RISE! Women’s Conference

RISE! Women's Conference 2025 ~ RECAP

The 2025 RISE! Women’s Conference, themed RISE! Again, took place on Saturday, August 2—and what a powerful day it was!

We began the morning with a delicious breakfast catered by NOLA Ready Cuisine, followed by a dynamic time of praise and worship led by Bria Manaway and a talented team of singers from Seattle, WA.

Excitement filled the room during our prize drawings, which included luxurious spa massages, exclusive RISE! merchandise, and even a one-night stay at the Courtyard Marriott in downtown Tacoma.

A heartfelt moment came when each woman had the chance to encourage another by writing a personal message beginning with “Dear Sister, Remember…”—a simple yet impactful way to speak life into one another.

Heaven’s Expression blessed us with a moving dance performance that beautifully captured the spirit of rising again.

Throughout the day, women connected deeply with one another and were uplifted by inspiring video stories that touched our hearts and reminded us we are not alone.

We also honored April Rowan, with our annual “Kellee Girl” Award, recognizing her resilience, faith, and joy.

Our four amazing speakers—Crystal Billings, Debbie Griffin, Amy Lord, and Sharon Parchia—shared personal testimonies of triumph, showing us how God can bring victory out of even the deepest challenges.

As we ended the day, one message rang loud and clear: With God, all things are possible—we can RISE! Again.

RISE! is an acronym for Restore, Inspire, Surrender and Encourage. Our mission is to help restore and inspire women so that they can surrender to the process of life’s journey and we encourage them along the way.

We are a 501c3 nonprofit organization operating under EIN 86-3831522.

Our ability to continue to operate is due in large part to the generous support of donors who believe in our mission.