Adventist women from across the North New South Wales Conference (NNSW) gathered at Avondale University on November 23 for the RESET Women’s Day Conference. According to the organisers, the event focused on spiritual renewal, connection and empowerment, providing an opportunity for women of all ages to reset and strengthen their faith while also making a difference.
Organised by NNSW Women’s Ministries, the conference featured personal testimonies, prayer sessions and worship—led by a team representing different generations.
Guest speakers included Beryl Landers, NNSW Women’s Ministries director; Joy Butler, president of the Women’s Christian Temperance Union and former South Pacific Division Women’s Ministries director; and Charissa Torossian, NNSW Prayer Ministries coordinator. They explored themes of resetting one’s identity, strengthening connections with Christ and living with renewed purpose.
Also speaking at the event, NNSW secretary Pastor Abel Iorgulescu emphasised the significant role and potential of women in society. He shared a personal story about his grandmother, highlighting her wisdom and strength, which influenced his values and shaped his commitment to gender equality.
In the afternoon, the MAD (Make a Difference) session focused on mission-driven initiatives, inspiring attendees to support projects such as Turn on the Tap, a partnership between Adventist Women and ADRA to provide clean water and sanitation facilities in the Solomon Islands. Attendees raised more than $A5000 during the conference, bringing the total amount raised for the project this year to $A13,200—$A3200 above the initial goal. “The generosity of our women is a testament to their passion for making a tangible difference,” said Mrs Landers.
The conference also supported women in Africa through handmade tote bags gifted to attendees. Mrs Landers explained that the bags, crafted by women in Nepal as part of a livelihood initiative, “provide income for their families and communities while empowering them with a sense of purpose and value.”
Reflecting on the event, Mrs Landers said, “RESET was not just a time for spiritual renewal, but a chance for women to come together, inspire one another and make a tangible difference. We look forward to continuing this journey of growth and connection.” She added that similar events are already being planned for 2025.
