Founder and Executive Director
Amanda Davison is the wife to a Minnesota farmer, mother of three, and President of the nonprofit, A Wife Like Me. She is the co-author of Dear Wife: 10 Minute Invitations to Practice Connection with Your Husband, speaker, and teaches at her local church, where she and her husband lead the marriage mentor team. Former psychology professor, Amanda is now relentlessly sharing how her education in counseling and God’s word changed her life and marriage.
Co-Director of Faith Formation
Michelle is a writer and speaker on a mission to equip women to thrive in their walk with Jesus by getting into God’s Word every day. She is a wife to Jeremy - a Minister of Music, and mom to three wild and wonderful kids. She loves Christmas music all year, collecting shells, crazy socks, and drinking lots of coffee.
Co-Director of Faith Formation
Natalia is an assignment writer for Lifeway Women and serves as the Bible Study Content Editor at Living by Design Ministries. She also volunteers at Proverbs 31 Ministries on their proofreading team and leads a COMPEL Discovery Group. Natalia creates devotional study books on issues relevant to womanhood and living in the fullness of God's design for womanhood. Natalia Drumm is a writer, speaker and teacher with a passion for building community and engaging women in the Word of God. She is married to her high school sweetheart, and they are raising three little boys in their home town of North Port, FL.
Content Editor
Sarah Geringer is a writer, speaker, podcaster, artist, editor, book launch manager, creative coach and author of five books. She is on the devotional writing teams for Proverbs 31 Ministries, Hope-Full Living, Kingdom Edge Magazine and Woman 2 Woman Ministries. When she’s not reading over 100 books per year, Sarah enjoys painting, baking, gardening and playing the flute. Her daily must-haves are hot tea, dark chocolate, and fresh flowers.
She is a fifth-generation resident of southeast Missouri, where she lives with her husband and three children. Sarah writes about finding peace in God’s Word at sarahgeringer.com.
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Amaya Nicole Hardy is a licensed clinical mental health counselor who aims to help others walk out their deliverance and forge strong, healthy relationships with God and others. A wife and mother, she finds joy serving her family and local church as an intercessor and prophetic voice. In the midst of her serving, she is an entrepreneur who recently gave birth to Trinity Family Counseling Solutions PLLC, a counseling firm aimed to help women and families walk in the destiny God ordained for them. Through her ministry and business, Amaya desires more than anything that those in need of refuge would seek rest in the loving arms of the Father and walk in His sufficient grace. She is an intercessor, a teacher, and orator of God’s truth who loves God, loves His people and hopes that above all, we all experience authentic relationship with our creator.
Amy worked in the college ministry of Cru from 2003 to 2015--8 of those years she served as Team Leader. Since 2003 she has regularly blessed the Cru staff, students, and BGSU Greek life with her exceptional speaking, teaching, leading, and mentoring abilities. In June of 2015, Amy brought her experience to the Brookside Staff Team as Director of Outward Movement. Amy authored her first book on motherhood titled "Chin Up: Wearing Grace, Strength, and Dignity When Motherhood Unravels Our Souls,” and her latest devotional, “Grace Looks Amazing On You.” Amy and Rob have three amazing kids ranging from 3 to 10 years old.
Chrystan began her official online writing journey in 2010, with a tiny blog about her journey from life as a single mom to life as a wife. God changed that tiny blogspot into a website, into an online ministry, speaking career and now a book.
Over the last few years Chrystan stepped into the role of Chief Executive Officer for Imperfectly Brave, a quickly growing midwest women’s ministry on prayer. Through this leadership experience and her own prayer group, Chrystan developed a passion for empowering women in the truth from God’s word. Out of this passion for the truth, Chrystan co-authored a book titled Sister, Walk in Truth to encourage women to pursue God’s truth in this upside down culture.
A recent graduate from Liberty University with an MA in Biblical Exposition, Denise is now pursuing a Ph.D. in Biblical Exposition and loves to nerd out on all things Bible, finding new ways to share God's timeless truths to apply to everyday life. A published author of Make Up Your Mind (2022), Shame Off You (2018), 31 Days to Hope Reinvented (2017), and a writer for Proverbs 31 Ministries' First 5 app and COMPEL blog, Denise is also a speaker and worship leader with her ministry, Seeing Deep Ministries, Denise is passionate about cultivating a devotional life in others and stopping biblical illiteracy. She and her husband, her “Bo” (short for Boaz) live near Fredericksburg, VA and have 5 children; 4 who recently graduated from college, and their youngest adoptive son who is a senior in high school.
Hope Carpenter is the cofounder of Redemption Church, a megachurch that started in Greenville, South Carolina, and now has additional campuses in San Jose, California, and the Dominican Republic. Additionally, the church reaches people around the world through its television ministry (seen on Hillsong Channel three times a week and on Daystar every Monday, to over 450,000 weekly viewers), ministry app, ministry database, YouTube channel, speaking events, conferences, and Hope Carpenter Ministries, where Hope travels to minister to women all over the world, including the Dominican Republic, Pakistan and Argentina. Hope is an author and recently released her acclaimed new book, “The Most Beautiful Disaster”. Hope and her husband, Ron live in San Jose, California, and Greenville, South Carolina.
Barb Roose is a speaker and author who is passionate about teaching women to live beautifully strong and courageous so that they experience God’s great adventure of faith and purpose for their lives.
Barb is the author of multiple Bible studies including Surrendered: Letting Go and Living Like Jesus, Joshua: Winning the Worry Battle and several books like Surrendered: 40 Days to Help You Let Go and Live Like Jesus.
