top of page

Speakers

A love offering to bless the speakers will be taken at the event.

 

Monica Schmelter

Monica Schmeltzer .PNG

As a little girl Monica walked into the livingroom and announced that one day would be on television talking about God. That's a pretty big declaration - especially when no one in the family attends church or even says they are a Christian. As a teen Monica gave her heart to Christ and felt a stirring to study media in college. Fast forward to today Monica serves as the Director of Station Managers Christian Television Network in Nashville. She hosts a weekly television show called Bridges that airs in over 60 million homes across the country.

 

Monica has been married to her husband Joe for 39 years and they have one adult son named Joseph. Monica loves to spend time with her family and says much of her life can be described as "Me and My Two Joes”

 

Libra Lukasick

Libra headshot .jpeg

For over three decades now, Libra Lukasick has invested her life in teaching, loving, and leading children of all ages, as well as leading dedicated teachers in Christian education. Prayer and proclaiming the truths of God’s Word best describe Libra’s focus in life. She also fervently enjoys creating lessons that can engage students and adults. Serving at Character Quest for the last 26 summers at World Outreach Church and leading the Grammar school daily at Providence Christian Academy, Libra is thankful for every opportunity the Lord gives her to know Him better, and make Him known.

Libra and her husband P.J. have been married for 30 years, and they have four amazing children: Madeleine, David (and his wife Meredith), Caroline, and Eva. In addition to these, their newest treasure is a beautiful granddaughter, Mary Jubilee. Together, they enjoy spending time playing games and cards, sitting around a campfire, and traveling when they can.

 

Autumn Darden

Autumn Darden .png

Autumn Hope Darden has been ministering for over 25 years as a worship leader, Bible teacher, and preacher.  Her journey to ministry began when she experienced the life changing power of Jesus as a young teen.  Before that Autumn grew up in a Christian professing home that was filled with neglect, secrets, and chaos.  By age 13 Autumn was pregnant and living in a home for pregnant teens.  The secret was out!  What had been going on most of Autumn’s childhood was now in the light.  Autumn placed the baby for adoption and came home to the crushing weight of guilt, shame, depression, and thoughts of suicide.  However, one thought changed everything, “If I can just get to church, I think God will help me.”  A few weeks later a parent dropped her off at a little country church and the rest is history!  Through forgiveness, loving pastors, and God’s transforming power Autumn’s life was turned right-side-up and she has never been the same.

Autumn currently lives in the Nashville area with her husband, Kiley and their four children.  They enjoy finding waterfalls, camping, swimming and watching movies together.

Mary or Martha

Where

The Fountains at Gateway 

1500 Medical Center Parkway 

Murfreesboro, TN  37129

When

October 24, 2026

Saturday morning 9:00 am - 12:00 noon 

Doors open at 8:15 am for breakfast.

* Women are invited to join us for this event.

Early Bird Pricing: $20 (Sept 1st – Sept 10th)

Regular Pricing: $25 (Starts Sept 11th)

Tickets are non-refundable.

Mary or Martha photo .png

Mary or Martha

In a world filled with endless responsibilities, distractions, and challenges, God gently calls us to pause and sit at His feet. As we gather together lets explore having a Mary heart in a Martha world and discover how to cultivate a deeper relationship with Christ amid the busyness of life. Together, we'll be reminded that during difficult seasons, God's desire is not for us to become consumed by worry or preoccupied with countless tasks, but to find peace, strength, and purpose in His presence. 

Luke 10:38-39 ...Martha opened her home to him.  She had a sister called Mary who sat at the Lord's feet and was listening to what he said.

bottom of page