About the Workshop: As both a Registered Dietitian (RD) and a local licensed Nazarene pastor, Erin will bring insight and awareness to unhealthy relationships with food that actually hinder our calling in ministry. Connections will be made between food, stress, sleep, emotions, and ministry performance. This session will be both educational and introspective with tips and tools given to rebalance attendees’ relationship with food.

Erin Aylor has a unique career path combination, having been in both education and dietetics simultaneously over the past 22 years. She is a Registered Dietitian, holding a Bachelor of Science in Dietetics from the University of Central Arkansas and a Master of Science in Nutrition from Auburn University. She is a licensed educator, holding a Bachelor of Education in Family and Consumer Sciences from the University of Central Arkansas and a Master of Educational Leadership from Arkansas Tech University. She holds a Certificate of Pastoral Ministry from Phillips Theological Seminary and recently finished her Course of Study requirements from Northwest Nazarene University.

She is a licensed educator in Arkansas, having worked with 3rd graders through college students in a variety of education settings, including teaching and program management at the community college level. Her dietetic work includes specialty focus areas of food service systems management, care for those with diabetes, and supporting those who navigate life with cognitive and physical disabilities. She is a Certified Ketogenic Nutrition Specialist.

Upon receiving God’s nudge to begin a path into ministry ~5 years ago, she began her ministerial classes while continuing to work full-time. She now holds her local ministerial license from the North Arkansas District of the Church of the Nazarene and is on-track to receive her district licensure this year. Her passion lies in the intersection between nutritional health and spiritual health. She enjoys educating, encouraging, and empowering those within her sphere of influence towards better overall health. Specifically, she has a heart for helping those in ministry to have optimal health for the benefit of both themselves and their ministry reach.

She’s been married 29 years to Warren Aylor and has 3 children, ages 16-24. She enjoys reading non-fiction, nosing around at yard sales, and collecting vintage and personalized license plates. Her life verse is Psalm 34:8 “Taste and see that the Lord is good. Blessed are those who trust in Him.”

Erin Aylor has a unique career path combination, having been in both education and dietetics simultaneously over the past 22 years. She is a Registered Dietitian, holding a Bachelor of Science in Dietetics from the University of Central Arkansas and a Master of Science in Nutrition from Auburn University. She is a licensed educator, holding a Bachelor of Education in Family and Consumer Sciences from the University of Central Arkansas and a Master of Educational Leadership from Arkansas Tech University. She holds a Certificate of Pastoral Ministry from Phillips Theological Seminary and recently finished her Course of Study requirements from Northwest Nazarene University.

She is a licensed educator in Arkansas, having worked with 3rd graders through college students in a variety of education settings, including teaching and program management at the community college level. Her dietetic work includes specialty focus areas of food service systems management, care for those with diabetes, and supporting those who navigate life with cognitive and physical disabilities. She is a Certified Ketogenic Nutrition Specialist.

Upon receiving God’s nudge to begin a path into ministry ~5 years ago, she began her ministerial classes while continuing to work full-time. She now holds her local ministerial license from the North Arkansas District of the Church of the Nazarene and is on-track to receive her district licensure this year. Her passion lies in the intersection between nutritional health and spiritual health. She enjoys educating, encouraging, and empowering those within her sphere of influence towards better overall health. Specifically, she has a heart for helping those in ministry to have optimal health for the benefit of both themselves and their ministry reach.

She’s been married 29 years to Warren Aylor and has 3 children, ages 16-24. She enjoys reading non-fiction, nosing around at yard sales, and collecting vintage and personalized license plates. Her life verse is Psalm 34:8 “Taste and see that the Lord is good. Blessed are those who trust in Him.”

About the Workshop: This transformative workshop is designed to help you develop a more intimate relationship with God and strengthen your ability to discern His voice in your life and ministry. It offers a safe space for women to explore personal experiences, learn valuable spiritual tools, and draw support from others who share similar aspirations.

Through a series of interactive activities and discussions, participants will delve into the power of listening, and discerning God’s voice in ministry. It will provide participants with practical tools to cultivate deeper connections with God through quietude, discernment, and communication in ministry. Attendees will learn how to ask questions and note insights during journaling sessions. 

Rev Ruth Conlon is passionate Senior Accredited Pastoral Supervisor, Spiritual Director, Leadership Coach, Author, Speaker, Lecturer, Retreat Director, Minister, Student and Friend. She has completed her Masters in Divinity and is currently pursuing her Doctorate in Ministry with a focus on spiritual formation and holiness. Ruth is deeply committed to guiding others on their spiritual journey towards deeper intimacy with God. She supports individuals and organizations to live and/or lead from the inside out by integrating spiritual formation, leadership growth, development, and strategy. 

Ruth’s work as a Senior Pastor of Pursuing Holiness Ministries reflects her passion for nurturing others. She believes that spending time in the secret place with God is essential for receiving His guidance and experiencing His love, grace, and mercy in a profound way. Ruth recognizes that women face unique challenges in ministry and need a safe space where they can be honest about their struggles, fears, and doubts. 

Through her courses, one-to-one sessions, and prayer meetings, Ruth has journeyed with many people, calling them to deeper intimacy with God and authentic Christianity. Her devotion for Christ and His Word is evident in all aspects of her work. Ruth’s commitment to spiritual formation and holiness makes her an excellent guide for anyone seeking to deepen their relationship with God.

Rev Ruth Conlon is passionate Senior Accredited Pastoral Supervisor, Spiritual Director, Leadership Coach, Author, Speaker, Lecturer, Retreat Director, Minister, Student and Friend. She has completed her Masters in Divinity and is currently pursuing her Doctorate in Ministry with a focus on spiritual formation and holiness. Ruth is deeply committed to guiding others on their spiritual journey towards deeper intimacy with God. She supports individuals and organizations to live and/or lead from the inside out by integrating spiritual formation, leadership growth, development, and strategy. 

Ruth’s work as a Senior Pastor of Pursuing Holiness Ministries reflects her passion for nurturing others. She believes that spending time in the secret place with God is essential for receiving His guidance and experiencing His love, grace, and mercy in a profound way. Ruth recognizes that women face unique challenges in ministry and need a safe space where they can be honest about their struggles, fears, and doubts. 

Through her courses, one-to-one sessions, and prayer meetings, Ruth has journeyed with many people, calling them to deeper intimacy with God and authentic Christianity. Her devotion for Christ and His Word is evident in all aspects of her work. Ruth’s commitment to spiritual formation and holiness makes her an excellent guide for anyone seeking to deepen their relationship with God.

