RefresHER Women’s Conference

Coming Spring 2027

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Speakers

  • Vanessa has a heart for people to grow in intimacy with Christ. She is passionate about transforming potential into action. At the age of 24, Vanessa founded her ministry, Ignite Life, with the mission to equip, empower, and mobilize women to be the spark that ignites change in the world for the sake of Christ. Out of her desire to mobilize women in the church, one small conference gave birth to a movement of Christian women. Although this ministry is a huge priority in her life, her first ministry is her family. Vanessa has been married to her “Prince” Evan, for 11 years and her life is filled with joy and chaos raising her three children (Owen, 9; Ethan, 7; Charlotte, 5)

  • Jackie has a heart for building authentic relationships, encouraging others and being a servant for the Lord. Jackie has been serving in Women’s Ministry since 1999 and it continues to be one of the greatest passions of her life.  She loves creating spaces where women can grow, heal, connect and deepen their walk with Christ.  She has been a leader of Moms in Prayer International for the northwest part of the valley for the past 26 years.

    She has been married for seven wonderful years to her amazing husband and they serve at The Crossing Midtown.  May 2025, Jackie graduated from Cornerstone Theological Seminary with a Master of Arts in Ministry Leadership, which has further equipped her to lead and encourage others with wisdom and compassion.

    She is excited to join the Teaching Team of Ignite Life and look forward to helping Ignite Life reach more women and expand the impact within the Spanish speaking community in our valley.  Jackie’s heart is to see every woman feel welcomed, valued, seen and empowered in her faith journey.

    Jackie is also a certified paralegal and manages a law firm in Summerlin.  In her spare time, you will find Jackie snuggled up coloring or reading a good book.  She has also found her prayer life strengthened by walking with the Lord in the beautiful outdoors.

  • Robin has a passion for equipping people to see their strengths and to lead with their unique, God-given gifts. Robin has always had a strong tie to her church, community, and work. That tie is in the form of relationships. Her greatest joy is to do life together, encouraging, strengthening and challenging each other to be their very best and reach their full potential.

    Robin has recently launched RS Focus Consulting, where she is able to invest in people with a unique focus on women leading non-profit ministries. Through her consulting firm, Robin is able to walk with others through one-on-one coaching with a focus on leadership and personal development, staff & board development, customized trainings and public speaking. Robin has 37+ years of non-profit leadership experience and her heart’s desire is to share what she has learned to help others reach their potential and accomplish their ministry goals.

    Robin has contracted with Ignite Life to assist them with training and development. Robin says her relationship with Ignite Life is like a Reese’s peanut butter cup, the perfect combination of chocolate and peanut butter, two things she loves. She feels her role with Ignite Life is the perfect combination for her of her skills and her passion – she loves being able to intentionally invest in the lives of the women and Ignite Life!

    Robin’s professional career includes work in the following arenas: non-profits, higher education, and the church. Some of the positions she has held were Executive Director, Program Director, Director of Retention and Student Success, Instructor, and Pastor. In each of these roles, Robin has always made it a priority to help her staff, community partners, students and clients not only see their potential, but overcome the obstacles standing in the way of them reaching their potential.

    Robin and her husband, Homer, have been married since 1986 and currently reside in Henderson, NV. They attend ChurchLV and they enjoy God’s creation by hiking, walking, or simply enjoying the sun with a good book. They have two children and four grandchildren. Robin holds a master’s degree in Organizational Management, as well as a bachelor’s degree in Organizational Development, both from Spring Arbor University in Spring Arbor, Michigan.

  • Lindsey Bosma is a creative and compelling leader, communicator, and pastor. In February of 2017, she and her husband Jeremy launched Avenue Church in her hometown of Las Vegas, Nevada. Whether she is ministering on Sunday morning, adding special elements to a project, or developing leaders and teams, she does everything with a contagious joy and great attention to detail. She absolutely loves being a wife, mom, Christian leader, and life long learner. She has been married to Jeremy for 17 years and is mom to two super fun boys Levi and Derek.

  • Because Jesus uses the fisherman, tax collector and water-gathering woman to share the best stories, He has called Sara Jessa to speak His truth from a layman’s life. In this season, Sara is learning to serve her husband of nearly 20 years, nurture a pair of amazing teenagers, and passionately pursue Jesus into a “faith-rest” life. Sara’s magnetic energy invites friends and strangers alike to “want what she’s having”… more Jesus!

  • Rosie Harris is deeply passionate about helping women know Jesus and discover who God has created them to be. She believes one of life’s greatest joys is walking alongside women as they learn to see their stories through the lens of God’s redeeming grace and find healing, clarity, and hope along the way.

    Rosie is a counselor by trade and is currently pursuing her doctoral degree in Traumatology. She has served in the mental health field for over 13 years and feels especially called to step into moments of crisis, helping bring order, clarity, and care where things feel overwhelming. Her heart is to see the church equipped to engage mental health with wisdom, compassion, and confidence, and to come alongside people rather than step away.

    Rosie and her husband, Ricky, have been married for 14 years and are the parents of two children, Tripp and Rhian. Together, they are planting Sovereign City Church here in the valley.

    In her spare time Rosie enjoys shopping and all things interior design. Above all, she is most excited to share her story, particularly the redeeming and restoring nature of God and His faithfulness in the midst of brokenness.

  • Katy Gossner is a woman whose life has been flipped upside down—in the best way—by God’s relentless, transformative love, and she’s eager to share that fire with everyone she meets. Serving as Ignite Life’s Phoenix Ambassador, she fulfills her passion to gather women into community where they can uncover their God-given purpose and fall deeper in love with the wonderful Father who made them and loves them with an indescribable love. She is happily married to her high school sweetheart—who still gives her butterflies (and routinely steals her last sip of coffee). Together, they’re navigating the glorious, messy chaos of raising four kids, a daily rollercoaster of endless snack requests, questionable fashion choices, the occasional Lego-induced foot injury, and those rare, magical moments when everyone’s actually getting along.

  • Prior to being a Student & Women's Pastor of The Refinery Christian Church, I was a homeschooling stay-at-home mom ministering to my children and family until I felt the Lord calling me into ministry outside of my living room and into the local church.

    I love to write and read commentaries about how Jesus fulfilled the Old Testament prophecies. I have a heart for the next generation, a passion to reach those far from God and a deep love for inspiring women to live in their identity as daughters of the King. 

    Many people are surprised to learn that I was raised Jewish and didn’t come to know Jesus until my twenties — a journey that deeply shapes both my faith and my ministry.

    Fun Fact: I carry hot sauce in my purse at all times- just in case

  • Over the past several years Emily has grown passionate about helping women love the word of God...even the intimidating parts of the Old Testament. It excites her to share the greatest story ever told, and see Jesus transform other women's lives through it. More than anything, Emily wants women to feel the joy of Jesus through life's ups, downs, and monotonous parts in between. 

    Emily has called Buckeye, Arizona home for the past 15 years. She spends her days with her husband of 13 years, four kids ages 11-6, and works as a part-time preschool teacher. Many local people know her best as "the play dough girl," because of a Covid hobby-turned-business she successfully ran for several years (and still dabbles in from time to time).  In her very little spare time Emily finds joy in walking, having coffee with friends, and reading. Her weekends are spent at CCV Verrado where she attends and volunteers.