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Thrive 2026 | Oct 9-10 | Mayo Civic Center - Rochester, MN
**ADULT PRESALE DEADLINE OCT 19; ADULT EARLY-BIRD DEADLINE AUG 31** ; FREE
Tickets for 2026 High School Grads; $20 Tickets for First-Time Guests (Ticketsnare non-refundable but are transferable.)
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# 2026 Featured Guests
# Lisa Bevere
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Lisa Bevere has spent over four decades empowering women to find their
identity and purpose. She is a New York Times bestselling author and an
internationally known minister.
Her books, which include _The Fight for Female_ , _Without Rival_ , _Girls
with Swords_ , _Lioness Arising_ , and _Strong_ are in the hands of millions
worldwide. Lisa and her husband, John, co-founded Messenger International, an
organization committed to developing uncompromising followers of Christ who
transform their world. Messenger International has given away over 60 million
resources in over 135 languages.
Social Links:
Connect with Lisa Bevere:
* Website: [lisabevere.com](https://lisabevere.com/).
* Instagram: [@lisabevere](https://www.instagram.com/lisabevere).
* Twitter: [@LisaBevere](https://x.com/lisabevere?lang=en).
* [Facebook Fan Page](https://www.facebook.com/lisabevere.page).
# Christina Girma-Hanfere
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Christina serves as a pastor at Overflow City Church in Washington, DC, where
she co-leads alongside her husband, Paul. Together, they planted the church in
2018 with a vision to see lives transformed by the presence of God-and have
since witnessed powerful moves of the Spirit within their growing community.
Christina is passionate about teaching, discipleship, and equipping women to
embrace their God-given identity and purpose. That passion led her to launch
Grow&Go in 2021-an online ministry created to empower women to step boldly
into their God-given calling. In addition to her pastoral work, Christina has
been a certified faith-based premarital counselor since 2018, helping couples
lay strong, Christ-centered foundations for marriage. Through her pastoral and
premarital counseling work, she aims to foster transformation, wholeness, and
a deeper personal relationship with God in the lives of those she serves.
Follow Christina: [@christinagirma](https://www.instagram.com/christinagirma).
Learn More: [growandgo.teachable.com](https://growandgo.teachable.com).
# Martha Tennison
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Martha Tennison has traveled across America for over 36 years preaching
revivals, women's retreats, and camp meetings. She and her late husband, Rev
W. Don Tennison, served together for 49 years of ministry. They have one son,
Dr. D. Allen Tennison, who serves as theological counsel to The General
Council of the Assemblies of God.
The Tennisons pastored Radcliff First Assembly of God in Radcliff, KY, from
1978-1990. On May 14, 1988, First Assembly experienced a fiery trial when
their church bus was hit head on by a drunken driver, resulting in the death
of 24 young people and 3 staff members. Through this tragedy, the Tennisons
experienced God's sustaining power and healing grace in the lives of their
parishioners. Martha has a deep love and compassion for the hurting. Martha
will keep you laughing and crying as she shares her life, walking with a
loving and faithful God.
# Susie Larson (Speaker & Co-Emcee)
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Susie Larson is a talk radio host, national speaker, and bestselling author.
In both 2016 and 2017 Susie was nominated and voted into the top ten groups
for the National John Maxwell Leadership Award. In addition to her work and
ministry, Susie loves to laugh and relax with her family. She and her husband,
Kevin, have been married since 1985. Together they have three wonderful (andnhilarious) sons, three beautiful daughters-in-law, and a growing bunch of
delightful grandchildren. Susie's passion is to see women everywhere awakened
to the value of their soul, the depth of God's love, and the height of their
calling in Christ Jesus.
Learn more: [susielarson.com](https://www.susielarson.com/).
Follow: [susielarsonauthor](https://www.instagram.com/susielarsonauthor).
# Amber Gerstmann (Co-Emcee)
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Pastor Amber Gerstmann is married to Trevor and is a momma of five from Fergus
Falls, MN. She's a worship leader, Bible/theology teacher, runner, and coffee
enthusiast. She is animated, talkative, and loves to GEEK OUT on all things
music and theology. Amber is passionate about expressing the great love and
truth of Jesus found in His word. You can find her regularly doing so on her
website, [awideopenspace.com](https://www.awideopenspace.com/). Amber is a
licensed minister with the Assemblies of God. She holds two B.A.'s in Music
and Biblical Studies and an M.A. in Theological Studies. She also serves as a
creative advisor and emcee for the Bridging the Gap Thrive Conference.
Learn more: [awideopenspace.com](https://www.awideopenspace.com/).
