Purposely Designed Conference: Grace & Grit April 25-26, 2025

Join us for the transformative Purposely Designed Conference Grace & Grit Conference 2025, where women unite to embrace their God-given strength. Deepen and hone leadership skills, launch boldly into your NEXT, and Remain and Abide as you deepen your walk.

Experience Dynamic keynotes, powerful worship, and practical and inspiring workshops that ignite faith and resilience.

Delve into essential topics like identity prayer, and creating and sustaining grit that will empower you, all while connecting with like-minded women ready to uplift one another. This two-day event will empower you to live boldly in your purpose.

Don’t miss this chance to amplify your faith and discover the God-given strength within you. Register today for a weekend of renewal and revelation!

What to Expect:

• Inspiring Speakers – Hear from women leaders who embody grace and grit, sharing stories and strategies for personal and professional growth.
• Practical Workshops – Get hands-on guidance in areas like goal-setting, time management, and resilience-building to help apply what you learn.
• Networking Opportunities – Connect with like-minded women who share your passion for purpose and a desire to make a positive difference.
• Powerful Worship & Reflection – Experience moments of encouragement and reflection, grounding you in faith and purpose.

Whether you’re looking to deepen your faith, find motivation for your next steps, or connect with a supportive community, this event promises to equip you with tools to live a life marked by both grace and grit.

Minister Sheila Arrington is the Founder of Sheila Arrington Ministries™, a nonprofit 501(c)(3) dedicated to empowering women to step fully into their God-given potential. As the visionary behind the Purposely Designed Conference and Gifts with Purpose event, Sheila’s heart beats to see individuals unapologetically embrace their unique gifts to serve others and glorify God. With warmth and wisdom, she equips audiences with powerful biblical principles, life-changing resources, and practical tools to rise, heal, and grow. Her joyful mission is to ignite courage, restore hope, and guide women toward the fulfilling, purpose-driven lives they were designed to lead.

Mia Koehne (Kane) Worship Leader and Speaker, Mia's life is a compelling story of sin, surrender, sanctification, and song. As a singer/songwriter, her soulful music reflects the painful beauty of human struggles and a passion for worshiping the God who saves." Mia is inspired to share a message of hope with others; she boldly proclaims the Gospel message of forgiveness to all who will hear. Mia is one of the co-founders of Aspire Women's Events.

Pastor Kelley Steele | Keynote Speaker

Pastor Kelley Steele, wife to Pastor Reginald Steele of Kingdom Church in Phoenix, Arizona, is a mother of five and grandmother of four. Founder of Every Woman Kingdom Women’s Ministry and host of the annual Kingdom Women’s Conference, she draws thousands of women from across the U.S. Pastor Kelley is the author of several impactful books, including Depression Defeated, Wife 101, The Voice, Recover All, and Legacy.

Pastor Janet Wend, and her husband Jim are the Lead Pastors of Cornerstone Church in Lima, Ohio. Janet is passionate about empowering people to Discover Purpose, Live Destiny, and Leave a Legacy. An author and international speaker, she has traveled to over 35 countries and is the author of The New Breed Apostolic Generation.

Pastor Barb Pruitt, in full-time ministry since age 20, is the Lead Pastor at Faith Builders Church in Phoenix, Arizona. With experience across church planting, youth and children's ministries, missions, TV ministry, and women's leadership, she founded Leading Ladies Arizona, a gathering for women in ministry and business. Barb has authored The Power of Confessing the Word of God, Children Confessing the Bible, and co-authored God Crazy Faith.

Minister Evelyn Sprattlin, a certified teacher, speaker, coach, and minister. She is the president and founder of Leadership Excellence Development Academy (LEDA) and Hope Healing Encouragement New Beginnings (HHEN) House Ministries. LEDA was established to develop current and future leaders and to catapult them to unprecedented levels of excellence. HHEN House Ministries was created to serve in the areas of keynote speaking, Spiritual growth, leadership development, transitional coaching, and mentorship.

• Channika Daniels | New Beginnings One Stop Tax Help
• Jessica Hubbard | Heart 2 Heart Public Relations
• Kendra Tillman | StrongHer.Me Life & Leadership Coach & Consultant
• LaVista Jones | Thirty One Marketplace
• Pastor Saryta Colbert | Thrive City Church
• Sherri Brown | Winning Woman Lifestyle Ministries

Refining or developing graceful and spiritual character, keeping your vision alive and fresh. Creating influence to lead with integrity and grounded in servant leadership.

Speakers - Jessica Hubbard & Kendra Tillman

How to launch successfully be it business, a new career move, ministry, or podcast. Understanding the necessary beginning steps that embrace systems, be effective, purposeful, and standout in a crowded marketplace.

Speakers - Channika Daniels & La Vista Jones

Embrace how walking by faith, spend focused time with the Lord, and take intentional actions to live a fruitful life that deepen your discernment and clarity to hear God better.

Speakers - Saryta Colbert & Sheri Brown

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Avion Center, 1733 East Northrop Boulevard, Chandler, United States