Amy Carroll is a speaker and writer for Proverbs 31 Ministries. She’s the author of Breaking Up with Perfect and Exhale as well as the director and coach of Next Step Coaching Services. As a woman who loves a great story and a challenging idea, co-hosting the Grit ‘n’ Grace podcast has become one of her favorite things. Amy and her husband live in lovely Holly Springs, NC where you can find her on any given day texting her adult kids, typing away at her computer, or trying to figure out one more alternative to cooking dinner. Join Amy at amycarroll.org where she’s gathering tender hearts and strong voices, or find out more about her speaker coaching services at nextstepcoachingservices.com.
Stephanie Broersma is a living example of how God brings beauty from ashes in the lives of His children. Married since 2002, she and her husband, Tim, have walked through the valley of marital betrayal and come out the other side stronger, more in love, and fully devoted to Christ. She now heads Reclaimed Ministry, an organization that seeks to help other broken brides recover from the pain and devastation of marital infidelity. Stephanie and her husband have four children, and lives in the Northwest pocket of Washington state.
Simi was born in India and moved to Dallas, TX at the age of 7. She came to faith at the age of 13 and fell in love with The Word and The Church. She has been married to her best friend Jayson John for 10 years and they have 2 beautiful children. Currently she lives in Oklahoma and serves with her husband who is the lead pastor of New Life Bible Church in Norman. Simi is a speaker, author and a full time physical therapist. Her calling is to the local church and her passion is to empower women to live in the abundant life Jesus offers them. This year Simi released her first devotional book "I Am Not: Break free from stereotypes and become the woman God made you to be" -available on Amazon.
Stacey Morgan is always ready with a funny or thoughtful story from her own life; whether it be holding down the home front during her husband’s Special Forces military deployments, carpooling, working for the Smithsonian, skydiving, teaching her teens to drive, taking roller-skating lessons, or watching as her husband blasts into outer space. A women’s ministry leader for over fifteen years, Stacey is an executive leadership coach for MOPS International. She and her husband, Army colonel and NASA astronaut Drew Morgan, have four children.
Katy McCown is president of She Laughs Ministries, a writer for Proverbs 31 Ministries, and a national speaker. Through all life’s uncertainties and surprises, Katy has learned some things about “living sure” even when the future is not. She and her husband, Luke, a former NFL quarterback, are raising six children on their ranch in Texas. Connect with Katy at www.katymccown.com.
Wife to the world’s most patient husband, Kevin—she calls him Mr. Tall, Dark and Handsome, which might be why he’s so patient with her. Mom to the Crazies, her four sweetly wacky kids—kids they never thought they’d be able to conceive: Cassidy (9), Blake (7), Avery (6), and Sawyer (2). Elizabeth writes fiction for tweens and teens, and Christian inspiration books for women. When she’s not inhaling Starbucks mochas and plotting her next book, she works from home as a part-time editor and women’s minister, and as a full-time diaper changer, baby snuggler, laundry slayer, floor mopper, not-so-gourmet chef, homework helper, kid chauffeur, and tantrum tamer. She is living proof that geeky girls can live happily ever after.
Karla Downing, the founder of ChangeMyRelationship.com, offers Christian marriage help and Christian relationship help as a speaker, author, counselor, and Bible study teacher. Karla grew up in a dysfunctional family and then found herself struggling with Christian codependency in her own difficult marriage. Through her personal struggles, she discovered biblical and practical principles, which she now teaches to others. She also trains counselors, pastors, women’s ministry leaders, church leaders, small-group leaders, non-profit ministry leaders, and individuals to minister to Christians in difficult relationships. Karla’s passion is to see individuals, marriages, and families set free from the chains of dysfunction, misunderstanding, and emotional pain through a correct understanding of what the Bible teaches about relationships.
Meredith Houston Carr is a writer, speaker, and unrelenting dreamer. An attorney in her former life, she now enjoys the never-dull stay-at-home mom life with her three energetic children. Meredith is passionately devoted to writing words that encourage and infuse women with hope — a hope that leads to the joy and strength needed to walk through life’s hardships and into the abundant life promised by Jesus. After several adventure-filled years on the West Coast, she and her husband now make their home in Athens, Georgia. She writes regularly on her website and for Proverbs 31 Ministries, as well as social media. Come connect with her on Instagram and Facebook for more encouragement and a few laughs!
Ashley Willis is the author or co-author of eight books and many viral blog articles on issues related to faith, mental health, motherhood and marriage. Her most recent book, Peace Pirates, released in April. Along with her husband Dave, she co-hosts the popular Naked Naked Podcast and MarriageToday TV program. Ashley and Dave live with their four amazing sons and their spoiled dog "Chi Chi" in beautiful Evans, GA. She helps women get unstuck by applying a combination of faith and practicality so that they can stop putting their dreams on the back burner and live a life of prosperity!
Courtnaye Richard is the founder of Inside Out Media Group, LLC - a faith-based PR, Marketing & Mentorship Agency. In her 15 years of experience, she has worked with platforms such as PBS, CBN, & TCT Networks, as well as local television and print publications. Courtnaye is also the founder of Inside Out with Courtnaye, a ministry that helps women grow in their walk with Christ from the heart and equips them to fulfill their God-given purpose. Courtnaye is also an author and contributing writer for ibelieve.com, Women’s Ministry Tools, and is a speaker of a host of women’s conferences. Her blog, Inside Out with Courtnaye reaches thousands of women across the globe and was listed as the Top 50 Christian Women Bloggers Every Woman Must Follow. She's passionate about helping women make a greater impact in their personal lives, homes, church, community, and purpose.
Lynn Cowell is part of the Proverbs 31 Ministries’ speaker and writing team. As the author of several books, written for women of all ages, her newest book is: Loved & Cherished: 100 Devotionals for Girls. Lynn calls home North Carolina, where she and her husband, Greg and the occasional backyard deer are adjusting to life as “just us”. Along with their three adult children, the Cowells love hiking, rafting and anything combining chocolate and peanut butter.