About the Workshop: In Acts, we meet Philip’s daughters who are prophetesses and throughout church history we have the accounts of the desert fathers, desert mothers, and mystics, most of whom were single. 62% of adults in the US are unmarried, yet most individuals and churches have not been equipped on how to unleash the power of singlehood (both temporary or long-term singlehood). Not only does this impact those who are currently single, but having healthy singleness (similar to healthy marriages) in a church has huge benefits in cultivating a prophetic community and a healthy church. Although much of the church currently is under-equipped in this area, historically the church has offered a powerful view of the single life. This session will increase participants’ understanding of singleness through a Biblical lens so that they can live more holistically if/while they are single, pastorally guide those in their congregation who are single, and begin to unleash the prophetic power of singleness in their church to reach a world that is desperate for a healthier alternative than what cultures offers.

Rev. Rachel Bird is passionate about seeing the church reach its full potential. She holds an M.Div, is ordained in the Church of God, and currently serves as the NextGen Pastor at Pennway Church of God in Lansing, MI. Rachel also works as a project manager at a tech company that keeps her engaged with interesting people and projects around the world. In her free time, Rachel likes to study, write, travel, do triathlons, and spend time with friends and her two pups.

As a 34-year old single woman in ministry, Rachel has spent time personally and scripturally exploring the topic of singleness in the church, as well as academically through her master’s thesis, and professionally through research and presentations that include a discussion of the impact of prolonged singleness on the younger generations. With a deep love for scripture and the church, she is excited by what she sees in the upcoming generations and longs to help equip others to unleash the prophetic power of the single life at all ages.

Rev. Rachel Bird is passionate about seeing the church reach its full potential. She holds an M.Div, is ordained in the Church of God, and currently serves as the NextGen Pastor at Pennway Church of God in Lansing, MI. Rachel also works as a project manager at a tech company that keeps her engaged with interesting people and projects around the world. In her free time, Rachel likes to study, write, travel, do triathlons, and spend time with friends and her two pups.

As a 34-year old single woman in ministry, Rachel has spent time personally and scripturally exploring the topic of singleness in the church, as well as academically through her master’s thesis, and professionally through research and presentations that include a discussion of the impact of prolonged singleness on the younger generations. With a deep love for scripture and the church, she is excited by what she sees in the upcoming generations and longs to help equip others to unleash the prophetic power of the single life at all ages.

About the Workshop: This workshop focuses on the practical needs of active clergy to develop and maintain adequate time for preaching preparation amongst their other ministry responsibilities. It will cover, “The Top Ten Tools for Teaching Preparation,” discussions on best practices, and practical resources. Participants will have an opportunity to assess their preaching preparation health and will be provided with the resources to develop a rule for life that will support their goals in preaching preparation and development.

Catherine Mount has been a Salvation Army officer since 2007 and has enjoyed appointments in Pekin, Illinois; Grand Rapids & Royal Oak, Michigan; and Norridge, Illinois. It is her joy to serve God and build His kingdom wherever she is planted.

Catherine has been married to Peter Mount since 2004 and they have two sons; Benjamin (15) and Jacob (11). As a family, they love any kind of adventure, playing basketball, and being in ministry for Jesus. Catherine’s hobbies include reading, learning, and traveling to new places.

Catherine holds a bachelor’s degree in history from DePaul University in Chicago, Illinois (2004); a Masters of Ministry from Olivet Nazarene University in Bourbonnais, Illinois (2013); and is a graduate of the Arrow Leadership Program (2021).

Catherine Mount has been a Salvation Army officer since 2007 and has enjoyed appointments in Pekin, Illinois; Grand Rapids & Royal Oak, Michigan; and Norridge, Illinois. It is her joy to serve God and build His kingdom wherever she is planted.

Catherine has been married to Peter Mount since 2004 and they have two sons; Benjamin (15) and Jacob (11). As a family, they love any kind of adventure, playing basketball, and being in ministry for Jesus. Catherine’s hobbies include reading, learning, and traveling to new places.

Catherine holds a bachelor’s degree in history from DePaul University in Chicago, Illinois (2004); a Masters of Ministry from Olivet Nazarene University in Bourbonnais, Illinois (2013); and is a graduate of the Arrow Leadership Program (2021).

About the Workshop: The purpose of this workshop is to help participants become aware of how racism impacts their lives, and how all people unconsciously and consciously participate in racist systems. Rev. Dr. Chao-Reza will discuss practical ways to resist racism and to communicate, listen, and promote anti-racism as a daily practice. Participants will look at practical tools to invite them to live into “the dream and vision poured out by the Spirit (Acts 2:17-21)” of the Church moving towards restorative justice.

Rev. Dr. Estela Chao-Reza has over 15 years of experience in church ministry and currently resides in Honolulu, Hawai’i. She is passionate about connecting with people from all different walks of life and discovering the relationship of humanity within our differences. She has much knowledge in working with marginalized urban and multicultural communities in various contexts. She completed her doctorate at Nazarene Theological Seminary in Spiritual Formation and Discipleship, focusing on the church movement toward anti-racism and restorative justice. She has taught seminars on trauma-informed spirituality, spiritual formation practices, ministry in crisis, palliative spiritual care, and spiritual assessments in healthcare. She also teaches and preaches in her local church as one of the pastors. She is a Board-Certified Chaplain through the Association of Professional Chaplains and an ordained Elder in the Church of the Nazarene.

Rev. Dr. Estela Chao-Reza has over 15 years of experience in church ministry and currently resides in Honolulu, Hawai’i. She is passionate about connecting with people from all different walks of life and discovering the relationship of humanity within our differences. She has much knowledge in working with marginalized urban and multicultural communities in various contexts. She completed her doctorate at Nazarene Theological Seminary in Spiritual Formation and Discipleship, focusing on the church movement toward anti-racism and restorative justice. She has taught seminars on trauma-informed spirituality, spiritual formation practices, ministry in crisis, palliative spiritual care, and spiritual assessments in healthcare. She also teaches and preaches in her local church as one of the pastors. She is a Board-Certified Chaplain through the Association of Professional Chaplains and an ordained Elder in the Church of the Nazarene.

About the Workshop: The time to prepare a congregation for a woman pastor isn’t when one is on the way. It’s now. What can a male leader who wishes to see women treated equally, while ensuring the long-term health of the church, do to prepare them for a female leader before one ever gets hired? Participants will be given specific steps to prepare a congregation to think like egalitarians and receive resource information to teach their congregations about egalitarianism.

Dr. Jill Richardson pastors Real Hope Community Church in suburban Chicago. Her doctorate is in Church Leadership in a Changing Context, with a focus on the next generation and preaching. She has written or contributed to 8 books, and her articles have appeared in leading national magazines and websites. Her tagline is “Reframed: Picturing Faith what the Next Generation.” She also enjoys traveling, gardening, volunteering with World Relief, breaking out in random musical numbers, emerging victorious in Lord of the Rings trivia, and a good cup of Earl Grey.

