Episode 127: A conversation with wife, mother, author, professor, student, and North Central University’s First Lady, Pastor Charlene Williams, and our podcast host, Mykelti Blum. Pastor Charlene shares part of her story, testimony, and journey in ministry. She expresses her passion for the next generation to understand the love of God and live out their faith. Pastor Charlene also gives an update on all the exciting things happening at NCU and what’s to come.
- Check out Pastor Charlene’s books, Soul Quest (order on Amazon) and 31 Prayers that Move the Hand of God (order via email).
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BTG Events & Resources:
- 2027 Thrive Conference
- October 15-16, 2027
- Mayo Civic Center (Rochester, MN)
- Featuring Lisa Harper, Layla Nahavandi, Susie Larson (speaker + emcee), Amber Gerstmann (emcee), Emmanuel LIVE (worship), Angie Goetz (BTG Director + conference host), and more
- Afternoon & Main Sessions, “LIVE at Thrive with Susie Larson” — a BTG Podcast Recording Experience, Lunch with Speakers, the Thrive After-Party, Exhibitor Shopping, and More!
- See All Ticket Types, and Register:
- Secure Presale Adult Tickets by Oct 20
- First-Time Guests to Thrive in Rochester Can Register for ONLY $30
- FREE Tickets for 2027 High School Grads and North Central University and Trinity Bible College and Graduate School undergrad students! Email info@mnbtg.org to Request Your Coupon Code. (These free tickets are not transferrable.)
- BTG Missions Trips and Giving Opportunity
- Learn About Our 2026-2027 BTG Missions Partners, and Give A Tax-Deductible Gift:: mnbtg.org/missions.
- Apply to join the 2027 BTG Missions Trip to Cambodia and Vietnam: mnbtg.org/trips.
- 2027 Prayer Retreat
- January 15-17
- Grey Eagle, MN
- Spend peaceful alone-time with Jesus inside a quiet, multi-bedroom home and/or outdoors on lakeside property; we’ll also grow together through group meals, worship, and prayer
- Activities: Lake views, sauna, year round outdoor fire pit, 68+ acres of forest and private trails, snowshoes, indoor games
- Registration includes lodging, and meals (Friday group dinner; Saturday continental breakfast; Saturday group dinner; Sunday continental breakfast), and a gift from BTG
- Limit: 11 to 20 women
- Register for a private room, or invite a friend to share your room
- 2027 BTG Leadership Conference
- February 19-20
- Lake Geneva Christian Center (Alexandria, MN)
- Featuring Lisa Seaton and More!
- Main Sessions (including the Lund Leadership Award Presentation and the Leadership Exchange), Workshops, Brainstorming Groups, the After-Party, Exhibitor Shopping, Networking, and More!
- Register: mnbtg.org/leadership.
- Nominate a female leader of excellence for the 2027 Lund Leadership Award by Oct 31, 2026.
- 2027 Single Moms Retreat
- June 4-5
- Lake Geneva Christian Center (Alexandria, MN)
- Featured Guests: Dr. Keisha Spivey (speaker) and Derrick & Ashley Benoit (worship)
- Main Sessions, Multiple Workshops, Lots of INCLUDED Activities, Giveaways, and Services.
- Learn More & Register to Attend, Exhibit, or Volunteer: mnbtg.org/retreat.
- 2027 Garden Coffee
- Free Missional Event for Women and Girls of All Ages!
- July 2027; Lake Geneva Christian Center (Alexandria, MN)
- Enjoy Refreshments, Worship Together, and Hear from a MN Global Worker. You’ll Also Have the Opportunity to Invest Into Missions (to Support Our 1000 Sisters Fund).
- Learn More at mnbtg.org/1000sisters.
- No RSVP Required; Invite Your Family and Church Community!
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