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

Debi has been involved in short-term ministry work around the world for several years and has a deep desire to "serve the servant" abroad. She loves to be involved in women's ministry conferences; teaching, speaking, encouraging, listening, praying for, and of course, leading women into God's courts with praise! Debi and her husband live in Canon City, Colorado, and own an excavation and wildland firefighting company. They are co-founders of Pearls of Education Foundation, a charity that provides education and restoration to Liberian students. Debi is the co-author of the children's book "A Girl Like Me."

RETREAT SPECIALIST

Sarah brings years of global worker experience from her service in Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, and most recently in Ecuador. Sarah's life journey, marked by valleys of challenges, has cultivated in her a profound trust in the Lord. This trust, in turn, has endowed her with a natural ability to inspire hope, facilitating growth and transformation in every person she encounters. Sarah is a proud mom of two teenagers, she finds joy by taking them on adventures.

Tracy serves on the Azmera board, works at Operation Christmas Child through Samaritan's Purse, and has recently retired from IBM where she focused on equipping others worldwide. She is from Evergreen, CO, and attends Rockland Community Church as a Family Ministry Deacon, Bible study teacher, communion server, and scripture reader. Tracy loves encouraging and leading others and in her free time, she can usually be found outdoors hiking, playing tennis, or reading. She shares two daughters Nicole and Elise with her husband Jim. 

Julia has always had a passion for people and the cultures of the world. She met Jesus through adventures backpacking through the Colorado Wilderness. It was through this that Julia learned that a life with Jesus meant deep, lifelong connections with others and an epic adventure. She has been a critical care registered nurse for four years and a backpacking guide since 2019. Julia could not be more excited to empower the women of the world to live boldly in the name of God’s kingdom.

Suzanne is married and has two young adult daughters. She worked in the health promotion field in the Kansas City area for 20 years 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. 

Sarah has served in various Women’s Ministries for over 30 years. She enjoys coming alongside women encouraging them as they grow in their walk of faith in Jesus. She has also served on many medical ministry trips. In her spare time, Sarah enjoys volunteering at a horse rescue, being a MomCo Mom Mentor, baking, hiking, or grabbing a coffee with a friend or two. Coffee anyone?

Christy is passionate about encouraging others in their faith, whether through Bible study, worship, or living life together. She has seen how lonely people in ministry can be when others assume don't need encouragement, and she delights to speak life into them. She genuinely loves people and engaging with a wide variety of ages and cultures.

Christine and her husband, Ike, recently moved to Boulder, Colorado to start a new chapter of their lives, retirement. She enjoys the outdoors and serves in the Wilderness Ministry at Calvary Bible Church. She feels blessed for the opportunities God has provided for her life adventures and travels to experience God’s creations. Her newest blessing is her 1-year-old grandson, Cooper. She’s looking forward to live out God’s plans to serve others and to give back. 

Kathleen is a mom to four adult children and grandmother to two. She has been a follower of Christ since she was a young child and has had many opportunities to experience the Lord’s faithfulness in her life. She is excited to encourage and love on women who have poured so much into sharing Jesus with others around the globe.

Beth loves her Savior; spending quality time together is priceless.  She can’t get enough of following Jesus on various adventures from her Bakersfield California home to Ireland, Texas, Hungary, and back again. Through 30 years of marriage, 4 kids, and multiple callings, she has focused on encouraging and loving the least of these. Bringing hope for the hopeless, loving the forgotten, and touching the sick in Jesus' Name is who she is. 

Mary Lyn served with her husband and 8 children in Indonesia for 7 years. The Lord has relocated her to St. Louis, MO, but she continues to have a passion for the Lord’s work overseas. She attended the Azmera Bali Haven Retreat in 2019 and is excited to be a blessing to the women attending this year. She is filled with the Lord’s wisdom and loves to encourage women in their unique callings.

Melanie grew up as a MK walking the jungle paths of Papua, Indonesia, a mango in one hand and a papaya in the other. She has a passion for asking the question, "What does the Gospel mean for me today?" and jumping in with God with where He is at work in peoples' hearts. She currently calls Colorado home base, walking the streets of a different kind of "cement jungle" as she serves on a college campus with international students.

Nicole brings 22 years of ministry experience serving with CRU in the States, overseas, and sending others. Fostering genuine relationships, entering into others' stories, and bringing the Gospel truth to all circumstances are foundational to the way she loves and leads others. Nicole has been married to Jason for 23 years and is the proud mom of 3 amazing girls, ages 17, 14, and 11. 

Margit (rhymes with "target") is passionate about sharing her God-given talents with others through encouragement, leadership, and mentoring. She has been married for over 43 years and their adult children have blessed them with 3 granddaughters. Margit is still in the corporate world, has retired from raising alpacas, teaches machine knitting, and is learning the complexities of her commercial knitting machine. 

Ann and her husband, Peter, live in Boulder, Colorado. They have 3 adult children, all of whom live nearby. She loves engaging with other women, listening to their stories, and praying with them. Ann loves the Lord, His creation, and the intricate way He brings people together to serve, learn and grow. She loves to laugh, travel, garden, camp, and spend time with her family and friends.