October 16-18, 2026
REST: As a Jesus mom of children of any age, we all need rest. Granted some of us more than others! The Raising Kids on Your Knees Women’s Rest, Refresh, Renew Retreat is designed to give you a weekend where you can rest. Rest from the daily routine, the endless nights awake and the early duty calls in the morning. Our team is ready to pamper you! We have arranged our itinerary with you in mind. Sessions start a little later than usual so you can sleep in. Saturday afternoon is just for you. We are excited to host next year’s retreat in NEPA (Northeastern PA) and all it has to offer. Visit the Steamtown National Historic Site, check out the Market Place at Steamtown, where you can see the “Welcome to Scranton” sign from The Office, hike to Choke Falls, and hike the Pinchot Trail. We will be staying right in the city of Scranton, so many things are within walking distance. If you want to stay onsite during your stay, there is a gym and indoor pool with gathering areas to hang out with other moms. Starbucks is in the lobby together with a hotel restaurant.
REFRESH: Sometimes, all it takes is time away with our girlfriends to help us feel refreshed. We want you to leave the weekend feeling refreshed in your soul by spending time with your Sisters in Christ. God created us with a desire for a relationship with one another that He won’t fill with Himself. As Jesus moms, we bear the image of Christ in healthy relationships. You will also have the opportunity to stay connected as Prayer Partners through the Raising Kids on Your Knees Prayer Tribe, and you’ll be building your own Tribe of Moms to help encourage, pray, and lift you up throughout the year.
RENEW: Let’s face it, time in the Word and prayer are hard to come by and especially while your children are little. We have sessions that will challenge you to build a strong Biblical foundation to stand on as you spiritually parent your children. Come and renew your mind in the Word as we spend time together growing in our faith.
Speakers
Tina Smith is your host for the weekend. Tina is the Director and Founder of Raising Kids on Your Knees. She and her husband, Rod, have four adult children and 4 grandchildren. They believe strongly in the power of prayer over your family, walking under the lordship of Jesus Christ, knowing your identity in Christ, and fighting for your family through spiritual warfare.
Rod and Tina live in the mountains of Pennsylvania.
Sharon Tedford is a gifted worship leader, singer song-writer and we are delighted that she will be back for this retreat. Sharon has hosted the award-winning podcast God in the Ordinary where she interviews ordinary people who do ordinary things that reveal Jesus to others.
Sharon is from the Dallas, Texas, area but you will quickly realize from her accent that is not where she is originally from. Sharon is originally from England and we are blessed to have her here as a new U. S. citizen! You will be blessed as Sharon leads us to the throne of grace in worship as well as her teaching.
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Jane DeLong founded Pleasing Aroma Ministries to provide women with teaching and resources to deepen their walk with God. A lifetime Bible nerd, Jane’s passion is helping women cultivate friendship with God through daily interaction with His Word; reading, studying, and praying the Scripture. Jane is a firm believer that every Christian should know God’s Word for themselves in order to grow spiritually and keep from being deceived by the enem.
Jane and her husband live in rural Georgia. Together they have raised five kids and are currently enjoying the fruit of that labor by spoiling their grandkids!
You can connect with Jane in the Raisiing Kid on Your Knees Zoom Room on Thursdays as she leads us in life-changing Bible study. We are delighted to have Jane as a speaker at this year’s conference.
Leah Adams – A Ramsey Solutions trained Financial Coach, founder of Breathe Financial Coaching, speaker, and author, Leah’s passion is helping individuals and couples find peace and breathing room in their lives and their finances by teaching them biblical financial principles. She offers wisdom, encouragement, and accountability to her clients for their financial journey through one-on-one coaching. In addition to financial coaching, Leah is passionate about teaching the Bible and helping people understand that God’s Word is practical and useful for their daily lives.
Leah is also a certified Life Coach and the author of four Bible studies and one devotion book. She holds a Pharmacy Doctorate degree from Mercer College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences and is a retired pharmacist. She loves being a Compassion sponsor for three girls. Leah lives in northern Georgia with her husband, Greg, and is Lolli to three, soon to be four, grandchildren. She loves to read, cook, put puzzles together, travel, and savoring her morning coffee with Jesus. You will enjoy Leah’s sense of humor and her ability to teach the Word of God.
Connect with Leah:
Website: www.leahadams.org
Facebook: Leah Colwell Adams
Email: [email protected]