2023 Spring Conferences
Couples' Conference
April 14-16, 2023
Jim Burns
NEWLYWED SPECIAL:
Couples married in 2022 and 2023 receive a 25% discount on registration.
Jim Burns is the president of HomeWord. He speaks to thousands of people around the world each year. He has more than 2 million resources in print in 20 languages. He primarily writes and speaks on the values of HomeWord, which are: Strong Marriages, Confident Parents, Empowered Kids, and Healthy Leaders. Some of his most popular books are: Doing Life with Your Adult Children, The Purity Code, Creating an Intimate Marriage, Have Serous Fun and Finding Joy in the Empty Nest.
Jim and his wife, Cathy, live in Southern California and have three grown daughters, Christy, Rebecca, and Heidi; three sons-in-law, Steve, Andy and Matt; and three grandchildren, James, Charlotte and Huxley.
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Women's Conference 1
May 5-7, 2023
Brooke Andrews
Brooke is a lover of people and a passionate student and teacher of the words and ways of Jesus. She has a beating heart for authentic discipleship and a desire to help others grasp the living, breathing Word of God.
She has served at The River Church of the South Bay for 15 years and she finds joy teaching at retreats, events, and schools and writing Bible study curriculum and devotionals. Brooke has a degree in communications from the University of Southern California and a masters degree in Bible exposition from the Talbot School of Theology.
She has been married to her husband, George, for 10 years and the Lord has blessed them with two children, August (age 4) and Clara (age 2). They are expecting baby number three in October 2022!
Women's Conference 2
May 19-21, 2023
Allison Allen
Allison Allen has always relished the power of story and the thrill of walking in the shoes of others. With nearly three decades of speaking, acting and writing under her belt, Allison loves weaving Biblical teaching and narrative together in unexpected ways.
Since 2022, Allison has also served as "wing-woman" to beloved Bible teacher (and dear friend) Lisa Harper on her popular Back Porch Theology podcast, where the goal is to help people understand Biblical truth in a "substantive but not stuffy" way.
Whatever the setting, Allison takes great joy when she is able to engage with those who sometimes feel overlooked or unseen - feelings she deeply empathizes with from her own personal journey.
Memorial Day Weekend
May 26-29, 2023
Gary Thomas
Dr. Gary Thomas is a bestselling author and international speaker. He unites the study of Scripture, church history, and the Christian classics to foster spiritual growth and deeper relationships within the Christian community. Gary’s books have been translated into more than a dozen languages and won numerous awards. His writings have established him as a thought-leader in the areas of marriage, parenting, and spiritual formation.
Gary’s speaking ministry has led him to speak in all 50 states and nine different countries, and on numerous national television and radio programs, including multiple appearances on Focus on the Family and Family Life Today.
Military Conference
June 2-4, 2023
Co-Sponsored with Heroes Challenge, a ministry that focuses on the emotional and spiritual wellbeing for our nation’s combat veterans, first responders, and their families. Heroes Challenge successfully deals with struggling individuals by providing mentors, strong support networks, and healthy goals. This conference is designed to honor our troops, first responders and their families and to provide a safe, relaxing environment with practical resources, supportive connections, and Biblical solutions.
Women's Conference 3
June 9-11, 2023
Carol Kent
Carol Kent’s twenty-seven books have sold over one million copies. With vulnerable openness, irrepressible hope, restored joy, and a sense of humor, her presentations remind us that when God writes our story, we’ll be in for the adventure of a lifetime. Her bestselling books include When I Lay My Isaac Down, Becoming a Woman of Influence, and He Holds My Hand.
She founded the Speak Up Conference, with speaking and writing tracks and launched the nonprofit, Speak Up for Hope. Carol has been a featured speaker at Women of Faith, Extraordinary Women, and Women of Joy arena events.