Young Ministers Cohort

March 7-8, 2025 • Salem

Women Who Lead

A conference for women in ministry.

Women Who Lead is a safe place for pastors’ wives, credentialed women ministers, missionary wives, and those in ministry at the local church to be renewed, resourced, and build relationships with others just like you.

By providing support and tools, we encourage you to grow in your calling and partner with other women here to support and encourage you.

When women are strengthened, our families and churches are strengthened, and the ministry of the gospel is strengthened. We all need a place that is real and honest. We struggle with isolation, yet we long for community. At the Women Who Lead Conference, you will find a community that understands you. You can count on us to speak truth and life into your journey.

We see the whole you in your vast and complex roles. Your leadership and story are powerful. We want you to be emotionally, physically, and spiritually refreshed for the sake of the Gospel.

Date & Location

March 7-8, 2025

Peoples Church
Family Life Center
4500 Lancaster Dr NE
Salem, OR 97305

Registration

Full Event
Early (by Feb 21): $99
Regular (by Feb 28): $110

Single Day
Early (by Feb 21): $70
Regular (by Feb 28): $80

No at the door registration.

Friday, March 7

9:00 Welcome/Worship
10:00 Breakout Session
10:45 Break
11:00 Breakout Session
12:00 Lunch
1:30 Giveaways/Worship
2:00 Session
3:00 Interactive Recap
3:45 Break
4:00 Session
4:45 Break
5:00 Dinner
6:30 Session

Saturday, March 8

9:00 Welcome
9:15 Panel
10:00 Break
10:15 Worship & Session
11:45 Giveaways/Goodbye

Featured Guest

Laurie Hoyt

Laurie is a wife, mother, nana, ordained pastor, and frequent conference speaker with a passion to see people walk in their purpose and discover freedom. Through her transparent and down-to-earth style, she communicates a message of hope and truth in the midst of painful circumstances—a message which resonates with young and old alike. You will be challenged and encouraged!

In the year 2000, the landscape of her life was radically changed when her husband, Gary was involved in a tragic automobile accident which left Gary paralyzed from the armpits down. What could have embittered them in their marriage, family, ministry or relationship with God has proven to make Laurie and Gary stronger. Unashamedly, Laurie shares her struggles to adjust to a life she had not planned or chosen.

Today, Laurie and Gary live in the Bay Area of northern California. Their Daughter, Anna and husband Jonathan and their 3 children live nearby. Their son, Danny and wife Blair live in Dallas, Texas. The Hoyts have now been married for over 43 years and enjoy travel, new adventures, great coffee, spending time with the grands and serving in their local church.

Presenters

Cheree Dale

Cheree is a passionate speaker, educator, and leader with a heart for empowering individuals to deepen their relationship with Jesus and grow in discipleship. She has served as the Youth Pastor at Hope City Church for four years, where she has cultivated a vibrant, faith-driven community. Through her teaching and speaking, Cheree is dedicated to equipping others to live out their faith with purpose and conviction.

Kristin Hocker

Kristin has been a member of LivingHope in Madras, Oregon for 25 years, serving in various roles. For the past five years she has been serving as the Executive Pastor. A committed Christian for 38 years, Kristin’s love for Jesus has only deepened over time. She is passionate about proclaiming the Gospel and teaching others how to engage with the Bible, helping them grow in their understanding and application of God’s Word. Kristin and her husband, Ben, have been married for 32 years. They are the proud parents of two grown children, a daughter-in-law, and are eagerly anticipating the arrival of their first grandchild.

Sarah Means

Sarah is a woman whose life reflects unwavering faith in a God who never fails, inspiring leadership, and deep love for family. With a heart for Jesus and a passion for serving others, Sarah has dedicated her life to building communities, both spiritually and professionally. Sarah and her husband, Trevor, felt a deep calling to become church planters, helping to create spaces where people could encounter the love of Christ. In 2017 they planted what is now Real Life Church. Sarah will share insights from her life’s journey, including her work as a church planter, her leadership experiences, and her passion for building authentic communities. She will also reflect on the joys and challenges of being in ministry with her husband Trevor for over two decades, how their shared mission has shaped their family, and the importance of living a life centered around faith, love, and service to others.

Paula Noble

Paula Noble is passionate about loving God and loving people, and her heart for others has enabled God to use her in powerful ways to reach and impact lives. As a mother of four, wife, and proud “Gigi” to two grandchildren, Paula’s personal journey of faith fuels her desire to help others find freedom and discover who God says they are. She currently serves as the Co-Lead Pastor of Hope City Church, where her deep love for people and unwavering faith inspire and guide others to embrace God’s purpose for their lives.

Candice Peter

Candice, a Colorado native who relocated to the Pacific Northwest 13 years ago, serves as the overseeing pastor of Care, Online, and Groups at Hope Church in Albany. Her heart is devoted to developing and empowering women of all generations to embrace the unique destiny God has planned for them. Outside of her ministry work, Candice enjoys quality time with family and friends, unwinding at the coast, and indulging in digital design during her leisure hours.

Tiffany Zistel Worship

Tiffany grew up a pastor’s kid and fell in love with music at an early age. Growing up, she was always involved in choirs and leading worship. After graduating high school, she joined the staff with Phoenix First Assembly of God in Phoenix, Arizona, under the leadership of Tommy Barnett and staff. With them, Tiffany traveled the United States with their worship team, Frontline, for four years.

In 2014, Tiffany married her childhood sweetheart Ryan, and they made Salem their home. It is in Salem where she heads up worship at Church on the Hill South and works as a dental assistant part-time. If you know Tiffany at all you know worship is her first passion. Her desire is always to see people’s hearts turned to God and their lives transformed during moments in his presence.