Kris' passion lies in helping others to defeat life's devils, grow in their faith and become everything God created them to be. She holds a Ph.D. in Christian Counseling and MA in Theology. As a Minister, Christian Life Coach and Counselor, her heart is to see God's people healed in every way - physically, emotionally and spiritually. When she is not ministering God's Word, you can find Kris hanging out with her husband, two girls and every increasing tribe of fur babies in their NJ home.
Jennifer Taylor Wagner is a certified fitness instructor and successful blogger. She is passionate about challenging the way we think about health, wellness, and regularly writes on the topics of healthy living and body positivity. Whether it's hosting online webinars, speaking in churches, or chatting at MOPS meetings, she is committed to helping others find hope in their journey. Jennifer lives in Virginia with her husband, Phil and their two kids. Visit her online at jennifertaylorwagner.com.
Joy Lowery was born 15 June 1988 in Frankfurt, Germany. She graduated from Coosa Central High School in 2006. She graduated from Gadsden State Community College in 2012 with an associate degree in Psychology.
Joy Lowery is from Rockford, Alabama where most of her family resides. She has two beautiful daughters: Ivy Grace (her oldest) and Marleigh Faith (her youngest). She is the oldest of two siblings. She is an Army mom and the founder of Joyful Manna podcast. Joy loves serving just to serve and not to get.
Through scripture and storytelling, Cheri Gregory delights in helping women draw closer to Jesus—the strength of every tender heart. Cheri is the co-author, with Kathi Lipp, of You Don’t Have to Try So Hard and Overwhelmed; with Amy Carroll, she’s the co-host of the Grit ‘n’ Grace podcast and co-author of Exhale; and she’s the founder of Sensitive and Strong: the place for the HSP Christian woman to find Community.
Amanda Davison is the Founder and Executive Director of the nonprofit, A Wife Like Me, a ministry equipping wives to experience healthier, happier marriages. She is the co-author of Dear Wife: 10 Minute Invitations to Practice Connection with Your Husband, a speaker, teacher at her local church, and founder of the Awaken, a women’s event. She is the wife to a Minnesota farmer, mother of three, and lover of ice cream. Join the wives intentionally growing their faith and marriages through the A Wife Like Me Podcast, A Wife Like Me on YouTube, social media, or at awifelikeme.com.
Dr. Barbara Lowe is a licensed psychologist, founder, and owner of Greenleaf Psychological and Support Services (GPSS). GPSS is a large multi-site psychological practice and training center in Raleigh/Durham North Carolina where clinicians deliver the best of psychological science and integrate faith upon request, for healing the soul and renewing the spirit. She is also the visionary behind Dr. Barbara Ministries, a Somatic Experience practitioner, an EMDR practitioner, a Board Certified Life Coach, an Educator, an Ordained Minister, a National Speaker, and an Author.
Author, speaker, advocate, Kelly A. Foster is the founder of the online women’s ministry Imperfectly His, and author of “Dear Proverbs 31 Woman...Stop Making Me Look Bad!” As a YouVersion Bible App devotional partner, Kelly has helped thousands of women embrace their imperfect stories, become healthy, whole and healed while pursuing their passions with purpose.
Kelly is a minister of the gospel for over 12 years, has served as a church planter, coach and mentor to many. When Kelly’s not juggling dinner or writing deadlines you can find her binge watching documentaries with her 3 beautiful daughters in St. Louis, MO.
Anita Mckaney is a disciplemaker for Jesus Christ. She is wife to Maurice and mom to two teen
Sons. She is also a Bible Teacher by commission and mentors many women in Titus 2 womanhood. She is the founder of Wifestyle Image Network - an online and offline network of women whose goal is winning souls and winning marriages through discipleship, mentorship and ambassadorship. She is the Missions Pastor of “The Singwell Church.” Anita is the author of The Titus Ten and Anointed Devotions, 52 week guided journals. She is a Professor of Nursing at Hondros College, a marriage & discipleship group leader with her husband, a marriage blogger and licensed Minister. Anita has facilitated women’s bible studies and is a well-traveled conference speaker. Her eternal passion is her Savior Jesus Christ. Her love is her family, and her mission is making disciples.
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Ayanna Hall, known as the Relational Pharmacist, is a Wife & Marriage Strategist, Coach, and Speaker. She is on a mission to engage, inspire, and equip wives and wives-to-be with prescriptions for success to gain clarity, confidence, and connections. After gaining her Doctorate in Pharmacy, having a career, three daughters, becoming a housewife, and being married for over 15 years, Ayanna has mastered the art of getting clear, confident, and connected while shifting successfully through different seasons of life.
Scott Martindale is an authentic and passionate leader who loves to help people with their marriage, faith and daily walk of life. As a Christian LPC that specializes in blended families, marriage and pre-marriage with over 13 years of experience, he also serves in multiple areas at his home church Gateway and as the Blending Families Equip Class teacher. Vanessa Martindale is a Christian wife and mother, registered nurse and current Graduate Student at The Kings University pursuing a Masters Degree as a Marriage and Family therapist. Together they are the founders of Blended Kingdom Families, a Christian Ministry committed to equipping and educating blended families with resources and practical skills through the truth of God’s word, empowering marriages and families to flourish in their kingdom identity and live life abundantly.
Ann Swindell is the author of the new book The Path to Peace: Experiencing God’s Comfort When You’re Overwhelmed. She writes for Risen Motherhood, The Gospel Coalition, Well Watered Women, and multiple other ministries. Ann is the owner of Writing with Grace, and she lives in West Michigan with her pastor husband and two kids. Connect with her at AnnSwindell.com.
Billie Jauss encourages women to value the significance of small beginnings and expect the immeasurably more God desires to do in and through their lives. She’s the author of Making Room: Doing Less So God Can Do More. She offers hope with practical and useful biblical guidance to live life with meaning, one step, one decision, one action at a time.
Billie loves meeting and speaking to women in groups large and small. She is also a speaker with Compassion International, presenting Child Sponsorship.