Dr. Jill Richardson pastors Real Hope Community Church in suburban Chicago. Her doctorate is in Church Leadership in a Changing Context, with a focus on the next generation and preaching. She has written or contributed to 8 books, and her articles have appeared in leading national magazines and websites. Her tagline is “Reframed: Picturing Faith what the Next Generation.” She also enjoys traveling, gardening, volunteering with World Relief, breaking out in random musical numbers, emerging victorious in Lord of the Rings trivia, and a good cup of Earl Grey.

Este taller ayudará a los pastores a aprender sobre las tendencias actuales de salud mental y emocional, identificar síntomas de estrés emocional y aprender prácticas espirituales para refrescarse y renovarse.

This workshop will help pastors learn about current mental and emotional health trends, identify symptoms of emotional stress and learn spiritual practices for refreshment and renewal. 

About the Workshop: How can our bodies nurture our discipleship to Jesus Christ? How can they support openness and responsiveness to the Holy Spirit, so that we can incarnate prophetic presence and action in this world God so loves? Our human bodies are NOT merely “spirit taxis,” but are a key, integrational component to spiritual discernment, repentance, and transformation. Come and experientially explore some of the God given gifts and tools of our bodies for helping us discern and develop greater leadership presence, healthy boundary setting, and appropriate self-care as authentic, prophetic Christian leaders.

Rev. Dr. Rebecca Letterman served at Roberts Wesleyan University for nearly 18 years, both as Professor of Spiritual Formation at Northeastern Seminary and as the Director of the university’s Intellectual and Spiritual Humility Institute. Rebecca is a certified spiritual director and certified embodiment coach, and is an ordained elder in the Free Methodist Church.

Rebecca earned her BA in English from Roberts Wesleyan University, an MA in Linguistics from Syracuse University with an emphasis in language and culture, a PhD in Linguistics from Cornell University, and an MDiv from Northeastern Seminary. She is a frequent retreat facilitator, podcast guest, and workshop leader, and is co-author (with Dr. Susan Muto) of Understanding Our Story. She is working on a forthcoming book on the integration of the body and Christian spiritual formation. She is a wife and mother, and delights in the gifts of family and friendships, gardening, cooking (and eating!), reading, watching good films, and hiking.

She is the founder of Embodiment Consulting Services – a ministry that seeks to support the church in reclaiming the formative potential of the human body for Christian living – offering workshops, retreats, online classes and other resources, and one-on-one coaching.

Rev. Dr. Rebecca Letterman served at Roberts Wesleyan University for nearly 18 years, both as Professor of Spiritual Formation at Northeastern Seminary and as the Director of the university’s Intellectual and Spiritual Humility Institute. Rebecca is a certified spiritual director and certified embodiment coach, and is an ordained elder in the Free Methodist Church.

Rebecca earned her BA in English from Roberts Wesleyan University, an MA in Linguistics from Syracuse University with an emphasis in language and culture, a PhD in Linguistics from Cornell University, and an MDiv from Northeastern Seminary. She is a frequent retreat facilitator, podcast guest, and workshop leader, and is co-author (with Dr. Susan Muto) of Understanding Our Story. She is working on a forthcoming book on the integration of the body and Christian spiritual formation. She is a wife and mother, and delights in the gifts of family and friendships, gardening, cooking (and eating!), reading, watching good films, and hiking.

She is the founder of Embodiment Consulting Services – a ministry that seeks to support the church in reclaiming the formative potential of the human body for Christian living – offering workshops, retreats, online classes and other resources, and one-on-one coaching.

About the Workshop: As leaders, we hear the voice of the Lord to minister to others, but how do we lead others into discerning God’s voice? This workshop will provide a pathway towards discipling others in spiritual formation. As we explore the first-half-of-life living as a concept of knowing our identity and building the container of our lives, it’s important to understand how our enneagram type influences our internal narrative. Many people miss the invitation to lean into second-half-of-life living, but when we understand how to decode our internal narrative and connect to our identity in Christ, then we are better prepared to contain living water and release our prophetic voice to bring healing and freedom to others.

Deedra Mager and Megan Hall are the Directors of Dauntless Grace. Together, they have over 40 years of experience working with women, children, and young adults in various forms of church and school ministries. Deedra has headed up the dance, drama, and worship departments in her home church and now serves as the Spiritual Director in a residential home for survivors of trafficking. Megan spent a decade in youth ministry and education and now works in K-12 professional development. Now the two women run a nonprofit to help connect women to a meaningful story through retreats, workshops, and their podcast, The Dauntless Grace Exchange.

Deedra Mager and Megan Hall are the Directors of Dauntless Grace. Together, they have over 40 years of experience working with women, children, and young adults in various forms of church and school ministries. Deedra has headed up the dance, drama, and worship departments in her home church and now serves as the Spiritual Director in a residential home for survivors of trafficking. Megan spent a decade in youth ministry and education and now works in K-12 professional development. Now the two women run a nonprofit to help connect women to a meaningful story through retreats, workshops, and their podcast, The Dauntless Grace Exchange.

About the Workshop: As societies face increasing immigration, how we listen and choose to be present with the Other offer powerful modes of grace and peacemaking. With stories from the Polish-Ukrainian border and Middle East migration, this workshop fleshes out a new imagining of presence as missional and challenges us to consider how power and privilege affect that presence. Practical tools that cultivate healthy and grace-filled discussion will be provided.

Teanna Sunberg lives in Poland and is a recognized Nazarene voice on border response and cross-cultural ministry. She has lived in eastern Europe for 29 years as a Nazarene missionary and is currently working on her PhD in intercultural studies at Biola University. Her dissertation focus is on presence and violence at borders. She is an author and professor/lecturer in intercultural studies, a mom of 4 daughters, an ordained elder, and a women’s clergy advocate.

Teanna Sunberg lives in Poland and is a recognized Nazarene voice on border response and cross-cultural ministry. She has lived in eastern Europe for 29 years as a Nazarene missionary and is currently working on her PhD in intercultural studies at Biola University. Her dissertation focus is on presence and violence at borders. She is an author and professor/lecturer in intercultural studies, a mom of 4 daughters, an ordained elder, and a women’s clergy advocate.

About the Workshop: Too often, the success and health of a church is determined by attendance. However, pastors need help focusing on their realities, with church attendance expected to decline. It’s important to let pastors know that their churches do not have to have hundreds in attendance to have an impact. A church also doesn’t need thousands of dollars. Strategically using a church’s limited resources can impact a community. The goal of this workshop is to encourage the small church pastor to make a community impact regardless of attendance numbers.

