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Thrive 2024 | Oct 11-12 | Mayo Civic Center – Rochester MN
(Tickets are non-refundable but are transferable.)
Hello, Thrive Sisters!
We are excited to invite you to the 2024 Thrive Conference and know it is going to be a special time together!
On behalf of the Bridging the Gap team and myself, we would be thrilled to have you join us in a time of collective worship, study, and awe of the WONDER of God. This year, we want to help make it easy for past attendees to invite family, friends, neighbors, and coworkers who may not know Jesus or be connected with a local church. First time attendees of Thrive in Rochester are invited to attend for only $20. We encourage you to consider buying your ticket + five $20 tickets and praying about who you might invite to join you next year. We can’t wait to see you in October!
– Angie Goetz, Director of Bridging the Gap (the host organization)
2024 Featured Guests
Carolyn Haas
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Natalie Runion (@raisedtostay)
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In 2019 after watching many of her peers walk away from the church and their faith, Natalie began Raised to Stay, a ministry for those who have wandered, wondered and wrestled with the Church and the challenges of full-time ministry. Known for her black boxes of hard truth on social media for the Church and church leaders, her heart is to see a generation finish their race as they partner with a good Father who is faithful to complete the work He began in each of us.
Natalie lives in Kentucky with her husband, Tony, and their two daughters. She is a sought-after speaker in the local and global Church and just released her first book published with David. C. Cook in July! You can learn more about Raised to Stay on Instagram at @raisedtostay.
Hosanna Wong
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Hosanna Wong is an international speaker, best-selling author and spoken word artist helping everyday people know Jesus for real and live with purpose. Widely known for her spoken word piece, “I Have A New Name,” Hosanna preaches and performs in churches, conferences, prisons, and other events around the world, reaching across various denominations, backgrounds and cultures.
Born and raised in an urban ministry on the streets of San Francisco, Hosanna currently serves on teaching teams at churches throughout the United States. She and her husband, Guy serve in various ministries equipping the local and global Church with tools to share the gospel of Jesus in today’s world.
Hosanna is the best-selling author of How (Not) to Save the World, and her newest book, You Are More Than You’ve Been Told!
Learn more about Hosanna Wong at hosannawong.com, @hosanna.wong on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube.
Susie Larson – Emcee
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Susie Larson is a talk radio host, national speaker, and bestselling author. In both 2016 and 2017 Susie was nominated and voted into the top ten groups for the National John Maxwell Leadership Award. In addition to her work and ministry, Susie loves to laugh and relax with her family. She and her husband, Kevin, have been married since 1985. Together they have three wonderful (and hilarious) sons, three beautiful daughters-in-law, and a growing bunch of delightful grandchildren. Susie’s passion is to see women everywhere awakened to the value of their soul, the depth of God’s love, and the height of their calling in Christ Jesus.
Learn more: susielarson.com.
Amber Gerstmann – Emcee
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Amber is a wife, mama, pastor, worship leader, runner, photographer, Bible teacher, coffee inhaler, and Thrive Conference Advisor! She is excited to be back as an emcee for her seventh year.
Learn more: awideopenspace.com.
Angie Goetz – BTG Director/Thrive Host
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As Director of Bridgin the Gap (BTG), Angie Goetz is an ordained minister with the Assemblies of God and continues to work toward the long held traditions of BTG by Encouraging, Equipping, and Empowering women in their faith in Jesus.
Angie and her husband, Cory, live in Austin, MN, and have been married for 28 years. They have three teenage and young adult children. Angie has a professional background of 24 years in property management and various areas of community involvement, including serving for 11 years on her local school board.
She prefers to start her day with a diet coke instead of coffee, loves meeting new friends, spending time with old ones, and a good brainstorming session. She sometimes snorts when she laughs and relaxes by watching sunsets from her front porch in pajama pants as often as she can.
See more about Bridging the Gap at mnbtg.org.
What to Expect
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Friday, Oct 11
- 12:00 Registration / Exhibitors Open
- 2:00 Leadership Workshop ONE (included in Thrive ticket price)
- 3:00 Break
- 3:30 Leadership Workshop TWO (included in Thrive ticket price)
- 4:30 Dinner on Your Own (on-site + off-site options)
- 4:30 Dinner with Hosanna Wong (optional add-on; limited space!)
- 7:00 Main Session ONE
- 9:00 Thrive After-Party
Saturday, Oct 12
- 7:30 Registration / Exhibitors Open
- 9:00 Main Session TWO
- 10:15 Break
- 10:45 Main Session THREE: BTG Missions Feature (learn about BTG Missions)
- 12:00 Lunch on Your Own (on-site + off-site options)
- 12:00 Lunch with Speakers (optional add-on; limited space!)
- 12:00 Lunch Buffet with Seating (no speaker/no program; optional add-on)
- 2:00 Main Session FOUR
Access Thrive 2024 Promo Tools
Purchase 2023 PURSUIT Devo Book
Partner with BTG Missions
- Learn about 2023-2024 BTG Missions Partners
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2024 Accommodations & Transportation
Hilton Garden Inn – Downtown Rochester
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- $129 per night
Hilton Rochester Mayo Clinic Area
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- $189 per night
Hotel Indigo Rochester Downtown
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- $124 per night
Hyatt House
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- $129-$169 per night
Kahler Grand Hotel
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- $115-$119 per night
Rochester Marriott Mayo Clinic Area
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- $139 per night
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Conference Location
Mayo Civic Center
30 Civic Center Dr SE Rochester, MN 55902
Phone – (612) 332-2400
kostrem@mnaog.org
“Now to Him who is able to do far more abundantly beyond all that we ask or think….”
–Ephesians 3:20 (NASB)