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Lancaster, PA • September 29-30, 2023
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Spooky Nook Sports Arena
Lancaster, PA
2023 Speakers & Performers
Katherine Wolf
Katherine Wolf is a communicator and advocate. She leverages her redemptive story to encourage those with broken bodies, broken brains, and broken hearts. Engaging both faith-based and secular communities, Katherine seeks to bridge the gap between those disabled on the outside and those disabled on the inside with the hope that Jesus brings healing to the deepest pains we all carry. She currently resides in Atlanta, Georgia, with her husband, Jay, and two sons, James and John. To connect, visit www.hopeheals.com or @hopeheals.
Laura Story
Laura Story Laura Story is an American, contemporary, Christian music singer-songwriter and author. Since the release of her solo debut in 2008, Story has amassed a GRAMMY® Award, a Billboard Music Award, multiple GMA Dove Awards, and an RIAA Gold certification for her massive No. 1 hit, “Blessings.” Laura is also the author of three books, including, When God Doesn’t Fix It: Lessons You Never Wanted to Learn, Truths You Can’t Live Without and I Give Up: The Secret Joy of a Surrendered Life. laurastorymusic.com
Chonda Pierce
Emmy-nominated® and best-selling comedian, Chonda Pierce, or “the country comic” as Billboard Magazine dubbed her, has been making audiences laugh for more than two decades with her winning combination of fierce wit and southern charm. A stand-up comedian, television hostess, author, and now actress, Pierce has channeled her life experiences into positivity, bringing laughter to audiences around the country. As the RIAA’s best-selling female comedian, her hilarious take on life is easily relatable as she publicly opens up to her listeners about times of darkness and depression in her own life, drawing humor and good from every situation. www.chonda.org
Shelene Bryan
Shelene Bryan is a former Hollywood Producer who left her job to start Skip1.org, a charity that builds kitchens and provides food and clean water to children and families in need. Her dream is to get everyone on the planet to skip one thing once in their lives for the sake of someone else. Shelene has appeared on the Steve Harvey Show, Home & Family, and Oprah’s Own show. She is an accomplished speaker, the creator of @thesplashpodcast, and is a best-selling author of Love, Skip, Jump: Start Living the Adventure of Yes and Ridiculous Faith: Experience the Power of an Absurdly, Unbelievably Good God. Shelene is a wife and mother of two and resides in Southern California with her husband of 30 years, Brice. www.shelenebryan.com
Anne Beiler
Anne Beiler began twisting pretzels in 1987 and grew a single farmer’s market stand into Auntie Anne’s,® the world’s largest hand-rolled soft pretzel franchise. Her professional success, however, was forged after years of darkness, depression, and despair brought on by the death of her 19-month-old daughter. She has been highlighted in numerous publications, such as Fortune magazine and Inc. magazine. In 2005, Anne sold Auntie Anne’s® and authored the business memoir, Twist of Faith. Her mission is to help women overcome the pain, blame, and shame of their past by sharing their stories. https://auntieannebeiler.com/
Rebekah Lyons
Rebekah Lyons is a national speaker and the best-selling author of A Surrendered Yes: 52 Devotions to Let Go and Live Free, Rhythms of Renewal: Trading Stress and Anxiety for a Life of Peace and Purpose, You Are Free: Be Who You Already Are, and Freefall to Fly: A Breathtaking Journey Toward a Life of Meaning. An old soul with a contemporary, honest voice, Rebekah reveals her own battles to overcome anxiety and depression and invites others to discover and boldly pursue their God-given purpose. Alongside her husband, Gabe, Rebekah finds joy in raising four children, two of whom have Down syndrome. Her work has been featured on TODAY, Good Morning America, CNN, FOX, PARADE, SiriusXM, Huffington Post, Hallmark Home & Family, and more. https://www.rebekahlyons.com/
Julie Clinton
Julie Clinton is the President of Extraordinary Women Ministries, has spoken to hundreds of thousands of women as host of Extraordinary Women conferences all across America, and has authored five books with Harvest House. A woman of deep faith, she cares passionately about seeing women live out their dreams by finding their freedom in Christ. Julie and her husband, Tim, live in Virginia and have two children, Megan and Zach.
& More to be announced soon!
Performers
Natalie Grant
Natalie Grant is an eight-time Grammy nominee and five-time GMA Dove Awards Female Vocalist of the Year. She has become an icon in Christian and gospel music. In addition to garnering more than 500 million streams and multiple #1 albums and singles on the Billboard Charts, she is also a respected author and philanthropist. Natalie is the co-founder of Hope for Justice, a non-profit organization in the fight against human trafficking, which has 32 offices across nine countries and five continents and has helped 102,803 children in the last year. She and her husband, Bernie Herms, reside in Nashville with their three daughters. www.nataliegrant.com
Mack Brock
Mack Brock has been a worship leader for over 15 years. His greatest passion is to lead people into a heightened awareness of the presence of God and to see individuals experience the breakthrough God has for them through worship. He co-wrote “O Come To The Altar,” “Resurrecting,” “Here As In Heaven,” and “Do It Again” – each have had a significant impact on the church worldwide. Three of Mack’s songs have landed in the Top 50 on CCLI, and four in the Top 100 CCLI songs. Mack served as the music producer and a key worship leader with Elevation Worship for a decade and has led thousands in worship in arenas and auditoriums all across the United States. Mack is married with 2 children and lives in Charlotte, North Carolina. www.mackbrock.com
Schedule
Friday:
5:30 PM Gold Doors Open
6:00 PM Doors Open
7:00 PM Conference Begins
7:30 PM General Session
9:00 PM Concert
Saturday:
7:00 AM Gold Doors Open
7:30 AM Doors Open
8:30 AM Conference Begins
9:10 AM General Session
10:50 AM General Session
11:50 AM Lunch Break
1:30 PM General Session
3:10 PM General Session
4:00 PM Conference Closing
Hotels
Holiday Inn Lancaster
Price: $189.00
Reservation Phone Number: 888-465-4329
(Block name: AACC | Block Code: AAC)
Last day to reserve rooms: August 30 2023
Fairfield Inn & Suites
Price: $179 – $199
Start Date: Friday, September 29, 2023
End Date: Sunday, October 1, 2023
Last Day to Book: Friday, September 8, 2023