Karen L. Bates is a doctoral student who also works as a communications coordinator at a university. She has over 25 years of pastoral experience as a bi-vocational pastor ministering to small and medium congregations.

Pastor Karen received her bachelor’s degree in communications, a master’s degree from Asbury Theological Seminary, and a certificate in journalism. She spent more than 20 years as a reporter and editor at a newspaper in Ohio. Her passions are working with small churches, encouraging diversity, working on prayer ministries, preaching, and helping pastors dream about what can be and how they can make it happen.

Karen lives in Bowie, Maryland, and worships at Healing Place Church, where she served as an assistant pastor.

Karen L. Bates is a doctoral student who also works as a communications coordinator at a university. She has over 25 years of pastoral experience as a bi-vocational pastor ministering to small and medium congregations.

Pastor Karen received her bachelor’s degree in communications, a master’s degree from Asbury Theological Seminary, and a certificate in journalism. She spent more than 20 years as a reporter and editor at a newspaper in Ohio. Her passions are working with small churches, encouraging diversity, working on prayer ministries, preaching, and helping pastors dream about what can be and how they can make it happen.

Karen lives in Bowie, Maryland, and worships at Healing Place Church, where she served as an assistant pastor.

About the Workshop: Teaching children to become anti-racist means becoming aware of our own biases so that we can be intentional about not passing them along. Participants will learn about the distinction between being colorblind and color-conscious and discuss how to recognize and participate in systematically dismantling unjust power structures. This workshop is designed for anyone working with or raising children and teens.

Katherine received her BA from the University of Kentucky in psychology and her MDiv from Asbury Theological Seminary. She founded the Winton Community Church in Cincinnati, Ohio, and the Justice Network of the Free Methodist Church. She was ordained a deacon in the Free Methodist Church in 1982 and an elder in 1985. In addition, Callahan-Howell has authored a book on spiritual disciplines as well as articles in publications such as Leadership Journal and Light and Life Magazine. She and her husband Roger have four grown children and three grandchildren.

Rev. Marissa Mattox Heffernan has served in several different contexts of worship ministry for over 20 years. She built and led worship teams, toured as a part of a worship duo, and teaches inclusive practices of worship leadership. The unity experienced in worship has driven Marissa to explore what the culture of Christianity would look like if all people were equally recognized as image-bearers of God. Marissa serves as Co-chair/Director of the Justice Network of the FMC, on the board of the African Heritage Network (FMC), and as Co-pastor at New Hope Free Methodist Church in Rochester, NY. She also leads in the areas of leadership development, and is a trained facilitator in racial justice conversations. Marissa is married to her best friend, Matt, and is mom to three daughters. She loves a good road trip, a good book, and a bag of yarn.

Katherine received her BA from the University of Kentucky in psychology and her MDiv from Asbury Theological Seminary. She founded the Winton Community Church in Cincinnati, Ohio, and the Justice Network of the Free Methodist Church. She was ordained a deacon in the Free Methodist Church in 1982 and an elder in 1985. In addition, Callahan-Howell has authored a book on spiritual disciplines as well as articles in publications such as Leadership Journal and Light and Life Magazine. She and her husband Roger have four grown children and three grandchildren.

Rev. Marissa Mattox Heffernan has served in several different contexts of worship ministry for over 20 years. She built and led worship teams, toured as a part of a worship duo, and teaches inclusive practices of worship leadership. The unity experienced in worship has driven Marissa to explore what the culture of Christianity would look like if all people were equally recognized as image-bearers of God. Marissa serves as Co-chair/Director of the Justice Network of the FMC, on the board of the African Heritage Network (FMC), and as Co-pastor at New Hope Free Methodist Church in Rochester, NY. She also leads in the areas of leadership development, and is a trained facilitator in racial justice conversations. Marissa is married to her best friend, Matt, and is mom to three daughters. She loves a good road trip, a good book, and a bag of yarn.

About the Workshop: Men (and other women) actively need to participate in creating space for women’s voices of proclamation and leadership. This happens with intentionality. In this workshop, participants will learn about practical ways to lead and serve so women can live fully into the Spirit-filled places of leadership to which God has called them. Participants will walk away with 12 (or maybe more like 14) practical ways to advocate for women in ministry, based on the hope we can move forward into a vision of shared leadership in the Church.

Rev. Dr. Elizabeth Graham has served as a co-pastor, lead pastor, missionary, children’s pastor, and elementary teacher. Elizabeth currently serves as co-senior pastor of Nexus Church of the Nazarene in Beaverton, OR alongside her husband, Jaron. She is an ordained elder in the Church of the Nazarene. Elizabeth and Jaron have one son, Quentin. She enjoys traveling internationally, visiting national parks, hiking, reading, and a hot cup of tea.

Rev. Dr. Jaron Graham has served as co-pastor, District Superintendent of the New Zealand District, lead pastor, director of Nazarene Theological College New Zealand, and a missionary. Jaron currently serves as co senior pastor of Nexus Church of the Nazarene in Beaverton, OR alongside his wife, Elizabeth. He is an ordained elder in the Church of the Nazarene. Elizabeth and Jaron have one son, Quentin. Jaron enjoys traveling internationally, visiting national parks, hiking, reading, and a good movie.

Rev. Dr. Elizabeth Graham has served as a co-pastor, lead pastor, missionary, children’s pastor, and elementary teacher. Elizabeth currently serves as co-senior pastor of Nexus Church of the Nazarene in Beaverton, OR alongside her husband, Jaron. She is an ordained elder in the Church of the Nazarene. Elizabeth and Jaron have one son, Quentin. She enjoys traveling internationally, visiting national parks, hiking, reading, and a hot cup of tea.

Rev. Dr. Jaron Graham has served as co-pastor, District Superintendent of the New Zealand District, lead pastor, director of Nazarene Theological College New Zealand, and a missionary. Jaron currently serves as co senior pastor of Nexus Church of the Nazarene in Beaverton, OR alongside his wife, Elizabeth. He is an ordained elder in the Church of the Nazarene. Elizabeth and Jaron have one son, Quentin. Jaron enjoys traveling internationally, visiting national parks, hiking, reading, and a good movie.

La sanidad es un proceso en el que estamos siendo renovados y fortalecidos constantemente delante del Señor. Es una dinámica, está en constante movimiento y algunas veces de caídas y levantadas. Las mujeres tenemos un ciclo de vida muy intenso, lleno de cambios y necesitamos estar dispuestas a confiar en que cada vez que caigamos, el Señor nos va a levantar. Es un ejercicio de confianza, de fe que tenemos que hacer cada día.

