Are you looking for a place where you can be encouraged as a mother, fellowship with other mothers, and find inspiration? Join us at “A Mom’s Heart in IL” in Collinsville, IL. We will provide a one day getaway and get together for Christian moms in a relaxed setting, with great speakers, and a lovely luncheon.

A Mom’s Heart in IL conference is inspired by the writings and teachings of the lovely Sally Clarkson and Whole Heart Ministries Those who have been touched by Sally’s books and have gone to Sally’s conferences have been forever changed. In 2010, Sally began holding weekend training sessions called Mom Heart Leader Intensive Training. Women from all over the world have submitted applications and been chosen to attend. The weekend is very intense and very encouraging and everyone leaves equipped and filled and ready to take on the world.  The new relationships forged from one weekend together is one of the greatest gifts from the time together.

A Mom’s Heart in IL conference is one of the fruits of our time together with our mentor and friend, Sally Clarkson. She had a vision and we are helping her achieve her goals. The ladies who will be speaking at A Mom’s Heart have been to at least 2 of Sally’s training sessions. The messages they will be sharing with you will be uplifting, encouraging, equipping and heartfelt. You will go away with a renewed hope for your Momheart and be ready to face whatever obstacles may come your way.

You don’t want to miss this one day conference! Space is limited, so hurry and get registered today! Early registration price of $65 ends on September 15. After that, the price will go up to $80. I look forward to seeing you there!

Your speakers:

  Sandra Maddox

Sandra Maddox knows what it’s like to have her life stolen from her. She knows what it’s like to wake up one morning thinking everything is right in the world, only to have her world turn completely upside down moments later. She knows what it’s like to hurt, to grieve, to feel that God can’t possibly be loving and still let the unthinkable happen to her. But it did—in 2003, when her 24-year-old daughter, heer only child, Tiffany, was tragically killed in an auto accident.Like any heartbroken mother, Sandra asked God “why?” – over and over and over. And then she did something some might find a little different: she listened for his answer. In fact, she insisted on getting it! And God knew that Sandra meant it.Today, out of the ashes of her pain, Sandra is ministering to thousands of young women—mothers of small children just like she once was herself. Through her Treasured ministry at Saddleback Church, Sandra feeds into them hope, encouragement for the tough days, motherly advice through moms who’ve been there, and most of all a love that’s from the heart of God himself.Her popular children’s book series, Tiffany and the Talking Frog, written with co-author Peggy Matthews Rose, is delighting readers and encouraging families to take up the old-fashioned practice of reading aloud with your kids. “Fewer tools are more important than books and reading together for building strong, inquisitive, problem-solving minds,” says Sandra.

Sandra Maddox lives in Newport Beach, California, with her husband, Ron Maddox, and their adorable poodles.

You can find Sandra at theartofdomesticity.com

  Misty Krasawski

Misty Krasawski is hopelessly flawed but eternally optimistic, because God has promised to be the Author and Finisher of her faith! She is also wife to Rob, mama to eight precious children and one beautiful daughter-in-law, and spends all her free time trying to avoid the laundry by reading classic books, painting with watercolors, lighting too many candles, baking copious amounts of cookies, and studying as much theology as she can lay her hands on. She’s currently pursuing a degree through Colorado Christian University and is a regular contributor to both The Better Mom and For the Family, and also occasionally pours her heart out at www.mistykrasawski.com. She loves encouraging people to chase the dreams God has placed in their hearts, preferably over steaming cups of tea and coffee and probably something chocolate.

  Kellie Coombs

Kellie is a proud mama of 5 children!  Her fifth child arriving this year in the form of a Son-in-Love at her daughter’s wedding in March.  Kellie was first introduced to Clay and Sally Clarkson’s WholeHeart Ministries in 1997.  After stirring up an email conversation together, Sally quickly became Kellie’s mentor.  Sally’s message of loving your children and discipling them to Christ with His Word and great stories remains deeply embedded in the Coombs’ home.  Kellie lives in the countryside of Virginia just outside DC with her 3 remaining at home children.  She loves tea time with moms, hosting her Mom Heart Bible Study each month, and going out to dinner with her best friend and husband of 26 years, John.  She can’t wait to speak with you all about staying filled up for the journey of Biblical Motherhood.

  Debi Chapman

Debi is convinced that our homes are the battlefields for society. As a college student, she asked the Lord to send her to the front lines of ministry. Armed with a newfound devotion to Christ and Child Development background, she married her college sweetheart and they began to dream of what a family could become. Thirty plus years later, Tim and Debi have eleven children, six grandchildren, and lives filled with frontline battle-scars and victories beyond measure. Presently, they have a house full of teenagers in DFW and four sons in college. Debi’s desire is to leave footprints for those who follow, and to impart grace to mothers of all ages.

Debi can be found at Fresh Grace for Mothers , @DebiChapman13, Instagram and Pinterest , but her favorite place on earth is home.

  Heather Ashe

Heather Ashe, of Indiana, PA, has been married thirteen years and has three children.  God has used motherhood as a spiritual training ground to grow and transform her in ways she never imagined possible.  Her desire is to write and speak to encourage women to trust God and bloom where they are planted.

Heather can be found at  www.lifeinthevalley.org

  Pam Graves

Pam Graves is a single working mom of five children with a dream big spirit. She weaves her necessity to work outside the home with ministry to her community each day at Graves Grocery: A Community Rest stop, the place where the locals hang out for dining and conversation. Pam has taken the suffering of divorce and single parenting, has entrusted her hardships to her Creator and longs to glorify a God through her family business. She has attended Mom Heart conferences since 2000 and has participated in three leadership intensives. Pam currently leads a monthly Mom Heart group as well as annual retreats.  Be sure to read her blog, “River of Life” at  GravesGrocery.com

  Tami Cooke

Tami and her husband Tom met while training for marathons at White Rock Lake in Dallas. They have been married for 16 years and have two children.  Their son Grant is 15 and their daughter Ashley is 13, and both have been home schooled since kindergarten. Tom and Tami have served together at church in the Children’s Ministry, Couples’ Ministry and Prayer Ministry. Tami served on their home school board as Activities Director for 6 years. They are the Charter Organization Representatives for their Trail Life and American Heritage Girl Troops.

God has greatly used the Mom Heart ministry in Tami’s life.  Her heart was enlightened and forever changed after hearing Sally Clarkson speak for the first time in 2008.  She had the opportunity to attend the Mom Heart Intensive Training in 2010, 2011, 2012, and recently in 2015. After her first Intensive, Tami knew the Lord was calling her to start a Mom Heart group. After much prayer and encouragement from Sally Clarkson and other MomHeart moms, the Lord opened the door and Tami started a local Mom Heart Book Club in the summer of 2011. This group is dedicated to reading all of Sally Clarkson’s books.  They are currently reading Own Your Life. She continues to minister to this group of moms with children of all ages.  In addition to her momheart group, Tami coordinates regular teas and luncheons for home school moms, allowing her and other moms to share their hearts and encourage others. Tami can be reached at tamicooke515@gmail.com