Speakers
Barb Roose
Barb is a popular speaker and author who is passionate about teaching women to live beautifully strong and courageous in spite of their fears so that they can experience God’s great adventure of faith and purpose for their lives.
Since 2005, Barb has been speaking to audiences in the US and abroad, including national platforms such as the Aspire Women’s Events, She Speaks Conference, and the UMC Leadership Institute.
She’s the author of multiple Bible studies, including: Surrendered: Letting Go and Living Like Jesus, I’m Waiting, God: Finding Blessing in God’s Delays, and her newest study, Breakthrough: Finding Freedom in Christ
She is also the author of multiple books including Winning the Worry Battle: Life Lessons from the Book of Joshua
Before her transition to full-time speaking and writing in January 2016, Barb served on staff at CedarCreek Church in Perrysburg, OH for 14 years on the executive leadership and teaching teams.
Barb lives in NW Ohio and she is the proud mom to three adult children. Barb enjoys traveling, reading, walking and whenever possible, she prefers to eat dessert first.
April Diaz
April has been a visionary and challenger her entire life. She’s the Founder + CEO of Ezer + Co., a coaching company all about activating women to live + lead with wholeness, and Co-Founder of Praxis Coaching, a coaching certification company for faith-led leaders. For nearly 20 years she pastored in two of the most influential churches in the U.S. April’s a certified coach, international speaker, author, and advocate for marginalized voices. She’s always been a tomboy with sparkly shoes. April’s still crazy about her high school sweetheart, Brian. Together, they co-parent 3 fabulous kiddos and live in Orange County, CA.
Workshops
Workshop #1
with Susy Flory
Workshop #2
with Liza Landrum
Workshop #3
with Lynne Herron
*More information coming soon!
Schedule
Friday
Saturday
Friday
Friday
Friday
9:00am
Pre-conference with Fuller Seminary
Friday
Friday
Friday
12:00pm
Pre-conference Ends
Friday
Friday
Friday
1:30pm
Conference Check-in
Friday
Friday
Friday
2:00pm
Main Session 1
Friday
Friday
Friday
3:20pm
Connect Time
Friday
Friday
Friday
4:15pm
Choose Your Own Adventure
Friday
Friday
Friday
5:15pm
Discussion Groups
Friday
Friday
Friday
6:00pm
Dinner (Provided)
Friday
Friday
Friday
7:00pm
Main Session 2
Friday
Friday
Friday
8:00pm
Meet & Greet
Saturday
Saturday
Saturday
8:30am
Doors Open
Saturday
Saturday
Saturday
9:00am
Main Session 3
Saturday
Saturday
Saturday
10:30am
Workshops
Saturday
Saturday
Saturday
11:30am
Lunch (Provided)
Saturday
Saturday
Saturday
1:00pm
Main Session 4
Saturday
Saturday
Saturday
2:00pm
Workshops
Saturday
Saturday
Saturday
3:00pm
Discussion Group
Saturday
Saturday
Saturday
3:45pm
Main Session 5
Saturday
Saturday
Saturday
5:00pm
Conference Ends
Pre-Conference
Friday, September 16, 9AM-12PM
*More information coming soon!
Location
Accommodations
Our conference hotel is Homewood Suites by Hilton Livermore, located less than ½ mile from conference location. Each room includes sitting and kitchen areas, making it a great option for extra connection time with friends who are also attending the conference