Main 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 global worker 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.

with our favorite all-girl band

Dr Veronica Gatling

Veronica currently serves as the Minister to Women at the Scottsdale Bible Church. She lives in Phoenix, AZ with her husband and best friend Timothy for 35 years. They have 3 adult children and 1 precious grand baby girl Zeriah. She retired from a fulfilling career in Christian school education in 2020. She has a master's degrees in education and Christian ministries and an earned doctorate degree in educational leadership. She now uses these skills in full time ministry to teach Bible studies and recruit women to serve in their gifting. She loves the ability to serve hands on and be a small part of what God is doing in the lives of women wherever He places her.

Jamie Suel

Jamie is passionate about helping God’s people live fully alive and free in the truth and beauty of who they are in Christ. She considers it an honor to provide a safe, welcoming place for people to get off the hamster wheel, encounter God, receive healing, and create a joyful way forward. She has been married to her husband for 30 years and has 5 children, a wonderful daughter-in-law, and 3 super fun grandchildren. Jamie, her husband, and their 5 children served overseas in Kenya for 7 years. For the past 8 years she has served as the Director of Care and Development for via (vianations.org). You can find her at jamiesuel.com.

Judy Nelson Lewis

Judy Nelson Lewis is a writer, spiritual director, and retreat leader. She holds a Master’s Degree in Spiritual Direction & Formation and is a graduate of the Renovare Institute of Christian Spiritual Formation. A long-time staff member of Cru (34 years), Judy lives in Atlanta with her husband Bob and puppy Biscuit. Her book EXHALE is available on Amazon. You can find her at  JudyNelsonLewis.com  and AtlantaExhale.com. 

Yvonne Biel

Yvonne Biel is a creative pastoral teacher. She served as a missionary teacher for five years in Vienna, Austria. In her writing and teaching, she loves to create Kingdom encounters to make God accessible to others. She has an MA in Spiritual Formation and Soul Care from Denver Seminary and is trained in Spiritual Direction and other faith-based trauma interventions. She can be reached at chronichopeandhealing.com.  

Melissa Crutchfield

Melissa Crutchfield was on staff with Cru for over eight years, ministering in Italy, Texas, and Colorado. As an LPC, she walks alongside individuals struggling with spiritual and identity-related trauma. She received her counseling degree from Denver Seminary and is trained in trauma resolution therapy techniques. She writes and teaches on brain science, psychology, spiritual formation, and navigating life challenges with the light of God’s presence. Connect with her at chronichopeandhealing.com. 

Kathy Wonderly

Kathy Wonderly is the proud Owner of two Chick-fil-A restaurants and a consultant for a licensee restaurant. She has been married to Brian for 33 years, and they reside in Mishawaka, Indiana.  She is a mother of two—Aaron, married to Brenda, and Cory, married to Kelsie—and a proud grandmother to LouElla. Kathy has a heart for mentoring women and developing leaders, and her faith is the foundation of all that she teaches others. In her free time, you can find her soaking up the sun at the beach, exploring new travel destinations, sipping on chai tea, or spending time with Jesus.  

Amie Beth Beadling

Amie Beth Beadling serves global partnerships as a Program Manager. She is originally from the Washington DC area where she worked in Elementary Education. More recently she has supported nonprofits, both domestically and internationally, in a wide range of capacities focusing on discipleship and leadership development. She loves exploring, meeting new people, and making friends all over the world. 

June Lowe

June and her husband have been married for 20+ years; she has 2 married step-sons and one biological son. June was born & raised in Atlanta and has spent the majority of her life there. She’s worked with Chick-fil-A for 12+ years now and presently serves in Customer Technology Solutions within our IT department. She loves to hike, sing, read, visit amusement parks, and complete endurance walks to raise money & awareness for breast cancer. 

Jenny Courville

Jenny was born and raised in Texas but currently lives in Georgia. She has been married for 27 years to her high school sweetheart, Troy. They have two adult children, Faith and Evan. Faith lives in Texas and works for Pine Cove Camps. Evan is in Athens, GA studying Computer Science. She has been on staff with Chick-fil-A for 4 years on the Restaurant Cash Management team. In her free time, she loves playing pickleball, investing in deep, authentic relationships, sharing how I see God working in my life and the lives of others, and enjoying a good slice of (pizza) pie! 

Barb Waring

Barb has worked with Chick-fil-A 12+ years, currently serving as Lead Technical Product Owner for Spotlight, a tool used by Operators to care for customers. She has served as a teacher and coach for women and girls, specializing in endurance sports and helping people realize their dreams of accomplishing what they thought was impossible. Barb has always had a love for family and friends, a deep appreciation for the outdoors, a passion for seeing the world and meeting new people and a servant heart and spirit. 

Elisabeth Harper

Elisabeth is a wife and mother of 4 in Lexington, Kentucky. Elisabeth attended ministry school in Colorado where she focused on women and children’s ministry where her heart to see women empowered and encouraged in their relationship with the Lord grew. Armed with this passion, she decided to take that ministry into the marketplace, and open her own salon. Now that Elisabeth is a full- time mom, that passion to see others grow in the Lord has not diminished one bit. It is something she cultivates with her husband in their home and what she hopes to take out into the world!