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God's Cover-Girls® VIP Leaders Retreat

September 17–19, 2026 · Grandover Resort & Spa, Greensboro NC

Celebrating 16 years of God's Cover-Girls®. Leadership Focus 2026: S.W.E.E.T. — Sisterhood, Worth, Equip, Empower, Transform. A weekend of leadership, connection, and legacy — choose the experience that's right for you below.

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Choose Your Retreat Experience

  • Standard Registration

    Friday. Classes, workshops, lunch, and outdoor activities.

    Register — $129 

  • VIP Registration

    Everything in Standard Registration, plus a private 8:00 PM dinner with the CEO on Thursday.

    Upgrade — $209 

  • Sisterhood Celebration

    Thursday, 6:00 PM. Elegant glam evening, photo backdrop, fun and games. Free with registration.

    RSVP — Free 

  • I'm Sponsored

    First 10 women get full Standard Registration FREE (Sept 17–18), covered by our sponsors.

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Full Retreat Schedule

Thursday, September 17 — Opening Night

6:00–6:15 PM — Registration & Welcome (Sabrina McNeill)
6:15–6:30 PM — Sister Connect: Sisterhood Snapshot Activity
6:30–7:00 PM — Sisterhood Shares: “What Did You Discover?”
7:00–8:00 PM — Sisterhood: Opening Word on Sisterhood, Purpose & Connection, with Ministry, Closing & Prayer (Evangelist Cherisse Stephens)
8:30 PM — Private Dinner for VIP Delegates & Guests (invitation only)

Friday, September 18 — Full Program (Nottingham Room)

9:30–10:00 AM — Sisterhood: Opening Session + Q&A (Evangelist Cherisse Stephens)
10:00–10:15 AM — Worth (Lady Barbara T. Lockett)
11:00–11:30 AM — Equip (Tiffany Bargeman)
11:30–11:45 AM — Break & Transition
12:00–12:30 PM — “Cherisse Is On”: A Special Podcast Experience
12:30–1:45 PM — Lunch & Fellowship (Café Expresso East)
2:00–2:30 PM — Empower (Dr. Tina Bailey)
2:30–3:05 PM — Transform (Evangelist Cherisse Stephens)

Saturday, September 19 — Prayer Breakfast

9:30 AM — Prayer Breakfast: a warm, intimate gathering with the CEO featuring prayer, fellowship, and brunch, with reflections and closing prayer by Cherisse Stephens

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