Kasey Van Norman - Naomi

Kasey Van Norman is a professional counselor, Bible teacher, and the author of several books and study series . Kasey writes and teaches about the love that redeemed her life from the shame of past abuse, addiction, infidelity, and, strengthened her through a life-threatening cancer diagnosis. Kasey is the founder of Northway Farms ; a non-profit serving homeless women in her community. She lives in College Station, Texas with her husband, Justin, and their two children, Emma Grace and Lake.

Sharifa Stevens - Vashti

A New York native, Sharifa earned a bachelor of arts degree from Columbia University before moving to Dallas, Texas, where she received a master of theology degree from Dallas Theological Seminary. An experienced writer, she has been a content architect for and contributor to numerous Bible studies. Sharifa authored the chapter on Vashti in the book Vindicating the Vixens: Revisiting Sexualized, Vilified, & Marginalized Women of the Bible. She is wife to a Renaissance man and mother to two lively boys.

Dani Ross - Huldah

Dani is a recent graduate of Dallas Theological Seminary, earning a ThM degree with an emphasis in systematic theology. She just accepted an offer to the PhD Divinity program at the University of St. Andrews in St. Andrews Scotland, to study the intersection of divine wrath and the atonement. Her program starts this September. Dani’s academic pursuits also include Trinitarianism, the doctrine of God, models of atonement, theology of gender, and Edwardsian scholarship. She is also a wife and a mother of three boys, and they live in Flower Mound with their Great Pyrenees, Boaz.

Dieula Previlon - Hagar

Dieula Previlon is the founder and executive director of ElevateHer International Ministries with a vision to empower women to heal from trauma. She is a Pastor and preacher, Counselor/Life Coach Entrepreneur, and Leader. Her professional career in pastoring, counseling, leading and international ministry, spans over 20 years. She currently lives in Carrollton, TX with her husband, best friend, cheerleader and partner in ministry of 22 years, Fresnel and their three young adult sons Reynel, Justin and Devin.

Laynie Travis - Unnamed Woman

Laynie has published two books, Do You See This Woman? and Will You Marry Me? with accompanying video teaching. Laynie has also written Bible plans for YouVersion and hosts a podcast titled “Gospel on the Go”, offering short, power-packed bible messages in under 10 minutes.

Nika Spaulding - Unnamed Woman

Nika Spaulding is a proud graduate of both the University of Oklahoma with a Bachelor’s in Zoology and Dallas Theological Seminary with a Master’s of Theology. After several years as a Women’s Minister in North Dallas, God gave her the privilege of planting a church in Oak Cliff called St Jude Oak Cliff. She loves her new role as the Resident Theologian. When she’s not cheering on her Sooners, playing with her cat Clive, hosting her Podcast God on Tap, or enjoying a good meal with her friends, she’s probably sneaking off to Oklahoma to snuggle with her favorite humans: her nieces and nephew.

Bosa Odiase - Deborah

My name is Bosa (Bow-Suh). Full name Iyobosa, which means, “God is my help". Trust me when I say, this has been a very accurate statement in my life. This has caused my personal mission statement in life to be, “Love is the mission, Freedom is the vision.” I believe that love will change the world because it changed my life. I want to empower people to live lives full and free. I try to do this however I can. This has caused me to pick up quite a few titles: speaker, leader, poet, story teller and whatever else people may call me. The most accurate title for me is daughter. I am a daughter of the King. My ultimate desire is to know Him more.

Dr. Sandra Glahn - Rahab

Dr. Glahn is a professor in arts and culture at Dallas Theological Seminary. The author of more than 20 books, she especially loves to write about gender, including issues affecting women. She is also the owner of Aspire Productions, leading writers’ retreats in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico.

Natalie Mott - Hannah

Hey, y'all! My name is Natalie. I like to freestyle dance in grocery stores or wherever music is playing. I love it, but my young adult daughter, Jada, does not. We can be fast friends if you offer me a slice of pound cake with whipped cream, strawberries, and Blue Bell butter pecan ice cream. I previously worked in corporate America for over nineteen years in hospital administration, which I loved. However, almost two years ago, I transitioned to Living Proof Ministries with Beth Moore. Although I am in full -time ministry, I believe we all have a mission field, no matter our vocation or location. Y'all, my passion is to empower women to think deeply, examine their hearts, and grow in a loving relationship with Jesus Christ through Scripture, so they can, in turn, go into the world and make disciples.

