📅 Dates: August 22nd & 23rd
💸 Cost: FREE
A Weekend of Transformation
Get ready for a life-changing, powerful weekend of sisterhood, connection, and inspiration! You can’t step into the presence of God and leave the same. This is more than just a conference—it’s a movement of women standing together, worshiping boldly, and walking in their God-given purpose.
Because Sisterhood Isn’t a Clique—It’s a Team
At She Matters, we believe in the power of women supporting women. Whether you’re coming with your best friends or stepping out in faith alone, you’ll find a community ready to embrace you, encourage you, and lift you higher.
What to Expect
✅ Powerful worship
✅ Inspiring messages
✅ Deep connections
✅ Life-changing encounters
🔥 Don’t miss this unforgettable weekend!
📅 Registration is OPEN!
Save the date, invite your friends, and get ready to be part of something extraordinary.

Meet Our Speakers

Hannah Maddalena (32) is a devoted wife of nine years and a loving mom to two boys, Malachi (6) and Micah (3). She has been on staff at Hope Point for a decade serving in various roles. She is currently serving as the Worship Pastor, Communications & Women’s Director for the past four years. Passionate about leading others in worship, she desires to see women grow in their faith and purpose.
Hannah is also the founder of She Matters, a conference that began as a gathering for teenage girls and has since grown into a powerful movement for women of all ages. Last year, the event welcomed over 300 women, creating a space for encouragement, connection, and spiritual renewal.
With a heart for ministry and a deep love for Jesus, Hannah continues to inspire and empower women to embrace their God-given identity and walk boldly in their calling.

Katie Johnson is the wife of Tyler Johnson, and together they raise 2 fiery boys Jude (5) and Owen (3). She is part of the leadership team at the Bridge church in Marysville with a heart after a lifestyle of transformation through revival. Shes entering into her 3rd year at White Horse School of Ministry in Indiana, and working in Women’s Ministry at the Bridge church. She speaks at her home church in Marysville and at national conferences.

Katie Rose Weissend is the Pastor of Worship and Prayer at College Church in Olathe, Kansas (Oct. 2015-present). She graduated from Trevecca Nazarene University (May 2015) with a degree in Worship Arts and Vocal Performance. She has led worship across the country and served internationally with Encuentro Ministries. Katie Rose has been married to her husband, Beau, for 11 years and has been blessed with four kiddos, Karson, Rosemary, Bodie Ray, and Kreeger. She’s overwhelmed at the opportunity to encounter the presence of God with the family of Christ.
Breakout Speakers

I am a worship leader at Bethesda Church, where I have the joy of serving alongside my husband in the worship ministry. I am also currently enrolled in school, working toward my associate degree in theology. My passion for worship, ministry, and growing in faith is at the heart of everything I do. Beyond music, I love spending quality time with my family and friends, diving into a good book, enjoying nature, and sipping on a great matcha!

Kiara Lee is a devoted wife, mother, servant of Christ, with a heart deeply rooted in Faith. My passion is to share the love of Jesus Christ and to empower others through the Holy Spirit to posture their hearts and to be set free and to live out their God given purpose.

Tonya has been married to Doug for 36 years, all of which have been spent in ministry together. They have been at. Hope Point Naz Church in Yuba City for the past 12 years. She has three amazing daughters and two perfect grandsons. She has served in many capacities - bible study leader, mentor, volunteer, organizer of several community events, including the Yuba Sutter Hope Point Diaper Bank, and co-led a suicide grief group. Her passion is to help women find their value in Jesus and live it out daily!

Julie Ely has spent the past 20 years serving in youth and women’s ministries, driven by a passion to see lives transformed through the hope the Gospel. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Biblical Counseling and Bible, equipping her to walk alongside others with wisdom and compassion. In 2024, she and her husband planted a church together, continuing their shared calling to serve and shepherd their community. Julie also serves as the Dean of Students at Faith Christian High School, where she mentors and supports the next generation of leaders. Married for 19 years, she and her husband are the proud parents of four children, ranging in age from 10-16. Julie is deeply thankful every day for the grace of God in her life - and for a strong cup of coffee to help fuel the journey.

When God says he can turn mourning over a situation into dancing, He means it. Amethyst Kurtz spent her youth in situations of homelessness, addiction and family strife. However, when she was seventeen years’ old, God suddenly and miraculously changed everything. Amethyst has now been serving the Lord for over fifteen years. She has a Master’s in Applied Psychology, works as a School Psychologist and has ten plus years of ministry experience. Amethyst has dedicated her life to exhorting believers to have faith for the impossible, to understand their identity in God and to find the intersection between their gifts and the practical application of their purpose.