Leadership Collective

February 7, 2026 | 9:30 AM - 3PM


Leadership Collective is a one-day workshop for women who serve their local church as the leader of women’s ministry events, discipleship, small groups, and other activities for women. This event offers opportunities for ministry leaders to receive training and to be equipped to serve as they connect with one another in an interactive setting. Leadership Collective is the perfect place to find encouragement, ideas, inspiration, and friendship to strengthen your leadership journey!

Keynote Speaker

Lesley Hildreth Lesley Hildreth Women's Discipleship Director for the Summit Church in Durham, North Carolina

Lesley is the Women's Discipleship Director for the Summit Church in Durham, North Carolina. She is responsible for the discipleship of over 6,000 women spread over thirteen campuses and spends the majority of her time developing and equipping leaders who share the task of making disciples. Before this role, Lesley was the Assistant Director of Women's Life at Southeastern Seminary where she received her MA in Christian Studies. She also served eight years with her family with the International Mission Board in Western Europe and Central Asia. She has a passion to see all women participating in God's mission, using their gifts to serve the church, further his kingdom, and bring God glory. She has been married to Scott for 33 years and has two adult children, three grandkids, and one grandson on the way!

Event Schedule

9:30 a.m. Doors Open, Registration & Mingle
10:00 a.m. Session One | Fruitful Leadership Through Abiding in Christ
11:00 a.m. Breakout Topics
12:00 p.m. Lunch
12:45 p.m. Session Two | Multiplication Through Empowerment/Discipleship: Using our Gifts to Serve One Another & the Church
1:45 p.m. Break
2:00 p.m. Ministry to Women in 2026: Trends, Challenges & Resources
3:00 p.m. Adjourn