Writing, speaking, and baseball fill Billie’s love for travel and adventure. Billie has been married for over 30 years to Dave, a professional baseball coach. They raised three boys while living in 15 different cities and towns throughout the US, in Venezuela and the Dominican Republic. Their three adult sons are now all employed in baseball. Billie and Dave live in Florida in their off-season.
Author of A Little Goes a Long Way and host of The Love Offering podcast Rachael Adams hopes to help women realize their God-given purpose and significance. She and her husband, Bryan, run a family business and farm in Kentucky with their two children, Will and Kate, and two dogs. Her work has been featured on Crosswalk, iBelieve, Today Parenting, and YouVersion. Connect with her by visiting rachaelkadams.com, by searching @rachaeladamsauthor on social media, and by tuning in to The Love Offering podcast every Tuesday on your favorite listening platform.
Rhonda Stoppe is an author and speaker dedicated to helping women live life with no regrets. With over 30 years experience as a mom, mentor, and pastor’s wife, Rhonda’s wisdom and experience will help you:
-Discover significance in God and His specific purpose for your life.
-Connect biblical principles to everyday decisions.
-Develop a loving marriage that others dream about.
-Influence the next generation by raising children with integrity.
-Leave a legacy of a life well-lived with no regrets!
Janice McWilliams (MDiv, LCPC) has nourished a lifelong curiosity about human nature. This has propelled her to serve in campus ministry, to speak and train groups in churches and organizations, and to work as a therapist, spiritual director, and writer. Her love of the depths and intrigue of the human experience is matched by her desire to find her place in God’s work of restoring and revitalizing souls everywhere. Find out more at janicemcwilliams.com.
David Sluka is a husband to Christina and father to three adult daughters and one teenage son. For over 20 years David has worked with Christian authors to help them prepare, write, and share the messages God has given to them. He is the author of two books and has ghostwritten others, was the editorial director for BroadStreet Publishing and The Passion Translation, and is now senior acquisitions editor for Chosen Books, a division of the Baker Publishing Group. He hosts a discussion on Instagram and Facebook @male_to_man to encourage men to be on a daily maturity journey from male to man that follows the teaching and life example of Jesus.
Kia Stephens is the founder of Entrusted Women, which she created to equip Christian women communicators of color. A contributing writer for iBelieve.com, Proverbs 31 Ministries, and Crosswalk, she is a recurring speaker at She Speaks, the Beloved Women’s Conference, and the Entrusted Women’s Conference. Kia’s writing has been featured on (in)courage and Ann Voskamp’s blog. She has also been a featured guest on the Proverbs 31 Ministries Podcast, Chrystal’s Chronicles with Chrystal Evans Hurst, Better Together with Barb Roose and The Dream of You Podcast with Jo Saxton. Kia will be releasing her first book, Overcoming Father Wounds, on March 7, 2023.
I am Cessel J. Boyd but you may call me C. J. I’m a mother do an adult son. I am a Christian Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor in the state of North Carolina and a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Virginia. I have 24 years of experience working in Behavioral Health and 8 years as a fully licensed counselor. My experience includes work with students in the public-school system, Prison Mental Health, Mental Health and Substance Abuse Crisis Facilities, Mental Health Hospitals, Non-Profit organizations, Employee Assistance Programs and Private Practice settings. I am the owner of C. J. Boyd Christian Counseling Services, PLLC, a private practice established in North Carolina and expanding to other states. I have helped clients achieve success while struggling in the following areas: Anxiety, Depression, Domestic Violence, Bipolar Disorder, Addiction (substances, pornography and screen addiction), Relationship issues (Marital Discord), and Workplace/Career/University transitions.
Casey Hilty is a Christian speaker, artist, worship leader, and author of Her Children Arise (coming soon) and a Bible study for moms of the same name. As a content partner for YouVersion (the Bible app), she has published two popular devotionals for moms: Her Children Arise and MOMentum. Using both storytelling and visual art, she is passionate about taking mothers on a journey from apathy to awe to fall in love—or back in love—with God and His Word. Casey recently jumped back into the world of teaching after being a stay-at-home mom for 14 years. She and her husband, Bo, have three school-aged kids, a gaggle of pets, and call South Louisiana home. You can find her on Instagram @caseyhilty and Facebook @caseyhilty1 and at www.caseyhilty.com.
Sheila Wray Gregoire is the author of eleven books including The Great Sex Rescue, the host of the Bare Marriage podcast, and the founder of To Love Honor and Vacuum. An award-winning writer, Sheila calls the church to more than just pat answers by conducting original research to find out what advice works–and what really doesn’t.
Sheila and her husband Keith have been married for over 30 years. Together they have two adult daughters, one son in heaven, two sons-in-law, and two adorable grandchildren.
And Sheila knits. Even in line at the grocery store.
Cynthia Ruchti tells stories hemmed-in-Hope, drawing from three decades writing and producing the radio broadcast The Heartbeat of the Home. Her more than 36 books (fiction and nonfiction) have garnered a number of industry awards. She and her grade school sweetheart husband live in the heart of Wisconsin, not far from their three kids and six (to-date) grandkids.
Alicia Renee’ has faced her fair share of obstacles, but perseveres in the face of adversity and empowers other women to do the same. She has successfully balanced life as a single mom, experiencing divorce, working in Corporate America, obtaining an MBA, and serving her community through church work and as a member of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Incorporated. Her commitment to helping others achieve their goals inspired her to become a best-selling author, blogger, speaker, and certified confidence and empowerment coach. In 2020, she founded The Confident Lily, a personal development company that equips women all over the world to find their personal power.
She helps women get unstuck by applying a combination of faith and practicality so that they can stop putting their dreams on the back burner and live a life of prosperity!
