May 13, 2024
Dear Kingdom woman,
Are you ready to press into your next level? Are you ready to ARISE into your God given identity and move into purpose and clarity? Then join us at the Women of Purpose conference on Friday, June 7th – Saturday June 8th. It’s going to be a power packed session with our guest speaker, host and more. This year we’ll be having a special teen girl’s session for our young warriors so be sure to bring your daughters and nieces too!
Location: 239 East 1st Avenue, Roselle, NJ 07203.
Friday, 6pm – 10pm: Prophetic night, Prayer and Worship (Wear white!).
Saturday, 10am – 5pm: Breakout Sessions, Panel Discussions, Teen Girl’s Session.
Register Now
Conference Host
Pastor Bimbola Lawore fondly called Pastor B is a pastor, teacher, counselor and mentor to many women in her sphere of influence. She’s married to Pastor Jide Lawore, and they have been pastoring Agape House of Worship, Roselle NJ for the past 16 yrs. She’s passionate about women living out their God given purpose. She believes every woman is specially designed by God to add value and beauty to this world. Her goal is to see all God’s children walk in freedom. Her life mission is summarized in Isaiah 61:1-3.
She is the founder of Leading Ladies Network a ministry that encourages and empowers pastors’ wives and women in ministry to flourish in their calling. She holds a Master’s Degree in Accounting and works as an Auditor. She’s the mom to three amazing teens Joel, Ebunoulwa and Ifeoluwa.
Her ultimate passion is to help people experience the power and the love of God.
Guest Speaker
Pastor Debola Deji-Kurunmi is a best-selling author, keynote speaker, ministry gift,
public policy advisor and transformational coach for visionary leaders.
Through her work of coaching, consulting and capacity building, Debola
deploys her extraordinary gift of unlocking potential in people, institutions
and nations.
She is Founder of IMMERSE Coaching Company (a professional coaching
practice), Executive Director at Ideation Hub Africa (a public policy and
impact advisory firm), President at Kingdom Leaders Global Alliance and
Founder of the Future-Forward Female Movement. Across these
organisations, she leads a vibrant 100, 000+ community of change-makers
across the world.
DDK is married to Pastor Deji Kurunmi and together, they joyfully lead the
Nigerian Missions of The Baptizing Church.
Panelists
Faith Oluwadare is a resilient entrepreneur, survivor, and advocate. Her journey into the business world began at the age of 22 when she started a sea freight forwarding company. Despite her professional success, she faced a personal storm; entering a marriage that left her abused and struggling with a darkness that threatened to overshadow her achievements. In the depths of despair, she found the courage to break free from the chains of abuse, guided by the grace of God.
She founded “A Mother’s Road to Zion,” a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing support and guidance to women facing life’s storms.
Ehi is happily married to her husband Oluranti Oluwadare. She is a blessed mother of three, Zion, Noel and Shiloh. Ehi and her family are members of Agape House of Worship in Roselle, New Jersey.
Lolade Afolabi is a Family Medicine Resident Physician, deeply committed to healthcare and community wellness. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Communication from the University at Buffalo and went on to complete a Masters in Health Administration from Walden University. Lolade pursued her medical degree at St. George’s University School of Medicine.
Her diverse experience includes clinical research at the VA Palo Alto, affiliated with Stanford University, enriching her medical journey. Beyond medicine, Lolade finds solace and inspiration in worship music, crediting Jesus Christ for all her life accomplishments. She is passionate about intentional living, raising kingdom children, and sharing the love of Christ through her personal testimony.
In her leisure time, Lolade enjoys traveling to new destinations, embarking on adventurous hikes, and expressing her creativity through decorating. However, her greatest joy stems from spending quality time with her loving family. Lolade is married to an amazing husband and is blessed with two wonderful children, Samuel and Shiloh.
Olubukunola Oyedele holds a PhD in Public Health from Rutgers University, NJ. She currently works at the Institute of Excellence in Health Equity at NYU Langone as a Program Manager for the Restore Network, the first of its kind network on Prevention of Hypertension. Dr. Oyedele is a youth mentor and the host of the podcast, The World Without People.
