Breaking Through To Soar

 To God Be the Glory! Introducing Lydia's Retreat Center: A Resource for Women.

Twenty-five years ago, God gave me a vision to empower women. Today, I am thrilled to introduce you to Lydia's Retreat Center. I gave my life to Christ at age 5 and have served in various ministries, culminating in my ministerial license from Wayland Baptist Church in Baltimore, MD.

Inspired by God's greatest gift of love through Jesus, as mentioned in Ephesians 2:8-10, our mission focuses on healing and encouragement through ministries like "It's Tea Time" and BHAD. We believe in the transformative power of community and support.

Lydia's Retreat Center aims to reach women worldwide, fostering growth in leadership and faith. As Apostle Paul reminds us in 2 Corinthians 4:8-9, we are resilient in the face of challenges. We pray that our platform helps women find God's guiding light in hard times.

• Discover Your Purpose: Use our website as a resource.
• Connect with Others: Join our community and networking events.
• Learn Lydia's Story: Explore the inspiring story of Lydia, the first convert in Europe, under the Business Link.

By 2035, Lydia's Retreat Center will be a premier online resource for women, providing comprehensive virtual training, workshops, and networking opportunities to enhance emotional and spiritual wellness. The center will offer robust online support and resources to help women launch and grow successful start-up businesses. Through innovative digital platforms, Lydia's Retreat Center will create a global community of empowered, resilient, and thriving female entrepreneurs. Our commitment to continuous innovation and dedication will enable us to expand our reach and make a lasting impact on the lives of women around the world.

Enjoy your journey and let God's word be your guide.

Peace and Blessings

Vicki Williams

President/Founder

Ministry Timeline:

In 2000, the vision for a ministry dedicated to empowering women was born. By 2010, this vision had begun to take shape with the annual event It's Tea Time, which provided a special occasion for senior women to come together. 

In 2014, the ministry expanded with the creation of Broken Healed and Delivered (BHAD), inspired by the biblical passages Psalms 34:10 and 147:3, which speak of the Lord’s closeness to the brokenhearted and His ability to heal and bind up their wounds. 

Fast forward to 2020, Lydia's Retreat Center: A Resource For Women was officially launched on September 3rd, providing a dedicated space for women to find support and resources online.

Now, in 2024, Lydia’s Classroom: Empower Her Program offers online business classes designed to enhance learning experiences with easy-to-follow backlinks, connecting women to valuable free resources and community networks. These classes aim to equip women with the tools needed to launch and grow successful start-up businesses.