“Will you not revive us again, that your people may rejoice in you?
Show us your unfailing love, Lord, and grant us your salvation.”
–Psalm 85:6-7
The Woman’s World Conference is a fun, engaging weekend where generations come together to glean more about God’s character and grow in their personal faith. The powerful combination of heartfelt testimonies and fellowship builds friendships and changes lives. We’ll worship, pray, and be inspired as we encounter the empowering and captivating reality of Christ walking with us through life’s ups and downs.
Keynote Speaker
Erica Wiggenhorn
Author | Every Life Ministries
ERICA WIGGENHORN is the founder of Every Life Ministries, bringing the truths of Scripture to transform lives. She teaches in various local and national venues and serves on the women’s ministry leadership team for her church. She’s also taught women in the Arizona State Prison system, and overseas.
Schedule of Events
All conference events are held at the Kansas State University Student Union in Manhattan, KS.
Friday, February 27, 2026
1:00-3:00 p.m. Conference Check-In/Registration
3:00-3:45 Opening Session – Revive Us Again
Kevin Ingram, President of MCC – In the midst of our tumultuous world, getting away from all the stressors of life for a little bit can be refreshing, renewing and restoring. Start the get-away weekend with a specific focus on God and how He can not only refresh, renew and restore you, but can revive you to live a life of impact for Him!
4:00-4:45 Choice of Break-Out
He Restores My Soul
Anita Peterman, Manhattan
God’s deep desire is to renew, heal, and bring vitality to the inner life of every person—leading them toward wholeness and spiritual well-being. In this Bible study, we’ll explore three gospel accounts that show how Jesus restores those burdened by unbelief, despair, and personal failures. As He brings renewal, it ignites a personal revival within us and stirs a passion to share His transformative work with others.
Freedom in Forgiveness
Misty Durst, Morrowville
Any resentment, unforgiveness, bitterness and anger we are carrying separates us from God and his blessings. Whether it was the betrayal of a friend, abuse, family dynamics, church hurt or something else, God asks us to surrender this pain to Him. When we choose to forgive others as Christ has forgiven us, we are able to walk in true freedom with Him.
Friendships Through Each Season
Haley Archer, Lansing; and Pam Field, Linwood
This mother/daughter team explores how to find and cultivate Christian friendships in a variety of life stages. They will share personal stories and biblical wisdom on what Christ-centered friendships can look like—from singles, young motherhood, to the empty nest/retirement, and beyond. Women of all ages will be reminded of God’s faithfulness, even in seasons where friendships seem hard to come by.
Yet, I Will Worship
Jennifer Winters, Burlington
It’s easy to worship when life is going our way, when we are on the mountaintop, but what about those days in the valley? In this session we will look at how true worship isn’t dependent on our circumstances, but a reflection of our faith in a Creator who is always worthy of praise.
5:00-6:00 Dinner Buffet
6:15-7:30 Keynote Session with Worship
“Revival Happens When We Run to the Throne” -2 Timothy 4:11
Erica Wiggenhorn, Every Life Ministries
7:30-8:30 Confections & Connections
Self-serve desserts with mingling and conversation.
Pre-Order Conference T-Shirts Now
Short Sleeve T-Shirt
Purple Frost (50/25/25 polyester/combed cotton/rayon)
with gold design on front
Long Sleeve Hooded T-Shirt
Retro Heather Royal (60/40 cotton/polyester)
with white/black design on front
Saturday, February 28, 2026
8:00-9:00 a.m. Refreshed & Grateful
Self-Serve Coffee & Conversation
9:00-10:15 Keynote Session with Worship
“Revival Happens When God’s People Work Together” – Exodus 18
Erica Wiggenhorn, Every Life Ministries
10:30-11:15 Choice of Break Out
Choosing Joy
Debbie Scroggs, Liberal
Sometimes life is messy. Who do I believe God is in the midst? Does He even care? Can I choose joy when the answers haven’t come yet? God isn’t threatened by our questions. He welcomes them. He meets us in our uncertainty and gently shows us how to trust Him and choose joy while we wait for answers.
Doing Life Together
Lisa Ingram, Brooke Kardulis, and Emme Porter, Manhattan
As Christians we are called to live in community, but how do you find and make those meaningful connections? True fellowship comes when believers prioritize spending regular quality time together for support and mentoring. We will share the practical steps we take for spiritual growth while walking beside one another through life.
Grief: An Invitation to a Deeper Life with God
Kelly Helms, Manhattan
No one will walk through life untouched by grief and loss. How do we understand the experience of grief? And how do we relate with God through the losses of life? Is it possible that grief could be an invitation to a deeper life with God?
Meet Me at the Well
Karrigan Dunstan, Manhattan
Jesus meets a woman in the midst of her shame in a place where she was often shamed. But because of her encounter with Him, this place of shame became a place of salvation. A place of revival. Maybe He can turn our place that hurts us the most, into a place of healing.
11:30-12:30 Lunch Buffet
12:30-1:15 Choice of Break Out
Let’s Go Girls! Leading with Grace & Grit
Kylie Shipley, Manhattan
Your communities, churches, and local organizations need YOU to step up and lead. Leadership is not a position, but an attitude. God has equipped you with a valuable skillset that allows you to make a difference right where you are. In this interactive workshop, you will discover what makes you uniquely YOU, cast a purposeful vision, and be empowered to lead with grace and grit!
Made to Thrive: Reclaiming Your Health, Identity, and Purpose in a Burned-Out World
Shayna Heideman, Corning
This isn’t just another wellness talk—it’s a wake-up call for the woman who looks strong on the outside but feels like she’s fading on the inside. Shayna will share how God used a nightmare, a diagnosis, and a total unraveling to bring her from body shame and religious performance to full restoration. Come learn what it means to heal from the inside out and finally start living the life you were made to thrive in.
