
Join us at the breathtaking Southall Farm & Inn, Franklin, TN for the unique opportunity to connect with other executive women leaders as you explore the integration of faith into every aspect of your life – including work!
Our 2025 event will take place May 30th-June 1st. The program will ‘officially’ begin on Friday afternoon and end on Sunday morning – though several women are planning to arrive early on Thursday and enjoy pre-retreat excursions and activities including a private group dinner in downtown Nashville on Thursday night.
Your Weekend Experience:
EW4C will offer you a full weekend of engaging opportunities to have meaningful fellowship, teaching, keynote speakers, MasterMind sessions and interactive discussions with other Christian women executive leaders and like-minded peers.
Weekend Guest Speakers:
Our Keynote Speakers are Christian women who are leaders in their industry and leading the conversation on topics relevant to the challenges that leaders are facing in the workplace and world today.
2025 Speakers will include:

Romanita Hairston; Chief Executive Officer, M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust

Dr. Margie Warrell;
Leadership Advisor, Author & Coach, Former Senior Partner, CEO Succession, Korn Ferry

Dr. Nicole Martin, Author, Speaker, Professional; Chief Operating Officer at Christianity Today

Denise Grace Gitsham, Author, Speaker, Political Commentator
Schedule:
- Thursday: Early arrivals – Pre-Retreat Group Dinner in Downtown Nashville at Jeff Ruby’s Steakhouse
- Friday: Enjoy the day at the Southall Spa and property and pre-retreat activities (including cooking courses, hiking, yoga, and more!) Registration from 3-5pm. Welcome Dinner at 6pm.
- Saturday: Engage in a full day of interactive keynotes, MasterMind sessions, time for reflection, one-on-one prayer, meaningful networking and ministry.
- Sunday: Go deeper in our closing session on Sunday morning with worship, Biblical teaching and reflection. Departure at 12pm.
Registration:
- Regular – $2650*
- Secure your spot with partial payment – $1325* (Final payment due by March 1, 2025)
(Registration fee includes Friday night dinner, breakfast/lunch/dinner on Saturday, breakfast on Sunday + all program expenses and materials).
*Important: Hotel rooms are not included in the registration fee and must be booked separately with the hotel. Rate is $550/nt. Limited double queen rooms available for those who would like to share.
Space is limited – secure your reservation now! To book your room at the Southall Inn & Spa, please contact @Barbara Carter.
Worship:
We are excited to welcome singer/songwriter Ginny Owens to join us to lead our time of worship together. Ginny is an incredible woman of God with a powerful story. She has spent the past two decades sharing her heart with listeners and readers as a singer/songwriter, author, teacher, and advocate. Her unique musical style and inspirational lyrics have transcended genre definition and taken her to diverse venues that include the White House, the Sundance Film Festival, Lilith Fair and the National Day of Prayer in Washington, D.C. Ginny has also been an adjunct professor at her alma mater, Belmont University, served as a worship leader, partnered with non-profits, and authored two books including Singing in the Dark. For more details check out her website at: www.ginnyowens.com
Register for Forum
Refund Policy for EW4C Forum:
- Cancellations will result in the carry forward of registration fees only and will be subject to a $100 Administration Fee. We will not be able to offer refunds.
- Cancellations prior to March 1, 2025: 100% of paid registration fees will be carried forward to 2026 without penalty.
- Cancellations prior to May 1, 2025: 50% of paid registration fees will be carried forward to 2026; 50% will be forfeited.
- Cancellations after May 1, 2025: 100% of paid registration fees will be forfeited.