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Thrive 2026 | Oct 9-10 | Mayo Civic Center – Rochester, MN

ADULT PRESALE DEADLINE OCT 19; ADULT EARLY-BIRD DEADLINE AUG 31; FREE Tickets for 2026 High School Grads; $20 Tickets for First-Time Guests (Tickets are non-refundable but are transferable.)

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2026 Featured Guests

Lisa Bevere

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Lisa Bevere has spent over four decades empowering women to find their identity
and purpose. She is a New York Times bestselling author and an internationally known minister.

Her books, which include The Fight for Female, Without Rival, Girls with Swords, Lioness Arising, and Strong are in the hands of millions worldwide. Lisa and her husband, John, co-founded Messenger International, an organization committed to developing uncompromising followers of Christ who transform their world. Messenger International has given away over 60 million resources in over 135 languages.

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Christina Girma-Hanfere

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Christina serves as a pastor at Overflow City Church in Washington, DC, where she co-leads alongside her husband, Paul. Together, they planted the church in 2018 with a vision to see lives transformed by the presence of God—and have since witnessed powerful moves of the Spirit within their growing community.

Christina is passionate about teaching, discipleship, and equipping women to embrace their God-given identity and purpose. That passion led her to launch Grow&Go in 2021—an online ministry created to empower women to step boldly into their God-given calling. In addition to her pastoral work, Christina has been a certified faith-based premarital counselor since 2018, helping couples lay strong, Christ-centered foundations for marriage. Through her pastoral and premarital counseling work, she aims to foster transformation, wholeness, and a deeper personal relationship with God in the lives of those she serves.

Follow Christina: @christinagirma

Learn More: growandgo.teachable.com

Martha Tennison

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Martha Tennison has traveled across America for over 36 years preaching revivals, women’s retreats, and camp meetings. She and her late husband, Rev W. Don Tennison, served together for 49 years of ministry. They have one son, Dr. D. Allen Tennison, who serves as theological counsel to The General Council of the Assemblies of God.

The Tennisons pastored Radcliff First Assembly of God in Radcliff, KY, from 1978-1990. On May 14, 1988, First Assembly experienced a fiery trial when their church bus was hit head on by a drunken driver, resulting in the death of 24 young people and 3 staff members. Through this tragedy, the Tennisons experienced God’s sustaining power and healing grace in the lives of their parishioners. Martha has a deep love and compassion for the hurting. Martha will keep you laughing and crying as she shares her life, walking with a loving and faithful God.

Susie Larson

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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.

Follow: susielarsonauthor.

What to Expect

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Friday, Oct 9

12:00 Thrive Check-In Opens / Exhibitors Open (Both floors)
12:45 “LIVE at Thrive with Susie Larson” – A BTG Podcast Recording Experience (Suites 102 + 105; optional $10 add-on)
2:00 Afternoon Session ONE: Martha Tennison
3:00 Break / Exhibitors Open (Both Floors)
3:30 Afternoon Session TWO: Susie Larson
4:30
- Dinner on Your Own (Both Floors + Outside Food Trucks)
- Dinner Buffet with Reserved Seating (optional add-on)
- Exhibitors Open (Both Floors)
7:00 Main Session ONE: Lisa Bevere (Arena)
9:00 Thrive After-Party / Exhibitors Open (Both Floors)

Saturday, Oct 10

7:30 MCC Doors Open / Coffee + Breakfast for Sale / Exhibitors Open (Both Floors)
8:15 Check In Opens (Arena Lobby)
8:30 Arena Doors Open
9:00 Main Session TWO: Christina Girma-Hanfere (Arena)
10:30 Break / Exhibitors Open (Both Floors)
10:45 Main Session THREE: Surprise Guest (Arena)
12:00
- Exhibitors Open (Both Floors)
- Lunch on Your Own (Both Floors + Outside Food Trucks)
- Lunch Buffet with Reserved Seating (Upstairs Ballroom; no speaker/program; optional add-on)
- Lunch with Speakers (Lisa Bevere, Christina Girma-Hanfere, Martha Tennison, and Susie Larson; Rochester Art Center; optional add-on; limited space!)
1:15 Susie Larson Book Signing
1:30 Arena Doors Open
2:00 Main Session FOUR: Lisa Bevere (Arena)