What to expect at our annual Abouding Hope & Joy Conference!

The Abounding Hope & Joy Conference is happening in Redding, California on May 2 - 3, 2025, both in-person and online!

Join us as we hear from speakers Steve & Wendy Backlund and Connie & Aaron Jones, and the Igniting Hope team along with worship led by Bethel's very own, Hannah Waters!

Come ready to receive the fullness of everything God has created you for and let’s delight and abound in our joy in the Lord together!

I'm There In Person!

Main Speakers

Steve Backlund is an encourager, leader developer, joy activist, and a revivalist teacher. He travels extensively throughout the world encouraging churches, leaders, and organizations into catalytic levels of hope. He has a unique anointing to release hope and joy paired with a revelatory teaching gift that creates new wineskins for greater dimensions of God (both personally and corporately).

Steve Backlund

Igniting Hope Co-Director

Main Speakers

Wendy Backlund is a revelatory author and speaker who lives with her husband, Steve, in California. Wendy has a passion for setting Christians free from their past, and empowering them to walk in the fullness of their spirit identity in Christ. She is the author of Living from the Unseen, Victorious Emotions, and more. Wendy has a fervent dream to release hope and revelation of the renewed mind, leading the Body of Christ into life-changing encounters with God.

Wendy Backlund

Igniting Hope Co-Director

Additional Speakers

Connie Jones is a John Maxwell Certified Coach and Leader Developer. She is a radical encourager with a passion to see the Body of Christ rise up into her magnificent place of identity and authority. She has been blessed to serve the church during the past 25 + years as a youth pastor, associate pastor, senior leader, and itinerate minister. She is a graduate of BSSM and Rhema Bible College and now works for Igniting Hope Ministries. She and her husband, Aaron live in Redding CA with their greatest treasures, their three sons: Joran, Braden, & Jesse.

Connie Jones

Associate Director of Igniting Hope

Join us In-Person or Online!

We are offering the Abounding Hope & Joy conference in-person or online this year! Join us in Redding, California or from the comfort of your own home! Contact us with questions at [email protected]

COUNTING DOWN THE DAYS!

We can't wait to be with you, in person, May 2 & 3, 2025

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I'll be there! (In-Person Ticket)

Conference Schedule

Hillside Church | 621 Twin View Blvd, Redding, CA 96003

  • Friday, May 2

    8:00 am - Doors Open & Registration

    9:00 am - Sessions 1 & 2

    12:00 pm - Lunch Break

    1:45 pm - Sessions 3 & 4

    4:00 pm - Dinner Break

    6:00 pm - Worship & Session 5

    8:30 pm - End of Day One

  • Saturday, May 3

    8:30 am - Doors Open

    9:00 am - Sessions 1 & 2

    12:00 pm - Lunch Break

    1:45 pm - Sessions 3 & 4

    4:00 pm - Dinner Break

    6:00 pm - Worship & Session 5

    9:00 pm - End of Day Two

FAQ

  • Where is the conference hosted?

    Hillside Church - 621 Twin View Blvd, Redding, CA 96003

  • Is this available to stream online?

    Yes, you can join us LIVE for this event. See details above for purchasing an online ticket.

  • Will this be recorded?

    Yes, this conference will be recorded and available for replay. Details to access the recordings will be emailed to you after the event.

  • Are discounts available?

    Yes, we have discounts available to all BSSM students and alumni. Email [email protected] for more information.

  • I want to attend, but I can't afford it. What can I do?

    Email us at [email protected] and let us know if you're interested in joining us in-person or online, and let us know how much you can afford.

  • Are children welcome to attend this event?

    No, we kindly ask that no children attend this event.

  • How can I get more connected with Igniting Hope Ministries?

    We invite you to sign up for our weekly newsletter, which includes Steve's weekly blog, our travel itinerary, online courses and more! For more information, go to ignitinghope.com