Chrystal Evans Hurst

Speaking on Friday & Saturday in the Morning 
Knight Performance Hall | Totino Fine Arts Center

Alli Worthington

Speaking on Friday & Saturday in the Afternoon
Knight Performance Hall | Totino Fine Arts Center

Chrystal Hurst is an energetic, fun-loving “girl-next-door” who loves to encourage other women in fulfilling their full potential in Christ.  Chrystal firmly believes God’s promise in Jeremiah 29:11, “I know the plans that I have for you…” and she desires to help other Christian women believe and apply that truth to their lives.
Chrystal is a gifted writer, speaker, and worship leader.  Being the eldest child of Dr. Tony and Lois Evans, Chrystal been surrounded by the Word of God her entire life.  As a member of Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship, Chrystal assists her mom in leading the women’s ministry and loves to encourage women toward a deeper relationship with the Lord.  Chrystal has recently co-authored a book, Kingdom Woman, with her dad. You can also find Chrystal writing on her blog—Chrystal’s Chronicles—where she poignantly reflects her thoughts about her faith and day-to-day experiences.
Most importantly, Chrystal is a dedicated wife and homeschooling mother of five. She considers herself to be the COO (Chief Operating Officer) of the Hurst household.  Chrystal and her husband, Jessie reside in a small town just outside of Dallas, Texas.
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Visit Chrystal's website at chrystalevanshurst.com

Friday's Message: Your Story - God's Story
​Chrystal will share about her journey outlined in her book She's Still There. 

Saturday's Message: Balancing the Busy - Practical Encouragement for the Weary Woman
Do you find that the demands of getting dinner on the table, chauffeuring your children around, and supporting your husband leave you frazzled?  Or maybe you are overwhelmed with deadlines at work, keeping your business affairs in order at home, and controlling your calendar.  You are not alone!  Chrystal is right there with you in the fight for an even-keeled life. She has been the single career woman, the working mother, and the stay-at-home mom with kindergarten and college happening at the same time.  She understands the pressures and demands on today’s woman and has learned a thing or two about finding her footing in the middle of a fast-paced world. In the practical session Chrystal will share tips and encouragement so that you can:
Manage your home, routines, and responsibilities with less stress
Rest in the Lord for His provision of power to do all that He’s called you to do.
Recharge your heart and your head for the life you live everyday.
Refocus on what and who is most important
Renew or redefine your priorities based on the leading of the Holy Spirit.

Alli Worthington is an author, speaker, blogger, and the Executive Director of Propel Women. Her goal is to help women live the life they were created to live. Alli co-founded BlissDom Events and has helped individuals, small business owners and Fortune 500 companies be more successful. Alli's no-nonsense, guilt-free take on motherhood, parenting and balance has led to appearances on The Today Show and Good Morning America. She lives outside Nashville with her husband, Mark, their five sons, rescued dog and cat who moved onto their doorstep.

Visit Alli's website at alliworthington.com

Friday's Message: Breaking Busy
Have you ever felt crazy busy? In this session, Alli Worthington will share why a life of unnecessary busyness is so dangerous to our faith and what we can learn from Jesus’s example of how to live life on mission.  You will learn step-by-step actionable advice on how to break out of the cycle of busy and will discover practical tools to live with purpose and balance.

Saturday's Message: Overcoming Fear with Fierce Faith
Sometimes the ‘What ifs” in life seem overwhelming.  Fear, anxiety, and worry are some of the enemy’s most powerful tools to try to hold us back from the life we are created to live. Alli Worthington has been there and has a battle plan to help you live a life of fierce faith instead of worry. You’ll be equipped with practical steps and encouragement to never let fear be the boss of you again!