Healing is a process in which we are constantly being renewed and strengthened before the Lord. It is dynamic, and it is in constant movement and sometimes falls and rises. Women have a very intense life cycle, full of changes and we need to be willing to trust that every time we fall, the Lord will lift us up. It is an exercise of trust, of faith that we have to do every day.

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Francisca Ireland-Verwoerd is an ordained Nazarene minister with a PhD in Wesleyan Aesthetics and Art Pedagogy. Although an autoimmune disease does not allow her to work in traditional ministry roles, she fills her time and vocation with occasional teaching, preaching, writing, art making and hospitality.

Francisca, a citizen of the Netherlands and permanent resident of the US, served with her husband, Rev. Dr. Daryl Ireland, as missionary to the Fiji Islands, Taiwan, and in mission administration. After a midlife crisis, Francisca became more intentional about exploring and expressing art and creativity as part of her spiritual life, ministry, and communication. She is currently working on the first mystery novel in a series that features the life and theology of John Wesley. Also on her heart and hands is the construction of a 7.5’ x 36’ art installation called The Wall of Tears, which promotes the cause of the circa 400,000 migrant children that have entered the US unaccompanied in recent years. She has started the non-profit The Wall of Tears Inc. to raise funds for the artwork and the advocacy.

Daryl and Francisca have one daughter, Emma †, and a son, Alexander who is a senior at Trevecca Nazarene University.

About the Workshop: Based on Rev. Dr. Ireland-Verwoerd’s doctoral studies, training, PhD dissertation, articles, blogs, book chapters and extensive teaching experience with art and embodied practices, this workshop presents the neuroscience behind the transformational power of art viewing and “doing” and leads the participants through various exercises. The participatory part of the workshop follows a template that allows anyone with an interest in and affinity for embodied practice, aesthetics, creative expressions, and art to begin accessing this more “right-brain realm.”

Outcomes:  Participants will have a good grasp of the science behind pedagogy with art and the need for this pedagogy if our goal as ministers is to lead our people into more whole and holy lives. From the presentation and the experience of the exercises, the potential for transformation in spiritual life will become evident.

About the Workshop: Based on Rev. Dr. Ireland-Verwoerd’s doctoral studies, training, PhD dissertation, articles, blogs, book chapters and extensive teaching experience with art and embodied practices, this workshop presents the neuroscience behind the transformational power of art viewing and “doing” and leads the participants through various exercises. The participatory part of the workshop follows a template that allows anyone with an interest in and affinity for embodied practice, aesthetics, creative expressions, and art to begin accessing this more “right-brain realm.”

Outcomes:  Participants will have a good grasp of the science behind pedagogy with art and the need for this pedagogy if our goal as ministers is to lead our people into more whole and holy lives. From the presentation and the experience of the exercises, the potential for transformation in spiritual life will become evident.

About the Workshop: Participants in this workshop will explore how spiritual direction is a tool for spiritual formation. They will learn to identify three tools of spiritual direction for growing in personal spiritual and empowered ministry. This workshop will be interactive, giving participants the opportunity to practice “sacred silence” with one another. 

Called to create opportunities for others to experience God at work, Rev. Donna S. Carlile is an ordained elder and ecclesiastically endorsed chaplain in the Church of the Nazarene. She currently serves as lead pastor to a multicultural congregation in Lake Worth Beach, Florida; services Palm Beach County, Florida as a hospice chaplain; and leads a shared campus with 3 unique language-speaking congregations: Haitian Creole, Spanish, and English. Further, Donna is a board-certified chaplain, spiritual director, and spiritual care consultant. Following her undergraduate degree in religion from Trevecca Nazarene University (2003) and Master of Divinity specializing in evangelism from Nazarene Theological Seminary (2007), Donna is now completing her Doctor of Ministry in spiritual formation and spiritual direction from Fuller Theological Seminary. With over 20 years of ministry experience, Donna has served Jesus as pastor in Florida, Tennessee, Missouri, and Texas. Through professional civilian chaplaincy, Donna has served hospice and palliative care patients, families, and communities in Florida, California, and Oregon. Donna and her husband have been married for nearly 20 years, have 2 teenage daughters, and treasure life in Florida.

Called to create opportunities for others to experience God at work, Rev. Donna S. Carlile is an ordained elder and ecclesiastically endorsed chaplain in the Church of the Nazarene. She currently serves as lead pastor to a multicultural congregation in Lake Worth Beach, Florida; services Palm Beach County, Florida as a hospice chaplain; and leads a shared campus with 3 unique language-speaking congregations: Haitian Creole, Spanish, and English. Further, Donna is a board-certified chaplain, spiritual director, and spiritual care consultant. Following her undergraduate degree in religion from Trevecca Nazarene University (2003) and Master of Divinity specializing in evangelism from Nazarene Theological Seminary (2007), Donna is now completing her Doctor of Ministry in spiritual formation and spiritual direction from Fuller Theological Seminary. With over 20 years of ministry experience, Donna has served Jesus as pastor in Florida, Tennessee, Missouri, and Texas. Through professional civilian chaplaincy, Donna has served hospice and palliative care patients, families, and communities in Florida, California, and Oregon. Donna and her husband have been married for nearly 20 years, have 2 teenage daughters, and treasure life in Florida.

About the Workshop: Spiritual abuse, religious trauma, and church hurt are filling podcasts, documentaries, and our social media feeds. However, abuse at the hand of religious leaders is not new and our God has a plan of healing and restoration. In Jeremiah 23, in response to corrupt shepherds, God says he will rise up new shepherds. Today, this is a call female pastors are uniquely positioned to answer. Will we be these new shepherds? Will the daughters of God rise up and prophesy healing in the face of abuse? This workshop will equip participants with trauma-informed ministry practices that they might use their unique female prophetic voice to gather those who have been scattered and bind up those who have been shattered.

Kayleigh Clark is a lover of Jesus and his church. She is an ordained elder in the Free Methodist Church and a ThD candidate at Kairos University. Her current dissertation research seeks to identify a path towards healing for congregations who have experienced internal collective trauma. She is the founder of Restor(y) a resourcing, training, and consulting ministry dedicated to partnering with local churches on the journey towards healing. Kayleigh lives in Maryland with her husband Nate and their son Timothy where she has the privilege of shepherding a wonderful group of people at The River, a dinner church that meets in her living room. When she is not writing, studying, or imagining ways towards a healthier church, Kayleigh can be found outside with her family or in pursuit of the best local chai tea latte. 

