NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR & CHIEF VISIONARY OFFICER
Lysa TerKeurst is President and Chief Visionary Officer of Proverbs 31 Ministries. She is also eight-time New York Times bestselling author of I Want to Trust You, but I Don’t; Good Boundaries and Goodbyes; Forgiving What You Can’t Forget; It’s Not Supposed to Be This Way; Uninvited; and more. Her books, Good Boundaries and Goodbyes and I Want to Trust You, but I Don’t, won the ECPA audiobook of the year in 2024 and 2025. Lysa was also recently awarded the Champions of Faith Author Award and has appeared on the Today Show many times as one of the leading voices in the Christian community.
Each year, Lysa is a featured keynote presenter at events all across North America and online, including the Global Leadership Summit. She has a passion for equipping women to share their stories for God’s glory through Proverbs 31 Ministries’ annual She Speaks Conference and her writers training program called COMPEL Pro. Connect with Lysa on social media @lysaterkeurst or at lysaterkeurst.com.
Theology: The Essential Connection You Need To Make (Thursday Session)
Special Keynote Message
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR & CHIEF VISIONARY OFFICER
Lysa TerKeurst is President and Chief Visionary Officer of Proverbs 31 Ministries. She is also eight-time New York Times bestselling author of I Want to Trust You, but I Don’t; Good Boundaries and Goodbyes; Forgiving What You Can’t Forget; It’s Not Supposed to Be This Way; Uninvited; and more. Her books, Good Boundaries and Goodbyes and I Want to Trust You, but I Don’t, won the ECPA audiobook of the year in 2024 and 2025. Lysa was also recently awarded the Champions of Faith Author Award and has appeared on the Today Show many times as one of the leading voices in the Christian community.
Each year, Lysa is a featured keynote presenter at events all across North America and online, including the Global Leadership Summit. She has a passion for equipping women to share their stories for God’s glory through Proverbs 31 Ministries’ annual She Speaks Conference and her writers training program called COMPEL Pro. Connect with Lysa on social media @lysaterkeurst or at lysaterkeurst.com.
Theology: The Essential Connection You Need To Make (Thursday Session)
Special Keynote Message
Director of Theological Research, Proverbs 31 Ministries
Dr. Joel Muddamalle holds a Ph.D. in theology and serves as the Director of Theological Research at Proverbs 31 Ministries. He is a co-host of the Therapy & Theology podcast with Lysa TerKeurst and licensed counselor Jim Cress. Joel serves on the preaching team at Transformation Church in Indian Land, South Carolina, and is a frequent speaker for conferences and events. He just released his second book, The Unseen Battle: Spiritual Warfare, the Three Rebellions, and Christ’s Victory Over Dark Powers. Based in Charlotte, North Carolina, Joel and his wife enjoy a full house with their four children and German Shepherd dog, Lady. If he doesn’t have a theology book in hand, you can be sure he’s driving one of his kids to sports practice or doing his best to keep up his hoops game on the basketball court. You can connect with Joel on his Substack to grow in your understanding of the Bible and theology.
Theology: The Essential Connection You Need To Make (Thursday Session)
Leading With Clarity and Courage in an Age of Deception: Understanding Spiritual Warfare and Discernment
Director of Theological Research, Proverbs 31 Ministries
Dr. Joel Muddamalle holds a Ph.D. in theology and serves as the Director of Theological Research at Proverbs 31 Ministries. He is a co-host of the Therapy & Theology podcast with Lysa TerKeurst and licensed counselor Jim Cress. Joel serves on the preaching team at Transformation Church in Indian Land, South Carolina, and is a frequent speaker for conferences and events. He just released his second book, The Unseen Battle: Spiritual Warfare, the Three Rebellions, and Christ’s Victory Over Dark Powers. Based in Charlotte, North Carolina, Joel and his wife enjoy a full house with their four children and German Shepherd dog, Lady. If he doesn’t have a theology book in hand, you can be sure he’s driving one of his kids to sports practice or doing his best to keep up his hoops game on the basketball court. You can connect with Joel on his Substack to grow in your understanding of the Bible and theology.
