Schedule
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Friday · Day One
Esther's Feast
An Exclusive Dinner Experience
Begin the Arise & Reign Summit with an unforgettable evening of connection, conversation, and inspiration at Esther's Feast. This intimate, elevated dining experience is intentionally limited to just 50 women, creating a setting where meaningful relationships can flourish around one beautifully curated table.
Designed for women who lead with purpose—executives, entrepreneurs, ministry leaders, professionals, wives, mothers, and changemakers—Esther's Feast invites women from every season of life to gather, break bread, and encourage one another as they pursue God's calling.
Throughout the evening, guests will enjoy a thoughtfully prepared dinner, live music, and interactive conversations led by remarkable women of faith. Together, we'll explore what it means to reign with wisdom, humility, and courage in every assignment God has entrusted to us—from our homes and workplaces to our ministries and communities.
Inspired by Esther's courage and obedience, this opening night sets the tone for a weekend of authentic community, spiritual encouragement, and Kingdom leadership.
Attendance is limited to 50 guests to preserve the intimate nature of the experience.
5:30 PM
Arrival & Live Music & Fellowship
6:00 PM
Welcome
6:15 PM
Dinner Begins
6:45 PM
Interactive Dinner Conversation
Instead of formal speeches, it feels like women gathered around a table.
7:45 PM
Reflection & Prayer
Saturday · Day Two · October 17, 2026
The Summit
A full day of worship, wisdom, and prayer. Dress comfortably for the morning walk; refresh before the hospitality hour.
7:00 AM – 8:30 AM
Worship & Walk
Begin the day in God's presence as we gather for a guided Worship & Walk through a curated route around the Haya Hotel and historic Ybor City. We'll open with corporate prayer before walking together while listening to a specially curated worship playlist. Along the way, we'll make prophetic declarations over our lives, our families, our communities, and the assignments God has entrusted to us. This peaceful experience is designed to prepare our hearts before the day's sessions begin.
9:00 AM – 10:20 AM
Hospitality Experience & Check-In
Guests are welcomed with coffee, tea, matcha, and light breakfast refreshments while connecting with fellow attendees.
- Sponsor activations
- Networking
- Photo opportunities
- Boutique shopping
- Conversation starters
- Music and fellowship
SESSION ONE
Reigning in Every Assignment
10:30 AM – 10:40 AM
Welcome
- Opening prayer
- Welcome from Founder Marla Howell
- Vision and theme for the day
- Scripture: Esther 4:14
10:40 AM – 11:00 AM
Worship
Enter into a time of worship as we prepare our hearts to receive wisdom, encouragement, and biblical truth.
11:00 AM – 11:50 AM
Signature Leadership Panel — Reigning in Every Assignment
A candid conversation with Christian women leaders serving faithfully in different spheres of influence—including the home, business, healthcare, ministry, and leadership.
- Leading with faith and integrity
- Reigning in the home
- Reigning in the marketplace
- Balancing calling and family
- Stewarding influence with humility
- Remaining rooted in Christ while leading others
11:50 AM – 12:15 PM
Audience Q&A
Bring your questions as our panelists offer practical, biblical insight into leadership, purpose, family, faith, and navigating life's many assignments.
12:15 PM – 12:30 PM
Corporate Prayer
We'll conclude the morning by praying over every woman in attendance, covering our homes, marriages, families, businesses, ministries, careers, and future assignments before breaking for lunch.
12:30 PM – 1:30 PM
Lunch on Your Own
Enjoy lunch at one of Ybor City's local restaurants or within the Haya Hotel before returning for the afternoon session.
SESSION TWO
The Throne Room
1:30 PM – 2:00 PM
Worship
Return with extended worship designed to create space for reflection, surrender, and encountering God's presence.
2:00 PM – 2:45 PM
The Word — Pastor Kaci Stewart
Pastor Kaci Stewart will deliver a powerful, biblically grounded message encouraging women to arise with courage, reign with humility, and faithfully steward every assignment God has placed before them.
2:45 PM – 3:00 PM
Personal Reflection
Spend intentional time journaling, listening for God's voice, and responding to what He has spoken throughout the day. Reflection prompts will be provided to help women identify their next step of faith.
3:00 PM – 3:40 PM
Breakout Prayer Circles
Gather in small, facilitated prayer groups where women will have the opportunity to share, encourage one another, and receive intentional prayer in a safe and Spirit-led environment. Prayer leaders will guide each circle through Scripture, encouragement, and prayer over every participant.
3:40 PM – 4:00 PM
Worship & Commissioning
We'll close the summit with worship, a final corporate prayer, and a commissioning over every woman as she returns home equipped to lead, serve, and reign faithfully in every area of life.
"For such a time as this." — Esther 4:14