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As an effect of sin, humans are deeply driven toward autonomy, preferring to live independent of God's authority instead of within the shelter of his divine sovereignty. This is the temptation to which Eve would surrender. Instead of a life dependent on God, she evaluated on the basis of her self-appointed authority that the fruit of the forbidden tree was beautiful and an acceptable source for knowledge and sustenance. God was no longer necessary in her new view of the world because she chose instead to believe the twisted words of the serpent, that she could "be like God" (Gen 3:5). She quickly dismissed the distinction between herself, the created, and the Creator. When faced with difficult life circumstances, we are called to submit to God's wisdom and authority and recognize our own insufficiency. It is true that scripture does not provide explicit answers for each and every situation, so while God's normative method of self-disclosure is not through audible voice, studying God's word is necessary to develop a biblical worldview that will enable godly reflection in the absence of obvious solutions. Trusting God in the midst of any degree of crisis is probably one of the the greatest challenges to living the Christian life. Popular culture argues, on the other hand, that God, if he even exists, is irrelevant to just about everything. Religion, and specifically evangelical Christianity, is regarded as bigoted and narrow-minded, outside the scope of logic and reason. Christian truth claims are viewed as merely private values, but the "promise" of scientific progress and "hope" through human reason-with little room for ethical reflection-are believed to be neutral sources of information, and therefore, the source of truth for everyone. This way of thinking is dominant in the area of women's issues and is wielding great influence on the lives of women inside and outside of the church.
Topics range from personal concerns to global issues. The most popular women's conferences center on spiritual renewal. These can be small retreats or may average several thousand in attendance. Speakers for the larger venues generally are chosen for their outstanding literary accomplishments. Oftentimes, breakout sessions are offered for smaller group discussion.
Women's conferences focusing on the topic of business and leadership are also very popular events. The sessions generally cover the issues of finance, opportunity, management, team building, and entrepreneurial endeavors. The speakers chosen for these events have a proven track record in successful business ventures. Attendees glean helpful information to apply at the workplace.
There is also a wide variety of women's conferences geared toward the following topics: women's health, relationships and marriage, social transformation, and political and social recognition. Whatever the topic of the women's conference, these venues offer a few things in common. They all have engaging speakers.
The motivation to have more men as members of the body of Christ is right and good, yet strangely, misguided. Please allow me to explain. God is pleased by the fact that so many women are attending church, giving freely of themselves financially, engaged in ministry activity, and so on. Women are present and eager to hear what the Lord has to teach them and how to apply it to their lives. Young women, who are the next generation of mothers and leaders of all types, are there too, but often not very comfortable with the women's ministry of their mothers and grandmothers. Granted, few women's ministries are addressing "women's issues" proactively, but the young women are entering into youth group and college groups with little contextual opportunity to inquire or learn about these issues that will play a significant role in their lives far into the future. The church has a real opportunity to challenges the ideas of a culture fixated on being a god unto themselves by reaching the women the culture seeks to influence. That 60% of the church is comprised of women should be regarded as a call to a particular ministry; we can see positively that the glass is half full!
The cost of attending a women's conference obviously depends on several factors. The place and the organizers determine that cost. Quite often, organizations and businesses off-set the conference cost to attendees by donating items and services. Many sponsors simply donate funds. Not only is this a tax benefit for the business or organization, it also promotes the entity, by way of free advertising. This is a win-win situation for both the sponsors and the women's conferences attendees.
Women are social creatures. They work well within a community. Women's conferences use networking to enhance that community, resulting in richer, fuller lives for the women who attend. When a woman changes her life, she changes her world. Women's conferences are where that growth begins.
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