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Come celebrate God’s faithfulness and provision.
Gather with us at Falls Creek or a Host Church to study Esther, worship together, and grow in faith
—for such a time as this.
2025 Retreat Pricing:
In-Person Registration
Falls Creek Conference Center
Experience the beautiful, sacred grounds nestled in the Arbuckle Mountains where thousands have answered God’s call for more than 100 years. Escape the routine and demands of life to connect with the Lord and fellowship with one another.
- Live worship and teaching
- Spanish Translation and American Sign Language
- Digital Group Devotional
- 3 Meals: Friday Dinner, Saturday Breakfast and Lunch
*Lodging not included
Virtual Registration Options
Digital Pass
$25 per Person
Can’t attend in person? Join us online through our interactive platform.
Host Church
$500 per Church
Host the Women’s Retreat live for the ladies in your church.
Gathering of Churches
$750 per Gathering
Connect with local churches by hosting the Women’s Retreat in your area.
Digital Access Benefits
Join us online for exclusive access to the Women’s Retreat:
- Unlimited Content Access: Watch sessions at your convenience.
- Language Options: Available in Spanish and American Sign Language.
- Meaningful Fellowship: Connect with fellow attendees virtually.
- Digital Devotional: Take a deeper look at Scripture through a special devotional.
Keynote Speakers
Kelly Minter
Kelly Minter is an author, Bible teacher, and podcaster who is passionate about teaching the Bible and its relevance to everyday life. She speaks across the country and partners with Justice & Mercy International, working in Brazil’s Amazon and Moldova. Outside of ministry, Kelly enjoys gardening, cooking, and spending time with family and friends. A Southern transplant, she values long walks, meaningful conversation, and coffee in her Justice & Mercy mug.
Caroline Saunders
Caroline Saunders is a writer, Bible teacher, and pastor’s wife passionate about helping women, teen girls, and children know God and His Word. She has authored Bible studies for women and teen girls, including Come Home: Tracing God’s Promise of Home in Scripture and Good News: How to Know the Gospel and Live It. Caroline also writes for kids and teens, aiming to share God’s wisdom with wit and fun.
Melissa Spoelstra
Melissa Spoelstra is a women’s conference speaker, Bible teacher, and author dedicated to helping women of all ages study God’s Word deeply. With a degree in Bible theology, she speaks across the country and has authored several Bible studies, including Isaiah: Striving Less and Trusting God More and Acts: Awakening to God in Everyday Life. Melissa lives in Waxahachie, TX with her husband, Sean, and enjoys time with their four grown children.
Sydney Dorrough
Sydney lives in Tahlequah, Oklahoma, with her husband and two sons. She is a member of Keys Baptist Church in Park Hill, Oklahoma, where her husband is the worship leader. She has been an occupational therapist for over 16 years and is the Associate Dean for the College of Science and Health Professions at Northeastern State University. Additionally, she owns a private practice, Prosper OT Consulting, LLC, where she incorporates parent coaching to help parents and families overcome anxiety. Sydney provides a unique perspective, combining her knowledge as an occupational therapist with her Biblical worldview as a Christian to enable and empower others to embrace God’s truth so we may prosper.
Connie Dixon
Connie Dixon was elected as the 24th president of national WMU® in June 2021. Previously, she served as executive director of New Mexico WMU (2007–2020) and president (2003–2007). Passionate about ministry, Connie has led through Christian Women’s and Men’s Job Corps and is a certified Spiritual Leadership Coach with Blackaby International. A native of Elida, New Mexico, she and her husband, Herschel, have been married 46 years, with two daughters and three grandchildren. Connie is active in missions at First Baptist Church Elida and has participated in mission trips worldwide.
Worship
Matt Roberson
Matt Roberson, Lead Pastor of Marlow First Baptist Church in Marlow, OK, has been serving in worship ministry since he was 18. He also coordinates OBU Worship at Oklahoma Baptist University, his alma mater. Matt has a heart for leading others in worship and equipping them to do the same. He and his wife Jennifer, married since 2000, have two daughters, Chloe and Claire. Matt enjoys baseball, golf, hunting, and sushi.
