Called to Arise: Journey from Pain to Purpose March 20-22, 2
Founder of Women in Healing Ministries/She Arises
Meet Our Retreat Host: Pastor Lanette Robinson (Pastor Bam)
Pastor Lanette Robinson—affectionately known as Pastor Bam—is a passionate teacher, leader, and encourager with a heart for helping women rise into wholeness, strength, and God-given purpose. With decades of ministry leadership and lived experience, she brings a rare blend of wis
Meet Our Retreat Host: Pastor Lanette Robinson (Pastor Bam)
Pastor Lanette Robinson—affectionately known as Pastor Bam—is a passionate teacher, leader, and encourager with a heart for helping women rise into wholeness, strength, and God-given purpose. With decades of ministry leadership and lived experience, she brings a rare blend of wisdom, compassion, and authenticity that creates space for transformation and renewal.
As the founder of Women in Healing Ministries™ and the visionary behind She Arises™, Pastor Lanette is deeply committed to walking alongside women through seasons of transition—guiding them from pain to purpose through faith, truth, and grace. Her teaching is rooted in Scripture, shaped by life, and delivered with warmth, clarity, and boldness.
At the Called to Arise Retreat, Pastor Lanette invites women into a sacred journey inspired by Mark 5:41—where Jesus speaks life, identity, and awakening. With a shepherd’s heart and a prophetic call to encourage, she creates an environment where women can encounter God, reclaim their strength, and arise into what He has always spoken over them.
Minister Cheryl Shumake - Founder of Stepmom Sanity
Cheryl is an adventurous speaker, author, podcast host, and founder of Stepmom Sanity, who also, alongside her husband, Jonathan, co-leads Sawubona Blended Families, sharing her passion for Jesus and guiding families toward connection, healing, and purpose.
Cheryl is the author of, Waiting to Be Wanted, A Stepmom’s Guide to Loving Befor
Cheryl is an adventurous speaker, author, podcast host, and founder of Stepmom Sanity, who also, alongside her husband, Jonathan, co-leads Sawubona Blended Families, sharing her passion for Jesus and guiding families toward connection, healing, and purpose.
Cheryl is the author of, Waiting to Be Wanted, A Stepmom’s Guide to Loving Before Being Loved, the Stepmom Sanity Journal, You Are Graced, and a regular blogger for Our Daily Bread’s God Hears Her platform. Cheryl is a featured speaker at events for Family Life Blended, she has spoken at events for Family Life, has guested on the Focus on the Family and Our Daily Bread podcasts. She is also the lead contributor for the Generations App, a free app for Black and Brown families who love Jesus, love each other, and are determined to pass on faith that lasts. Cheryl loves living in her pet-free, empty nest home with her honey, generously providing food, hugs, and advice no one will take.
Somer Stanley - Founder of "My ASL Teacher Rocks!"
Somer Stanley - Founder of "My ASL Teacher Rocks!"
Somer Stanley is an accessibility strategist, educator, and former ASL interpreter with over 15 years of experience advancing inclusive practices for marginalized communities. Her work is rooted in service, representation, and the belief that access is a responsibility—not a privilege.
She is the Founder and CEO of Nclusive Scan, a healt
Somer Stanley is an accessibility strategist, educator, and former ASL interpreter with over 15 years of experience advancing inclusive practices for marginalized communities. Her work is rooted in service, representation, and the belief that access is a responsibility—not a privilege.
She is the Founder and CEO of Nclusive Scan, a health equity initiative that transforms printed and digital information into plain language, audio, and ASL using QR codes and API technology. Somer is also the founder of MyASLTeacherROCKS, a national training platform supporting interpreters, educators, and service providers through education, mentorship, and advocacy.
Somer holds two degrees in Interpreter Training and Education and is currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Ministry and Leadership at Shaw University, where her work focuses on helping faith-based institutions rethink inclusion and representation within religious spaces. She is also a mother of two and a proud military spouse, grounding her leadership in lived experience, service, and community accountability.