Next Mighty Woman Gathering: Tuesday, September 2
We hope you will join us on Tuesday, September 2, for our first Mighty Women Gathering of the season!

Mighty Women Gatherings meet on the first Tuesday of each month at 9:30 AM and 6 PM. Mighty Women Gatherings will go from September 2025 to May 2026. Mighty Women AM & PM Gatherings will provide the same worship, teaching, and child care. Mighty Women Gatherings are free, but RSVP is appreciated. 

AM Gathering: Join us from 9:30 am to 11 am for a light breakfast, worship, teaching Nicole Dickey, and table discussion. Mighty Women AM Gathering offers child care (with reserved space). RSVP is requested for all attendees but required for those who need child care. Doors open at 9 am, with child care opening at 9:15 am. Worship starts at 9:30 am.

PM Gathering: Join us from 6 pm to 8 pm for dinner, worship, and teaching by Nicole Dickey. Dinner is served from 6 - 6:30 pm, with worship starting at 6:30 pm. Child care opens at 6:15 pm. RSVP is requested for all attendees, but required for those who need child care. Can’t make it in time for dinner? That’s ok, the worship and program don’t start until 6:30 pm.

Future Mighty Women Gatherings & Teaching Schedule:

Join us for the 2025/2026 season of Mighty Women Gatherings as we step into the story of Jesus through the eyes of the disciples who knew Him most intimately. We’ll start by uncovering the unique backgrounds, personalities, strengths, and struggles of the most prominent disciples, and continue by walking with them through the Gospel story in chronological order. By stepping into their sandals, we’ll gain fresh insight into the cost and beauty of discipleship, while learning to follow Jesus more personally, courageously, and faithfully.

Among the Twelve: A Journey Through the Gospels Alongside the Disciples

September/ Peter (Simon) and Andrew: Simon Peter and Andrew stand as a powerful example of how two very different personalities, united by faith and family, can be called to follow Jesus and serve in distinct but equally meaningful ways. Two brothers, one known for his enthusiasm, the other for his leadership, will accept the call and engage on a journey that changed the world.

October: James (Son of Zebedee) and John: Given the nickname of the “Sons of Thunder” by Jesus himself, the brotherly duo of James and John were both passionate and deeply devoted. Their ambition and zeal turned into a purpose that transformed a fiery spirit into tender-hearted witnesses for Christ.

November: Matthew & Simon the Zealot: Matthew, a tax collector who worked for the Roman government, and Simon, a Zealot who likely despised everything Rome represented. These two men would have been enemies in any other setting—opposing sides of a deep political and social divide. And yet, Jesus called them both. Not just to follow Him, but to follow Him together.

December: Thomas and Judas Iscariot: Thomas and Judas were both chosen disciples. Both walked with Jesus, heard His teachings, saw His miracles, and were trusted within the group. And yet, their stories reveal a stark contrast between honest doubt and hidden deception, restoration and regret. Their lives reflect the choices we all face when confronted with confusion, unmet expectations, and spiritual crisis.

January: Answering the Call: As we recap the remaining four disciples we know less about, we will also answer the lingering question: Why would ordinary fishermen, tax collectors, and zealots leave everything to follow a carpenter from Nazareth, before He had performed a single miracle? Through a careful look at all four Gospel accounts, we’ll explore what made His invitation so powerful—His words, His presence, and His authority—even in the absence of signs and wonders. We’ll also consider what this teaches us about faith that begins with trust, not proof.

February: Chosen for More: As Jesus begins His ministry with the twelve disciples alongside Him, we will first look at the one that came before them, John the Baptist. John didn’t need to be one of the twelve to fulfill his mission. He was chosen for something different—but no less important. His life reminds us that in God’s kingdom, knowing your role and finishing it well is the true measure of greatness.

March: Breaking Barriers: Explore one of Jesus' most radical early encounters—His conversation with the Samaritan woman at the well. In a time when cultural, gender, and religious boundaries were sharply drawn, Jesus chose to cross every single line. Examine the surprise, confusion, and eventual transformation as the disciples witnessed Jesus speak openly to a Samaritan woman— someone they had been taught to avoid and dismiss.

April: Following Through Fallout: When Jesus returned to His hometown of Nazareth to teach, the response wasn’t celebration—it was skepticism, offense, and outright rejection. For the disciples, who had only recently committed to following Jesus, this early test of loyalty shaped their faith and prepared them for the road ahead. What does it mean to follow Jesus even when others question Him—and question us for believing? What happens when obedience is met with resistance, even from the places we once called home?

May: Skepticism to Surrender: After the rejection in Nazareth, Jesus made Capernaum a new home base—a place where hearts would begin to shift. In just one day, everything changed. He taught in the synagogue with uncommon authority, cast out a demon from a tormented man, and brought healing into Peter’s own home by restoring his mother-in-law. We'll walk through this remarkable day and consider what made Jesus’ presence so powerful, what opened the people’s hearts, and how these early events shaped the disciples' view of Him. One ordinary day became a turning point in faith for many.

Why Join a Mighty Women Gathering:

Our goal is to help our VBF gals grow their relationship with Christ through community. Mighty Women Gatherings offer us the opportunity to meet face-to-face over breakfast/dinner, worship, and a teaching.

Questions?

Feel free to email Nicole Dickey at nicoled@vbf.org