Amy Cedrone - Eve

Amy Cedrone is the Executive Director for Polished Network, an organization that emboldens women in their faith and work. Prior to Polished, Amy was a pastor for women and young adults at a large church in the Dallas area. In addition to her role as a pastor, Amy was also part of the preaching team. Amy is a gifted teacher, writer, team trainer, and conference speaker. She has a passion to help people get equipped and grow in their God-given leadership and callings.

Amy received her Bachelor’s degree in Political Science from Midwestern State University. She went on to earn her Master’s degree in Christian Leadership from Dallas Theological Seminary, and is currently pursing her doctorate, with a focus on Organizational Leadership, from Southern Methodist University.

Amy is married to Tony, and together, they have two sons. Tanner (24) is a pilot in the USAF. Carter (20) is a student at Texas Tech. Amy and Tony are sought out as relationship mentors to young adults and engaged couples. They are also lovers of the Dallas Cowboys, the Fightin’ Texas Aggies, and Texas Tech Red Raiders.

Marilyn Williams - Mary of Bethany

Marilyn loves God and People! She enjoys working with people to make a difference in the world. Marilyn has dedicated herself to God's Church in leadership, teaching, and practical ministry. Completing her B.A. at Vanguard University and M. Div. at Bethel Seminary, Marilyn is presently working on her doctorate in Organizational Leadership in Christian Ministry at Grand Canyon University. Serving as Lead Pastor, Associate Pastor, and Denominational Director, Marilyn cherishes God's Holy Word at work in our hearts and loves to worship with God's Church. She has been speaking and ministering internationally for the past 20 years, including connecting with the underground church of Iran and women in the Middle East. Marilyn is a contemplative leader, who speaks with clarity and compassion. She has written Advent Family Devotions and denominational devotions to encourage faith in every season and context. Marilyn is also a strong teacher, serving as an Adjunct Professor of Organizational Leadership, Emotional Intelligence & Leadership, Church Governance, and Preaching at Christian Universities. Her best day starts off with time in God's Word, worship, a prayer walk, half-day of meetings, time to reflect and study in the late afternoons, and home in time to cook dinner and enjoy the evening with family and friends.

Jenny Wang - Martha

With over fourteen years of experience, Jenny Wang, MABC, LPC-S is a Frisco based therapist who is passionate about Trauma Recovery. Her sweet spot is helping teens and their parents through depression and anxiety and helping parents rebuild connections that can often deteriorate during those difficult times. Jenny is also a regular speaker at area Chinese churches, speaking to immigrant parents in order to bridge the generational and cultural gap that immigrant parents and their American born children experience. She is also a contributor to the If:Gathering's Bible studies.

Outside of the counseling office, Jenny has her hands full with her five favorite people in all the world: her four kids and husband of more than 15 years. They enjoy biking and hiking around Lake Lewisville, serving at Chase Oaks Church, and cheering each other on in all their various activities.

Dr. Jackie Roese - Mary of Nazareth

Rev. Dr. Jackie Roese is the Founder and President of The Marcella Project, a ministry committed to ennobling women through Scripture - focused teaching, training, and dialogue. She has a Master in Christian Education and a DMin in Preaching. Jackie spent eight years serving in a megachurch as Teaching Pastor to Women as well as serving on the Sunday morning preaching team.

She has taught women’s bible studies for over twenty years. She has written more than fifteen bible studies and authored three books. She Can Teach, Lime Green: Reshaping Our View of Women in the Church, and I’m Enough: Living Confidently in Your Own Skin. She and Dr. Sue Russell, co-authored Relationshift: Changing the Conversation About Men and Women in the Church. She’s taught at women’s conferences in Africa and at home in the U.S., and trained women here and abroad to preach through her She Can Teach course. She also teaches her online course I’m Enough Masterclass to help women learn to live confidently in their own skin. More about Jackie Roese and The Marcella Project can be found at TheMarcellaProject.com and on @TheMarcellaProject Facebook page.