Theology: The Essential Connection You Need To Make (Thursday Session)
Leading With Clarity and Courage in an Age of Deception: Understanding Spiritual Warfare and Discernment
Author, Speaker, and Leadership Consultant
Cindy Bultema is a speaker, author, and leadership consultant with over 25 years of ministry experience. She is passionate about helping women gain clarity in their calling and communicate with confidence and integrity. Cindy is the author of Red Hot Faith and Live Full, Walk Free, and she has written curriculum for adults and children. She speaks and coaches from a place of hard-won faith, having walked through single parenting, addiction recovery, and tragic loss with God’s sustaining grace. With a background in Bible teaching and leadership development, Cindy equips communicators to steward their message with wisdom and courage. She lives in Michigan with her husband and enjoys spending time with their four adult children. Visit Cindy’s website at cindybultema.com, or connect with her on social media @CindyBultema.
Seeing Your Story Clearly: Clarity, Timing, and Stewardship Before You Share
Author, Speaker, and Leadership Consultant
Cindy Bultema is a speaker, author, and leadership consultant with over 25 years of ministry experience. She is passionate about helping women gain clarity in their calling and communicate with confidence and integrity. Cindy is the author of Red Hot Faith and Live Full, Walk Free, and she has written curriculum for adults and children. She speaks and coaches from a place of hard-won faith, having walked through single parenting, addiction recovery, and tragic loss with God’s sustaining grace. With a background in Bible teaching and leadership development, Cindy equips communicators to steward their message with wisdom and courage. She lives in Michigan with her husband and enjoys spending time with their four adult children. Visit Cindy’s website at cindybultema.com, or connect with her on social media @CindyBultema.
Seeing Your Story Clearly: Clarity, Timing, and Stewardship Before You Share
Founder, Broken Crayons Still Color
Toni Collier is the founder of a global women’s organization called Broken Crayons Still Color and helps women process through brokenness and get to healing and hope. Toni is a speaker, host of the Still Coloring podcast, and author of several books: Don’t Try This Alone, Brave Enough to Be Broken, and a children’s book, Broken Crayons Still Color. Toni is teaching people all over the globe that you can be broken and still worthy or feel unqualified and still be called to do great things. Learn more at ToniJCollier.com.
The Messy Middle: How To Tell Your Story While You’re Still Living It
Founder, Broken Crayons Still Color
Toni Collier is the founder of a global women’s organization called Broken Crayons Still Color and helps women process through brokenness and get to healing and hope. Toni is a speaker, host of the Still Coloring podcast, and author of several books: Don’t Try This Alone, Brave Enough to Be Broken, and a children’s book, Broken Crayons Still Color. Toni is teaching people all over the globe that you can be broken and still worthy or feel unqualified and still be called to do great things. Learn more at ToniJCollier.com.
The Messy Middle: How To Tell Your Story While You’re Still Living It
If you’ve ever met Megan Fate Marshman or heard her speak you know that she’s hope, energy, joy, and sincerity all stirred together. Megan is determined to use her life to spread hope, share truth, and celebrate others. She holds a Doctorate of Ministry, and she serves as a teaching pastor at Willow Creek Community Church and the Director of Women’s Ministries at Hume Christian Camps. She also shepherds women at Arbor Road Church in Long Beach, California. She invests her time in people, writing books and Bible studies, and exploring all over the globe, teaching and sharing the love of Jesus.
She released the book and study guide Relaxed (2024) and Beautiful Word Bible Studies: John (2022, Harper Collins), authored the book and Bible study Meant for Good (2020, Zondervan), SelfLess (2017, David C Cook), and co-wrote the book 7 Family Ministry Essentials with Dr. Michelle Anthony (2015, David C Cook). Megan lives in Lakewood, California, with her two boys, Foster and Jedidiah.
If you’ve ever met Megan Fate Marshman or heard her speak you know that she’s hope, energy, joy, and sincerity all stirred together. Megan is determined to use her life to spread hope, share truth, and celebrate others. She holds a Doctorate of Ministry, and she serves as a teaching pastor at Willow Creek Community Church and the Director of Women’s Ministries at Hume Christian Camps. She also shepherds women at Arbor Road Church in Long Beach, California. She invests her time in people, writing books and Bible studies, and exploring all over the globe, teaching and sharing the love of Jesus.
