October 2025 Announcements

Executive Team Retreat Recap- God at Work in Bristol!

In late September, your Executive Team gathered at CMDA headquarters in Bristol, TN, for three days of rest, prayer, and vision casting. Highlights included:

  • Rich fellowship and discipleship time together

  • Encouragement from CMDA leadership and staff

  • Seeking God’s direction on future staffing and expansion

  • Welcoming new team members into the heart of our ministry

Thank you for covering us in prayer—He answered!Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.

This month, we celebrate and honor Brooke Fermin, who is retiring from her role as Midwest Regional Director after 15 incredible years of service. Brooke has faithfully discipled, equipped, and walked alongside countless leaders and women in our ministry. While she’s stepping back from her RD role, we’re thrilled that she plans to remain actively engaged—especially in supporting marriage ministry efforts.

Brooke, your legacy of love, leadership, and laughter has left a permanent mark on Side By Side. We praise God for your “yes” and the way you’ve poured into this ministry. 

Prayer Hour- October 20th

Mark your calendars! Our Side By Side Prayer Hour will be held every 3rd Monday of the month.


Our next Prayer Hour is on:
 Monday, October 20
 1:00 PM ET

These monthly gatherings are sacred times of intercession and encouragement. Whether you’re brand new to prayer or a seasoned intercessor, we’d love for you to join.

Join the Prayer Hour on Zoom

We are also looking for Regional Prayer Leaders to help anchor this ministry in prayer. If you feel called, please fill out the Interest Form below —we’d love to walk with you in this.

Regional Prayer Leader Interest Form

Looking Ahead - Save the Dates!

GMHC 2025 – November 6–8 in Louisville, KY: Side By Side will be there again this year! Stay tuned for gathering details.

NatCon 2026 – April 23-26, in Loveland, CO: It’s not too early to start dreaming. Mark your calendar and make plans to join us!

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October 2025 On the Side: Comfort for Comfort