Kayleigh Clark is a lover of Jesus and his church. She is an ordained elder in the Free Methodist Church and a ThD candidate at Kairos University. Her current dissertation research seeks to identify a path towards healing for congregations who have experienced internal collective trauma. She is the founder of Restor(y) a resourcing, training, and consulting ministry dedicated to partnering with local churches on the journey towards healing. Kayleigh lives in Maryland with her husband Nate and their son Timothy where she has the privilege of shepherding a wonderful group of people at The River, a dinner church that meets in her living room. When she is not writing, studying, or imagining ways towards a healthier church, Kayleigh can be found outside with her family or in pursuit of the best local chai tea latte. 

About the Workshop: How intentional are we about forming nurturing relationships with our young daughters to support them in discovering their spiritual gifts? For most clergywomen we have had another woman to mentor us on our journey of life which has fostered our growth. If the community of clergywomen is to remain a powerful force in spreading the gospel, our intentions toward our young daughters to prophesy must intensify. This session will explore strategies that will facilitate a nurturing relationship with them as we address skewered prospectives about clergywomen, increase our knowledge of developmental and cultural characteristics of young women, and develop an outline for a spiritual component to be included in a mentoring program.

Joyce was born in Pelham, Georgia, the youngest of 9 children. She resides in Statesboro, Georgia with her husband of 37 years, Dr. Alexander Smith Jr. To this union 3 mighty men of God were birth Alexander, Brandon, and Justin. October 12 th is her spiritual birthday.

Rev. Joyce Smith has been in ministry over 40 years and presently is an ordained minister of the Church of God serving as pastor for the Portal Church of God and the Leadership Focus administrator for Georgia as part of the Credentials committee. She has served the state in several positions as the state secretary, on various committees, state Women President, and Elders Board. She has earned a Master of Ministry degree in Pastoral Studies from Covington Theological Seminary.

She has also earned a Bachelor and Master of Education degree from Georgia Southern and Armstrong Atlantic Universities. For 32 years she was a general and special educator. She was also a college supervisor, mentor of new teachers, educational presenter, and club advisor.

She values family time with her husband, sons, mother, and siblings. As time permits a day of gospel videos and westerns always brings relaxation and renewal.

Joyce was born in Pelham, Georgia, the youngest of 9 children. She resides in Statesboro, Georgia with her husband of 37 years, Dr. Alexander Smith Jr. To this union 3 mighty men of God were birth Alexander, Brandon, and Justin. October 12 th is her spiritual birthday.

Rev. Joyce Smith has been in ministry over 40 years and presently is an ordained minister of the Church of God serving as pastor for the Portal Church of God and the Leadership Focus administrator for Georgia as part of the Credentials committee. She has served the state in several positions as the state secretary, on various committees, state Women President, and Elders Board. She has earned a Master of Ministry degree in Pastoral Studies from Covington Theological Seminary.

She has also earned a Bachelor and Master of Education degree from Georgia Southern and Armstrong Atlantic Universities. For 32 years she was a general and special educator. She was also a college supervisor, mentor of new teachers, educational presenter, and club advisor.

She values family time with her husband, sons, mother, and siblings. As time permits a day of gospel videos and westerns always brings relaxation and renewal.

About the Workshop: The goal of this workshop is for participants to overcome barriers and raise awareness that exist for women with disabilities to experience full inclusion in professional ministry. Daughters with disabilities are included in the prophesying daughters spoken of in Acts 2, and participants will walk through applicable scriptures highlighting these daughters. Participants will be challenged to identify barriers and obstacles that exist in the church for persons with disabilities, specifically those in ministry or those called into ministry. Participants will also be given resources and tools to address these challenges.

Rev. Kari Morris-Guzman has been an ordained elder in the Free Methodist Church since 2000. She received a Bachelor’s degree in Pastoral Ministries from Greenville (College) University in 1996, and a Master’s of Divinity degree from Azusa Pacific University in 2007. Kari has served in three Free Methodist Churches as an Associate Pastor, and is currently serving at The Avenue Church in Riverside, California. She lives in Riverside with her 12 year old daughter, Grace.

Rev. Kari Morris-Guzman has been an ordained elder in the Free Methodist Church since 2000. She received a Bachelor’s degree in Pastoral Ministries from Greenville (College) University in 1996, and a Master’s of Divinity degree from Azusa Pacific University in 2007. Kari has served in three Free Methodist Churches as an Associate Pastor, and is currently serving at The Avenue Church in Riverside, California. She lives in Riverside with her 12 year old daughter, Grace.

About the Workshop: Acts 2:17-18 articulates God’s divine plan, that women and men are both fully empowered to prophesy (i.e., teaching and proclaiming God’s Word). However, the reality is that even in traditions and denominations theoretically supportive of this egalitarian vision, women sometimes experience barriers that hinder their ability to fulfill this calling. This workshop will report recent research describing the barriers and opportunities women clergy face in their own words, and invite male co-laborers to consider ways in which we might better show up as listeners first to the unique stories of the women leaders around us.

Rev. Jason Le Shana is an ordained elder in the Free Methodist Church USA and a PhD candidate in Organizational Leadership at Indiana Wesleyan University (graduation anticipated later in 2024). His current research is focused on promoting a better understanding of the lived experiences of women senior pastors in the Wesleyan Holiness tradition. Jason has previously served in youth and worship ministry positions in local churches within the Evangelical Friends Church and the Free Methodist Church. He is currently serving at Baylor University as the Program Director for the Religion & Disability Initiative. Jason’s wife Stephanie served as a Families Ministries Pastor in the local church for seven years and is now a full-time professional photographer. Stephanie and Jason love that they are currently living the “good old days” of parenthood, raising their three boys Elijah (10), Micah (9), and Jude (5) along with the real family MVP, Lucy the rambunctious golden retriever.

Rev. Jason Le Shana is an ordained elder in the Free Methodist Church USA and a PhD candidate in Organizational Leadership at Indiana Wesleyan University (graduation anticipated later in 2024). His current research is focused on promoting a better understanding of the lived experiences of women senior pastors in the Wesleyan Holiness tradition. Jason has previously served in youth and worship ministry positions in local churches within the Evangelical Friends Church and the Free Methodist Church. He is currently serving at Baylor University as the Program Director for the Religion & Disability Initiative. Jason’s wife Stephanie served as a Families Ministries Pastor in the local church for seven years and is now a full-time professional photographer. Stephanie and Jason love that they are currently living the “good old days” of parenthood, raising their three boys Elijah (10), Micah (9), and Jude (5) along with the real family MVP, Lucy the rambunctious golden retriever.