Host
Lauren Faram
Lauren Nelson Faram, crowned Miss America in 2007, is a proud native Oklahoman living in Houston, Texas. Since her time as Miss America, Lauren has traveled the state and region speaking at women’s and youth retreats and sharing her love of God’s Word and passion for women and students to live lives fully surrendered to God. She spent many years working in the television industry, first as a news anchor for News 9 in Oklahoma City, and then as a co-host and reporter for Discover Oklahoma. Lauren now serves as the Next Steps Director at Second Baptist Church, North Campus, in Kingwood, Texas. Her most cherished titles are wife to Randy and mom to Mason, Dawson, and Tatum.
Schedule
Check in at Falls Creek in the North Decision Room in the Tabernacle.
Friday
10:00am – Gates Open
(Lunch is not provided)
2:00pm – Recreation & Pre-Sessions
4:00pm – Invitation Training
5:00pm – Dinner (Recreation Closes)
6:30pm – Doors Open
7:00pm – GENERAL SESSION 1
10:30pm – Café & Gift Shop Close
Saturday
7:00am – 5K & Zipline Open
7:30am – Breakfast
8:30am – Doors Open
9:00am – GENERAL SESSION 2
11:00am – Lunch (Zipline Open)
12:30pm – Doors Open
1:00pm – GENERAL SESSION 3
3:00pm – Dismiss
Venue
Falls Creek Conference Center
6714 OK-77D Davis, OK 73030
Pre-Session Breakouts
Join us on Friday afternoon for two transformative pre-session breakouts, held in the MEC at 2:00 pm and 3:00 pm.
Julie Busler
Courage in the Midst of Sorrow: Trusting God like Esther
Together we will look at Esther’s courageous faith and explore how lamenting to God—expressing our grief and pain—can strengthen our faith and empower us to act boldly even in the face of adversity.
Julie Busler is a Bible teacher, author, and speaker who is passionate about helping people find hope and joy even in the midst of sorrow. As a mental health advocate, she has authored two books: Joyful Sorrow: Breaking Through the Darkness of Mental Illness and Hopeful Sorrow: Turning To God in Hope When Childhood Wounds Have You Turning Away. She is also a contributing author to Lifeway Women’s Bible study, Grateful. Her heart for evangelism led to her serving as the Oklahoma president of Woman’s Missionary Union (WMU) from 2020-2024. Julie, and her husband, Ryan, have 4 children and have served as missionaries in Canada, Mexico, Germany, and Turkey. Connect with Julie on her website: www.juliebusler.com, or on social media: @juliebusler.
Lauren Faram
A Crown that Lasts: Leaving a Legacy of Faithfulness
Together we will study the book of Esther and see how her faith and obedience to God’s leading lead to a legacy that far outlasts any earthly title. We will explore what it looks like to leave this same legacy through lives surrendered to the Lord.
Lauren Nelson Faram, crowned Miss America in 2007, is a proud native Oklahoman living in Houston, Texas. Since her time as Miss America, Lauren has traveled the state and region speaking at women’s and youth retreats and sharing her love of God’s Word and passion for women and students to live lives fully surrendered to God. She spent many years working in the television industry, first as a news anchor for News 9 in Oklahoma City, and then as a co-host and reporter for Discover Oklahoma. Lauren now serves as the Next Steps Director at Second Baptist Church, North Campus, in Kingwood, Texas. Her most cherished titles are wife to Randy and mom to Mason, Dawson, and Tatum.
Offering
Mission: Dignity
Honoring Those Who Served Faithfully
For years, pastors, ministers, church workers, and their wives dedicated their lives to serving others, often with little financial security for retirement. Now, many find themselves struggling to afford daily essentials like food, medications, and eyeglasses.
Through Mission: Dignity, we have the privilege of giving back, ensuring these faithful servants receive the dignity, care, and support they deserve. A majority of those who receive assistance are widows—women who stood alongside their husbands in ministry and now need our help.
How We Can Help
We have an opportunity to provide extra support to these faithful servants through a special love offering. 100% of your gift through this Women’s Retreat Offering will go directly to retired pastors, ministers, church workers, and their widows in need.
Your generosity is more than financial relief—it’s a tangible expression of gratitude, reminding these faithful servants that they are loved, valued, and not forgotten.
Promotional Materials
Women’s Retreat Highlights
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to reserve my own lodging?
Yes, each church must make its own lodging arrangements. To align with other convention-programmed events (YEC, Spring Retreat, Youth Camp), consider contacting the cabin owner your youth group uses in the summer. You may also inquire about per-bed rates (typically $20–$30 each). Cabin information is available at fallscreekok.org/cabins.
