Arena Ciudad de México became a gathering place for thousands of women who took part in "The Bible and Us," a Christian event aimed at strengthening women's identity, faith and knowledge of Scripture.
Michelle Ruiz organized the event, with special guests Sonia Luna, Ana Gabriela Fidalgo, Gloriana Montero and Ester Aguaron, along with worship leader and singer Karen Espinosa. Río Worship, a ministry affiliated with Río MX, led the music.
Ruiz told the crowd that a personal experience of pain and spiritual searching had led her to find comfort and direction in Scripture.
Over time, those early gatherings grew into a discipleship program aimed at helping women not just read the Bible, but understand it, live it out and apply it to their everyday lives.
Ruiz drew on the Psalm "Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path" to remind the audience that God's light guides believers at every step.
Gloriana Montero, a pastor at Lakewood Church in Texas, shared a series of personal testimonies and urged women to stand firm in their faith and convictions in daily life.
Sonia Luna, co-founder of Casa de Dios Church in Guatemala, encouraged women to follow God's voice no matter their circumstances.
Ester Aguarón called out several women by name during her ministry time, offering words of prophetic activation and spiritual revelation.
The Arena CDMX event capped off a tour that organizers said stopped in roughly 25 cities across Mexico and the United States before wrapping up in the Mexican capital.
What began as a small initiative has grown into a community focused on helping women not only read the Bible, but put it into practice — building an identity rooted in the Christian faith.
Worship, teaching and creativity
Organizers moved away from a traditional conference format, adding creative elements throughout. Early on, attendees stood out for interacting with illustrations using copies of "The Bible and Us" during the program.
A key part of the project was making sure the experience didn't end when attendees left the arena. As a follow-up, participants were invited to continue with a 40-day devotional through the YouVersion app.
Organizers also announced a partnership with Canzion Films to promote the upcoming movie "He Calls Me His Daughter," which explores themes of identity and purpose and is set to hit theaters across Latin America soon.
The goal, organizers said, was to turn the shared experience into an ongoing discipleship process that carries into everyday life, homes, churches and communities.
A growing voice for women in the Christian movement
The scale of the event reflects a broader trend: Christian initiatives designed specifically for women are on the rise.
Beyond its size, "The Bible and Us" raises broader questions about the role of women's Bible study programs within evangelical churches today — how to combine biblical teaching with community, leadership, creativity and spiritual mentorship.
In that sense, Arena CDMX served two purposes: a venue for a large-scale expression of faith, and a launching pad for a community organizers hope will stay active long after the event ends.
Scripture at the center
The movement said its core mission was to put Scripture back at the center of participants' lives.
Its stated goals include deepening knowledge of God's Word, strengthening believers' personal relationship with God, building an identity grounded in Scripture, and encouraging a practical, consistent faith.
The event marks a new chapter for an initiative that started with small gatherings and has since grown enough to fill one of Mexico City's largest event venues.
Looking beyond a single event
With Arena CDMX as the final stop on its tour, organizers hoped "The Bible and Us" would be more than a one-day experience — but a starting point for thousands of women to keep studying the Bible and living out their faith in practical ways.
Organizers summed up that vision simply: women gathered around the Word, called to carry what they've learned back to their families, churches and communities.
What started as a small Bible study born out of personal pain has grown into a platform with national and international reach.
