Forward Women Retreat
A two-day women’s retreat for Leaders and Communicators.
April 7-8, 2025
What is Forward Women?
Forward Women equips women to move forward in their faith, passions, and purpose with boldness and confidence.
This Retreat is for you if you:
Are you looking for a way forward in your purpose and season.
Aspire to or currently serve as Bible teachers, Ministry leaders, Nonprofit workers, Marketplace leaders, Entrepreneurs, Online Creatives, or Speakers.
Are looking to grow your gifts and refine your skills.
Want to find encouragement, equipment, and community as you step boldly into what God has called you to do.
Desire to be recharged, refocused, refueled, healed, and grounded in your God-given identity.
You know God has called you to lead, but:
You feel stuck, unsure of your next step.
The weight of leadership has left you drained.
You’re questioning whether you’re really equipped for this.
You need more support, tools, and development to grow into the leader God is calling you to be.
At the Forward Women Retreat, we’ll help you:
Walk boldly in your purpose and passions.
Let go of the doubts and fears that limit you, and step confidently into your God-given purpose.
Refresh your heart and mind in a community of like-minded women who get it.
Learn and leave with practical tools to lead boldly in your ministry, marketplace, or community.
Receive the development and support you need to grow deeper in your faith and leadership.
This isn’t just a retreat—it’s a step forward into the life and leadership you were created for.
What Can I Expect?
What You’ll Experience:
5 Practical & Dynamic Teaching Sessions: Designed to help you clarify your purpose, overcome lies & fears, move forward, lead with boldness and humility, and heal from past wounds.
2 Q&A’s with Alexandra: Ask specific questions regarding your season of life, role, or session topic, etc.
Break-out sessions w/Alexandra + team: Breaks out will be tailored to Communicators and Leaders separately.
Small Group Connection: Intimate group discussions to process what you’re learning and connect with like-minded women.
Guided Reflection: Quiet time with tools to seek God’s voice and discern your next steps as a leader.
Live Worship & Prayer: Dedicated time to refresh your spirit through worship.
Community: A space to build lasting relationships with women walking similar paths in ministry and leadership
Topics include:
Understanding Your Purpose + Assignment (A Theological Framework, purpose), Silencing the Lies That Limit You, Leading from a Healed Heart, and much more.
Retreat Info
When: April 7-8, 2025
Where: Bright City Church in Charleston, SC
Cost: $550 (plus travel & lodging)
Early bird price: $450 (Ends Feb 3)
What: A two-day retreat hosted by Alexandra Hoover and team, designed to recharge and equip you for your passion and purpose.
What’s Included:
Dynamic sessions, community connection, and guided reflections.
Lunches, snacks, and refreshments
A curated playlist for guided alone time
Special gifts to inspire and equip you
Extras:
Optional evening dinners with other attendees (on your own)
Time to explore Charleston in the evenings
FAQs
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Yes! We’ve tried to make this as accessible as possible for everyone. You can pay $550 (or the early bird price) in full or make three equal monthly payments of $183.33 (or $150 for early bird pricing!.)
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This is a retreat for all women leaders! If you are a follower of Jesus, you are in ministry! No matter your vocation, you are called to make disciples of all nations (Matthew 28:16-20). This retreat will equip & empower you too: live and lead confidently in your gifting and assignment.
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April 7-8, 2025. Monday (8:45am-4pm) and Tuesday (9am-3pm). Finalized details regarding timing will be sent to attendees before the Retreat.
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We recommend bringing:
A Bible, journal, and pen
Comfortable clothing and shoes
A refillable water bottle
A heart ready to learn and connect!
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We’ll do our best to accommodate dietary needs for lunches and snacks. Please let us know about any restrictions when you register!
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The retreat will be a balance of worship, teaching, small group discussion, and personal reflection. You’ll also have free evenings to explore Charleston or connect with other attendees.
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Yes! If your Church or someone would like to sponsor you or another woman to attend, please contact us at hello@alexandrav.hoover.com