She released the book and study guide Relaxed (2024) and Beautiful Word Bible Studies: John (2022, Harper Collins), authored the book and Bible study Meant for Good (2020, Zondervan), SelfLess (2017, David C Cook), and co-wrote the book 7 Family Ministry Essentials with Dr. Michelle Anthony (2015, David C Cook). Megan lives in Lakewood, California, with her two boys, Foster and Jedidiah.
Founder, Entrusted Women
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 and the Entrusted Women’s Conference. Kia has also been a featured guest on several podcasts including The Proverbs 31 Ministries Podcast, Java with Juli with Dr. Juli Slattery, The Alli Worthington Show, Better Together with Barb Roose, the Sister Circle with Chrystal Hurst, and the Captivated Podcast with Stasi Eldredge.
Kia is the author of Overcoming Father Wounds. As a writer, speaker, and business owner, Kia is passionate about encouraging the hearts of women one word at a time. She offers practical advice for writers, speakers, and ministry leaders at varying stages of their journey. When she is not writing or speaking, which she often calls her side-gig, she is working her full-time job as a wife of 22 years and a mama to two teens. Learn more at KiaStephens.com.
The One Thing Every Writer Must Do — Saturday Morning Devotion
Act Like a Writer, Think Like a Business
Founder, Entrusted Women
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 and the Entrusted Women’s Conference. Kia has also been a featured guest on several podcasts including The Proverbs 31 Ministries Podcast, Java with Juli with Dr. Juli Slattery, The Alli Worthington Show, Better Together with Barb Roose, the Sister Circle with Chrystal Hurst, and the Captivated Podcast with Stasi Eldredge.
Kia is the author of Overcoming Father Wounds. As a writer, speaker, and business owner, Kia is passionate about encouraging the hearts of women one word at a time. She offers practical advice for writers, speakers, and ministry leaders at varying stages of their journey. When she is not writing or speaking, which she often calls her side-gig, she is working her full-time job as a wife of 22 years and a mama to two teens. Learn more at KiaStephens.com.
The One Thing Every Writer Must Do — Saturday Morning Devotion
Act Like a Writer, Think Like a Business
Author and Bible Teacher
Nicki Koziarz is a four-time bestselling author and Bible teacher known for teaching truth about faith, family, and the messy middle of obedience. She and her husband, Kris, live just outside Charlotte, North Carolina; they have six kids and are constant learners of real-time life lessons on their farm. In 2023, after more than five years of paperwork, prayer, and perseverance, they brought home their three adopted sons from Haiti — officially completing a family that is full, stretched, complicated but always hopeful about what’s to come.
Nicki spends her days writing, speaking, coaching writers, and helping women build a faith that doesn’t collapse when life gets complicated. Her teaching blends Scripture, story, and hard-won wisdom, challenging women to stop watching where God is moving and start joining Him there. She has been featured by Lifeway Women, Proverbs 31 Ministries, Life Today, and national podcasts and radio programs, and she continues to speak across the country while creating new projects for women who want depth.
The Transition to Transformation
Author and Bible Teacher
Nicki Koziarz is a four-time bestselling author and Bible teacher known for teaching truth about faith, family, and the messy middle of obedience. She and her husband, Kris, live just outside Charlotte, North Carolina; they have six kids and are constant learners of real-time life lessons on their farm. In 2023, after more than five years of paperwork, prayer, and perseverance, they brought home their three adopted sons from Haiti — officially completing a family that is full, stretched, complicated but always hopeful about what’s to come.
Nicki spends her days writing, speaking, coaching writers, and helping women build a faith that doesn’t collapse when life gets complicated. Her teaching blends Scripture, story, and hard-won wisdom, challenging women to stop watching where God is moving and start joining Him there. She has been featured by Lifeway Women, Proverbs 31 Ministries, Life Today, and national podcasts and radio programs, and she continues to speak across the country while creating new projects for women who want depth.