Yohonna is the host of the Girls Talking Life podcast where you will find God-honoring conversation to stir your soul, and encourage you in your faith, life and friendships. She is also the creator of The Gathering Project, a five-day experience to plan, prep and gather with your girlfriends.
Yohonna lives in central Ohio, along with her husband, two daughters and one bad dog. There she spends her days in the details of family life, trying to find the balance between fun mom and responsible mom. She continuously struggles to find enough time in the day, to be brave enough to take action on the hard things, and to love Jesus more.
Shannon Geurin is a wife, mother, writer and speaker; but most of all she's a fighter. She has learned what it takes to fight for her marriage and family. She is deeply passionate about empowering women to rise up through their circumstances and fight in order to find their greatest calling. Her authentic, genuine style and courage to speak the truth is a breath of fresh air to her readers and is one of her greatest qualities. Shannon has been married for more than 25 years to her husband John, and is Mom to two spirited daughters, Alex and Averee.
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Amy Seiffert is an author, speaker, and monthly YouVersion teacher. She also serves on the teaching team at her home church, Brookside Church. Previously she was a Team Leader with Cru at BGSU and has worked with them for more than eighteen years. Weaving biblical wisdom through her presentations, Amy inspires, teaches, and humbly invites any willing spiritual pilgrim to walk alongside her in the pursuit of truth and the knowledge of God. Amy is married to Rob, and they live in Bowling Green, Ohio, with their three kids.
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Amy Carroll is gathering a community of women with tender hearts and strong voices. She’s a speaker and writer for Proverbs 31 Ministries, a speaker coach at Next Step Coaching Services, and the author of Breaking Up with Perfect, Exhale, and Esther. In one of the newest joys of her life, Amy and her friend Wendy Schulz delight in taking groups of women to Europe on modern pilgrimages.
Amy and her husband live in lovely Holly Springs, NC where you can find her on any given day texting her adult kids, typing away at her computer, or scheming up one more way to get her passport stamped.Connect with Shannon at Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Pinterest
Kelly Brinkmann is a dynamic speaker, writer, and artist who uses object lessons to teach tangible reminders of how Christ our creator is molding us and making us every day. Kelly’s joy for Jesus shines brightest when connecting with women and teaching how Christ is always at work using visual pottery demonstrations.
Her newest book, Art for the Soul: Growing Your Faith Through Creativity teaches women how to thrive in their faith with Jesus. You can find her new book plus her hand drawn Bible verse bookmarks, Bible study icon guides, The Perpetual Gratitude Calendar and more at KellyBrinkmann.com
Through scripture and storytelling, Cheri Gregory delights in helping women draw closer to Jesus—the strength of every tender heart. Cheri is the co-author, with Kathi Lipp, of You Don’t Have to Try So Hard and Overwhelmed; with Amy Carroll, she’s the co-host of the Grit ‘n’ Grace podcast and co-author of Exhale; and she’s the founder of Sensitive and Strong: the place for the HSP Christian woman to find Community.
Karla Downing is an award-winning best-selling author, speaker, Bible study teacher, and licensed marriage and family therapist. Karla’s passion is to see individuals, marriages, and families set free from the chains of dysfunction, scriptural misunderstanding, and emotional pain personally and relationally. Her messages provide practical solutions based on biblical truths that bring balance and clarity to life and relationship issues. She holds a Master of Arts degree in Marriage and Family Therapy and a Master of Arts degree in Communicative Disorders. She is the author of the award-winning bestseller “10 Lifesaving Principles for Women in Difficult Marriages,” “When Love Hurts,” “The Truth in the Mirror,” “Boundaries for Adult Children and Rebellious Teens,” hundreds of articles and YouTube videos, numerous studies, the founder of ChangeMyRelationship.com and a contributor for A Wife Like Me and Lifeway International Women’s Ministry.
Dr. Barbara Lowe is a licensed psychologist, founder, and owner of Greenleaf Psychological and Support Services (GPSS). GPSS is a large multi-site psychological practice and training center in Raleigh/Durham North Carolina where clinicians deliver the best of psychological science and integrate faith upon request, for healing the soul and renewing the spirit. She is also the visionary behind Dr. Barbara Ministries, a Somatic Experience practitioner, an EMDR practitioner, a Board Certified Life Coach, an Educator, an Ordained Minister, a National Speaker, and an Author.
Author, speaker, advocate, Kelly A. Foster is the founder of the online women’s ministry Imperfectly His, and author of “Dear Proverbs 31 Woman...Stop Making Me Look Bad!” As a YouVersion Bible App devotional partner, Kelly has helped thousands of women embrace their imperfect stories, become healthy, whole and healed while pursuing their passions with purpose.
Kelly is a minister of the gospel for over 12 years, has served as a church planter, coach and mentor to many. When Kelly’s not juggling dinner or writing deadlines you can find her binge watching documentaries with her 3 beautiful daughters in St. Louis, MO.
Anita Mckaney is a disciplemaker for Jesus Christ. She is wife to Maurice and mom to two teen
Sons. She is also a Bible Teacher by commission and mentors many women in Titus 2 womanhood. She is the founder of Wifestyle Image Network - an online and offline network of women whose goal is winning souls and winning marriages through discipleship, mentorship and ambassadorship. She is the Missions Pastor of “The Singwell Church.” Anita is the author of The Titus Ten and Anointed Devotions, 52 week guided journals. She is a Professor of Nursing at Hondros College, a marriage & discipleship group leader with her husband, a marriage blogger and licensed Minister. Anita has facilitated women’s bible studies and is a well-traveled conference speaker. Her eternal passion is her Savior Jesus Christ. Her love is her family, and her mission is making disciples.
