Mending Souls Conference 2019
15th – 16th February 2019 · Embassy Suites Bellevue · Map

About
Mending Souls Conference is an annual 2-day event held in Seattle, WA, it takes place every Valentine’s Day weekend. The conference features incredible worship, dynamic main sessions, and numerous empowering workshops packed with insights, information, and practical tools to help you “Build Healthier Relationships”. You will gain vital knowledge and learn practical skills from attending our workshops specifically designed for singles, singles parents, couples with blended families, and married couples.
One of the highlights of the Conference on Saturday is our red carpet dining event with comedy, live music and a QA with our panel of relationships professionals.
What People Say about Mending Souls
Speakers

Jerry & Tanesha Flowers
Jerry and his lovely wife Tanisha Flowers are the creators and founders of Redefined TV and are passionate about redefining relationships righteously. With million of views on YouTube, Facebook, and other social media outlets and several

Marcus Gill
Marcus Gill is a yielded vessel to the will of God for his life. He has not only understood the will of God, but it has become the call on his life, to repair the breach, restore the old waste places, and lead the way to prosperity. His approach to ministry focuses on bridging the gap of cultures, ages, and society by offering a sound that is relative to every listener. He is chosen by God to do great works for a time such as this. His ministry is designed to reach lost souls and inspire believers. By
He attended the Winston-Salem State University, where he perfected his knowledge in
Marcus is a world renowned, world traveling motivational speaker, preacher, and social media sage who has over 2 million followers on Facebook and is reaching MILLIONS of people each week. He was even introduced to share the gospel on the main stage at the Essence Festival in New Orleans USA!
He’s the founder of MGI based in Myrtle Beach. SC. He has been blessed to have over 3 million people who acknowledged Christ as their personal savior, and God has even greater works than these in store for his future! He is happily married to his best friend Dominique. She’s a school teacher who also travels with him and passionately leads praise and worship through song.

Angela Hunt
Angela Hunt has a passion to share the eternal hope of Jesus Christ in all seasons. She is the Music Director at New Hope Christian Center in Spokane Valley, WA. Angela has been involved in ministry at New Hope for the past twenty-five years & has

Elsa Kok Colopy
Elsa Kok Colopy is a passionate writer and speaker who delights in any opportunity to communicate the love of Christ through word or deed. While she enjoys the privilege of speaking at seminars, retreats, and conferences, she also cherishes the intimate relationships developed through local long-term ministry. She has experienced divorce and was a single parent for twelve years. Elsa is the former editor of Focus on the Family’s Thriving Family magazine in Colorado Springs. In 2005, she remarried and continues to fly all over the country to lead retreats for a variety of audiences. Elsa is also the author of several books: A Woman Who Hurts, A God Who Heals; A Woman With a Past, A God With a Future; Settling for Less Than God’s Best? A Relationship Checkup for Single Women; The Single Mom’s Guide to Finding Joy in the Chaos, and Pure Love, Pure Life, a purity book for teen girls. In addition, Elsa has authored hundreds of articles and partnered in multiple book projects as a compiler and/or editor, she currently pens the blog Godkisses.com
Elsa is married to Brian, and together they have eight children – Sam, Sean, Jessica, Cassie, Wilna, Lovence, Laurentz and Savannah and two dogs: Reeses and Simba Roo.

Mike & Jane Walker
Pastors Mike & Jane Walker unashamedly minister the message of Gods amazing Love and Grace. Together they have traveled extensively around the world, they have established churches and ministries, founded Bible Colleges and pioneered and pastored their own church for over 28 years. They have had opportunities to minister to the poorest of poor and sit in palaces of national authorities, both of which they would tell you were of great honor and privilege. They love people and as their mission statement for Abide in Christ Ministries clearly state “Receiving Love, Releasing Grace, Empowering Others” has always been their life long endeavor. They love spending time together and creating memories with their family. We are sure the ministry of Mike and Jane Walker will bless you.

Dr. Olu Oluwatofehinti
About Dr. Olu – He is a Pastor, Coach, Transformational Speaker, & Author. He is the Senior Pastor at House of Praise Foursquare Church, Bellevue WA. Olu is a graduate of the International Bible Institute of London and University of Greenwich, London UK. He further pursued the call to ministry and graduated in 1999 from Surrey University,
Olu has planted churches in Europe. He spent his life in ministry serving the body of Christ. Olu’s concern for the problems of our communities is expressed by his transformational approach to mentoring, coaching and leadership based on strong biblical and spiritual principles.
From Africa, Europe to North America, many people have been touched by his message of transformation, healing and God’s love through his stewardship ministries. Olu is an ordained minister of the International Church of the Foursquare Gospel. He has spoken to thousands, mentored and coached many. Olu is married to Bola; and they are blessed with one boy and two girls, Toni, Semi, and Toluwani.

Dr. Carmen Bryant
Dr. Carmen Bryant is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, Certified Life Coach and the CEO of Psychological Health Consultants and Services and Redefining Yourself.
Dr. Bryant provides therapy for individuals, families
Her program Redefining Yourself is a program that was developed for women in, thinking of leaving, needing more education and recovering from domestic violence, with a focus on narcissist abuse recovery.
Dr. Bryant holds a Doctor of Education through Argosy University, Phoenix, Arizona and a Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy through Chapman University, Orange California.
She is also a licensed minister under the auspices of Apostle Helen Saddler of Into His Chambers Global International Ministries and is a mother of three and grandmother of three.

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Brett Hollis
Brett Hollis is a Speaker, Storyteller, world-renowned and Comedian. Brett feels most comfortable on stage with a mic in his hand. When he isn’t speaking and entertaining, Brett enjoys hunting, fishing, reading, traveling and a good meal. But above

Suzette Parker
Suzette Parker loves people and her biggest struggle is pride, so, when her marriage veered onto a rocky path it was more than marriage trouble for her! Her need to be right and look good was on shaky ground.
She was a Board Certified Life coach, helping people get what they wanted out of life and work. During their time in marriage counseling, her husband, who Pastors Eastside Christian Fellowship, suggested they apply her coaching techniques to their marriage. It worked wonders! By 2009 she had gotten her Relationship Coaching Certification and has since worked with many couples and individuals helping them get what they want out of their relationships.
Her work with Stronger Families, presenting the Oxygen For Your Relationships seminars across the country on military installations, was what led her to
Suzette lives in Woodinville with her husband Dave. They’ve been married 32 years and have 2 grown sons that love God, love family and are successful in their work. Their eldest is married to a delightful young lady whom she adores.

Ben Dixon
Ben Dixon brings practical wisdom through solid Biblical teaching and clear prophetic ministry that goes beyond the four walls of the church. His ministry imparts confidence in Hearing God’s voice and conviction for reaching people everywhere with the gospel of Jesus Christ. He is the Founder and Director of Ignite Global Ministries and serves as a staff Pastor at Mill Creek Foursquare Church in Lynnwood Washington. Ben is married to his wonderful wife Brigit and together they have four children (Iziah, A’vante, Azariah and Judah).
Travel
Seatac or Seattle–Tacoma International Airport is the primary commercial airport in the Seattle metropolitan area.
The conference venue is located 17 miles from the airport.
Hotel Accomodations
FAQs
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Is there special seating for those in wheelchairs or people with physical disabilities?
Is there an age requirement?
FYI: there will be 2 breakout sessions for young adults in the morning with Jerry & Tanisha Flowers.
Can I bring my child (ren) with me? ( New Update)
Please register your child as you register yourself.
Can I become a sponsor or a vendor?
Can I sing or speak at the conference?
What's the refund policy?
Please send your inquiries at contactus@oasisofgrace.org.