Se ha escrito mucho sobre la idea de ser Enviado. Muchos de nosotros aceptamos el llamado y fuimos a servir en aquellos lugares donde Dios nos
 abrió la puerta. Jesús dijo: “La paz esté con vosotros. Como el Padre me envió, así os envío yo”. Ser enviado nunca tuvo la intención de terminar con nosotros. Si hemos sido enviados, estamos llamados a enviar. Este taller está destinado a equiparnos y desafiar a cada uno de nosotros a enviar como Jesús envio.

Much has been written on the idea of being Sent. For many of us, we accepted the call and have gone and served in those places where God has opened the door. Jesus said “Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me, so I am sending you.”. Being sent was never meant to stop with us. If we have been sent, we are called to send out. This workshop is meant to equip and challenge each of us to send like Jesus sent.

Arlynn tiene más de 19 años de experiencia laboral en la gestión de organizaciones sin fines de lucro. Trabajó durante más de 10 años para Methodist Healthcare Ministries como directora de operaciones y bienestar familiar y 1 año para SA Youth como vicepresidenta de operaciones. Arlynn es la fundadora de Acts of Hope, una organización sin fines de lucro 501(c)3. Tiene dos hijos y ha estado casada durante más de 22 años. Arlynn busca impactar la vida de las personas para que experimenten una transformacion spiritual. Es ministra ordenada y actualmente se desempeña como Superintendente Asistente del Distrito Mountain Plains de La Iglesia Wesleyana.

Arlynn has over 19 years of work experience in Nonprofit Management. She worked for over 10 years for Methodist Healthcare Ministries as their Director of Family Wellness and Facilities Operations and 1 year for SA Youth as their VP of Operations.  Arlynn is the founder of Acts of Hope- a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. She has two sons and has been married for over 22 years. Arlynn loves seeing people live transformed lives. She is an ordained minister and currently serves as the Assistant District Superintendent of the Mountain Plains District of The Wesleyan Church.

Arlynn tiene más de 19 años de experiencia laboral en la gestión de organizaciones sin fines de lucro. Trabajó durante más de 10 años para Methodist Healthcare Ministries como directora de operaciones y bienestar familiar y 1 año para SA Youth como vicepresidenta de operaciones. Arlynn es la fundadora de Acts of Hope, una organización sin fines de lucro 501(c)3. Tiene dos hijos y ha estado casada durante más de 22 años. Arlynn busca impactar la vida de las personas para que experimenten una transformacion spiritual. Es ministra ordenada y actualmente se desempeña como Superintendente Asistente del Distrito Mountain Plains de La Iglesia Wesleyana.

Arlynn has over 19 years of work experience in Nonprofit Management. She worked for over 10 years for Methodist Healthcare Ministries as their Director of Family Wellness and Facilities Operations and 1 year for SA Youth as their VP of Operations.  Arlynn is the founder of Acts of Hope- a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. She has two sons and has been married for over 22 years. Arlynn loves seeing people live transformed lives. She is an ordained minister and currently serves as the Assistant District Superintendent of the Mountain Plains District of The Wesleyan Church.

About the Workshop: Crazy Horse Art Studio offers individual or group workshops to create your own beautiful mosaic art! Everything you need is supplied along with step-by-step instructions during your workshop. Pre-ordered kits will be made available to participants of the E2024 Wesleyan Holiness Women Clergy Conference for this extended afternoon workshop.

Cost: $45

When: This workshop will be held on-site at the Hyatt Regency on Saturday afternoon during the extended break time. It is a great alternative activity to visiting downtown Grapevine.

Pre-order: Pre-pay and choose your design (dove or heart) by Februrary 22nd at https://www.crazyhorseartstudio.net/mosaic-kits (Password is E2024)

Elizabeth became obsessed with mosaic art during a trip to Europe in her early twenties. Her Grandmother had taught me how to cut glass at a young age, and she loved making stained glass pieces with her. When she inherited her stained glass collection and equipment, she started using the glass to create mosaic art. She now shares her passion with others by conducting workshops to teach others this art at Crazy Horse Art Studio ~ Mosaics & More, located in Grapevine, Texas.

Elizabeth became obsessed with mosaic art during a trip to Europe in her early twenties. Her Grandmother had taught me how to cut glass at a young age, and she loved making stained glass pieces with her. When she inherited her stained glass collection and equipment, she started using the glass to create mosaic art. She now shares her passion with others by conducting workshops to teach others this art at Crazy Horse Art Studio ~ Mosaics & More, located in Grapevine, Texas.

About the Workshop: As daughters of prophecy, we are to speak forth divinely inspired counsel – the Greek definition of “prophesy” in our theme scripture. Mourners can grieve in hope when given counsel under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit who brings peace and comfort in loss. This workshop will provide attendees with a working knowledge of grief care, practical applications, and resources for supporting grievers. Corri speaks from her personal experience with grief, how God has impacted her grief journey, and why this knowledge is important to congregational care.

Corri Cusimano is a Pastoral Counselor and Prayer Team Lead at New Life in LaPlata, MD. She’s the founder of Southern Maryland Overdose Death Support, coaching over 300 families across the United States. Corri is also a speaker and presenter at Chesapeake Hospice, National Day of Prayer Southern Maryland Branch, Boys Scouts of America, local grief retreats and recovery events. Corri has authored “The Redemption Exemption”, a biographical pathway through the spiritual journey of grief. She’s currently a ministerial Student in the Wesleyan Church attending Southern Wesleyan University and a Mental Health Technician certified by the College of Southern Maryland.

Corri Cusimano is a Pastoral Counselor and Prayer Team Lead at New Life in LaPlata, MD. She’s the founder of Southern Maryland Overdose Death Support, coaching over 300 families across the United States. Corri is also a speaker and presenter at Chesapeake Hospice, National Day of Prayer Southern Maryland Branch, Boys Scouts of America, local grief retreats and recovery events. Corri has authored “The Redemption Exemption”, a biographical pathway through the spiritual journey of grief. She’s currently a ministerial Student in the Wesleyan Church attending Southern Wesleyan University and a Mental Health Technician certified by the College of Southern Maryland.

About the Workshop: We have a tremendous opportunity when we preach to paint a picture of God and proclaim who God is. In this current day when daughters prophesy, we need to know what image of God informs our faith and the proclaimed Word. Who we think God is effects how we walk in faith and who we become in Christ. This workshop will ask preachers to examine the language they use for God and the dangers of having a static picture of God. We will also delve into different preaching forms and how those structures effect the preached imago Dei.

Aimee Copley Mulder is a passionate Christian who is in the middle of her 18th year of co-pastoring a local church. Devin and Aimee have pastored two churches that were each more than 100 years old and long to be incarnational in their community. Aimee is pursuing her Doctorate of Ministry in Spiritual Formation from Nazarene Theological Seminary to graduate in May of 2024. Her dissertation is tentatively entitled: Imago Dei: Examining the Image of God Preachers Proclaim.

