SPEAKER

Peg’s passion is for living out her calling to teach and disciple women of all ages, whether through the spoken or written word. Peg leans on her years of “on-the-job-training” as a missionary in Kenya, counselor, bible study teacher, and Dean of Women at Arizona Christian University to share Jesus-relevant stories that draw women into deeper intimacy and a more secure identity in their Savior. Peg considers herself a simple woman with a simple message to which ladies everywhere can relate and be encouraged. Peg and her husband, a former 6′ 10″ NBA center for the Phoenix Suns, began FOCUS Ministries in 1992 on their return from Africa (www.focusministries.org), and travel worldwide, using their life stories and experiences to share the gospel with a FreshOutlookCentering Upon the Savior. 

WORSHIP LEADER

Carol lives in Central Oregon and loves ministering to people in ministry. As a worship leader and spiritual coach, her calling is to shepherd others. She helps others grow in awareness of their core and move forward in action. She loves partnering with the Holy Spirit to lead others into the presence of the Lord. 

RETREAT SPECIALIST

Brandi's relationship with God has been the most beautiful and life-changing gift, and she feels blessed and grateful that God invites us to partner with Him in sharing that gift with others. Serving, supporting, and encouraging global workers and believers combines her passions of cross-cultural learning, uplifting others, and sharing the love of the Lord. She also enjoys travel, food, spending time with loved ones, and being in nature. 

As a Spiritual Director, Judy loves to provide a space to sit, listen, and pray with women as they seek a relationship of intimacy with God. Her home is in Oregon, where she spends time hiking and enjoying God’s beautiful creation. 

Lizet and her husband, Andy, served in Paraguay for more than 20 years, where they raised their three children. Lizet has a deep love for women serving in international ministry and understands the daily challenges of balancing home life with ministry. She desires to listen to each woman’s story and come alongside them in prayer. In her free time, Lizet enjoys cooking, creating videos, and photographing food for her recipe website. 

Cindy is a massage therapist from Lake Oswego, Oregon. After being widowed in 2024, she has taken on several new jobs in the retirement facility where she is employed. Cindy has 2 adult adopted South Korean children. She enjoys leading the Azmera GraceSpace group for Portland/Vancouver, loves to sing and play guitar, craft, watercolor, and meet up with friends. She is also currently involved in the Lake Oswego chapter of Hope Gathering, a faith-based support group for widows. 

Gi Gi is co-founder with her husband, Stan, of MissioCare Collective, a Member Care Ministry working with Global Kingdom workers. She has a deep passion to see women flourish in all God has created them to be and to see Kingdom workers remain healthy so that the Good News is proclaimed throughout the Nations. Gi Gi was a small business owner for 28 years and is a speaker, Bible teacher, seeker of a deeper prayer life with Jesus, wife, mother, and grandmother. 

Eloise and her husband Tom served in ministry abroad for 11 years, after which they came home to Kentucky to be with their growing family. They serve on the global workers team at their local church and minister to their 18 grandchildren who live in the same town. Eloise teaches English to students from other countries and has a passion for serving the needs of multi-lingual and multi-cultural families. 

Vilena's journey with Christ began in Middle School and she finds joy in encouraging others through hugs, words of encouragement, and serving. She currently serves as the head of the global workers commission at her home church in Oregon and is also involved with women's and youth and children’s ministries. She has been married for over 40 years to Jon, has two sons, two daughters, and one grandson. Her hobbies consist of camping, reading, and walking.  

Andi's journey sharing the love of Jesus with women began years ago with MOPS. She and her husband Bob have "retired" from education and live in Centralia, WA. Andi has a passion for the Word of God and leads a women's Bible study group. She is involved in the women's and global workers ministry at her church and is the Spiritual Foundations Director for Missiocare Collective. Andi and Bob have led numerous teams to Mexico, building homes with Homes of Hope. She has three grown boys, a daughter-in-law, and is a grandma to Lawson.