2026 Speakers
Lysa TerKeurst Adams
President and Chief Visionary Officer
Lysa TerKeurst Adams is President and Chief Visionary Officer of Proverbs 31 Ministries and the author of eight New York Times bestsellers, including I Want to Trust You, but I Don’t; Good Boundaries and Goodbyes; Forgiving What You Can’t Forget; and It’s Not Supposed to Be This Way. She enjoys life with her husband, Chaz, and her kids and grandkids. Connect with her at www.LysaTerKeurst.com or on social media @LysaTerKeurst.
Sharon Jaynes
Speaker
Sharon Jaynes is a conference speaker and the author of 26 books including When You Don’t Like Your Story: What if Your Worst Chapters Could Become Your Greatest Victories? and Enough: Silencing the Lies That Steal Your Confidence. She is a frequent guest on podcast, radio, and TV programs such as Focus on the Family with Jim Daly and Takeaways with Kirk Cameron. Sharon’s passion is helping women live a better story with Jesus as the hero.
Nicki Koziarz
COMPEL Pro Content Writer + Strategist
Nicki Koziarz is a four-time bestselling author and Bible teacher. She is a wife, mom, writing coach, and first-generation farmer. She and her family live just outside of Charlotte, North Carolina, on a small farm they affectionately have named “The Fixer Upper Farm.” Nicki serves COMPEL Pro as the Content Writer and Strategist. She has been featured at Lifeway Women events, Proverbs 31 Ministries, Life Today and has been on multiple nationally known podcasts and radio stations. You can connect with Nicki on social media @NickiKoziarz or by visiting her website, nickikoziarz.com, or by tuning into her podcast, Lessons From the Farm.
Ruth Schwenk
Director of COMPEL Pro
Ruth Schwenk is the Director of COMPEL Pro Writers Training and has partnered with Proverbs 31 Ministries since 2015. A bestselling author and founder of multiple thriving online communities, she has spent over 15 years mentoring writers and creatives and building meaningful platforms. She is the author of several books, including The Love Your Life Project, Trusting God in All the Things, and The Better Mom Devotional.
This pathway is available for enrollment to COMPEL Pro members only.
Thursday – Weekend Warm-Up
Friday – Main Sessions
Saturday – Main Sessions