December 2025 Announcements
Giving Tuesday
This week we join believers around the world for Giving Tuesday, and our hearts are full as we remember what God has done through Side By Side this year. Every photo above tells a story. Every smile represents a woman who found community, a marriage strengthened, a leader encouraged, or a chapter launched because someone said yes to giving and yes to God.
If Side By Side has encouraged you in any way – if you’ve found friendship, discipleship, or hope inside this ministry – would you prayerfully consider sowing into the work God is doing?
Your generosity helps us:
• Support new chapters as they launch in communities hungry for connection
• Equip our leaders with training, resources, and ongoing care
• Expand our vision for additional field staff in 2026
• Strengthen gospel-centered community for women in medical marriages around the world
A Special Thank You
When you choose to become a monthly partner, we want to bless you with a gift that has deeply impacted our own hearts. All new monthly partners will receive a copy of Soul Care for the Medical Marriage – a beautiful resource that encourages rest, renewal, and gospel-shaped rhythms for couples in medicine.
This is our way of saying thank you for linking arms with us month after month, helping us care for women who pour out so much.
Thank you for giving toward work that is eternal. Thank you for believing in this mission. And thank you for helping us reach more women, more families, and more places where the hope of Christ is needed.
New Chapter Alerts
We are grateful to celebrate new beginnings in these beautiful communities. Every chapter launch represents women saying yes to connection, yes to discipleship, and yes to creating a place where medical wives can grow in Christ together. We praise God for the leaders who have stepped forward and for the women who will soon gather, pray, and flourish because these spaces now exist.
Relaunch of South Bend, IN
Leaders: Hope Zimmerman, Sarah Wright, and Margrit Staiger
Email: sidebysidesouthbend@gmail.com
Launch of Elkhorn, NE
Leaders: Jessica Gallant, Ashley Stansifer, & Alexandra Palmer
Email: sidebysideelkhornandwestmetro@gmail.com
National Convention
We are thrilled to share that registration is officially open for the 2026 CMDA National Convention in Loveland, Colorado, April 23–26. This annual gathering is one of the most meaningful weekends of the year for medical families and for our Side By Side community.
NatCon provides:
• Christ centered teaching from trusted speakers
• Worship and spiritual renewal
• Breakout tracks crafted for every stage of a medical career
• Space for families to grow together in faith
• A vibrant exhibit hall where ministries and organizations connect
• Encouragement for healthcare professionals and spouses who long to live out their calling with purpose
As always, Side By Side will be present with dedicated opportunities for connection, discipleship, and community throughout the weekend. Whether this is your first convention or your tenth, we would love for you to join us.
Loveland sits at the gateway of the Rocky Mountains and offers a beautiful backdrop for rest, learning, and fellowship. Come be refreshed, encouraged, and strengthened as we gather with brothers and sisters from across the country.
We are praying for each woman who will be with us this year and trusting God to use this special time to renew hearts and strengthen marriages. We cannot wait to see you there!
