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Refined by Grace Speakers
Learn from our group of women who are navigating the world, refined by God's Grace, to shine bright in thankfulness.
Opening Keynote
Amber Albee Swensen
Refined to Purify
Amber Albee Swensen is an Author, speaker and podcaster. She is passionate about spurring woment to know and love God more. She is unabashed about her love for her husband, four children and sweet grandson and fiercely advocates for female friendships and community. She is thrilled to be on team Jesus and plans to use whatever time, resources and energy God gives her to further the kingdom in whatever ways God deems her useful.
Retreat Music
Wanda Miller
Wanda Miller from the well known Eau Claire band Wandarlie will lead us in uplifting and spiritual worship through music.
All Speakers
Amber Swensen
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Lydia Schultz
Pastor Harter
Author, speaker, podcaster and Keynote speaker.
Having served in Thailand through Friends Network for three years, Lydia now continues her work with Thai Village from the USA, helping grow and support its mission by raising awareness and sharing God's love.
Shepherd of two Eau Claire churches, musical leader, husband, and father of three, Pastor Lloyd Harter draws on his pastoral, musical training and life experience to cultivate a positive, Christ-centered culture in every area of his life.
Rachel Binczak
Cyndi Kortbein
Kristi Smith
A cherished counselor for Christian Family Solutions, school counselor, and mother of three, Rachel uses her gifts of patient listening and gentle calm to shine Christ’s light into the community around her.
An entrepreneur and mom of three, Cyndi owns The Paint Shack and teaches at Cornerstone LHS. She’s full of energy and brings life to every canvas—and to every season God paints in her life.
A Christian wife, mom of 4 and cancer survivor, she juggles preschool teaching, outdoor adventures, and cozy-at-home days with equal joy. Fueled by faith and a head full of fun ideas, she brings energy and laughter wherever she goes.
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