LEADING LADIES ANNUAL RETREAT - 2026
✨ Ladies, It’s That Time Again! ✨
Join us for our Annual Leading Ladies Retreat
📅 April 17–19, 2026
🎯 Theme: “It’s About Time – Step Out in Faith”
This powerful weekend is your invitation to pause, reset, and be refreshed in the presence of God. Step away from the demands of everyday life and into a sacred space designed for renewal, restoration, and reconnection—with God and with other women of faith.
Experience life-giving sessions that minister to the whole woman—body, soul, and spirit. Whether you’re feeling weary, overwhelmed, or simply longing for a moment to refocus and hear God clearly, this retreat is for you.
💖 Come be encouraged
💖 Come be strengthened
💖 Come step out in faith
Make the investment. Take the time. You will leave refreshed, empowered, and renewed.
✨ You don’t want to miss this! ✨
MEET OUR GUEST MINISTERS
Dr. Glenda Sherman
Dr. Glenda Sherman is the wife of Apostle Gregory Sherman, founder and Senior Pastor of Shekinah Glory Tabernacle Praise and Worship Center in Decatur, Georgia, and Prelate of the Gatekeepers Pastors Fellowship. Married for 39 years, she serves faithfully as Co-Pastor and Executive Overseer within their ministries, including oversight of the Gatekeepers Pastors Fellowship and SGT Christian Academy.
She is an ordained Elder with a strong academic background, holding a bachelor’s degree in Consumer Science, a master’s in Counseling Education, and a doctorate in Religious Philosophy. With nearly 20 years of experience as an educator and counselor, she also founded the Shekinah Glory Tabernacle Christian Academy.
Called to teach, preach, and empower women, Dr. Sherman founded Women in Christ International Ministries and the International Global Missions Ministry, reaching women locally and internationally. She believes she is appointed by God to bring salvation, healing, and hope to women worldwide. A devoted wife, mother of four, and grandmother of five, she exemplifies a balance of ministry, family, and service to God.
Pastor Simone Warren
Pastor Simone Warren is a dedicated Christian leader with over 25 years of faith and service. She serves as Senior Pastor of Light of the World International Worship Center, ministering through preaching, teaching, worship, counseling, and community outreach. Alongside her husband and co-pastor, Pastor Shawn Warren, she leads their ministry while raising their four children. Pastor Simone is deeply committed to a life of humility, sacrifice, and service, guided by the Holy Spirit and passionate about soul-winning. Her life and ministry are rooted in Scripture, particularly Philippians 1:21 and 2 Chronicles 16:9, reflecting her unwavering devotion to Christ and wholehearted commitment to God’s purpose.
Psalmist Kerron Ennis-Scarlett
Kerron Ennis is a Jamaican gospel artist who began singing at age eight and became a choir director by 16. She released her debut album God Is By Your Side in 2005, earning six nominations and two wins at the 2006 Marlin Awards. Her achievements include the Jamaica Observer Teenage Choice Award for Gospel Artist of the Year (2007), a Web Award for Best Reggae Gospel Song of the Year for “God Is Not Done With Me Yet” (2012), and being the top-nominated female artist at the 2014 Marlin Awards with ten nominations, winning Rock Recording of the Year for “Last Days.” Kerron has been married to Andrew for the past sixteen years and is the proud mother of two sons.
Rev. Jennifer Barnabie
Jennifer Barnabie is a seasoned educator, trainer, ministry leader, and mental health advocate with over 28 years of teaching experience. Originally from Jamaica, she has spent 33 years contributing to education, training, and community development in The Bahamas. She serves as a national trainer and facilitator for programs such as the Youth Leaders Certification Program, the Job Ready Program, and the National Training Agency (Bahamas).
She is the Co-Founder and Program & Partnership Director of the Grand Bahama Resilience Center, where she promotes mental health awareness, wellness, and community resilience. A lifelong Christian, she accepted Christ at age 12 and began preaching at 17. She worships at Hawksbill Church of God in Grand Bahama and remains deeply committed to teaching and preaching the Word of God.
Jennifer has been married for nearly 33 years to her husband, David, and is the mother of four children, with one son-in-law. Her life and service are anchored in gratitude to God, reflected in her guiding scripture, 1 Samuel 7:12.
Pastor Grace Selelo
An ordained minister, author, and speaker, she is the founder of ExcelOne Ministries, a faith-based organization established in 2009. Born and raised in Botswana, Africa, she has lived and studied across Sweden, the United States, and Canada, bringing a rich global perspective to her ministry.
She is the author of Flight, a powerful testimony of God’s faithfulness, and is passionate about liberating the oppressed, drawing from her own journey of healing and restoration. She regularly leads women’s retreats and speaks at churches and conferences, sharing a message of hope, freedom, and transformation.
She has been married for 25 years and is a proud mother of two adult children.