Ford (16), Cooper (14), and Tucker (12) are the joys of Aimee’s life and she can be seen on the sidelines of the football and soccer fields losing her preaching voice. The churches Aimee pastors have sometimes had to decide which bill they can pay and she has always had to double as a church janitor. Aimee is fueled by her daily 4 shots of espresso and the Holy Spirit.

Aimee Copley Mulder is a passionate Christian who is in the middle of her 18th year of co-pastoring a local church. Devin and Aimee have pastored two churches that were each more than 100 years old and long to be incarnational in their community. Aimee is pursuing her Doctorate of Ministry in Spiritual Formation from Nazarene Theological Seminary to graduate in May of 2024. Her dissertation is tentatively entitled: Imago Dei: Examining the Image of God Preachers Proclaim.

Ford (16), Cooper (14), and Tucker (12) are the joys of Aimee’s life and she can be seen on the sidelines of the football and soccer fields losing her preaching voice. The churches Aimee pastors have sometimes had to decide which bill they can pay and she has always had to double as a church janitor. Aimee is fueled by her daily 4 shots of espresso and the Holy Spirit.

About the Workshop: Chaplains bring a prophetic vision and voice into secular settings in their communities by “Connecting Christ to Community.” They do this through compassionate care, redemptive counseling, whole person care, and prioritizing their own growth. Participants will hear lived experiences from two women chaplains and learn more about the vocation and pathways in chaplaincy. Participants will also gain understanding of the way chaplaincy creates unique opportunities for women clergy to minister in diverse settings and the practical ways to live out that calling.

Rev. Patricia Porter (MA Theology, Licensed Physical Therapist) is a Co Director of FMCUSA Chaplain Ministries along with her husband Dr. Tim Porter. Patricia has been a retreat speaker, worship pastor, preacher, and teacher in many diverse settings. Along with her husband, Patricia ministered for 15 years in Free Methodist churches in Oregon and for 20 years in the military setting where Tim was an Air Force chaplain. She is actively engaged in the missional movement of chaplaincy in the US and abroad, and recently organized a teaching team to train chaplains in Burundi, Africa. She has also assisted in developing Introduction to Chaplaincy curriculum for various institutions. The Porters have 2 sons and 2 grandchildren.

Chaplain Rev. Calia Rodriguez (MDiv) is an Elder in the Free Methodist Church who has served as the Associate Pastor for Family Ministries and Mission at First United Methodist Church, Bedford, TX, for 13 years. Calia completed one unit of CPE and is presently working as a PRN chaplain at Children’s Medical Center Dallas and is preparing to begin her one-year residency as a pediatric hospital chaplain. Calia and her husband Ricardo have 2 children.   

Chaplain Rev. Keli Pennington (MDiv) is an Elder in the Free Methodist Church who graduated from Greenville University in 2016 where she studied Communication and Theology. She and her husband, Willem, moved to North Carolina where she graduated from Duke Divinity School. In the spring of 2022, Keli was hired as the chaplain at Greenville University in Greenville, IL.

Rev. Patricia Porter (MA Theology, Licensed Physical Therapist) is a Co Director of FMCUSA Chaplain Ministries along with her husband Dr. Tim Porter. Patricia has been a retreat speaker, worship pastor, preacher, and teacher in many diverse settings. Along with her husband, Patricia ministered for 15 years in Free Methodist churches in Oregon and for 20 years in the military setting where Tim was an Air Force chaplain. She is actively engaged in the missional movement of chaplaincy in the US and abroad, and recently organized a teaching team to train chaplains in Burundi, Africa. She has also assisted in developing Introduction to Chaplaincy curriculum for various institutions. The Porters have 2 sons and 2 grandchildren.

Chaplain Rev. Calia Rodriguez (MDiv) is an Elder in the Free Methodist Church who has served as the Associate Pastor for Family Ministries and Mission at First United Methodist Church, Bedford, TX, for 13 years. Calia completed one unit of CPE and is presently working as a PRN chaplain at Children’s Medical Center Dallas and is preparing to begin her one-year residency as a pediatric hospital chaplain. Calia and her husband Ricardo have 2 children.   

Chaplain Rev. Keli Pennington (MDiv) is an Elder in the Free Methodist Church who graduated from Greenville University in 2016 where she studied Communication and Theology. She and her husband, Willem, moved to North Carolina where she graduated from Duke Divinity School. In the spring of 2022, Keli was hired as the chaplain at Greenville University in Greenville, IL.

About the Workshop: Description: It is one thing to hear God’s voice for yourself and another thing facilitate others being able to hear God’s voice. This workshop will give practical ministry application for clergy seeking to help others hear God’s voice. Ministry will focus on intentional prayer times which identify common barriers to hearing God and invite his healing to overcome those barriers.

Major Catherine Fitzgerald is an officer in The Salvation Army in New Albany, Indiana. She is passionate about discipling leaders and training pastors. She has served with The Salvation Army in Indiana, Illinois, and Jamaica. She participates as an active member with Connect Up prayer ministry and has seen so many people changed through emotional spiritual healing prayer. She is serves alongside her husband Jonathan and loves spending time with her kids Emily (15) and AJ (13).

Captain Brianne Bowers is an officer in The Salvation Army in Chicago, Illinois. She loves working with youth and young adults and is passionate about equipping young people for ministry. She has served with The Salvation Army in South Dakota, Nebraska, Indiana, and Illinois. She also participates with Connect Up prayer ministry and loves seeing people find healing and freedom through prayer. She serves alongside her husband Tony and is raising four amazing and rambunctious boys: Aiden (15), Josiah (14), Ezra (10), and Roman (7).

Major Catherine Fitzgerald is an officer in The Salvation Army in New Albany, Indiana. She is passionate about discipling leaders and training pastors. She has served with The Salvation Army in Indiana, Illinois, and Jamaica. She participates as an active member with Connect Up prayer ministry and has seen so many people changed through emotional spiritual healing prayer. She is serves alongside her husband Jonathan and loves spending time with her kids Emily (15) and AJ (13).

Captain Brianne Bowers is an officer in The Salvation Army in Chicago, Illinois. She loves working with youth and young adults and is passionate about equipping young people for ministry. She has served with The Salvation Army in South Dakota, Nebraska, Indiana, and Illinois. She also participates with Connect Up prayer ministry and loves seeing people find healing and freedom through prayer. She serves alongside her husband Tony and is raising four amazing and rambunctious boys: Aiden (15), Josiah (14), Ezra (10), and Roman (7).