Becoming a mom is one of life’s greatest gifts, but what if your story of how you became a mom didn’t fit the fairytale narrative? Ladies, life is hard, and we want to help you find your voice, see your impact, and change your outlook on becoming an unexpected mother. God has a purpose for your story, and He can restore your narrative.

Join 3 former teen moms for a ONE Day event to discover how you are more than a mom. You are a daughter of The KING!

Southside Baptist Church

1500 Crockett Road

Palestine, TX 75801

October 8, 2022

9:00 am – 1:00 pm

Tickets: $20

Daycare is available for $10 but limited. 

B. J. Garrett is a fun and energetic speaker and award-winning author. She holds an associate of divinity degree from the Baptist Missionary Association Theological Seminary, and she has served in church ministries as a youth director, singles director, missions director, and women’s ministry team leader. She previously served as the executive director for the Christ-centered Abortion Recovery & Education. BJ and her husband, Jay, live in East Texas and enjoy spending time with their children and grandchildren.

BJ has served on numerous non-profit board of directors and administrative teams and has served in full-time ministry since 2004.

BJ loves to teach Bible studies, and welcomes any opportunity to share her personal testimony of redemption from a childhood full of abuse, teen pregnancy, working as an exotic dancer and overcoming the wounds caused by her two abortions. Passionate about serving in missions, she has been able to share her testimony of restoration and abortion recovery as far as Uganda and Cuba.

Doris Swift is an author, speaker, and host of the Fierce Calling Podcast. In ministry for over 30
years, Doris is passionate about equipping women to walk deeper in God's word, walk out of
their doubt, and into their fierce calling.
Her grace story includes experiencing a teen pregnancy and walking in freedom from shame
when she met Jesus. Now she shares this message of hope with other women at events,
conferences, and retreats.
Doris is on staff at her church where she serves as office manager, lay counselor, and
discipleship mentor. She also served as Women’s Ministry Director and has led numerous
women’s Bible studies. She is a graduate of Liberty University and holds a Bachelor of Science
in Interdisciplinary Studies in Christian counseling, psychology, and business. She resides in
Central Florida with her amazingly supportive hubby Brian, is mom to two extraordinary grown-
ups and their wonderful spouses, and Gammy to six beautiful grandkids.

Candice Reyes is a Speaker, Podcast Host, Author, and Educator. Candice wrote two books both highlighting 3 Biblical Practices to ignite our relationship with God. Her first book, A 15 minute “Date” with God: Strengthen Your Relationship in 3 Ways, made the Top 100 Books sold on Amazon and won the 2021 Christian Indie Award for the Bible Study Category. This July her second book came out titled Awake My Soul: 3 Ways to Ignite Your Relationship with God guiding men and women on a personal one-on-one with God in a minimum of 15 minutes. Candice is the Executive Director of Hooks2Crook Ministries, Inc. Hooks2Crook is a Non-Profit that loves God and inspires others to know and love Jesus through Biblical teachings that encourage obedience to God’s calling as they progress from a fisher-of-men to a shepherd guiding new disciples of Jesus Christ. On top of all that she is a wife of a phenomenal artist, Elias Reyes, and a mother of three a-dork-able kids ages 23-14. Candice hopes to encourage, equip, and endorse others to step out in faith utilizing their God-given talents and gifts for His glory.

Elisha Dorsett is a worship leader and speaker.  As a mom of four, married for 23 years to her high school sweetheart, Elisha knows how to place God in the center of everything she pursues keeping her balanced. 

For 14 years Elisha has led worship and spoke at conferences nationally. With every step, she takes she is loving Jesus more and more every day.  Elisha understands pain and suffering. Her youngest daughter was diagnosed with leukemia 3 years ago, so most days consist of caring for her. The only way to walk through this trial is hand in hand with the Holy Spirit and through the support of the Church. God started opening doors where only he could make a way. Then in obedience, she walked through those doors, and he always equips her for every opportunity. 

Would you like to Help Sponcer This Event?

How can you join us to impact their lives for the better?

$500

  • a 5X7 advertisement in More Than A Mom program
  • two tickets to the event.

$1000

  • a 5X7 advertisement in More Than A Mom program
  • two tickets to the event
  • a booth at the event to share information with the women who attend the event.

$1500

  • a 5X7 advertisement in More Than A Mom program
  • two tickets to the event
  • A booth at the event to share information with the women who attend the event
  • Invitation to join us on stage for a Q and A on how your organization help women in this stage of their life. 

To sponsor the "More Than A Mom Conference":

Mail a check to

Hooks2Crook Ministries

PO Box 526

Brookshire, TX 77423

memo: More Than a Mom

or

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