2025 THEME: “Equipped & Encouraged”
Fridays in 2025: February 28, April 25, September 12, November 6 & 7
November Conference- Thursday Evening, Nov. 6th and Friday Morning, Nov. 7th–Registration Coming on October 6th!

Speaker Amberly Neese (Speaking at First Baptist Tempe on Thursday night (6:00 – 8:30 pm) & Paradise Valley Baptist Church on Friday morning (9-12 pm) Registration Opens October 6th!
Amberly helps people like you and your group experience the freedom found in meaningful relationships with God and others. Her bible study, “The Belonging Project: Finding Your Tribe and Learning to Thrive” was released in May 2020 by Abingdon Press. Her latest study, “Common Ground: Loving Others Despite Our Differences” and devotional “The Friendship Initiative: 31 Days of Loving and Connecting Like Jesus” released in 2021.
Amberly is a featured speaker for the Aspire Women’s Events and the main host and female comedian for Marriage Date Night, two popular Christian events that tour nationally.
Join speaker, author, and comedian Amberly Neese for this two-part workshop series exploring the widespread issue of loneliness within ministry contexts. Through her unique blend of humor, vulnerability, and practical wisdom, Amberly will guide ministry leaders in understanding and addressing isolation both among the people they serve and within their own leadership circles. Participants will learn to recognize the often-hidden signs of loneliness, develop strategies for creating authentic community, and discover healthy approaches to their own emotional and spiritual wellness. These sessions provide both the insight and tools needed to combat the loneliness epidemic while fostering genuine connection in ministry environments.