2026 Connect Women's Conference

Join us at Essex High School on March 21, 2026 at 9:00 AM (Eastern Time) for a day filled with empowerment, inspiration, and networking opportunities. This event is designed to bring together women from all walks of life to learn, grow, and connect with one another. Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity to be a part of something special!

The Connect Women’s Ministry serves to connect women of all ages, while encouraging them in their relationships with Jesus Christ. We are nondenominational, with the commitment to reaching women of all backgrounds. Our sponsors are Beale Memorial Baptist Church, Howertons Baptist Church, St. Johns Baptist Church, and Trinity Methodist Church.

*All ticket sales are final and no refunds will be issued.

The Connect Women’s Ministry is excited to welcome back Pastor Rosalinda Rivera — our first conference speaker — returning once again to deliver a powerful, Spirit-led message about being spiritually ready and living with purpose while we wait for Christ’s return.

Pastor Rosalinda Rivera is a dynamic speaker, entrepreneur, and Change Strategist known for her high-energy, humorous, and motivational style. With over 25 years of experience empowering individuals and organizations, she has become a sought-after voice at conferences, corporations, churches, and global events. She hosts the Faith Fuel podcast on the Charisma Podcast Network and leads the annual Bella Women’s Conference, drawing hundreds of women each year. As Associate Producer of Victor—a film based on her father’s story of redemption—Rosalinda combines her passion for storytelling with her mission to inspire transformation and reach the lost. She is also the founder of DreamQuest Entertainment, a film company offering a bold alternative to traditional funding models by focusing on the acquisition, development, and ownership of Intellectual Property.

Rosalinda serves as the President of New Life for Adults and Youth and co-pastors New Life Outreach Church in Richmond, Virginia, with her husband, Carlos. Her work in community outreach has been recognized nationally, including by the White House, and she currently serves on the Board of Governors for the National Association of Nonprofit Organizations & Executives in Washington, D.C. With a proven track record in branding, business development, and public service, Rosalinda continues to bring hope and strategic insight to families, ministries, and companies worldwide. She and Carlos are proud parents of three children: Alana (married to Joey, with their son Joshua), Gabriel (married to Breanna, who are expecting a little boy in November), and Victor, who is currently enrolled in Bible College at the Vous church in Miami, Florida.

Featuring special guests Dawn Douglas and Sandy Walton, who will share their powerful testimonies.

Leading us in praise and worship is Beale’s praise team, By His Grace, under the leadership of Marcus Vaughan.

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