SPEAKER

Betsy was born and raised in Colombia, South America. She works ¾ time at a US refugee resettlement office of World Relief - a global humanitarian agency and 1/4 time in international work. Betsy has been involved in discipleship, church planting, cross-cultural training, member care, pastoral counseling, and overseas work for the last 20 years. She is also a professional Spanish-English medical and conference interpreter. Betsy loves mountains, waterfalls, kayaking, and coffee. One of her absolute favorite titles is "Tia Betsy" for eight amazing nieces and nephews. 

WORSHIP LEADER

RETREAT SPECIALIST

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. 

Suzanne is married and has two young adult daughters. She worked in the health promotion field in the Kansas City area before she and her husband, Phil, moved to Erie, Colorado. They spent their first summer climbing all 54 of the 14,000 ft. mountains in this beautiful state. The only thing bigger than her passion for the outdoors is her passion for Jesus. She loves listening to, praying for, and encouraging other women through bible studies and women's conferences. 

Born and raised in Colorado, Helen currently lives in Erie with her husband, twin daughters and mother. She serves on her church's worship team playing cello and is the welcome coordinator for women’s bible study. Helen is a graphic designer, website and social media manager, and has a background in medical sales and marketing. Her hobbies include quilting, scrapbooking and reading. 

Susan served joyfully as a pastor’s wife for 40 years. As a mother of 4 and grandmother of 11, she cherishes opportunities to encourage and pray with young moms. Susan has a BA and MA in education and taught public school and directed dramas. She is from Texas/Oklahoma and hasn’t lost a bit of her southern drawl, even though she served in Nebraska, California, and New Mexico. 

Stacey is from Boulder, Colorado. She and her husband have three children. Stacey is a Licensed Cosmetologist and has owned her own salon, Divine Creations in Erie, Colorado. She also served as a Group Leader for Bible Study Fellowship and has enjoyed being a part of her church’s Vacation Bible School. Stacey enjoys arts and crafts and her hobbies include working on puzzles with her husband, reading, journaling, and coloring. 

Beth and her husband, Tim, are originally from Ohio, and they have three adult daughters. They spent two years living in Switzerland, where she helped start an AWANAs program. They now live in Erie, Colorado, where she just retired from a law firm, and is ready to see what God has in store for her domestically and globally. She enjoys spending time with other women in Bible study, prayer, and encouraging other ladies in their walk with Jesus. 

Annette served with CRU campus ministry for 20 years, 8 Years in Irkutsk, Russia. Currently, she and her husband Spencer serve in Member Care for Samaritans Purse and direct a small ministry in Ohio City, Colorado called Big Horn Ministries. Their mission is to help people take their next step in life and toward Christ. They offer a place in their remote Colorado location for respite and rest for those who are in crisis, burned out, or just need a break. Her passion is to help women get back to a listening place with the Lord. She has three grown children: Andrew, Kayla, and Kate, plus a new granddaughter.  

Elise delights in encouraging women toward a passionate walk with Christ. She lives in Dallas, TX, with her husband, Jeff, and they have three children, a daughter-in-law, and a grandson, Brave. Elise homeschooled for 21 years, is a professional pilot and enjoys flying the 767. She has a master's degree in International Relations. Elise cherishes her early mornings on her front porch, where she meets with Jesus. 

Renee lives in Lafayette, Colorado. She leads Torah Club Small Groups through First Fruits of Zion. God has taught her that everyone has worth and value in His Kingdom. Now she shares this message with others. Pouring into women who don't even realize how valuable they are has become her specialty. 

Carrie lives in the Sunshine State of Florida where she loves to walk on the beach, explore the crystal-clear springs, and look for manatees and dolphins. I love to create spaces where relationships are grown, leaders are developed, the broken feel safe, and people find an easy on-ramp to Jesus.