Dr. Oyedele, fondly called Nife, has been a member of AHOW since 2012. She has led several life groups including the youth, college students, and singles groups. She is an avid reader and sports fan. Currently based in Central Jersey, she also enjoys traveling for work and leisure.
Rev. Dr. Abimbola Grace Adetola was born in Nigeria and accepted Christ at fifteen years old. She was ordained as a Reverend at Christ Chapel International Churches, in Nigeria, in 1997. She enjoys an atmosphere of worship and loves exhorting others through God’s word and singing.
She is passionate about issues pertaining to children; raising godly seeds, understanding their mindsets and inspiring them to excel. She loves helping troubled parents navigate the path to fostering meaningful relationships with their children.
She has a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry and a Doctor of Nursing Practice degree. She currently works in the healthcare field as a doctorally prepared nurse practitioner, with dual certifications in family and psychiatric/mental health.
Rev. Dr. Adetola is a good cook who is hospitable and enjoys treating others to delicious meals. In her spare time, she loves swimming, photography and learning new things. She has been married for 25 years and is a joyful mother to 3 beautiful children: Ayomide, Anuoluwa and Debra.
Breakout Session Leaders
Pastor Kehinde Olatubosun is fondly called “HM” or “Boss Lady”, because of her role in the Children’s Ministry. Her responsibilities at Agape House of Worship as a minister include the Potter’s House (Children’s Ministry) and AWANA ministries. She is a Registered Nurse, an entrepreneur and currently works in the field of nursing. Her passions include children, prayer, hospitality, and counseling people. Kehinde received a Bachelor of Science degree in nursing from the State of New Jersey. She is the founder of Promise Healthcare a healthcare agency that provides home care nursing. She married to her charming husband, Tunji Olatubosun, and they are blessed with three lovely adult children.
Charissa Hope Mattera is a Gen Z leader, speaker, podcast host, and content creator whose mission is to restore hope in a generation who has lost their identity. She believes in inspiring a generation who is deeply misunderstood and often feels hopeless and confused in our current social climate, to boldly walk out their identity.
Charissa has been faithfully serving and leading Gen Z at Resurrection Church, Brooklyn NY, for seven years, where she has received many awards for her dedicated passion, while also serving on their preaching team and staff, post-graduation.
She graduated Magna Cum Laude with a degree in Strategic Communications from Liberty University in 2020, where she served as a Community Group Leader on her hall for her peers, as well as founding and leading the first women’s leadership club at her university, AAUW. Check out Charissa’s website to find out more about her ministry or book Charissa to speak. https://www.charissahope.com/
Pastor Rhoda is a dynamic leader, teacher, counselor, prayer warrior, and worshiper, embodying the virtues of the Proverbs 31 woman. She is the devoted wife of Myke Arogula and the loving mother of five wonderful children. Together with her husband, Myke Arogula, she serves as Co-lead Pastor of The Rock Place, a vibrant and dynamic church in Newark, New Jersey.
Pastor Rhoda’s life is a testament to her dedication to the Great Commission, as expressed in Matthew 28:19-20. She passionately fulfills this mission wherever she goes, including at New Jersey City University, where she has served for nearly two decades. She serves the university as the Administrator of the Adult and Continuing Education Department. Additionally, she is the Faculty/Staff Adviser for Cru – Campus Crusade for Christ student organization, further extending her ministry to the academic community.
Her dedication to Christ and His Kingdom is the cornerstone of her life, and she has pledged to serve faithfully now and into eternity. Pastor Rhoda’s unwavering commitment to Kingdom building reflects her deep love for Christ and her desire to connect, engage and impact lives for His glory.
Stella Jeran is passionate about seeing women empowered in Christ in the place of prayer. She
is married to her husband for more than 3 decades and they are blessed with 2 children. She
works as a Director of Nursing in a reputable Nursing Home Facility in Central Jersey. One ofher favorite scriptures is Hebrews 11:6, She enjoys reading and dancing.
