Precious In Gods Eyes

September 20-22, 2024

Embassy Suites Hotel • Lubbock, TX

About this event

Join us for the "Precious in God's Eyes" 2024 Texico Conference Women’s Retreat. This weekend promises to be a transformative journey where we will delve into recognizing and celebrating the unique beauty and purpose each woman possesses as a creation of God. Participants will have the opportunity to explore and embrace their identity, value, and significance in the eyes of their Creator.

This inspiring event will be filled with unforgettable experiences designed to foster empowerment and spiritual growth. Our amazing guest speakers are excited to share God's word with you, guiding us all towards a deeper understanding of our divine worth.

Please note that the cost of the hotel room is NOT included in the registration fee. Hotel accommodations must be made separately. Room pricing and hotel information is listed below. We look forward to sharing this special time with you and witnessing the Holy Spirit work in all our lives.

* Refunds are on a case-by-case basis, no refunds after August 30, 2024.

English Speaker:

Dr. Hyveth Williams: Dr. Hyveth Williams, serves as first female Director of the Doctor of Ministry program and Professor of. Homiletics at The Seventh-day Adventist Theological Seminary (SDATS), Andrews University, Michigan. She is also a Pastor and prolific author who is the first female Senior Pastor in the Seventh-day Adventist denomination. On May 1, 2016, she was recognized by Andrews University with the annual JN Andrews Medallion, the highest university award for excellence in teaching. She became the first Seventh-day Adventist Theological Seminary female professor to receive the university-wide Daniel Augsburger Excellence in Teaching Award, March 2017 and in September, Dr. Williams received, from her alma mater, the Washington Adventist University Annual Visionaries Gala award for Excellence in Scholarship and Transformational Pastoral Service.

Prior to her 2009 appointment as the SDATS’ first female professor of homiletics, Dr. Williams served as an Adjunct Professor of Religion on the Loma Linda Faculty of Religion and the SDATS. For almost fourteen years, she served as the Senior Pastor of Campus Hill Church in Loma Linda, California, eight years at Boston Temple, Massachusetts; three years as Associate Pastor at Sligo Church, Takoma Park, Maryland, and three years as pastoral intern at All Nations Church in Berrien Springs, Michigan. On February 16, 2013, she established a community-based church plant, The Grace Place, in South Bend, Indiana, where many from the surrounding community now number more than the weekly Adventist attendees.

On August 5, 2022, Dr. Williams graduated from Andrews University with a second doctorate, a PhD in Leadership. Her Doctor of Ministry was received from Boston University School of Theology (1998). Her Master of Divinity degree was earned from SDATS (1989), and a Bachelor of Arts in Theology (1984), from Columbia Union College (now Washington Adventist University). Dr. Williams is also the first non-Episcopalian to receive the prestigious lifelong Fellowship from the College of Preachers, National Cathedral, Washington D.C.

Dr. Williams is the author of several books, four as solo author including: Will I Ever Learn? One Woman’s Life of Miracles and Ministry; Anticipation: Waiting on Tiptoes for the Lord; Secrets of a Happy Heart: A Fresh Look at the Sermon on the Mount and Nothing But The Best: A Guide to Powerful Preaching.. She co-authored The Celt and The Christ: A Fresh Look at the Book of Galatians, with Dr. Dorothy Minchin Comm. Chapters written by Dr. Williams in other volumes and articles in numerous magazines are part of her prolific publications as well as a monthly column for the Adventist Review, which lasted fifteen years.

Dr. Williams’ influence is profoundly felt around the world by countless participants in her ground-breaking counseling and internationally applauded television series, A Painted World: Portraits of Illusion and Reality. For many years, her conversion story and spiritual journey was televised regularly on Trinity Broadcasting Network and Hope Channel Television. Dr. Williams appreciates every opportunity to share the Gospel and approaches her role as teacher, preacher, and counselor as a sacred trust.

Spanish Speaker:

Marjorie Peláez de Rodriguez: Marjorie Peláez de Rodriguez es una psicóloga con una década de experiencia. Ha trabajado como docente en la Universidad Adventista de Colombia y ocupó el cargo de Directora de Salud y Temperancia en la Conferencia de la Costa Atlántica en Barranquilla, Colombia.

Marjorie es una apasionada de Cristo y está dedicada a guiar a las mujeres en su búsqueda de una vida en paz y plenitud. Sus talleres alrededor del mundo se centran en sanar heridas y encontrar la felicidad a través de un enfoque cristocéntrico. Inspira a muchos con su mensaje de esperanza y la posibilidad de nuevos comienzos.

Host or Publisher Texico Conference of Seventh-day Adventists