them and all they did to make this week happen!
During a morning seminar, Kristi Johnson shared about “The Future of WNAC” where many women from all across the denomination participated in a questionnaire about ways to move into the future. The ladies present were able to be a part of writing that future as they gave their ideas and shared together.
El Futuro de WNAC was also shared in the afternoon in the heart language of our Spanish-speaking women. Together, they brainstormed ways they can be involved in getting their cultural experience into the heart of WNAC for future ministry. This historic meeting in Spanish was fundamental in creating paths for a whole new field of ministry among women.
Another powerful WNAC seminar was shared by Rachelle Burchett, WNAC Board member: “It’s not Personal, it’s Personality!” Laughter abounded while women learned about themselves and how they are made to be a part of ministry. Katie Postlewaite, WNAC Board member, described the seminar as, “very energetic and informative.” She continued by saying, “I felt like I walked away from it learning more about myself and other people.”
During the Tuesday evening service at the Vertical Three Conference, we introduced the 2027 theme of Shine! to teen girls: BE STILL AND BEHOLD! We can’t wait to see many girls experience this event next year on February 27! Apply now to be a host location church. It’s simple, and we’ll help you every step of the way.
WEDNESDAY
During the business session on Wednesday, WNAC Director Kristi Johnson shared her annual report to the convention. She excitedly told about the way faithful supporters have helped supply needs for an underfunded WNAC General Fund this year. After budget cuts and careful stewarding of finances, WNAC is on track to meet a three-year goal of stabilizing the heartbeat of WNAC through a healthy General Fund.
Three WNAC Board members were honored for faithful completion of their terms: Katie Postlewaite, Jessica Edwards, and Tracy Payne. Phyllis York and Ruth McDonald were celebrated as they also ended their time of service with WNAC over the past year. We are so thankful for each person who has served WNAC to help share the ministry of WNAC with women across the denomination.
Thanks for being a part of EXPERIENCING WNAC in Columbus, Ohio!