Prayer: Where Revival Begins
Morgan Joseph, St. George
On our knees in God’s presence is where revival begins. In this interactive prayer workshop, you’ll learn different ways of praying on your own and together. Come, let us pray!
When I Can’t See You, God
Tammy Leis, Wichita
Are you overwhelmed battling a health issue, relationships, a wayward child, or something else? You are not alone. King Jehoshaphat knew he was surrounded and outnumbered when he prayed, “We do not know what to do, but our eyes are on you.” He couldn’t see God through the panic, but God saw him, and answered. We, too, can move from fear to faith, knowing God SEES us!
1:30-3:00 Keynote Session with Worship
“Rhythms of Revival: 4 Proven Practices to Strengthen Our Resolve” – Acts 4:13
Erica Wiggenhorn, Every Life Ministries
Scholarship Offering
Lodging
Hotel Options All conferees are responsible for making their lodging arrangements. Blocks of rooms have been reserved at the hotels listed below. To reserve a room:
- Call the hotel of your choice.
- Identify yourself as a participant of MCC Woman’s World
- Guarantee the room with a credit card as requested.
- Deadline for making a reservation is January 26, 2023.
- All rooms are quoted at a flat rate for up to four people in a room.
- Rooms will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis as they are cleaned and made available.
Bluemont Hotel, $149 + tax
1212 Bluemont Avenue, (785) 473-7091
Breakfast Buffet, Indoor Pool, Hot Tub
Fairfield by Marriott, $119 + tax
300 Colorado St, (785) 539-2400
Hot Breakfast Buffet, Indoor Pool and Hot Tub
Holiday Inn at the Campus, $119.95 + tax
1641 Anderson Ave, (785) 539-7531
Across the street from the Kansas State University Union
Hot Breakfast Bar, Free Conference Parking
Parkwood Inn and Suites, $109 + tax
505 S. 17th Street, (785) 320-5440
Hot Breakfast Bar, Memory Foam Beds
Scholarship Offering
A free will offering, collected during the final keynote session Saturday is an integral part of the Woman’s World tradition. Since 1984, this offering has been awarded the following year as scholarships to deserving female students for their next academic year. These awards can only be used at Manhattan Christian College for educational purposes.
Your contribution supports higher Christian education and directly impacts the future of the church as well as the future ministries of the leaders being trained at MCC. Thank you for your consideration.
Miscellaneous
What to Bring: Comfortable clothes, Bible, note pad, open heart, spirit of fun and laughter, and a desire to worship and grow in Christ.
Special Services: Interpreters for the deaf will be available upon request prior to the conference.
No provision has been made for child care at the conference.
About the Event
The Woman’s World Conference was started by Manhattan Christian College in 1978 to bring women together and inspire their faith so they are better equipped as Christian leaders to impact the culture for Christ. A flexible event schedule gives each person the opportunity to choose which breakouts best match their needs and interests.
Held in the Kansas State University Student Union at the end of February, attendance averages 550-600
and represents 125-140 different congregations from 8-10 different states.
Complete registration details will be available in November.
Conference Timeline of Speakers
2024 Devoted Ellie Lofaro
2023 Unshakeable: Standing on His Promises Mary Shannon
2022 Out of the Blue Dee Brestin
2021 Special Edition Worship Night Natalie Holdren
2020 Adventure Awaits Ashley McNary
2019 Everyday Heroes Amberly Neese
2018 In the Eye of the Storm Robyn Dykstra
2017 How Sweet It Is! Tammy Trent
2016 What’s in a Name? Ellie Lofaro
2015 Spotted as His Sandra Glahn
2014 Rise & Shine Carol Kent
2013 Lean on Me Dee Brestin
2012 One Size Fits All Thelma Wells
2011 The Marvelous Race Jennifer Kennedy Dean
2010 Amazing Girlfriends Lisa Jernigan, Patty Wyatt
2009 Fresh Start Dinelle Frankland
2008 Love Beyond Measure Joanne Wallace
2007 There’s No Place Like Home Amberly Neese
2006 If the Shoe Fits Kathy Slamp
2005 Denim to Diamonds Cynthia Heald
2004 Interior Design Debbie Palich, Glennie Tanner, Sue Wilson
2003 Faith Lift Liz Curtis Higgs
2002 Hidden Treasure Linda Mirante
2001 Rock Solid Betty Aldridge
2000 Seasons of Faith Julie Gariss
1999 Secret Longings of the Heart Carol Kent
1998 Take Hold of Important Matters Gayla Cooper Congdon
1997 Many Gifts One Spirit June Beeman, Roberta Carman, Kay Moll
1996 Joy, Joy, Joy! Sandy Bradshaw
1995 Ever, Only, All for Thee Eleanor Daniel
1994 My God and My Country Symposium
1993 Our Daily Bread Kay Moll
1992 Living, Loving, Learning Roberta Carman
1991 Reach Out & Touch Barbara Curie
1990 For Such a Time as This Marjorie Morgridge
1989 Bind Us Together with Love Penny Faust
1988 Devoted to the Lord of Life Doris Howard
1987 Consider It All Joy (James 1:2 – 4) Pat Merold
1986 The Difference Christ Makes Leland/Janet Griffin
1985 Keeping in Touch … A Life of Caring Jim Pierson
1984 Little Things Mean a Lot June Beeman
1983 By God’s Design Kay Watts
1982 Symphony of Love Patsy Jarrett Wilson
1981 Mirrored Reflections Betty Gray
1980 Walk Worthy of the Lord Betty Gray
1979 Life with Spice Gladys Smith
1978 Tap Roots for Tall Souls Gladys Smith