We all crave a place to retreat and reflect. Busy with careers, children, spouses, and community commitments, our bodies were not built for endless activity. Inspire is creating a space for women to withdraw from the hustle of everyday life. We believe we are better when rested and restored. We invite you to simply take a few days and breathe.
Discover who you are as a leader. Connect with like-minded women. We believe women are uniquely equipped to face some of the most challenging issues facing our world today. At Inspire Experience, we encourage you to deepen your roots to yield more fruit. This weekend is designed to deepen our personal and collective strengths and visions.
Lead where you feel most alive! Move forward. Press on. Inspire allows you to draw inspiration from those who have been there in order to take the next steps towards the things you were created to do. We believe God calls us to take what we know and make a difference in our communities and throughout the world.
Discover your passion
Grow your community
Develop your leadership skills
Innovator | Author | Survivor
Nona Jones is a rare combination of a preacher, business executive, author, and entrepreneur. In her day job she serves as the Head of North America Community Partnerships and Global Faith- Based Partnerships at Facebook. She is the bestselling author of Success from the Inside Out, chronicling her unlikely story of success after a childhood filled with physical and sexual abuse, and From Social Media to Social Ministry, the globally acclaimed guide to digital discipleship for churches. Since being licensed into the gospel ministry at the age of 17, Nona has preached around the world. As a business executive and entrepreneur, she has been profiled by ESSENCE Magazine as an “Under 40 Woman to Watch” and Florida Trend Magazine as one of Florida’s “30-Something All Stars.” She holds a Bachelor in Communications and Master of Business Administration from the University of Florida where she has been recognized as an Outstanding Young Alumnus and she has completed graduate studies at the Harvard Law School Program on Negotiation. She is the Founder of Faith & Prejudice, a social justice organization bringing the churches across North America together to dismantle systemic racism. She is a graduate of Leadership Florida and the Presidential Leadership Scholars Program, a joint initiative of President George W. Bush and President Bill Clinton. Her civic engagement includes The Links, Incorporated, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., and the University of Florida Digital Advisory Council. She and her husband, Pastor Tim, lead Open Door Ministries in Gainesville, FL, and are the proud parents of two boys, Timothy, Jr., and Isaac, and two girls, Goldendoodle Shiloh and Standard Poodle Sydney.
Founder of Thou Art Exalted
An artist as heart, Annie Pajcic is a speaker, author, and creator. Using her gifts of ministry, graphic design and art, she founded ThouArtExalted in 2007. Ten years later, she has written 15 Bible studies and launched one app that reaches from Washington State to Western Australia - 48 states and eight countries. Annie's passion is equip this generation to know Christ. Her ministry includes tweens, teen, women, girls, and boys. ThouArtExalted Ministries provides Bible studies, art projects, a free app, and many resources to encourage believers in Christ. She has been married to Curry for 23 years. They have four children, three chickens, a cat, and two dogs named Phineaus and Gideon.
Founder of Rescuing Hope
Susan Norris has been involved in the fight against sex trafficking in America since 2010. Her passion is to raise awareness about the issue, educate potential victims and first responders, and encourage and empower survivors to live an abundant life. Susan partners with other front-line organizations, therapists, and law enforcement officers she met after writing her novel, Rescuing Hope, as well as through mentoring survivors. She also leverages community resources to provide services for survivors. Susan is a member of the Georgia State Human Trafficking Task Force. She is P.O.S.T. certified to train law enforcement in Georgia and is a CLASS certified speaker. She holds a Master’s of Education from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. Prior to joining the fight against sex trafficking, she taught in public and private schools and served as a leader for the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. Susan is a wife and the mother of two adult children. She and her husband live in Atlanta, Georgia.
Founder of Hope 1312 Collective
Ally Christianson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker passionate about offering hope in seemingly hopeless situations and giving voice to the voiceless. Much of her current work surrounds advocating for vulnerable families and children. As a clinician, she specialized in providing therapy for children with trauma histories and enjoys providing practical approaches to caregivers as a Trust Based Relational Intervention Practitioner. Ally finds much joy in connecting resources to people in need. It is from this passion that she founded Hope 1312 Collective, anon-profit seeking to re-write the story of child welfare in our community by enabling the local church to engage in the Department of Children and Family Services system. Her commitment to bringing Hope to the broken child welfare system has given her an opportunity to serve on the For the Children National Child Welfare Advisory Board.Governor Brian Kemp has appointed Ally to the Department of Children and Family Services State Advisory Board, noting her faith and commitment to Georgia’s most vulnerable children. Ally's husband Michael, precious children Cannon (9) and Mercy (6), and her babies throughout the community keep her laughing and dancing.
Gallup Certified StrengthsFinder Consultant
Clay is a friend of Inspire and Community Church. He is Gallup Certified StrengthsFinder Consultant and an Emotional Intelligence Certified Coach. He has worked with over three thousand individuals and dozens of corporations and businesses including, BMW, Sherwin Williams, Salesforce, Novarits, Merial, and Elanco Pharmaceuticals, University of Georgia, Northpoint Ministries, Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, and Chick-Fil-A. Clay combines a high level of expertise from extensive training with a lively and engaging presentation style. The result is a professional and practical experience that delivers enjoyment and invaluable returns for the individual and team. He resides near Athens, Georgia, with his wife and six children.
Worship Leader
Alyson Rogers Nash is an Atlanta area worship leader and professional musician. She is currently leading at multiple North Point Church campuses and Hillsong Atlanta, as well as being a studio session singer. In addition to that, she is also involved in comedy and music group, ATLANTIA, which has a solid online presence and performs around metro Atlanta for churches and comedy clubs alike.
Worship Leader
Dravius Dawkins is a powerful worship artist and leader of many churches in the city of Atlanta. He has had the pleasure of working with North Point Community Church and many affiliates. He has toured with mainstream Christian artists, Maranda Curtis and David Crowder. He has also worked with Maverick City Music, Kristian Stanfill, Gladys Knight, and Passion Band to name a few.
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Alyson Rogers
Registration, Coffee, and Conversation.
Alyson Rogers
Alyson Rogers
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Alyson Rogers
Alyson Rogers
*Attendees will receive an email for sign-ups for Friday afternoon activities by August 12. Indoor Activities: Jewelry making, art, and more. Outdoor Activities: Kayaking, biking, beach scavenger hunt, putt-putt and more!
Alyson Rogers
Alyson Rogers
Alyson Rogers
Alyson Rogers
Alyson Rogers
Alyson Rogers
Alyson Rogers
Grow through interactive topic, specific panel discussions. Each attendee will choose 1 break-out each hour from any of the 4 content areas: Grow Your Purpose, Grow Your Passion, Grow Your Community or Grow Your Leadership. *Attendees will receive an email for sign-ups for Saturday break-out sessions by August 12.
Alyson Rogers
Alyson Rogers