The Transition to Transformation
Speaker and Author
Sharon Jaynes is an international conference speaker and author of 26 books, including When You Don’t Like Your Story: What if Your Worst Chapters Could Be Your Greatest Victories?, The Power of a Woman’s Words: How the Words You Speak Shape the Lives of Others, and Enough: Silencing the Lies That Steal Your Confidence. She writes for Encouragement for Today Devotions and is a frequent guest on radio programs such as Focus on the Family, television such as Takeaways with Kirk Cameron, and podcasts such as Dr. Gary Chapman’s The Five Love Languages. Sharon is a storyteller who loves weaving stories and biblical principles to encourage and empower women to walk in courage and confidence as they grasp their true identity as a child of God and a co-heir with Christ. She can often be spotted at Chick-fil-A drinking sweet tea or Starbucks ordering a skinny latte with whipped cream. She and her husband, Steve, call North Carolina home. They have one adult son who lives in Chicago, 767.5 miles away. Yes, she’s counted them.
The Power of Your God Story
Speaker and Author
Sharon Jaynes is an international conference speaker and author of 26 books, including When You Don’t Like Your Story: What if Your Worst Chapters Could Be Your Greatest Victories?, The Power of a Woman’s Words: How the Words You Speak Shape the Lives of Others, and Enough: Silencing the Lies That Steal Your Confidence. She writes for Encouragement for Today Devotions and is a frequent guest on radio programs such as Focus on the Family, television such as Takeaways with Kirk Cameron, and podcasts such as Dr. Gary Chapman’s The Five Love Languages. Sharon is a storyteller who loves weaving stories and biblical principles to encourage and empower women to walk in courage and confidence as they grasp their true identity as a child of God and a co-heir with Christ. She can often be spotted at Chick-fil-A drinking sweet tea or Starbucks ordering a skinny latte with whipped cream. She and her husband, Steve, call North Carolina home. They have one adult son who lives in Chicago, 767.5 miles away. Yes, she’s counted them.
The Power of Your God Story
Pastor, Speaker, and Author
Sharon Hodde Miller leads Bright City Church in Durham, North Carolina, with her husband, Ike. She is the author of multiple books, including Free of Me and The Cost of Control, and she has a Ph.D. on women and calling. She speaks all over the country every year but always loves to come home to her three kids! Learn more at sheworships.com.
From Garden to Glory: Understanding the Bible as Story (Thursday Session)
Pastor, Speaker, and Author
Sharon Hodde Miller leads Bright City Church in Durham, North Carolina, with her husband, Ike. She is the author of multiple books, including Free of Me and The Cost of Control, and she has a Ph.D. on women and calling. She speaks all over the country every year but always loves to come home to her three kids! Learn more at sheworships.com.
From Garden to Glory: Understanding the Bible as Story (Thursday Session)
Bible Teacher, Theologian, and Author
Oghosa Iyamu, daughter of Nigerian-born parents, is a Bible teacher, theologian, and author of Forever Welcomed: A Study on God’s Impartial Love for All with Moody Publishers. She studied at Dallas Theological Seminary and later earned her M.Div. from Southwestern. Oghosa has written “Verse of the Day” devotionals for the Bible app YouVersion and has contributed to platforms such as Lifeway, Christianity Today, and She Reads Truth. Find out more at oghosaiyamu.com.
Reading the Bible in Living Color: 7 Cultural Clues for Better Bible Study (Thursday Session)
Bible Teacher, Theologian, and Author
Oghosa Iyamu, daughter of Nigerian-born parents, is a Bible teacher, theologian, and author of Forever Welcomed: A Study on God’s Impartial Love for All with Moody Publishers. She studied at Dallas Theological Seminary and later earned her M.Div. from Southwestern. Oghosa has written “Verse of the Day” devotionals for the Bible app YouVersion and has contributed to platforms such as Lifeway, Christianity Today, and She Reads Truth. Find out more at oghosaiyamu.com.
Reading the Bible in Living Color: 7 Cultural Clues for Better Bible Study (Thursday Session)
Shannae Anderson, Ph.D., is a clinical and forensic psychologist in . . .
Shannae Anderson, Ph.D., is a clinical and forensic psychologist in Virginia and California. She has been practicing for over 30 years, specializing in the treatment of trauma, addictions, and personality disorders. She is the Director of Psychology and Co-Director of Ethics and Advocacy for the American Association of Christian Counselors, a professor at Liberty University in the doctoral program of clinical psychology, the Clinical Director for two substance use treatment programs in Ventura, California, and a sought-after speaker nationwide.
