Women's Empowerment Summit - Refined by Fire

Join us in person for an inspiring day at the Women's Empowerment Summit where strength meets resilience. Get ready to connect, learn, and be uplifted by amazing stories and powerful workshops designed to ignite your inner fire. This is your chance to grow, share, and celebrate the incredible journey of womanhood with an awesome community. Don't miss out on this empowering experience!

Sisters Keeping the Covenant, founded in 2004 by Rev. Dr. Maxine Thomas, is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit ministry dedicated to promoting healing, wholeness, and wellness for women and teen girls. Through transformative initiatives such as the Women’s General Assemblies, Women’s Empowerment Summit, My Sister’s Keeper Bible and Leadership Academy, and the Tea Talk with Dr. Maxi Podcast, the ministry has impacted thousands of lives through dynamic preaching, teaching, writing, and innovative outreach.

Rev. Dr. Maxine Thomas serves as Co-Pastor of St. Andrew AME Church in Memphis, Tennessee, alongside her husband, Rev. Troy I. Thomas, Senior Pastor. A passionate servant leader, Co-Pastor Maxine is deeply committed to advancing God’s kingdom by equipping, empowering, and uplifting His people with love, wisdom, and unwavering faith.

Info: Morning Glory — Her Story, His Glory
Every woman carries a story, but in God’s hands, every story becomes a testimony. This opening experience sets the tone for breakthrough—where pain, perseverance, and purpose collide. As women rise in authenticity, God is glorified through their journey from struggle to strength.

Info: Beauty From Ashes — Women Reclaiming Identity After Brokenness
What tried to destroy you will not define you. This session is a sacred space for women to shed shame, confront past wounds, and rediscover their true identity in Christ. Out of the ashes of loss, betrayal, and disappointment, God births beauty, confidence, and wholeness.

Info: The Woman King — Fierce, Free, and Faithful
She is bold. She is chosen. She is unshakable. This empowering session calls women to rise in spiritual authority—breaking fear, embracing freedom, and walking fiercely in their God-given purpose. You are not just surviving—you are reigning.

Info: How Stella Got Her Groove for God Back — Letting Go and Living Again
It’s time to release what drained you and reclaim what God promised you. This session is about restoration—of joy, passion, and spiritual fire. Women will be encouraged to let go of the past, rediscover their rhythm, and step fully into a vibrant, renewed life with God.

Info: Dr. Kim Atkins, "Meeting Papa at the Shack" - Women Healing Through Forgiveness. / Rev. Dr. Sarita Anderson, "Somebody Just Walked Away with all my Stuff" - Women Healing from Trails, Tragedy, and Trauma. / Pastor Dianne Young, "Eat, Love and Pray" - Women Healing Through Self-Care and Self-Compassion.

Info: The Healing Room Experience — Refined By Fire
This is not just a session—it’s an encounter. In this sacred atmosphere, God does deep, transformative work. Like gold refined in fire, every burden, hurt, and hidden place is brought before Him for healing and renewal. Expect release, restoration, and a powerful move of God that leaves you stronger, purified, and empowered.

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