Speaking Engagements

Report Back: Belmor Baptist Women’s Conference



It was such a joy to fellowship with the lovely ladies of Tanner, Alabama, and the surrounding area at Belmor Baptist Church’s women’s conference last weekend. Pastor Keith and his wife Kim, conference coordinator, Haley, her husband, Blocker, and all of the ladies warmly extended their hospitality and made us feel so welcome.

When an event is close enough to home, my husband, Scott, usually drives me. He always takes such good care of me, and this trip was no exception. On the way up to Tanner, we got a flat tire in the pouring rain on an interstate packed with traffic due to a car accident. My beloved fixed that tire in no time, and we were back on our way. I am blessed to be married to Mr. Roadside Assistance!

After that eventful trip, it was a treat to meet Keith, Kim, Haley, and Blocker at the Main St. Cafe for dinner where we shared a wonderful meal and even more wonderful fellowship.

A good night’s sleep later, and it was go time for the conference.

The ladies were greeted by Haley’s friendly smile…

… and a delicious breakfast!

We opened up with some lovely hymn singing, led by Haley, and then went straight into our first session, Godโ€™s Design for Biblical Womanhood.ย Womanhood is special and unique. Womanhood โ€“ not a cheap knockoff of manhood โ€“ is something God values andย wantsย women to display in the world, the church, and the family.

The ladies enjoyed discussing the material in small groups…

Our second session on biblical womanhood wasย Walking in Biblical Womanhood.ย Everybody wants to change the world, but nobody wants to change the diapers. Godโ€™s plan for most of us is to change the diapers, get the groceries, make the meals. We fight back against feminism byย standingย โ€“ right where God has placed us โ€“ and living each day faithfully.

Lunch time! We were treated to a delicious box lunch of Chicken Salad Chick croissant sandwiches and engaged in spirited discussion of the day’s topics along with heartwarming fellowship.

When we reassembled, we switched gears from biblical womanhood to discernment for session 3: Discernment 101: Learn to Discern. We talked about what discernment is โ€“ identifying false teachers and false doctrine โ€“ and how to use it to the glory of God.

Finally, we rounded out the day with more discussion groups, and a rousing Q&Aย session. These ladies asked some challenging questions!

It was such a wonderful weekend with the ladies of Belmor Baptist. Thanks so much to our charming hosts and all the other brothers and sisters of BBC for making us feel right at home. Thanks also to all the men and women who worked so hard to host a fantastic conference and extended such warm hospitality to us. If you’re ever in the area and need a good church to visit, make plans to spend the Lord’s Day with these wonderful brothers and sisters.


If your church or organization is ever in need of a speaker for a womenโ€™s event, Iโ€™d love to come share with your ladies as well. Click here for more information, or to find an upcoming event near you!


Photo Credits

Women’s conference graphics courtesy of Belmor Baptist Church.

Photo of Main St. Cafe courtesy of Main St. Cafe.

Photos of Michelle speaking, courtesy of Kim Crouch.

All other photos by Michelle Lesley.

Speaking Engagements

Report Back: Cullman, Alabama, Women’s Conference

I recently had the pleasure of fellowshipping and sharing with the wonderful women of Cullman, Alabama, and the surrounding area at Salem Baptist Church’s women’s conference, put on by the awesome men of SBC. “The women of this church are the serving-est women I know,” Pastor Cory told me, “and we want to serve them for a change!”. What a great way to “outdo one another in showing honor”! (Romans 12:10)

My husband has taken to driving me to conferences that are nearby (and occasionally, those that aren’t!), so, since Cullman is a scant 6 1/2 hours from Baton Rouge, he accompanied me on this whirlwind trip. We had a great time together, chatting and listening to podcasts, and he really enjoyed hanging out with Pastor Cory and the rest of the brothers at Salem.

After a quick “stop and shop” (and lunch!) at Buc-ee’s in Leeds, AL…

Buc-ee’s is the new Stuckey’s. If you know, you know. :0)๐Ÿฆซ

…we arrived in Cullman Friday afternoon and got settled into our motel. Pastor Cory and his delightful wife, Amber, immediately whisked us away for some fabulous Mexican ice cream. Mine was chocolate-brownie-Oreo. I could definitely go for some more of that!


Friday night, it was conference time!

On arriving, we could see that Salem Baptist is a charming little church tucked into a beautiful, pastoral nook of northern Alabama.

A delicious pulled pork dinner from what must be the best barbecue restaurant for miles around was a fantastic way to get the festivities kicked off.

Once everyone was well fed and ready to focus, we headed into our first teaching session, God’s Design for Biblical Womanhood. Womanhood is special and unique. Womanhood – not a cheap knockoff of manhood – is something God values and wants women to display in the world, the church, and the family.

Friday night worship, teaching, and fellowship:


A hearty breakfast awaited us as we arrived at SBC Saturday morning.

Thank you so much to these gracious gents who worked so hard in the kitchen and in other capacities before and during the conference!

Saturday’s teaching started with our second session on biblical womanhood: Walking in Biblical Womanhood. Everybody wants to change the world, but nobody wants to change the diapers. God’s plan for most of us is to change the diapers, get the groceries, make the meals. We fight back against feminism by standing – right where God has placed us – and living each day faithfully.

We wrapped things up for the weekend with a fun Q&A session. These ladies asked some smart questions!

Saturday teaching and fellowship:

I don’t mind telling you this might be my favorite picture of the whole conference. It is never too early to start teaching your girls about biblical womanhood. Whenever you can, include them in multi-generational events like this one where they’ll be around godly older women they can begin developing Titus 2 relationships with.

All too soon, it was time to say goodbye. My deepest thanks to Cory and Amber, and all the men and women of Salem Baptist Church who worked so hard to host a fantastic conference, took care of all my needs, and made me feel so welcome. If you’re ever in the area and need a good church to visit, make plans to spend the Lord’s Day with these wonderful brothers and sisters.


If your church or organization is ever in need of a speaker for a womenโ€™s event, Iโ€™d love to come share with your ladies as well. Click here for more information, or to find an upcoming event near you!


Photo Credits

Many thanks to Amber and other conference attendees who took most of the photos above. You may assume that if I’m in the picture or if it’s a good quality photo that I didn’t take it. The remaining photos were shot by me.