Oaks of Righteousness Network (ORN), a faith-based organisation committed to raising and equipping young women for purposeful living and Kingdom influence, is set to mark a significant milestone as it celebrates 10 years of ministry with the 2026 edition of its flagship gathering, Queens Connect.
Founded on October 7, 2016, by Berachah Ifeoluwalayomi Wobin, ORN has spent the past decade creating platforms for young women to grow in their faith, discover their identity and purpose, receive mentorship, develop leadership capacity and build meaningful relationships.
For Wobin, the 10th anniversary is more than simply a date on the calendar. It represents a significant milestone in a journey dedicated to seeing young women understand who they are, discover their purpose and recognise the influence they can have in their generation.
“I would really love this, since this year marks the 10th year of our ministry. It’s a milestone year,” Wobin said, reflecting on the significance of the anniversary.
Inspired by Isaiah 61:3, which describes God’s people as “oaks of righteousness, the planting of the Lord,” ORN seeks to raise a generation of women who are rooted in Christ, restored in identity, nurtured in faith, equipped for purpose and positioned to positively influence their communities.
The ministry’s vision is to see rooted, restored, righteous and influential young women who understand their God-given identity and purpose and confidently use their gifts and influence to make a difference in their generation.
That vision will take centre stage at the 2026 edition of Queens Connect, scheduled for Saturday, October 3, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at Throneroom Trust Ministry, Kafanchan, Kaduna State.
Themed “Royal Roots, Kingdom Influence” and anchored on 1 Peter 2:9, the gathering is expected to bring together approximately 100 young women, particularly from Kafanchan and surrounding communities.
Queens Connect is designed as a platform for biblical teaching, mentorship, fellowship, personal development and meaningful conversations that encourage young women to embrace their identity, discover purpose and recognise their capacity to influence their generation.
The theme for this year’s gathering reflects the heart of ORN’s work over the past decade: helping young women become deeply rooted in their identity in Christ while equipping them to live with purpose and exercise their influence intentionally.
A major highlight of the celebration will be the launch of Arise and Shine: A Call for Young Women to Step into God’s Light, authored by ORN founder, Berachah Ifeoluwalayomi Wobin.
Inspired by Isaiah 60:1, the book is a call to young women to arise from limitations, embrace their identity in Christ and step boldly into the purpose and light of God.
The book carries forward the message that has remained central to Wobin’s work with young women: that limitations, circumstances and past experiences do not have to define the future God has prepared for them.
The launch will take place alongside the Queens Connect gathering and ORN’s 10th anniversary celebration, bringing together three significant milestones: a decade of ministry, a platform dedicated to young women’s growth and development, and a new literary resource designed to inspire their journey of faith, identity and purpose.
As Oaks of Righteousness Network enters its second decade, the anniversary provides an opportunity not only to celebrate the journey so far, but also to look ahead to the generation of women still to be reached, equipped and raised.
For ORN, the story of the past ten years is ultimately a story of planting, and the hope is that the women being raised through the ministry will continue to grow as oaks of righteousness, firmly rooted in Christ and using their lives and influence to make a difference in their generation.
