If you’ve never heard about Original, it’s not just a conference, it’s an encounter. This is a girls weekend with a God purpose. An unforgettable time with Jesus. It’s a movement of women discovering the confidence to walk in who God has designed them to be! And here’s the truth – when we get a change in our everyday space, a change in our normal pace, we will experience a change in our perspective!So gather your girlfriends and set aside time to learn, grow, worship, and laugh together! We will encounter God in a powerful way and leave encouraged, challenged, refreshed, and new – all because of Jesus.
The weekend won’t be the same without you! We’re saving a seat for YOU at Original Conference 2025!
Featuring
You girls know we always bring you the best!
Jen DeWeerdt
Conference Host, Author & Lead Pastor, City First Church
Jen DeWeerdt serves with her husband, Jeremy, as the Senior Leaders of City First Church, a growing, multi-generational, multi-cultural church in Rockford, IL. She is honored to play a key role in the very church she grew up in. As pastor, communicator, author, and founder of the Original Women's Conference, Jen is passionate about encouraging and empowering women to step into their God-given callings, regardless of their profession. Thousands of women have discovered their destiny and design through these powerful conferences. Jen and Jeremy have been married since 1995 and have three sons: Caden, Connor, and Paxton. When she is not cheering on her boys, you will find her enthusiastically rooting for her Chicago sports teams (White Sox not included).
Lisa Seaton
Senior Executive Pastor, City First Church
Lisa Seaton is passionate about empowering others to live a life full of God's freedom, truth, and purpose! She serves on the Executive Team at City First Church and is a founding member of the Original Women's Conference. She resides in Rockford, Illinois with her amazing husband, Adam and their two wild boys, Nash and Ryder.
Alex Seeley
Lead Pastor, The Belonging Co. Nashville
Alex Seeley is a passionate communicator and teacher of the Word. Through her boldness and tenacity, Alex shares openly about how the power of God has proven real in her own life. She loves to see people’s lives transformed by the power of the Holy Spirit. Alongside her husband, Henry, she co-leads and pastors The Belonging Co, a thriving church that has quickly become known as a place for people to find freedom and experience Jesus in an authentic way that affects every area of their life. She continues to travel and write books equipping the body of Christ everywhere. Alex and Henry call Nashville home where they live with their two children, Holly and Taylor.
Donna Pisani
Author, Pastor, and Co-founder of Circle of Twelve
Dr. Donna Pisani is a pastor and Bible teacher with forty years of ministry experience. She has a Master of Arts in Ministerial Leadership from Southeastern University and a DMin from George Fox University focusing on women in leadership. She co-founded Capital City Church with her husband and is the co-founder of the Circle of Twelve, a mentoring program for women leaders. Donna is also the author of the newly released Entrusted to Lead and The Power of Not Yet: Living a Life of Endless Possibilities. Her greatest joys are date nights with her husband and family time with her four grown children (two sons-in-law) and two grandchildren
Details
When
May 02, 2025
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May 03, 2025
| Friday, May 2 | |
|---|---|
| Registration Begins | 5:00pm |
| VIP Access Open | 6:15pm |
| Doors Open | 6:30pm |
| Session 1 | 7:00pm |
| After Party | 8:45pm |
| Saturday, May 3 | |
|---|---|
| Doors Open | 8:30am |
| Session Two | 9:00am |
| Session Three | 10:45am |
| Lunch Break | 12:00pm |
| Breakout Sessions | 1:15pm |
| Session Four | 2:30pm |
| Session Five | 4:30pm |
| Conference Ends | 5:45pm |
Have A Question?
We want to help make your Original Conference experience as easy as possible! Check out some answers to frequently asked questions to help you plan your trip. And if we still haven’t answered your question, click the button below to contact us and one of our Conference Concierges will be glad to assist you.
FAQs
HOW DO I REGISTER?
You can register online at here or by calling 815-639-7556.
CAN I GET A PROMO KIT?
If you would like a promotional kit sent out to you, please email groups@originalconference.com.
WHAT HAPPENS AFTER I REGISTER?
All registrants who provide an email address will receive a confirmation email with your ticket attached. Retain this email for future use. When you arrive for conference, you will receive your registration booklet, bag, and wristband and you’ll be set for the weekend! If you don’t receive a confirmation email, please email us at info@originalconference.com and we would love to help.
WHAT IF I’M COMING ALONE?
Upon registration, let us know if you would like to be part of what we call “Friend Link,” which is designed for you to connect with others who have come on their own to the conference.
CAN I WATCH ONLINE?
Yes! If you are unable to attend in person, we encourage you to purchase a
livestream ticket to join us online or host a watch party with friends!
WE CARE
If you suffer from a severe ailment, require a wheelchair, or need any other assistance, contact us at 815-639-7556 or email us at info@originalconference.com. We want to help make the conference possible for you to attend!
IS CHILDCARE PROVIDED?
Unfortunately, we are unable to provide childcare, but we do encourage you to bring your daughter(s) who are 11 years or older. Children attending DO need a ticket of their own.
IS THERE A DISCOUNT FOR GROUP REGISTRATIONS?
For information about our group rate email please email groups@originalconference.com.
CAN I SHARE MY TICKET WITH SOMEONE?
Each individual attendee will need their own ticket to attend the conference.