October 8th & 9th
First Baptist Jenks
11701 S Elm St
Jenks, OK
Tickets Required
Held In Hope:
A Widows Conference
Every church, regardless of size, can serve widows well.
Held in Hope is a faith-based gathering designed to strengthen widows, equip ministry leaders, and mobilize churches to reflect God’s compassion. Together, we seek to ensure that no widow walks alone and every church is prepared to love, support, and serve widows with wisdom, dignity, and faith.
Our prayer is that every widow leaves knowing she is held in hope, and every church leaves ready to be the hands and feet of Christ.
Travel Info
Flights
The closest airport is Tulsa International Airport (TUL). The airport is approximately 25 minutes from First Baptist Jenks.
Consider flying in on Wednesday, October 7th to make sure you make it to the conference in time.
Hotels
We do have a room block reserved at the Holiday Inn Glenpool – South Tulsa for October 7th – October 10th, but this will fill up fast. We are working to get another group room block added soon! Keep checking the website for updates.
- Approximately 9 minutes from First Baptist Jenks
- Rates are for 1 King or 2 Queens: $89/per night, plus tax
- Call 918-296-7000 and mention Held In Hope Conference or code T0U
The cut-off date to book within our room block is September 18th, 2026.
Timeline
Thursday, October 8
1:00 PM
Doors and registration table opens
1:30 PM
Doors open to auditorium
1:45 PM
Registration ends
2:00 – 3:30 PM
Opening session
3:30-4:00 PM
Break
4:00 – 5:00 PM
Breakout sessions
5:00 – 5:15 PM
Break
5:15-6:15 PM
Dinner
6:15 PM
Doors open to auditorium
6:30-8:00 PM
Evening session
8:00 – 8:45 PM
Connection time
8:45 PM
Shuttle pickup, doors closed
Friday, October 9
8:00 AM
Optional morning walk or wellness session (meet outside)
8:30 AM
Doors open and breakfast served
9:15 AM
Doors open to auditorium
9:30 – 10:30 AM
Morning session
10:45 – 11:30 AM
Connection time
11:30 – 11:45 AM
Break
11:45 AM – 12:45 PM
Lunch
1:00-1:45 PM
Breakout sessions
1:45 PM
Doors open to auditorium
2:00 – 3:00 PM
Afternoon session
3:00 PM
Conference concludes
3:15 PM
Shuttle pickup
6:00 PM
Special dinner for current Stand in the Gap for Widows ministry leaders
Shuttles
Shuttle service is available for those flying in from out of state. Register for the shuttle by September 15th. Register for the shuttle at this link
There are also many rental car options available at the Tulsa International Airport and a rental car would give you some time to explore the area.
Other Info
- October in Oklahoma can be hot, cold or quite pleasant, so check the weather before packing.
- There are many fun things to do around our area, including great restaurants, a zoo, The Gathering Place, Turkey Mountain etc. Read more here: https://www.travelok.com/tulsa
- We will be sending registered attenders more information, via email.
- Follow Stand in the Gap on Facebook for sneak peaks at our keynote speakers and breakout sessions!
- This conference is for widows, leaders of widows programs, and church leaders interested in starting a widows ministry, or who want to know how to better support their current widows ministry. Please feel free to invite others.
- There are also many rental car options available at the Tulsa International Airport and a rental car would give you some time to explore the area.
More questions? Check out our FAQ document.