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Dawn Ward is a speaker, writer and blogger. She is the founder of The Faith to Flourish, a ministry that equips women who desire to grow in their faith, cultivate healthy relationships and thrive in all seasons of life. She also ministers to women with loved ones struggling with addiction, mental health issues and life-destructive behaviors. Dawn is the co-author of the book “Still Standing After All the Tears Workbook: Faith in the Battle Edition. She has been married to her husband, Steve, for over forty years and is mom to three adult children. It is her passion to help all women grow in their faith as they learn to better understand the Bible and how to apply it to their lives.
Heather Frank is the wife to a small-town dreaming entrepreneur and mother of two. She is an advocate for mental health wellness and spreading the Gospel. Heather published her first book, “Gracefully Navigating Anxiety: Gospel Direction for a Peace-filled Mindset” shortly after laying down a successful photography business.
Heather is a published photographer, writer, and creative with a passion for women who feel broken and community that can be the hands and feet of Jesus.
Heather is passionate about Jesus, marriage, motherhood, and writing. She and her hubby have 5 kiddos, are enjoying their 2nd decade of marriage, and love being part of the local church. There’s really no such thing as “free time” but if there is a spare moment you'll likely find Heather writing. She is currently putting the editing touches on her first book and has her sights set on authoring many more. Her love for coffee is strong, and her favorite way to enjoy her caffeine is during a conversation getting to know someone better. Heather's passion is to encourage women in their pursuit of Jesus in all areas of life.
Shortly after being born again, Jasmine began studying the Bible and its teachings intensely to rebuild her life. This time with Jesus as the foundation. Jasmine is now passionate about exposing the deception in New Age spirituality that deceives many people into spiritual bondage. She dedicates her time and spiritual gifts to help others grow and cultivate a relationship with God. Born and raised in Northern California, Jasmine now resides in Tampa, Florida, working in software sales.
Jess is passionate about helping couples have an awesome marriage built on the foundation of Christ. Out of their own marriage struggles, Jess and her husband, Adam, founded Radiant Marriage to challenge and encourage couples towards deep levels of intimacy with each other and with the Lord. Jess is also a licensed associate marriage and family therapist where she walks with couples through trauma to bring healing. Together with her husband, their main goal is to radiate the love of Christ and bring hope to couples in the midst of difficulty.
Joy Lowery is from Rockford, Alabama where most of her family resides. She has two beautiful daughters: Ivy Grace (her oldest) and Marleigh Faith (her youngest). She is the oldest of two siblings. She is an Army mom and the founder of Joyful Manna podcast. Joy loves serving just to serve and not to get. Joy takes great pleasure in sharing her testimony with many women, in hopes that it will inspire them to continue to move forward in hope. There is so much good in what seems to be all bad. She always considers it a privilege to share the good gospel of Jesus Christ from her real-life experiences.
Joy was born and raised in a multicultural, bilingual family in the country of Mexico. Although she loves a good taco, her love for a Minnesota guy won out. 14 years of marriage, 4 kids and many geographical locations later, they now reside in Indiana where her husband is completing a doctoral program. Together they love helping couples discover the incredible adventure marriage was intended to be. They have led many marriage small groups, ministries and retreats, but their favorite way to connect with other couples is by simply sharing life together. When not deep in the throes of homeschooling and parenting, Joy enjoys devouring books, stringing words together, dabbling in watercolor, and sipping coffee with friends. Photo credit: Woodford Sisters Photography
Kristin is the pastor wife to her hubby and best friend, Tim. Together they have three beautiful girls, and an unusually gorgeous cat named Scooter. Kristin helped start Essential Church in Huntsville, Al, where her husband is the lead pastor. She loves to encourage women with Biblical truth and funny stories at www.kristinmilner.com.
Karen Friday is a pastor’s wife and women’s ministry leader. A blogger, Karen “Girl” Friday engages a community every week, Hope is Among Us. She has published a number of articles and devotions in both print and online media, and is currently working on her first book. Vulnerable about her own marriage journey, Karen knows life never gets more real than as a wife. Karen and her husband Mike have two grown children and two grandchildren. The entire family is fond of the expression, “TGIF: Thank God it’s Friday.” They owe Monday an apology. Visit her blog at KarenGirlFriday.com
Kelly Basham is a writer and blogger passionate about pointing others to God’s word for all of life’s obstacles. On her blog, Blossom In Faith, she writes to encourage others to grow in their relationship with Jesus as they seek, study, and reflect on God’s word. Kelly lives in Nashville, Tennessee, with her husband Brandon, two young adult children, their son-in-law, and two very cuddly puppies. When she isn’t writing, you’ll probably find her working on a new arts and crafts project, hunting for vintage accessories, or planning her family’s next visit to the mountains.
Kelly A. Foster is the founder of the online women’s ministry Imperfectly His, and author of “Dear Proverbs 31 Woman...Stop Making Me Look Bad!” Kelly has helped hundreds of women embrace their imperfect stories, become healthy, whole and healed while pursuing their passions with purpose.
Kelly is a minister of the gospel for over 10 years, has served as a church planter, coach and mentor to many. When Kelly’s not juggling dinner or writing deadlines you can find her binge watching documentaries with her 3 beautiful daughters in St. Louis, MO.
Kristin Demery, Kendra Roehl, and Julie Fisk—creators of the website The Ruth Experience—are three friends whose lives are intertwined as writers, speakers, wives, moms, and world-changers. Together, they have written about kindness, generosity, failure, struggle, loss, a longing for true friendship and an unwavering desire to live intentionally through it all. They have several published books, including the One Year Daily Acts of Kindness devotional, One Year Daily Acts of Friendship: 365 Days to Finding, Keeping, and Loving Your Friends, 100 Daily Acts of Friendship for Girls: A Devotional and their newly released, One Good Word A Day.
Kimberly Kralovic is a newlywed, writer, blogger and has a deep passion for encouraging women along the way. As an overcomer, she strives to touch souls with her authentic and impactful words, making others feel less alone in their journey while trusting God’s direction. Her tiny doses of happiness include hot cups of coffee, walking in nature, and all of life’s simple treasures.
