Ascend Announces International Speakers for Women’s Faith Conference

Top women’s authors, international speakers, journalists, and television celebrities from around the U.S. and Hollywood will deliver their talent and expertise to inspire, educate, and empower women of faith at the new ASCEND Conference, taking place on October 19^th in Los Angeles.

This year’s theme and focus is “Discover the Power of Fearless Joy!” – the kind of joy that challenges us to triumph in today’s distracted and changing world.  God is calling women of faith to chart new territory and make a powerful difference.  Ultimately, we all want to ascend.  We want our lives to matter.

The ASCEND 2013 Conference embraces this courageous journey and invites women to seize a new vision for their future and to grow in God’s purpose and direction for their lives, discovering how they can break through anything that’s holding them back, and with God’s help, create impact for their family, community, and the world.

The ASCEND Conference will host 800-1000 women (www.AscendConference.org) on October 19, 2013 from 9am to 4pm.  The conference will take place at the historic Bel Air Presbyterian Church in Los Angeles, CA, famous as the church home of President and Nancy Reagan.

ASCEND is a non-denominational event and is being independently produced. The goal of the ASCEND conference is to inspire, enrich, and educate the women of LA to grow in their faith and to do greater things for themselves, their families, and for the Kingdom of God.

Remarkable Women’s Speakers & Guests include:

Jennifer Rothschild, founder Jennifer Rothschild Ministries, JenniferRothschild.com

Jennifer Rothschild is a “remarkable” visually impaired woman who speaks and teaches with wisdom and wit. Though she has no sight, her “insight” to helping women see and empower themselves with Biblical knowledge has had a transforming affect on every audience she encounters.

“I feel so honored to be a part of the first Ascend Conference for women in L.A. – Fearless Joy! I know this will inspire, educate, and empower the amazing, world-changing women throughout Los Angeles to ‘ascend’ beyond their fears and break barriers for success in their families, careers, personal and spiritual lives.  Bring it on!”  – Jennifer Rothschild

Nancy Alcorn, founder Mercy Ministries, MercyMinistries.com

As a former Tennessee correctional professional, Nancy Alcorn saw a need to assist women who had been abandoned, abused, and in need, she answered that call. Nancy has built shelters and homes across the U.S. and in many other countries. Her nonprofit, Mercy Ministries, has picked Los Angeles as the location to build their next shelter.

“I am beyond thrilled to speak at the 2013 Ascend Conference, and to join with women who are ready to seize God’s vision and direction for their lives! The spiritual implications of coming together to explore the power of ‘Fearless Joy’ should not be underestimated. If you’re ready to break the barrier of fear in your life, you belong at Ascend!”  – Nancy Alcorn

Deborah Smith Pegues, author & international speaker, ConfrontingIssues.com

Deborah Smith Pegues is an award winning, bestselling author, international speaker, and Certified Behavioral Consultant specializing in understanding personality temperaments. She is a former VP of the MCA/Universal Studios’ venture capital division and currently serves on the Board of Directors for World Vision USA.

“Ascend will be a gathering that is sure to be transformational as women are encouraged, challenged and given practical tools to pursue their God-given destiny. I’m thrilled at the opportunity to share my victories and vulnerabilities—all for His glory. No woman should miss this!”  – Deborah Smith Pegues

Mary Hudson, ministry speaker and mother to pop star Katy Perry, KeithHudson.org

Mary Hudson launched the Arise Women’s Conferences in 2006 to encourage women to be bold trailblazers and to think outside the box. She is the partner in life and in ministry of Keith Hudson, the mother of three adult children: Angela, Katy, and David.

“When you ascend, you go up higher.  There is a realm of miracles that are either coming toward you or going away from you. Coming up higher in a conference like this, lifts you above the fray, into His Presence where breakthroughs abound: a not to be missed event.” – Mary Hudson

Kim Dorr- Tilley, founder Defining Artist Agency, DefiningArtists.com

Kim Dorr Tilley is the co-owner and founder of Defining Artists Agency.  She has worked in entertainment, specifically with on-camera talent, for over 25 years. Kim also serves on the pastoral staff of Bel Air Presbyterian Church in Los Angeles, a position to which she was ordained in 2005.

Lucy Nolan, NBC anchor/reporter, Facebook.com/LucyNBCLA‎

Lucy Noland is the co-anchor of NBC4’s weekday news at 6pm in Los Angeles.  She joined the station in July 2011 and also serves as a general assignment reporter. Born in Saigon, Vietnam, Noland began her career in broadcasting at the University of Alaska Fairbanks. Prior to joining NBC4, Noland worked at the CBS affiliate KHOU-TV in Houston, Texas, where she was the co-anchor of the station’s 5 p.m. and 10 p.m. newscasts. Prior to that, Noland co-hosted “Good Day New York,” the morning show at the Fox affiliate WNYW-TV in New York.

Brenda Epperson-Moore, TV actress, personality, & speaker BrendaEpperson.com

Brenda Epperson-Moore is a host, speaker and teacher. She was born into an entertainment family.  Her father, Don Epperson, was a Country/Western singer and recording artist who died tragically at the age of 32.  As a young girl, Brenda found her “forever Father” in Jesus.  She played the leading role of Ashley Abbot Lassiter for 7 years on the CBS daytime drama The Young And The Restless.

Kathleen Cooke, co-founder Cooke Pictures & international speaker, KathleenCooke.com

Kathleen Cooke is a co-founder & VP at Cooke Pictures which has achieved notoriety in both the commercial and non-profit marketplaces. She is an actress, international speaker, and teacher. Creating inspiring experiences for people to grow intellectually, encouraging personal development, and making the needed life changes to move forward with their career and personal life is what drives Kathleen.

For more information or to register online, visit http://www.AscendConferene.org. Early registration pricing is a $50 General Admission until October15th, then $60 at the door. Complementary Lunch and coffee bar provided.

Sonoma Christian Home Online Magazine is proud to be an Official Sponsor for the Ascend Conference. To give you more insight into the passion and heart of these gifted speakers, Sonoma Christian Home will be doing a series of weekly guest blogs with these amazing women of God. Stay tuned!  SCH is a Christian Women’s Magazine created for the online community of faith.