Walking in My Worth - Sisters Who Care Conference 2026

Date: Saturday, April 11, 2026
Location: East End Baptist Church – 1056 Portsmouth Blvd, Suffolk, VA 23434

Conference Schedule

8:30 am - 9:00 am: Registration

9:00 am - 9:30 am: Meet & Greet with Continental Breakfast

9:30 am - 9:40 am: Welcome – Jenee’ Shearin, HerMission Adults/Sisters Who Care Mission Strategist & Bethany Hunter, HerMission Executive Director & Treasurer

9:40 am - 10:10 am: Morning Worship – Gina Stukes, Praise and Worship & Min. Sade Tomkins, Liturgical Dance

10:10 am - 10:30 am: Keynote Speaker – Rev. Dr. Marquita Carmichael

10:30 am - 11:50 am: Exhibitor Village

12:00 pm - 12:50 pm: Lunch & Fellowship

1:00 pm - 1:45 pm: Shared Session I with Q&A –Rev. Melvina Goodman

1:45 pm - 2:00 pm: Mission Project Spotlight

2:00 pm - 2:50 pm: Shared Session II with Q&A – Mrs. LaQuana Wigfall

3:00 pm - 3:35 pm: Afternoon Worship & Keynote Speaker – Gina Stukes, Min. Sade Tomkins, Rev. Dr. Marquita Carmichael

3:35 pm - 4:00 pm: Closing/Sending Activity (Prayer)

Optional T-shirt Purchase

General Attendees & Exhibitors:
Make your t-shirt purchase when you register.
T-shirts: $15 each (Sizes XS-4X). Place your shirt order by March 23rd to be able to receive it at the conference.

Missions Project: Solomon's Porch Food Bank

This year, we will support East End Baptist Church's Solomon's Porch Food Bank.

Please bring up-to-date, undamaged, nonperishable food items on the day of the conference. No glass containers, please. Select from the following list based on the food bank's needs:

Canned corn, canned green beans, boxed cornbread, rice, instant mashed potatoes, beef stew, canned tuna, Vienna sausage, peanut butter, jelly (no glass containers), boxed mac & cheese, canned applesauce, canned peaches or pears, canned pork and beans, canned chili, canned chicken noodle soup, spaghetti noodles and canned sauce, boxed stuffing, canned mixed vegetables, crackers (must be in sleeves), canned cream of mushroom soup, Roman noodles, dried beans in bag, canned collard greens, canned lima beans, Honey Nut Cheerios cereal. 

NOTE: Please avoid selecting extra‑large canned goods. Many of the food bank guests walk and need to carry their items home, so standard‑size cans are especially helpful.

Conference Faculty

Rev. Dr. Marquita Carmichael
Rev. Dr. Carmichael is the Founder and CEO of Our Serenity Group, LLC, a distinguished pastor, theologian, and author, and the first woman appointed to a historically Black church in Virginia’s Middle Peninsula, holding both a Master of Divinity and Doctor of Ministry from the Samuel DeWitt Proctor School of Theology at Virginia Union University.

Gina Stukes
Gina Stukes, M.MEd, is the CEO of Crescendo Muzic Group, LLC and a retired Chesapeake Public Schools educator of 25 years, a certified Virginia educator with multiple endorsements, and a seasoned worship leader who has faithfully served in ministry across the Hampton Roads region for over two decades.

Min. Sade Tomkins
Minister Sade Tompkins is a seasoned liturgical dance minister of more than 20 years who has led, trained, and ministered on national platforms—including serving with Global United Fellowship and alongside Bishop Cortez Vaughn—advancing sacred movement as a transformative expression of worship.

Rev. Melvina Goodman
Melvina Goodman is a pastor, licensed professional counselor, professor at Reynolds Community College, and author of The Caterpillar Chronicles, bringing over 25 years of experience in theology, recovery ministry, and pastoral care to her work of guiding individuals and communities toward healing and restoration.

Mrs. LaQuana Wigfall
LaQuana Wigfall is a Family Advocate in Henrico County, Virginia and co-author of Moments for Mom, Volume 4, dedicated to strengthening families and empowering women through faith-centered encouragement and authentic storytelling.

General Registration

General Attendees:
$45 – Includes conference entry.
T-shirts available for $15 each.

Exhibitor Registration

Exhibitors:
$50 – Includes booth space. Optional conference entry ticket: $20.
T-shirts available for $15 each.

Exhibitor Deadline: April 4th. Exhibitors must sign the exhibitor agreement and send to jshearin@onhermission.org.

Please note: Exhibitors must set up by 10:15 am on April 11th.