Michelle Barringer is a writer, speaker, blogger, Gallup-certified Strengths Coach, and a full-time learning and development consultant. She has a master’s degree in communication. Michelle is currently writing her first book in the wee hours of the morning. She is NOT a morning person.
Michelle is an encourager and cheerleader. She only has one goal and mission in life: to live the purpose of God and encourage you to do the same. Her biggest passion is to encourage hearts in faith, purpose, and perseverance.
Rebecca Hastings is a writer and speaker helping women discover faith in their real, everyday life. Married for 23 years, she is a wife and mother of three living in her hometown in Connecticut. Her books, including Worthy: Believe Who God Says You Are, are available on Amazon. Rebecca can often be found typing words, driving her kids places, or wherever there is chocolate.
Stacey Tolbert is a writer, Director of Engagement, and women’s ministry leader at the church her husband pastors in Northwest Ohio. Stacey and her husband have been serving in ministry together for over 20 years. Stacey has journeyed from college ministry to being a stay-at-home mom to their four children, to full-time teaching, and finally following the call to share her gifts through writing and ministry. Her heart is to help women discover their greatest potential, as they learn to embrace their God-given gifts, both in marriage and in life.
Theresa Boedeker has been married to her husband, her complete opposite, for over 30 years. They live in the Midwest and have two children, 15 years apart, and a few grandkids. Theresa daily hunts for humor and tries to bring forth laughter from others. She is passionate about helping women smash lies with God's truth. Overcome shame. Learn to laugh at life and themselves. Notice God's love and grace. And not be afraid of making mistakes. She unwraps life and faith at TheresaBoedeker.com. When she is not writing, she enjoys doing creative things like cooking, making jewelry, and taking photos of flowers (they never run from the picture).
Tonya Kubo believes social media and business should bring people closer together, not drive them further apart. As a social media strategist, Tonya helps mission-driven women grow highly engaged online communities, so they can conquer their business goals without running on empty. Find out how to grow your thriving business without sacrificing your family's needs at www.tonyakubo.com.
Victoria Riollano is an author, blogger, recording artist and speaker. As a mother of seven, military spouse, Psychology professor and pastor’s wife, Victoria has learned the art of balancing family and accomplishing God’s ultimate purpose for her life. Recently, Victoria released her book, The Victory Walk: A 21 Day Devotional on Living A Victorious Life. Victoria’s work can be seen worldwide via iBelieve.com, crosswalk.com, and more! Her ultimate desire is to empower women to live a life of victory, hope, and love. She believes that with Christ we can live a life that is ALWAYS winning.You can learn more about her ministry at victoryspeaks.org.
Amanda Davison is the Founder and President of the nonprofit, A Wife Like Me. This national team of speakers, writers, podcasters, and counselors, collaborate to serve wives across the globe in their uniqueness, igniting their passion and potential to to impact others in their spheres of influence, first and foremost being in their homes. She is the co-author of Dear Wife: 10 Minute Invitations to Practice Connection with Your Husband, a speaker, and teaches at her local church where she and her husband lead the marriage mentor team. She is the wife to a Minnesota farmer, mother of three, and lover of ice cream. You can be a part of the growing community of wives on Facebook or Instagram, and can find many helpful resources for your marriage, or the marriages of those you know and love, at awifelikeme.com.
Kelly Brinkmann is an interactive potter, handmade artist, writer and speaker. Kelly’s joy for Jesus shines brightest when she is connecting with women and describing how He is always working for their good. Creating a full pottery studio on-stage, Kelly speaks and teaches at women’s conferences illustrating biblical truths with simple art tools in a powerful way. Located just outside of St. Louis, Missouri with her husband, Mark, of 11 years and their three kids (including a set of boy/girl twins), Kelly learns, teaches, and mentors with other women in her church community. You can find Kelly and invite her to speak, at kellybrinkmann.com.
Becky Lauridsen is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Founder of IOME. It's an I Owe Me instead of an I Owe You, offering Guilt Free Self Care by partnering with local businesses to provide quality mental health and self care services/products and a discount. Becky is CRAZY passionate about decreasing the mental health stigma and increasing the journey to Guilt Free Self Care for everyone. She's a country girl, living in a little bitty town in Northern Colorado with her handsome cowboy and two beautiful girls.
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Belinda is a Motherhood, Marriage, and Faith Blogger and Speaker. Her mission is to inspire women navigating the transitions of marriage and motherhood. Belinda is married to her amazing Husband of 8 yrs and they’ve served in ministry together for over 15 yrs. She’s worn many hats from Youth Ministry Leader, Women’s Ministry Board member, Radio Show segment host, and Leader of the Worship team. She is now a mother to two beautiful spunky preschoolers age 3 and 5. They reside in sunny Palm Beach, Florida.
Clay Mitchell serves as a Lead Pastor to a church in Minnesota, yet his roots began in Kansas where he grew up and graduated from MidAmerica Nazarene University. Clay is married to his bombshell wife, Laurie, and is dad to two sons and one daughter. Clay is a closet coffee snob, has a heart for the lost knowing Jesus, and is passionate about healthy marriages and families.
Wife to the world’s most patient husband, Kevin—she calls him Mr. Tall, Dark and Handsome, which might be why he’s so patient with her. Mom to the Crazies, her four sweetly wacky kids—kids they never thought they’d be able to conceive: Cassidy (9), Blake (7), Avery (6), and Sawyer (2). Elizabeth writes fiction for tweens and teens, and Christian inspiration books for women. When she’s not inhaling Starbucks mochas and plotting her next book, she works from home as a part-time editor and women’s minister, and as a full-time diaper changer, baby snuggler, laundry slayer, floor mopper, not-so-gourmet chef, homework helper, kid chauffeur, and tantrum tamer. She is living proof that geeky girls can live happily ever after.
