With a love for music and a heart for God’s people, Dawna is on a mission to create positive change in the world around her, one song at a time. She loves to worship the Lord and help usher people into the presence of God. Dawna currently serves as the Worship Leader at Cornerstone Church near Phoenix, Arizona.

 In addition to worship leading, she writes and records her own music, and travels around the US spreading the hope of the gospel to all who will listen. Her latest single, “Mountain Mover” can be found nationwide on all streaming platforms.

Dawna also has a passion for social justice, and loves getting the opportunity to partner with different organizations, that help fight the war against human trafficking. She served for five years as a member of the Christian Women in Media Association, helping connect and equip Christian women in all forms of media, and serves as a Bridging the Gap Advisor.

When she is not singing or doing ministry, Dawna enjoys spending quality time with her family and friends. She loves coffee, fashion and anything PINK!!!!

Dawna and her husband Rick have two beautiful children, Kyrie and Kinsley, and two crazy dogs, Mugsy and Stella.

An unstoppable desire to help the hurting led Kendra Roehl to become a social worker and then foster care parent of dozens and adoptive mom of three. Today, she continues to care for others as a founder of The Ruth Experience, frequent speaker and author of five books, including 100 Days of Kindness. She is a Single Moms Retreat advisor with Bridging the Gap and is excited to be returning as an event emcee.

Many women experience anxiety and depression, difficulties in relationships, repeated failed relationships, and more because of sexual trauma or the culture’s message about sex. These experiences influence beliefs that interfere with Jesus’ plan for redemption. Join Terri as she unpacks a perspective of Jesus and His desire to heal and protect us.

Terri is a licensed marriage and family therapist and certified life coach. She is the wife of one and mother to five children ranging from ages 17-29. She is a servant of Christ and passionate to see people set free from anxiety, depression, and the impact of trauma history. She works with The Center for Family Counseling doing couples and individual counseling.

Join SuLynn Williams in this session on dating with a purpose, including goals in dating, healthy verses unhealthy relationships, kids and blending families, and more.

SuLynn loves Jesus, being a wife, “boy mom” to 2 sons, real relationships, good conversations and good books.

Her passion and experience is coaching and leadership, supporting and encouraging others as they navigate through life, find Hope and move forward. Her professional and educational experience is in Organizational Behavior, Organizational Development and Management. She feels blessed to be the Executive Director of Elevate – Pregnancy and Family Resource Center in St Cloud, MN.

She is a strong advocate for empowering life, following God and finding your sweet spot. She enjoys opportunities for growth and partnering with others.

Join us for this session and learn how to reconnect into life-giving relationships, how to detox from unhealthy relationships, and how to set healthy boundaries.

Pamela was raised by an amazing single mom (Lois Breit). She is an ordained minister, foster parent and an Licensed Graduate Social Worker. She and her family live in the Twin Cities.

Lois will discuss and offer resources to help answer some of the following questions: What causes women to return to an abusive situation (or be tempted to return)? How do you break an abusive family cycle? Where does your feeling of confusion, lack of confidence, or feeling that you are going crazy come from? What is “gaslighting” (a devious form of abuse), how do you recognize its signs, and what are boundaries to implement to avoid being “gaslighted?”

Lois has 30 years of experience as an ordained minister, pastor, and missionary with the Assemblies of God. As the only AG Missionary to Single Moms, she speaks across the country at District, Sectional, and local church events for single moms, women’s events, and in Sunday services. Because she raised 5 children as a single mom, her books, articles, and leadership trainings give credence and hope to single moms, while providing ministry resources to the local church. (Resources are available in English and Spanish.)

See more: loisbreit.com or singlemamas.org.

This breakout will help you to find hope and healing after experiencing loss of any kind. You might be grieving the loss a loved one, loss of a relationship, loss of a dream, or any other big change in your life. You or a loved one might have experienced abuse of any kind, a serious illness or disability, and other major disappointments in life. Grief can be overwhelming and many times we try to ignore it or stuff it down which will lead to feeling numb and being in “survival mode.” Join us in this workshop as we learn how to walk through loss and grief with the comfort and grace that only the Holy Spirit can provide.

Darlene Cook serves as the Program Director at Door of Hope Ministries where she ministers to women who have experienced trauma and abuse. Throughout her life she has experienced losses of many different kinds and out of these experiences she has found hope and healing through the Holy Spirit. Darlene is a mom of four adult children and grandmother of 16 grandchildren. She is a licensed minister with the Assemblies of God and she is passionate to help others walk in the joy of the Lord that she has experienced.

Could you use some inside advice on navigating the job search process, landing the ideal job for you, handling life on the job, or getting the most out of a career?  If so, this session is for you!  We will be covering 7 practical career skills and tools, including the Enneagram assessment, to help you excel in the workplace.

Faith is very passionate about helping others find careers that utilize their God-given gifts, talents, and interests. She has over 20 years of experience in Recruiting Management, Consulting, and Career Development, working in large corporations and recruiting firms, providing search services to a broad range of specialized industries. Faith is currently CEO of Fitzgerald Recruiting, a professional search and contract staffing firm. She has a BSBA in Management from the University of ND.

Everyone has an attachment style they developed from their childhood. Your attachment style can impact you, your relationships with others, and most importantly, your parenting. Come learn why attachment is so important, what your attachment style is, and how to use this knowledge for your own self-reflection and relationships with others. We will also share fun and encouraging ideas you can use to build a strong bond with your kids!

Mykelti Blum is a licensed social worker and has been working in the adoption field for the last 4 years. Mykelti founded Heart of the Brave Ministry which includes the Coffee with Kelti podcast, live messages, and devotionals. Mykelti loves helping women through personal reflection, and encouraging them towards pursuing their goals, dreams, and living in their purpose.