Michigan City, IN • March 18, 2023

2023 Speakers & Performers

Mandisa

Mandisa is a popular gospel and contemporary Christian recording artist who began her career as a contestant on American Idol. She is the fifth American Idol alumna to win a Grammy Award for her album, Overcomer, as the Best Contemporary Christian Music Album. Mandisa continues to be a voice of encouragement and truth to women facing life’s challenges by authoring two books. Her latest, released in 2021, Out of the Dark: My Journey Through the Shadows to Find God’s Joy, shares her passage through depression after the loss of a close friend. Mandisa resides in Nashville with her beloved dog, Kiya. www.mandisaofficial.com

Lisa Bevere

Lisa Bevere has spent more than three decades empowering women of all ages to find their identity and purpose. She is a New York Times best–selling author and internationally known minister. Her books, which include Without Rival, Godmothers, Girls with Swords, Lioness Arising, Strong, and her recent devotional, Fiercely Loved, are in the hands of millions worldwide. Lisa and her husband, John, co-founded Messenger International, an organization committed to developing uncompromising followers of Christ who transform their world. Messenger International has given away nearly 50 million resources in 116 languages. LisaBevere.com

Joni Lamb

Joni Lamb is refreshing, authentic, and innovative. She has become one of America’s leading voices in Christian television. Joni and her late husband, Marcus Lamb, co-founded the Daystar Television Network, which reaches more than 110 million homes in the United States and over five billion people worldwide. Together, they spent decades bringing the Good News of God’s love to as many as possible. Now, as president of the Network, Joni continues that mission as she leads Daystar into a new chapter. https://www.jonilamb.com/about-joni-lamb/

Ginny Owens

Ginny Owens has spent the past two decades sharing her heart with listeners and readers as a singer/songwriter, author, teacher, and advocate. Her unique musical style and inspirational lyrics transcend genre definition and have taken her to diverse venues, including the White House, the Sundance Film Festival, Lilith Fair, and the National Day of Prayer in Washington, D.C. Ginny has also taught as an adjunct professor at her alma mater, Belmont University, served as a worship leader, partnered with nonprofits, and authored two books.

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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.