On November 15th, join 200 remarkable leaders in New York City for an intense, one-day experience to consider how women navigate calling, vocation and identity.
Q Focus is a unique event, convening 200 women to learn, connect and collaborate on a single topic and question. This particular Q Focus: Women and Calling will bring together ten speakers to address how women can faithfully embrace the life, gifts and skills God has given them.
Our goal is to discuss both the personal and shared ways women today are navigating calling, vocation and identity. Participants will receive exposure to multiple viewpoints on critical topics and be challenged to develop a clear, informed position on how each women can best identify and fulfill her unique and God-given purpose in the world.
Hosted by Rebekah Lyons, Q co-founder and author of Freefall to Fly, and Roxanne Wieman, editor of Q Ideas.
The vision of Q is a simple one that inspires powerful outcomes. We bring together challenging ideas and a community of leaders into a space to delve into rich conversation. The experience is designed to connect like-minds for solving problems and moving the common good forward.
Our method of learning is simple: exposure, conversation, and collaboration. By bringing together leaders from the different channels of culture: media, education, politics, arts and entertainment, business, the social sector and the church - we all grow.
Is There a Biblical "Model" for Women?
Rachel Held Evans
Author and Social Commentator
In Pursuit of that Elusive "Balance"
Rebekah Lyons
Author, Freefall to Fly
Inspiring the Next Generation
Nicole Baker Fulgham
The Expectations Project
Everyone Has An Assignment
Pete Richardson
Life Coach
A Single Advantage
Katelyn Beaty
Her.meneutics
In Defense of Ambition
Kathy Khang
Author, More Than Serving Tea
When it All Falls Apart
Lauren Winner
Author, Girl Meets God
Face Your Fears
Bobette Buster
Story Development Expert
Learning from Our Mothers
Shauna Niequist
Author, Bread & Wine
A New Understanding of Vocation
Kate Harris
The Washington Institute
Called to be a Woman
Kathy Keller
Redeemer Presbyterian Church
The Role of Rest
Deidra Riggs
The High Calling
On November 15th, 2013, join 200 remarkable leaders in New York City for an intense, one-day experience to consider how women navigate calling, vocation and identity.
OVERFLOW SEATING: Due to the high interest, our live event space is full. However, we have worked with our venue to provide a limited number of 40 overflow seats that can view the event on three widescreen digital televisions. For the discounted price of only $179, you will still receive the full Q experience of gathering around tables with other women to learn, interact and respond to each of the twelve 18 -minute Q Talks. The overflow area is just outside the doors of the main event space and shares the same coffee, refreshments and common area as all of the other event attendees. Join us at The Atrium at 61st and Broadway.
If your schedule doesn't allow you to be with us in person, we still want to share the experience with you wherever you are located. There is still a way you can benefit from Q Women & Calling. For only $79, you can watch the live event online. Included with your registration is on-demand access to the video recordings of the Q Talks that will be presented on November 15th in New York City. This is a great option that allows you to watch the live event online as well as take in the talk at your own pace afterwards, especially if you aren't able to dedicate the entire day to the event in one session.
Q Focus | Women & Calling takes place at The Atrium at American Bible Society in Manhattan. Because we understand the cost of traveling and staying in New York City, we've compiled a few nearby hotel options.
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There are a few key characteristics we believe all of our participants possess; First, a desire to be informed and exposed to current culture and the conversations shaping our public discourse. Second, the desire to be restorers, faithfully bringing the love and creativity infused by the Gospel in whatever occupation they hold. And thirdly, they hold the view that it's a Christian responsibility to renew culture and promote human flourishing for all people in our society.
Q Focus will begin at 9:00 am on Friday November 15th (Registration begins at 8 am) and conclude at 5:00 pm that afternoon. We will not be making a more specific schedule for this event public. Lunch will occur around 12:30 pm. Please assume all other times will be filled with programming and collaboration. All times are tentative and subject to change.
Food is not included in the price. Lunch and Dinner time are great opportunities to enjoy the numerous restaurants in Columbus Circle and meet new friends that continue the conversations taking place inside the venue.
Yes. Each participant is responsible for his or her own transportation to the event venue each day. The nearest subway station is A, C, D, B or 1 train to Columbus Circle.
Yes, most of our presenters join as learners for the day. Some can only be with us for their presentation, but many will be available throughout the day for questions and interaction.
Yes. We like to personalize Q, which requires as much accurate information about attendees as possible. We need to have all attendee information input by November 1 to ensure a personalized experience for everyone.
Transfers: Tickets are transferable from one participant to another at anytime. Please update your registration with information for new attendees by November 1st, 2013. Contact us letting us know of any change.
Cancellation: Full refunds minus a $125 cancellation fee will be provided for anyone who cancels their registration on or before October 15, 2013. Refunds will not be provided for anyone canceling after that date.