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Priority is a gathering of like-minded women intentional about being a disciple who makes disciples. 

We will gather for ONE conference, over TWO DAYS (April 23-24, 2027), in FIVE different locations across the state of Illinois. 

Its a chance for women celebrate God’s faithfulness through worship and studying God’s word; equip themselves to live as a follower of Jesus through educational breakout sessions and leave ready to return to their area of ministry reminded that they are not alone on their journey.  Priority is planned with you in mind.  You are our community.

There will be live worship, breakouts, and expo halls at all locations, and the main teaching sessions will be broadcast from Decatur to the other 2 locations.

Conference Cost:

  • $50 | if part of an IBSA cooperating church (includes conference & box lunch on Saturday if registered before Jan. 1, 2027)
  • $60 | if part of an IBSA cooperating church (includes conference & box lunch on Saturday)
  • $70 | those not part of an IBSA cooperating church
  • $100 | Church Simulcast

CHOOSE YOUR LOCATION

NORTHERN | MORTON
FBC MORTON

CHICAGOLAND | PALOS
ANCHOR CHURCH

CENTRAL | DECATUR
TABERNACLE CHURCH

METRO EAST | TROY
BETHEL CHURCH

SOUTHERN | MARION
FBC MARION

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NORTHERN | FBC MORTON

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CHICAGOLAND | ANCHOR CHURCH

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CENTRAL | TABERNACLE CHURCH

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METRO EAST | BETHEL CHURCH

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SOUTHERN | FBC MARION

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friday SCHEDULE | apr. 23

  • Early bird sessions 1:00 - 5:00 PM

    ** Pre-conferences offered at some sites

  • Registration 3:00 PM
  • Exhibit Hall Opens 3:00 PM
  • General Session One 6:30 - 9:00 PM

saturday SCHEDULE | apr. 25

  • Breakout 1 8:00 - 8:45 AM
  • Breakout 2 9:00 - 9:45 AM
  • General Session Two 10 AM
  • Lunch & Exhibit Hall 11:30 AM - 12:15 PM

    ** 11:45 - 12:15 PM (Convening times over lunch for various areas of ministry, children, worship, etc. Facilitated conversations)

  • Breakout 3 12:30 PM
  • General Session Three 1:30 PM
  • Dismissal 3:00 PM

Breakouts

  • Changing the Narrative
  • Gospel Conversations for Ordinary Women
  • Reaching the Women Who Will Never Come to Church
  • Hospitality with a Purpose
  • The Mystery of Suffering
  • The Trinity Made Simple
  • Finishing the Race
  • From Drift to Discipleship
  • Across the Generations
  • The Nations Next Door
  • Praying for the Nations
  • From Compassion to Gospel Mission
  • Beyond the Facade: Cultivating Authentic Friendship
  • AI, Faith & the Future
  • Saving the Next Generation

merch store (coming soon)

vendors

Exhibitors and Vendors … cost is $175.00 includes one table and black tablecloth. Wifi and electricity access if requested.

main SPEAKERS (live/streamed)

MARY WILEY

Mary C. Wiley is an author, speaker, and the associate publisher at B&H Publishing Group. Passionate about teaching women how to study the Bible and think deeply about God, she regularly writes curriculum and speaks at churches and conferences. Mary holds a Bachelor's degree in Christian Studies and English from the University of Mobile, a Master’s in Theological Studies from the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, and is pursuing a PhD in Theological Studies with a Systematic Theology emphasis at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. Residing just outside Nashville with her husband, John, and their four children—three by biology and one through adoption—Mary enjoys flea markets and watching Survivor. Her family is actively involved at Fairview Church in Lebanon, Tennessee, where she teaches second-grade Sunday school, leads a women's discipleship group, and writes discipleship curriculum.

Courtney Veasey

Dr. Courtney Veasey is a Bible teacher, leadership trainer, and the founder of Brunch Ministries. The ministry provides practical biblical teaching and resources, using its signature mantra: "Come hungry, leave hungrier (for God’s Word)". The unique name stems from a season of feeling "in between" life stages, paired with Jesus’s teachings in Luke 14 on welcoming those who have no means to repay. Courtney serves as a leadership trainer through Lifeway Christian Resources and an instructor with Lifeway Women Academy, having previously worked in local and parachurch ministries across Florida, Louisiana, South Carolina, and California. She is also the former Director of Women’s Academic Programs at the New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. A native Floridian, she holds degrees from Florida Southern College, New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, and Gateway Seminary. An avid sports fan and musician, she lives passionately by her life verse, 1 Corinthians 15:10.

Rebecca Naylor

Rebekah Ann Naylor, graduate of Baylor University and Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, completed a general surgery residency at Parkland Hospital, Dallas. Rebekah was appointed by the Southern Baptist Convention’s International Mission Board as a missionary to Bangalore Baptist Hospital, India, in 1973. Her missionary career included clinical practice, administrative responsibility, and teaching. In the 1990’s she organized training programs in allied health disciplines, set up accredited residency training programs for doctors, initiated a chaplaincy training program, and established the Rebekah Ann Naylor School of Nursing. Throughout, Rebekah was involved in church development ministry. After 36 years of field service, she became the Director of Global Health Strategies for the IMB, retiring in 2023. Awards include Surgical Humanitarian Award from the American College of Surgeons, honorary doctorate of missiology from Oklahoma Baptist University, the 2022 Pro Ecclesia Medal of Service from Baylor University, and honorary Doctor of Divinity from Dallas Baptist University in 2024. A biography is available entitled Rebekah Ann Naylor, M.D.: Missionary Surgeon in Changing Times.

Nic & Ruth Ripken

Nik Ripken is considered the world's leading expert on Christian persecution, especially in Muslim contexts. He and his wife Ruth are missions veterans of 37 years, having served primarily in North Africa and the Middle East. He is the author of The Insanity of God, The Insanity of Obedience, and The Insanity of Sacrifice. Their feature length documentary film, The Insanity of God, released in theaters in 2016, and is now available globally in 5 languages. He and his wife have done extensive research on over 600 believers in persecution in approximately 72 countries. They released a global, video-based teaching series in Fall 2024 that will serve as a definitive guide to preparing, sending, and going as sheep among wolves. Nik and Ruth are the proud parents of 3 boys, 2 daughters-in-love, and two precious grandchildren.

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