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Amanda Bacon lives in North Carolina with her husband . . .
Amanda Bacon lives in North Carolina with her husband, Jeremy, and their eight children, ages 14-25. She has worked on Lysa TerKeurst's content team and book projects at Proverbs 31 Ministries for nearly a decade and also serves as Executive Assistant to Lysa and Meredith Brock, our CEO. Amanda facilitates the early reader groups for each of Lysa's books, manages Lysa's website, and coordinates Lysa's teachings for COMPEL Pro Writers Training. Amanda is an author and communicator who loves encouraging women with biblical Truth and authenticity, as well as those impacted by trauma, having discussions about healthy relationships. When she isn’t relaxing with her family or serving at her home church, you can find her reading, writing her first novel, wandering outdoors, and watching British television. @amanda_bacon_.
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Wendy Blight finds her greatest joys as a teacher come . . .
Wendy Blight finds her greatest joy as a teacher comes as she witnesses the life change that occurs when women discover the power of God's living and active Word and experience the Holy Spirit's presence and work in their lives. She's led and taught Bible studies for over 20 years. She currently serves as the Biblical Content Specialist at Proverbs 31 Ministries. Wendy is also an attorney and has authored and co-authored several books and Bible studies. Her most recent study is Rest for Your Soul: A Bible Study on Solitude, Silence, and Prayer. www.wendyblight.com.
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Lynn Cowell is part of the Proverbs 31 Ministries’ contributor team . . .
Lynn Cowell is part of the Proverbs 31 Ministries’ contributor team. As the author of several books, written for women of all ages, her latest Bible study for women is Esther: Seeing Our Invisible God in an Uncertain World, with Strong & Secure being her latest release for young women, helping them grow strong in faith and secure in their heavenly Father’s love. Lynn calls home North Carolina, where she and her husband, Greg, and the occasional backyard deer enjoy life as “just us.” Along with their three adult children and spouses, the Cowells love hiking, making homemade pizza, and anything combining chocolate and peanut butter.
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Laurie Davies is a writer, speaker, and lay counselor who . . .
Laurie Davies is a writer, speaker, and lay counselor who helps women set down regrets, false guilt, grudges, and other emotional baggage God never asked them to carry. Her book, Emotional Hoarding: Letting Go of the Stuff That Keeps You Stuck, is available wherever books are sold. A member of the Proverbs 31 Ministries First 5 writing team, Laurie also serves as lead editor on Shaunti Feldhahn’s Atlanta-based staff. She lives in the Phoenix area with her husband of 30 years, Greg, and two schnockerpoo pups who run the show. Their adult son lives nearby.
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Tori Danielson is the Art Director at Proverbs 31 Ministries . . .
Tori Danielson is the Art Director at Proverbs 31 Ministries. With over 10 years of experience in digital marketing, she knows how to help brands stand out while remaining authentic and genuine. She loves helping the teams at Proverbs 31 Ministries bring their vision to life, whether it’s a social media post or a New York Times bestselling book cover. When she’s “out of the office,” you can find her in a local coffee shop, sipping cold brew and planning her next trip.
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Claire Foxx serves as Associate Editor at Proverbs . . .
Claire Foxx serves as Associate Editor at Proverbs 31 Ministries and loves working with writers to teach God's Word and draw hearts to Jesus. She has also been a contributing writer for several First 5 Bible study guides, including studies of Ecclesiastes, Proverbs, and Psalms. She holds a master’s degree in English literature and lives in Charlotte, North Carolina, where she loves her local church and her local coffee shop — in that order, of course. When she sits down with an Americano and an open Bible, she can't think of anywhere she'd rather be.
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Cailah Garcia is a recording artist, author, and . . .
Cailah Garcia is a recording artist, author, and Senior Content & Creative Strategist at Proverbs 31 Ministries. She leads creative direction and messaging strategy across devotionals, Bible studies, and ministry-wide marketing campaigns — shaping content that reaches millions of women with biblical clarity and cultural relevance. With a passion for Scripture and storytelling, Cailah builds frameworks and creative strategies that remove barriers to engagement and invite women into a deeper relationship with Jesus. Her work is featured in the First 5 studies, 30 Bible Verses Every Christian Should Know and 40 Days Through the New Testament. She is married to Gabe and a proud mom to two. She believes that when women root themselves in God’s Word, it transforms how they lead, live, and love in every season.
