Rev. Dr. Deb Walkemeyer serves as co-Strategic Catalyst for Multiplication and on the Executive Leadership Team of the Free Methodist USA. She also serves as Global Pastor of the nationally recognized, Light & Life Christian Fellowship — a missional, multi-ethnic, multiplying church which Deb and her husband Larry led for the past 30 years.

Deb is a licensed marriage family therapist who also has a Doctorate from Fuller Seminary in Church Leadership. She co-authored Together with Family — Growing a Level 5 Marriage with her husband, Larry.

As the former Pastor of the Light & Life Community Center she led a thriving Community Theater program for under-resourced youth as well as many other missional initiatives.

She is also a recognized Master Gardener who pioneered the Compton Community Garden which has received national acclaim as a model of urban transformation and ministry impact.

Deb speaks and teaches in local and national leadership venues including Exponential. She is also a successful small business owner, managing a pool of vacation rental properties.

Deb has been married to Larry since 1978 and is the proud mom of two daughters who both love Jesus. Deb enjoys waterskiing, snow skiing, biking, reading and especially spending time with her family.

SESSIONS

PRE-CONFERENCE: Women in Ministry: Living Empowered — Hosted by The Truth Republic
The Truth Republic started with a mission to make Jesus known by equipping and empowering women to fulfill their calling. This mission is driven by a God infused vision to see all women walking in their full God-given potential for the sake of the Gospel. There is one thing that any Christian leader can agree on, when it comes to making more disciples there is one resource that is necessary for the future of the church, human beings. People. Whether it be a traditional church model, micro, bivo, covo, digital, phygital and everything in between we need more people who are discipled, equipped, and developed to multiply themselves. This is where The Truth Republic’s Women in Ministry: Living Empowered Precon Workshop comes in. TR’s Preconference Workshop offers attendees the opportunity to learn from leading female practitioners who will teach on Exponentials 2022 theme from their own personal ministry experience, wisdom and lessons learned. If you are a woman in ministry seeking to live a fully empowered life we invite you to join us. More details for this pre-con here.
Day / Time: Monday 1:00pm — 5:00pm and Tuesday 8:00am — 11:30am
Location: Kids 1 - Room 209

Workshop Session 1: The Empowered Marriage — Moving with the Spirit in Your Marriage
Most Christian leaders have settled for marriages that are only strong enough to survive ministry. God’s desire is for his leaders to enjoy “empowered marriages” that contribute to thriving ministries. This workshop will identify key markers of “empowered marriages” and vital actions for building a marriage that moves with the Spirit. Both your marriage and ministry will benefit from a deeper encounter, together, with the Spirit.
Time: Tuesday, 2:30pm — 3:30pm
Location: Kids 2 - Room 122
Speakers: Larry Walkemeyer, Deb Walkemeyer

Workshop Session 2: Equipped and Empowered Women
In an ever changing world the way in which we stay equipped and fully empowered to fulfill God's call on our lives is important. With the constant pivots, adjustments and challenges over the last 2 years we must be intentional about being equipped for the season we are in and empowered for the seasons ahead. Join us for a conversation about how to be equipped and empowered women in every season.
Time: Wednesday, 8:45am — 9:45am
Location: Kids 1 - Room 209
Speakers: Heidy Tandy, Deb Walkemeyer

Networking Lunch: Women in Ministry Luncheon — Hosted by The Truth Republic
Grab your lunch and join us for a panel discussion with a group of female leaders from around the country with diverse ministry experience. We will have honest and authentic conversation around insightful topics relative to any woman in ministry along with Q&A opportunities for those who attend. Featuring: Carrie Williams, Deb Walkemeyer, Sue Ferguson, Julie Bullock, Candace Lewis, and Janet McMahon.
Day/Time: Wednesday, March 9 / 12:30pm – 2:00pm
Location: Kids 1 - Room 209

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