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

  • 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!.)

  • 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.

  • April 7-8, 2025. Monday (8:45am-4pm) and Tuesday (9am-3pm). Finalized details regarding timing will be sent to attendees before the Retreat.

  • We recommend bringing:

    • A Bible, journal, and pen

    • Comfortable clothing and shoes

    • A refillable water bottle

    • A heart ready to learn and connect!

  • We’ll do our best to accommodate dietary needs for lunches and snacks. Please let us know about any restrictions when you register!

  • 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.

  • Yes! If your Church or someone would like to sponsor you or another woman to attend, please contact us at hello@alexandrav.hoover.com

Empowered to lead, called to serve.

Ready to Move Forward?

What got us here won’t take us where we’re going. Let’s keep growing.