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Eric Gagnon is the author of Good News: How . . .
Eric Gagnon is the author of Good News: How the Four Gospels Point Us to One Person We Can Trust, and he currently serves as Theological Content Specialist at Proverbs 31 Ministries. Eric holds a bachelor’s degree in church ministry and a master’s degree in theology from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. He previously served as a pastor and now lives in the Charlotte, North Carolina, area with his wife and their three children. Learn more about Eric and his ministry at adornthegospel.com.
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Amanda Hayhurst is a Christian author, Bible teacher, publishing . . .
Amanda Hayhurst is a Christian author, Bible teacher, publishing mentor, and speaker known for communicating deep biblical truth with warmth, clarity, and authenticity. She holds a master’s degree in biblical and theological studies from Dallas Theological Seminary and is the bestselling author of Pray for Him and Pray for Her, devotionals that have sparked a nationwide movement of intentional prayer within marriages. Her writing has been featured in Guideposts, Chicken Soup for the Soul, and Focus on the Family, and she has spoken at churches and conferences across the country. Amanda is also the founder of Authority Book Academy, where she equips Christian women to steward their messages and publish with excellence. She lives in Georgia with her husband, Marcus, their children, and their cockapoo, Coco.
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Shae Hill is the Content Manager for Lysa TerKeurst and . . .
Shae Hill is the Senior Manager of Therapy & Theology at Proverbs 31 Ministries. For over nine years, she has worked with Lysa TerKeurst on projects involving book writing, marketing, and the book release process, including New York Times bestsellers I Want to Trust You, but I Don't; Good Boundaries and Goodbyes; and Forgiving What You Can’t Forget. Shae has also worked under HarperCollins Christian Publishing as a compiler for multiple writing projects. Outside of work, Shae can be found playing pickleball with her husband, Elliott; planning out the details of a future vacation; or sipping a latte. Say hello and stay connected with her on Instagram at @shaetatehill.
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Courtney Jones is the founder and CEO of Little Creative Company . . .
Courtney Jones is the founder and CEO of Little Creative Company, a web design and SEO studio serving Christian authors, speakers, and Kingdom-minded entrepreneurs. With over a decade of experience in brand and marketing strategy, she helps leaders build online platforms that are beautiful, clear, and strategically built to be found. In addition to her work in business, Courtney is an author, speaker, and host of The Trailblazer Talks podcast, where she encourages Christian women to grow in faith, leadership, and intentional living. Through both her company and her ministry, she is passionate about helping others steward their message with confidence, overcome limiting beliefs, and walk fully in the calling God has placed on their lives.
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Nicole Moses has worked at Proverbs 31 Ministries . . .
Nicole Moses has worked at Proverbs 31 Ministries for over five years. She currently serves as the Social Media Manager, focusing on social media content, strategy, and paid ads. Nicole lives in Brooklyn, New York, with her husband, Austin, and their dog, Luna.
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Kaley Olson is the Director of Creative Programming at Proverbs . . .
Kaley Olson is the Director of Creative Programming at Proverbs 31 Ministries, where she has been on staff for 11 years. In her role, she serves in two main capacities: working with cross-ministry teams to plan, launch, and sustain program initiatives, as well as overseeing the production of various media outlets, including hosting The Proverbs 31 Ministries Podcast. She’s passionate about coming alongside others to turn an idea into a plan and bringing the right people along to turn the plan into reality. Kaley is a country gal at heart, living in the suburbs of Charlotte, North Carolina, with her husband, Jared, and their two boys. Connect with Kaley on Instagram at @kaleyolsn.
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Kaitlin Chappell Rogers is an author, speaker, and Proverbs 31 Ministries social . . .
Kaitlin Chappell Rogers is an author, speaker, and Proverbs 31 Ministries social media coordinator. She lives in Huntsville, Alabama, with her husband and their three little boys. Her first book, She Just Won't Quit: Embracing the Practice of Everyday Perseverance, comes out in October, and she is also the host of The Comeback Couch podcast. You can read some of her writing on Substack and connect with her on Instagram, where she hangs out online the most!
