Spend time with the amazing Linda Evans Shepherd, our host for the evening.

Worship with others from around the world lead by Sharon Tedford.

Inspiration talk From Calling to Completion: Preparing to Finish What God Has Called You to Write with Rose Ann Forte

Have you ever sensed God calling you to write a book, devotional, article, or message, only to find yourself stalled by fear, distraction, perfectionism, self-doubt, or the constant feeling that you simply don't have enough time? Most writers assume the problem is a lack of motivation or discipline, but those are often symptoms rather than the real issue. In this interactive workshop, Rose Ann Forte combines biblical wisdom, neuroscience, and practical application to help you identify what is truly interfering with your calling. Together, we'll explore the familiar lies that keep writers stuck, uncover some surprising insights hidden in Romans 12:2, and discover why lasting transformation happens through preparation, practice, and testing, not inspiration alone. You'll leave with a fresh perspective, practical tools you can apply immediately, and renewed confidence to move from feeling called to faithfully completing the message God has entrusted to you.

Rose Ann Forte is an international bestselling, multi-award-winning author, speaker, and creator of the Choose Freedom® Program, a biblically based, neuroscience-informed framework that helps people experience transformation by renewing the mind. A former executive turned ministry leader, Rose Ann combines life experience, biblical wisdom, and brain science to help individuals identify the life-interfering thoughts, emotions, and behaviors that keep them stuck. She is the author of The Plans He Has for Me and Prepare to Quit, and co-author of Transformed by His Promises with Dr. Karl Benzio, Medical Director of the American Association of Christian Counselors. Her work has been endorsed by respected Christian leaders including Dr. Jim Daly, Dr. Daniel Amen, Dr. Tim Clinton, and Dr. John Townsend. Rose Ann's passion is helping people identify and overcome the life-interfering thoughts, emotions, and behaviors that keep them from experiencing the freedom, purpose, and transformation God has planned for their lives.

Fabulous Workshops. Choose from one of the following:

• Writing Truth in Deceptive Times with Lori Stanley Roeleveld

  Based on the life of Nehemiah, two truths to remember and three things for every Christian writer to forget when writing truth in times when deception is rampant.

  
  Lori Stanley Roeleveld is a writer, writer’s coach, speaker, and certified disturber of hobbits, coaxing comfy Christians from cozy holes and into the terrifyingly beautiful Jesus adventure. She writes for readers who love Jesus, distrust easy answers, and have at least once whispered, “Lord, I believe; help my unbelief,” while staring into the refrigerator like it might contain theological clarity. Author of books on mercy, hard conversations, and the sacred art of not losing your sanctification in traffic, Lori helps writers find their voice, finish books, survive publishing, and stop treating their calling like a suspicious casserole at a church potluck. Her lovingly direct feedback makes manuscripts sit up straighter and repent. Lori believes God does His deepest work offstage, that mercy is not weakness, that writers over fifty are not finished but flammable, and that every hobbit-sized act of faith can become kingdom-sized trouble for the darkness.

• What’s Your Story? Building Brands That Connect with Jackie Martínez Marushka
  Writing a great book is only the beginning. In today’s crowded marketplace, readers connect with authors long before they buy a book—they connect with a story. In this interactive masterclass, PR expert and brand strategist Jackie Martínez Marushka will show you how to define your author brand, craft a compelling narrative that extends beyond your book, expand your network, and confidently share your story with the audiences, media, and communities that matter most. You’ll leave with practical strategies to build visibility, credibility, and lasting connections.

• Jackie Martínez Marushka is a trailblazing communications strategist, brand builder, author, and entrepreneur with more than three decades of experience building brands that create lasting cultural impact. Throughout her career, Jackie has operated at the intersection of storytelling, entertainment, media, and brand management — helping artists, organizations, and companies define their identities, amplify their voices, and strategically position themselves for growth. One of the youngest executives to rise to Vice President at Sony Music Entertainment, Jackie became the company’s first divisional Vice President of Public Relations. She is the founder of Marushka Media, as well as the founder of the Hispanic Entertainment Alliance, organizations dedicated to advancing representation and opportunities within the entertainment industry.

  Author of The PR Playbook, {the foundational book for her workshop} Jackie has turned decades of experience into a strategic guide for building powerful narratives, strengthening reputations, connecting with audiences, and understanding the connection between storytelling and success. 

Small group time for intimate fellowship and praying for each other. Meet new friends!

Drawing for awesome prizes during the evening