Heather is a speaker, author and certified life coach for busy women who want to build without burn out. She lives in Canada with her husband Alex and three kids Cohen, Claire and Byron. Heather has been speaking to women for over 13 years and has published two books, "Dream Big" and "Letters from a Big Sister". Her monthly coaching program Life Launch is all about helping women step into their God-given identity and purpose, and break free of perfectionism and people pleasing.
Heather Seguin is passionate about helping people live free from shame and deeply connected to the people they love. She is Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist and completed her Master’s degree. Heather specialize in sexual addiction/compulsivity and betrayal trauma. She is a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist and Certified Clinical Partner Specialist-Candidate. Heather has been featured on numerous podcasts and webinars, sharing her perspective on sexual healing and wholeness. She is rooted in the belief that every person is made in the image of God.
Kelly Brinkmann is a working potter, handmade artist, writer and speaker. Kelly’s joy for Jesus shines brightest when she is connecting with women and describing how He is always working for their good. Creating a full pottery studio on-stage, Kelly speaks and teaches at women’s conferences illustrating biblical truths with simple art tools in a powerful way. Located just outside of St. Louis, Missouri with her husband, Mark, of 11 years and their three kids (including a set of boy/girl twins), Kelly learns, teaches, and mentors with other women in her church community.
Kris' passion lies in helping others to defeat life's devils, grow in their faith and become everything God created them to be. She holds a Ph.D. in Christian Counseling and MA in Theology. As a Minister and Christian Counselor her heart is to see God's people healed in every way - physically, emotionally and spiritually. When she is not ministering God's Word, you can find Kris hanging out with her husband, two girls and every increasing tribe of fur babies in their NJ home.
Kristin is the pastor wife to her hubby and best friend, Tim. Together they have three beautiful girls, and an unusually gorgeous cat named Scooter. Kristin helped start Essential Church in Huntsville, Al, where her husband is the lead pastor. She loves to encourage women with Biblical truth and funny stories.
Lee Nienhuis is an author and passionate Bible teacher. She is the Communications Specialist for Moms in Prayer International and the Host of the Moms in Prayer Podcast and the Co-host of The Martha and Mary Show. Lee’s new book, Countercultural Parenting, released in June 2020 with Harvest House. Her first book was Brave Moms, Brave Kids released in 2018 also with Harvest House. Lee and her husband, Mike, have been married 21 years and they have four great kids.
Michelle Barringer is a writer, speaker, blogger, Gallup-certified Strengths Coach, and a full-time learning and development consultant. She has a master’s degree in communication. Michelle is currently writing her first book in the wee hours of the morning. She is NOT a morning person.
Michelle is an encourager and cheerleader. She only has one goal and mission in life: to live the purpose of God and encourage you to do the same. Her biggest passion is to encourage hearts in faith, purpose, and perseverance.
Professional Counselor Michelle Nietert, MA, LPC-S provides expertise using her over 20 years of experience as the clinical director of a large counseling center, previous school district crisis counselor, and current private school mental health consultant. Her work on parenting, mental health and faith is widely recognized. She provides practical solutions, real life examples and joins her audiences in the parenting trenches raising two school aged children. Her book Loved and Cherished is for tween girls with coauthor and Proverbs 31 ministries writer and speaker Lynn Cowell.
Victoria Riollano is an author, blogger, and speaker. As a mother of six, military spouse, Psychology professor and pastor’s wife, Victoria has learned the art of balancing family and accomplishing God’s ultimate purpose for her life. Recently, Victoria released her book, The Victory Walk: A 21 Day Devotional on Living A Victorious Life. She believes that with Christ we can live a life that is ALWAYS winning.You can learn more about her ministry at victoryspeaks.org.
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Amaya Nicole Hardy is a licensed clinical mental health counselor who aims to help others walk out their deliverance and forge strong, healthy relationships with God and others. A wife and mother, she finds joy serving her family and local church as an intercessor and prophetic voice. In the midst of her serving, she is an entrepreneur who recently gave birth to Trinity Family Counseling Solutions PLLC, a counseling firm aimed to help women and families walk in the destiny God ordained for them. Through her ministry and business, Amaya desires more than anything that those in need of refuge would seek rest in the loving arms of the Father and walk in His sufficient grace. She is an intercessor, a teacher, and orator of God’s truth who loves God, loves His people and hopes that above all, we all experience authentic relationship with our creator.
Heather Seguin is passionate about helping people live free from shame and deeply connected to the people they love. She is Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist and completed her Master’s degree. Heather specialize in sexual addiction/compulsivity and betrayal trauma. She is a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist and Certified Clinical Partner Specialist-Candidate. Heather has been featured on numerous podcasts and webinars, sharing her perspective on sexual healing and wholeness. She is rooted in the belief that every person is made in the image of God. You can find her at https://www.heatherseguin.com/
Melissa is a licensed professional counselor specializing in disordered eating, body image, and self-worth. When she isn’t counseling, speaking, or blogging at melissaclarkcounseling.com, you can find her sifting through clearance racks or perusing online for her next travel destination. She lives in the Dallas area with her handsome hubby and two cute kiddos (and a crazy rescue dog). Melissa is a licensed professional counselor specializing in disordered eating, body image, and self-worth. When she isn’t counseling, speaking, or blogging, you can find her sifting through clearance racks or pursuing online for her next travel destination. She lives in the Dallas area with her handsome hubby and two cute kiddos (and a crazy rescue dog).
She is a Christian wife and mother, registered nurse and current Graduate Student at The Kings University pursuing a Masters Degree as a Marriage and Family therapist. Vanessa and her husband Scott, are a blended family with four sons. Together they are the founders of Blended Kingdom Families, a Christian Ministry committed to equipping and educating blended families with resources and practical skills through the truth of God’s word, empowering marriages and families to flourish in their kingdom identity and live life abundantly.
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