Special Guests
Lisa Bevere
Lisa Bevere has spent over four decades empowering women of all ages to find their identity and purpose. She is a New York Times bestselling author and an internationally known speaker. Her books, which include The Fight for Female, Without Rival, Girls with Swords, Lioness Arising, and Strong are in the hands of millions worldwide. Additionally, she hosts The Fight for Female podcast and co-hosts the Conversations with John & Lisa Bevere podcast. She has been featured on Hallmark’s Home and Family, Life Today, Better Together, Relevant magazine, the Dream Big Podcast with Bob Goff & Friends, That Sounds Fun with Annie F. Downs, and more. 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 130 languages. Lisa is the mother of four sons, has nine grandchildren, and lives in Franklin, TN.
Millicent Sedra
Milicent Sedra is a bold and uncompromising voice from Australia, passionately calling women to embrace God’s design with strength and conviction. Known for speaking directly into today’s cultural conversations, she never shies away from hard truths or dilutes the authority of Scripture. With a heart for women across generations, Milicent champions a vision of godly feminism that celebrates both the strength and the beauty of biblical womanhood. Her fearless approach challenges cultural norms while pointing women back to the freedom found in Christ. At Darling Conference, Milicent will inspire and equip women to rise with courage, live with conviction, and walk fully in their God-given calling. Her message is one that ignites bold faith and sparks lasting transformation, leaving her audiences both stirred and strengthened. Milicent believes that women are not called to shrink back in fear but to step forward in faith, carrying light into every sphere of culture.