My church wants to host the retreat as a simulcast. How much does it cost?
If you plan to host more than twenty women, the Host Church registration is a great option! For $500, your church can host the Women’s Retreat live for the ladies in your church or community. If your church plans to gather with another church, the Gathering of Churches registration for $750 is built for you! We love to see our churches gather in regions or by association! Individual registration with Oklahoma Baptist Women is not required when hosting the retreat at a church.
If less than twenty women plan to gather for the event, we recommend the Digital Pass ($25). Just like our event at Falls Creek, registration is required for each attendee under the Digital Pass option. Women can register on our website. For information on who has registered from your church, simply email us at women@oklahomabaptists.org. We will reply with names and contact information.
We are a host church. Are we able to play all the sessions on Saturday and make it a one-day event?
Sessions will be available for replay at the conclusion of each session. There will not be the ability to rewind during the session when it is “live”.
What are the technical requirements needed at my church to host a simulcast?
What You Need:
- A computer and internet connection.
- A screen or projector to display the livestream.
- A minimum of 1 Mbps continuous download speed.
How do I test my internet connection?
We recommend that the minimum connection be 1 Mbps (1 Mbps for good quality; 5 Mbps for best quality) download speed.
You may test your connection’s speed by going to speedtest.net. If your download speed is less than the suggested minimum, then you have some options:
- Connect at the lowest quality we broadcast with (500k) and understand that the quality of the stream may be a bit less than you are used to;
- Contact your Internet Service Provider (ISP) and request a faster connection. In some cases, your current provider may offer higher rates of speed for the same rate you are already paying.
Computer Requirements
- Please ensure your computer is up-to-date with any operating system or web browser updates.
- We recommend using at minimum: Windows 7, Mac OS X 10.7 or Ubuntu 10.
- We recommend using one of the following browsers: Google Chrome, Firefox, MS Edge, Safari, or Opera at its latest version.
- It can help to close other tabs, browsers, and programs while streaming your video.
- It may also help to hardwire your Internet connection, instead of using a wireless network connection.
In short – If you can watch YouTube videos on the computer you will be using to view our livestream then you should be just fine.
Can host churches order shirts?
Yes! Host churches can order shirts by visiting oklahomabaptists.org/women/retreat/hostchurch/.
What if I register for the in-person retreat and can’t attend?
Your registration includes a digital pass to view the retreat content later. Please note that registration is non-refundable but transferable.
I am the group leader for my church. Can you provide me with a list and contact information for those who have registered with my church?
Absolutely! Email us at women@oklahomabaptists.org to receive a list!
Is my group able to stay in a cabin on Friday night?
I am attending the retreat in-person. How do I get to Falls Creek?
6714 Highway 77D, Davis, OK 73030
What should I wear?
Can I bring my child to the retreat?
- Girls aged 14–17 may attend only if accompanied by their parent or legal guardian, who must also complete the Parental Supervision Acknowledgment Form.
- Children under 14 are not allowed to attend the Men’s Retreat or Women’s Retreat at Falls Creek.
- Some presentations may not be suitable for children under 14, and Falls Creek does not provide child supervision on-site.
Important: Parents or legal guardians must supervise their child at all times. Failure to do so may result in being asked to leave Falls Creek.
Exception for Nursing Infants:
Mothers may bring a nursing infant. A $5 fee is required at registration. Please indicate this on your registration form.
Can I bring my service animal to Falls Creek?
Only service dogs that meet ADA guidelines are allowed. They must:
- Be on a leash at all times.
- Meet the ADA’s definition of a service animal.
No other animals, including emotional support animals, pets, or therapy animals, are permitted.
Please indicate during registration if you plan to bring a service dog. This ensures a comfortable experience for all attendees.
Can I bring my firearm to Falls Creek?
Are there any discounts or scholarships offered?
Is my group able to stay at Falls Creek Longer?
Yes, you can extend your stay by booking lodging directly through cabin owners. For more information, visit fallscreek.org.
Important Notes:
- Additional insurance requirements apply.
- An extra fee of $5 per person, per night must be paid separately from your Women’s Retreat registration and cabin rental.
This fee can be paid at the Welcome Center anytime during the weekend.