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Ruth Schwenk is the Director of COMPEL Pro Writers Training . . .
Ruth Schwenk is the Director of COMPEL Pro Writers Training and has partnered with Proverbs 31 Ministries since 2015. A bestselling author and founder of multiple long-standing online communities, she has spent over 15 years mentoring writers and creatives and building meaningful platforms. She is the author of several books, including The Love Your Life Project, Trusting God in All the Things, and The Better Mom Devotional.
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Colleen Tunis is a graphic designer and brand strategist . . .
Colleen Tunis is a graphic designer and brand strategist with over 16 years of experience. She spent 14 years at Elevation Church, leading creative teams, designing and working behind the scenes to bring clarity and cohesion to the brand. Today, she works independently with businesses, founders, and creatives who want their brands to feel aligned and intentional. Colleen loves helping people move from scattered inspiration to clear visual direction that actually feels like them. She believes good design is about being thoughtful, honest, and rooted in purpose. Visit her site at colleentunisdesigns.com.
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Glynnis Whitwer is the Executive Director of Ministry Content at . . .
Glynnis Whitwer is the Executive Director of Ministry Content at Proverbs 31 Ministries. Glynnis has been on staff with Proverbs 31 Ministries for over 20 years. Training and working with writers is a key part of her role. She has overseen She Speaks content since the conference began, and she also played an important role in founding COMPEL Pro Writers Training. She currently leads the teams that oversee COMPEL Pro, First 5 Bible study app, Encouragement for Today Devotions, and all the editing and proofreading for the ministry. Glynnis has traditionally published five books and co-authored five more. Glynnis and her husband, Tod, have been married for 43 years and enjoy life with their four adult children, two amazing daughters-in-love, and three grandchildren — all living in Phoenix, Arizona.
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A national speaker with Aspire Women’s Events, Erica Wiggenhorn . . .
A national speaker with Aspire Women’s Events, Erica Wiggenhorn also speaks at women’s retreats, large conferences, or her own kitchen table. Erica longs to bring scriptural Truth and see lives transformed. Erica has served with Proverbs 31 Ministries as a study guide author, First 5 writer and weekend teacher, and Encouragement for Today Devotions writer. An award-winning author with Moody Publishers, she wants people to discover delight in God’s Word as they become equipped with tools to read it with confidence. Her latest project, Loving Your Wayward Child: A Christian Guide to Stand in Faith and Build Connection When Their Choices Break Your Heart, will be released this fall by Lifeway Christian Resources. For free tools to help you study the Bible, visit ericawiggenhorn.com. You can also find her almost every day on Instagram where she shares Phoenix life with her best friend Jonathan and their four children — two of whom are human and the others furry and adorable.
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Shala Wilson is an uncompromised voice for change, challenging . . .
Shala Wilson is an uncompromised voice for change, challenging people to live a life that courageously chases their calling. A writer for Proverbs 31 Ministries and seasoned ministry leader, Shala bridges theology and real-world strategy to help women move from self-doubt to confident obedience. A full-time entrepreneur for nearly two decades, she has built and led multiple creative businesses while mentoring women to grow in clarity, conviction, and courage. Shala serves as Small Groups Coordinator at her church in Houston, is pursuing her Doctor of Ministry in New Testament at Houston Theological Seminary, and ignites confidence in women as a portrait and branding photographer. Whether teaching on calling, mindset, or brand clarity, Shala helps women dismantle limiting beliefs and experience the freedom to thrive.
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Worship Pastors at New Life Church
Kyle and Lauren Smith are worship leaders and songwriters from Colorado Springs. Formerly with Vertical Worship, they’ve written songs, recorded, and traveled while leading worship for the past 10 years. They released their own worship album in November 2022 and recently released several songs with New Life Worship’s new album, God Is.
Kyle and Lauren are passionate worshippers of Jesus, and that bleeds into the lyrics they write and the music they compose. You may have seen them on the road with Lysa on one of her book tours over the last few years, and they are so excited to join the Proverbs 31 Ministries team again for She Speaks 2026.