Follow: [@ambergerstmann](https://www.instagram.com/ambergerstmann).
# Substance Worship
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Substance Worship is a community of worship leaders, musicians, and
songwriters planted in Substance Church in the Twin Cities. With a passion for
crafting music that is creative, worshipful, and led by the Holy Spirit,
Substance Worship is committed to shaping fresh musical expressions for the
Church - both in their local community and around the world.
Follow [@substancechurch](https://www.instagram.com/substancechurch) on Social
Media
# Angie Goetz (BTG Director / Conference Host)
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Pastor Angie Goetz is the wife to her best friend Cory, mom to three amazing
kids and two daughters-in-laws, a speaker, and the director of Bridging the
Gap (BTG) women's ministry whose purpose is to encourage, equip and empower
every woman in her faith journey with Jesus Christ.
Angie is passionate about creating a multigenerational community where all
women can thrive in the potential that God has for them. She desires women to
live fearlessly and boldly in their faith, knowing that we serve the God of
the impossible. World missions captured Angie's heart long ago, and if there
is one thing that keeps her up at night, it's thinking about the women here
and all across the world that still don't know Jesus.
Angie loves being surrounded by hundreds or thousands of women together
worshipping God, or sitting at a coffee shop with a few talking about what God
is personally doing in their lives. And although she's a Minnesota girl
desperate to decorate for Christmas at the first sign of snow, some of her
favorite moments are sitting on a boat in the water, soaking in the sun, with
a ice cold diet coke in her hand.
Follow Angie on [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/angiegoetzbtg/).
# What to Expect
Can't find what you're looking for? Submit a question
[HERE](mailto:mnbtgreg@gmail.com).
# Friday, Oct 9
* **12:00 Thrive Check-In Opens / Exhibitors Open** _(Both floors)_
* **12:45 "LIVE at Thrive with Susie Larson" - A BTG Podcast Recording Experience** _(Suites 102 + 105;[optional $10 add-on](https://brushfire.com/mnaog/thrive2026/609724))_
* **2:00 Bonus Session ONE: Message by Christina Girma-Hanfere**
* **3:00 Break / Exhibitors Open** _(Both floors)_
* **3:30 Bonus Session TWO: Panel + Message by Susie Larson**
* **4:45**
* **Dinner on Your Own** _(Both Floors + Outside Food Trucks)_
* **Dinner Buffet with Reserved Seating** __(__[optional add-on](https://brushfire.com/mnaog/thrive2026/609724))
* **Exhibitors Open** _(Both floors)_
* **Thrive Volunteer Rally** _(Rochester Art Center; for Registered Volunteers*)_
* **7:00 Main Session ONE: Lisa Bevere** _(Arena)_
* **9:00****Thrive After-Party / Exhibitors Open** _(Both floors)_
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# Saturday, Oct 10
* **7:30 MCC Doors Open / Coffee + Breakfast for Sale / Exhibitors Open** _(Both floors)_
* **8:15 Check In Opens** _(Arena Lobby)_
* **8:30 Arena Doors Open**
* **9:00 Main Session TWO: Martha Tennison** _(Arena)_
* **10:30 Break / Exhibitors Open** _(Both floors)_
* **10:45 Main Session THREE: Christina Girma-Hanfere** _(Arena)_
* **12:00**
* **Exhibitors Open** _(Both floors)_
* **Lunch on Your Own** _(Both floors + Outside Food Trucks)_
* **Lunch Buffet with Reserved Seating** _(Upstairs Ballroom; no speaker/program;[optional add-on](https://brushfire.com/mnaog/thrive2026/609724))_
* ****Lunch with Speakers**** _(Lisa Bevere, Christina Girma-Hanfere, Martha Tennison, and Susie Larson; Rochester Art Center;[optional add-on](https://brushfire.com/mnaog/thrive2026/609724); limited space!)_
* **1:15 Susie Larson Book Signing**
* **1:30 Arena Doors Open**
* **2:00 Main Session FOUR: Lisa Bevere** _(Arena)_
# *Volunteer at Thrive 2026
Register for an attendee ticket, and indicate your interest in volunteering. A
BTG team member will follow up with you.
* Volunteers are invited to our October 9, 4:45 pm Thrive Volunteer Rally in the Rochester Art Center (connected to the Mayo Civic Center Arena lobby), where you will receive either FREE Dinner (a regular meal, no dietary modifications) OR a $15 certificate to an on-site food vendor, per your RSVP when you register.
* Volunteers also receive a FREE t-shirt!
* Organize a greeter group of 10 or more: email [info@mnbtg.org](mailto:info@mnbtg.org).
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