Workshop Description

We live in an age of instant access to endless streams of information, yet confusion is everywhere. One of the most significant areas of confusion, even among Christians, surrounds the topic of gender. In the wake of the Industrial Revolution, feminism, and postmodern thought, biblical perspectives have often been buried beneath or blended with contemporary ideologies and cultural trends.

This workshop is for Christian women who desire to return to the foundation of Scripture to seek and understand what God has revealed about gender. Esther will guide participants on a journey through key passages of Scripture, inviting them to dig deeply, discover truth, and carefully examine what it truly means to be a woman according to our Maker and Designer. Together, participants will thoughtfully wrestle with the challenging questions and issues of our day.

Much of the content will be drawn from Recovering Biblical Manhood & Womanhood by John Piper & Wayne Grudem. A free pdf is available online.

With your registration you’ll receive: 

• Guidance, tools, and resources on the topic of manhood & womanhood

• A safe space to discuss & wrestle with this challenging topic alongside other Christian women

• A packet that includes the necessary materials for the workshop

• Workshop assignments that will help you internalize biblical perspectives & assess one’s own views in light of them

Workshop Sessions & Content:

• Jan. 24th: Orientation & Introduction

• Jan. 31st: For Single Men & Women (and the Rest of Us)

• Feb. 14th: Dating Seminar - Biblical Manhood & Womanhood in Dating
  (open to the public; need to register separately) 

• Feb. 28th: A Vision of Biblical Complementarity

• Mar. 14th: Male-Female Equality & Male Headship according to Genesis 1-3 

• Mar. 28th: Patriarchs, Kings, Priests, Prophets

• Apr.11th: Women in the Life & Teaching of Jesus

• Apr. 25th: Reflection, Feedback, Q&A

Registration closes on Sunday January 11th, 2026.

Due to limited space, completing the registration form does not guarantee a spot. Registrations will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis, and a confirmation email will be sent if your spot is secured. Please contact Esther at dovecministries@gmail.com for any questions.

Please look at the Partnership Process page if you would like to host these workshops at your church.

Future Workshops:

• Summer 2026 Dove Biblical Foundations Workshop: Biblical Manhood & Womanhood -
  Part 2: Walking Through Scripture on Women’s Roles
  June 13 to August 22, 2026  |  Bi-weekly on Saturdays 2-4pm  |  6 sessions  | $105

• Fall 2026 Dove Biblical Foundations Workshop: Biblical Manhood & Womanhood -
  Part 3: Where Scripture Meets Everyday Life
  September 19 to November 14, 2026  |  Bi-weekly on Saturdays 2-4pm  |  5 sessions  | $90

Workshop Details:

Dates & Times:

8 Bi-weekly Sessions

Saturdays, January 17 - April 25
2:00 to 4:00 P.M. ET

Location: 1712 House (address will be shared with participants when registration is complete)

Fee: $135
($15 registration fee + $120 for sessions)

 You may make checks payable to Esther Yu, send via Zelle (404-200-7962), or venmo Esther @dovecministries.

Dove C. Ministries offers all workshops at a low cost because the heart of this ministry is to make God’s Word accessible to all women. If the cost is a barrier, financial aid and additional options are available. Esther does not want finances to prevent anyone from participating, so please answer the financial questions in the registration form, and she will follow up with those who need further assistance.