Greater Things Women's Conference
JOIN US! Saturday, November 2, 2024
Speakers
Christiana Miller
Singer/Songwriter, Speaker, upcoming actress and social media influencer – Instagram @WomnOfValor
Christiana Miller is a singer songwriter who got her start at 5 years of age, when she recorded a song titled “The King’s Daughter”, that her mother wrote for her. For nearly her entire life, she traveled with her family across the US and Canada, singing in churches from coast-to-coast.
Christiana resides in Madison, WI, where she leads worship at a local church. She travels occasionally for speaking engagements and entertaining at concerts across the US.
In April of 2024 she re-recorded “The King’s Daughter”, which can be found on all major streaming platforms. Shortly after, she released a cover song and is now releasing her own original music.
Christiana’s songs are known for painting vivid imagery and drawing the listener into the heart of her songs. Her stories are true to life, especially her own.
When Christiana was 20 years old, she discovered that she’d been living in a cult; the excruciating story of her wakeup call and leaving the cult is told through her music.
Christiana hopes her songs resonate with people on a deeper level and encourage them to think about things from a fresh perspective. Her first original song “Preacher” is coming soon to all major streaming platforms. You can follow her journey and hear more of her testimony on Instagram @WomnOfValor.
Dave Gerry
Founder & CEO of Princeton Clubs and SaltCo, Entrepreneurial Coach and author of "Will You Put Me First?"
Dave Gerry has been a Madison area businessman for 37 years. He is the Chairman of the Board of The Princeton Club – a health club he founded in 1987. Today the Princeton Club has 11 locations and over 50,000 members. He is also the Chairman of the Board of SaltCo – an up-and-coming venture disrupting the water softening salt delivery market.
Dave describes himself more as a “coach”. His desire is to help lead, inspire and encourage the next generation in their own entrepreneurial endeavors. He wants people to understand the value of their role in the marketplace and how God wants to use them in whatever arena they are called to function in.
Jessie (Gerry) Czech is a retired LPGA Pro, wife, mother and co-author of her dad’s book. Jessie will join her dad as they bring an inspirational perspective as a father and daughter serving God.
Christine Thompson
Co-pastor of Rooted Right Ministries, former Ironman triathlete
Christine Thompson is the co-pastor of Rooted Right Ministries with her amazing husband, Andrew. After watching God do a miracle of restoration in their marriage and family, Rooted Right ministry was birthed in their living room in 2021.
Christine is passionate about teaching, training and empowering women to persevere, stay disciplined and rely on their relationship with Jesus through their struggles. She has been consistently obedient and faithful to what God has asked her to do and encourages others to be strong and courageous as they grow in Christ. Her testimony continually points to the importance of being rooted in Christ.
Outside of full-time ministry, Christine is a mom to two grown children, a former Ironman triathlete and a current avid runner and coffee connoisseur.
Julie McCarthy
Entrepreneur, Speaker, Founder of Greater Things Now, Inc, and Author of “Courageous Joy – Step In, Step Up & Step Out”
At the age of nineteen, while horseback riding on an unusually warm January day, Julie prayerfully asked “Lord, is this everything there is to life? Or is there more? Am I missing something? Please show me.” Discovering the answers transformed her life – forever! Julie’s thirst to continue to draw nearer to God has fueled her desire to lead women in their journey of learning God’s Word and applying it in everyday life.
In 2023, Julie’s vision for women everywhere, began to take shape. After the disconnection that resulted from a Covid-19 shutdown, women were more disconnected from their communities than ever before. The timing was right for a change. Along with six other women, the first Greater Things Women’s Conference was created. Today, that dream is a 501c(3) known as Greater Things Now, Inc. As the Executive Director, she leads a board of directors and volunteers to enable women to come together in a way that will offer hope, faith, joy and connection.
Julie is also an accomplished entrepreneur, speaker, and author of her book “Courageous Joy – Boldly Step In, Step Up & Step Out in Your Faith.” Julie holds a master’s degree in organizational leadership from the University of Northwestern – St. Paul. She has been married to her husband, Guy, for over 40 years. They have four adult children and six grandchildren. Her dearest titles are wife, mom, grandma, and friend.
Trula Hensler
Career Woman, Brain Tumor Survivor, Creator of "Woven, Piece by Peace," and Christian Hip-Hop & Rock Radio Advocate
As a lifelong career woman, serving on many boards and volunteering throughout the community, her involvement came to an abrupt halt when she was diagnosed with a brain tumor in 2018.
Her relationship with God would be tested and come to have new meaning in the weeks and months that followed. Daily miracles began to show God’s amazing presence (His fingerprints) throughout her life as she navigated through the eye of the storm. Unexpected complications led to facial paralysis, balance issues, deafness in one ear, the loss of a working eye, speech issues and a new reality of life.
God’s promise, “All things work together for good, for those that love the Lord, and are called according to his purpose” became the fabric of her existence. As God began to work as the master creator, Trula developed a testimony that transformed her life. The result – Woven, Piece by Peace.
Trula’s spare time is spent leading Madison’s Christian Hip-Hop & Rock radio station, 97X (97.1 FM) Board of Directors; serving on the ALCS Foundation Board and the Greater Things Now board of directors in addition to working with Prairie Ridge Health Hospital and Clinics. She is married to her best friend, a mother of 5 and grandmother of 13. She is a recovering workaholic and finds joy in serving God, her family and friends.