Testify - A One Day Women's Event

Join us for an empowering day designed uniquely for women, where faith and fellowship come together to inspire and uplift! Experience the transformative power of God’s presence through insightful messages from our dynamic general session speakers, who will share their journeys of faith and encourage you to embrace your identity as a cherished child of God. Lunch and refreshments are included.  This is more than just a conference; it’s a celebration of sisterhood and faith, created by women, for women. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, grow, and renew your spirit!

Conference Schedule...

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Jean DiFilippo / Opening Session Speaker

Jean DiFilippo currently serves as Executive Director of Ohio WMU/Women’s Missions & Ministry. Her passion is serving women and helping them grow in their faith, or as the WMU Mandate says, “Making Disciples of Jesus Who Live on Mission”. She believes the Great Commission is not a choice but a lifestyle. Jean is married to her high school sweetheart, Jim, and the two of them have served together in ministry for more than forty years. They have two

adult children and three grandchildren. Jean speaks to women’s groups and leads retreats throughout Ohio. She also leads women’s Bible study in her local church and meets monthly with pastors’ wives in her association for fellowship, encouragement and prayer.

Ashley Schut / Morning Session Speaker

Ashley Schut and her husband, Gabriel, live in Kent and are members at Freedom Hill Community Church. They are both northeast Ohio natives. Ashley attended Liberty University where she played basketball while studying criminal justice. She now works in law enforcement as a police detective.

Ashley enjoys being active, traveling, and hiking. In October of 2023, she was in a paragliding accident on vacation that nearly took her life and left her with multiple serious injuries. It has been a long road of recovery with many surgeries over the last several years. She recently authored the book “Falling in Faith” that is expected to be released later this year where she recounts the story of the accident and God’s faithfulness through it all.

Heather Lytle / Afternoon Session Speaker

Heather is married to Steve, Pastor of First Baptist Church of Strongsville. They have three awesome children between the ages of 11-16. She currently works as a lunch lady at her kids' school.

Heather was born and raised in Canton, Ohio. She got saved at a young age, and has had a passion for the Lord and His Church her whole life. She loves leading worship and is passionate about discipling women and teens to be able to be confident in what they believe and why they believe it. 

Jody Jones / Closing Session Speaker

Jody is a passionate worship leader with nearly 20 years of experience dedicated to bringing God glory through the power of song and praise. As the worship leader at her church, she not only guides the congregation in heartfelt worship but also channels her creativity into writing original worship music that resonates within her community. Jody has a remarkable talent for nurturing worship teams, helping them grow and thrive collectively to create transformative worship experiences that draw others closer to the Lord.

Jody is available to speak at events, sharing her insights and passion for worship with audiences far and wide. Discover more about Jody’s journey, music, and speaking engagements by visiting her Facebook page @jodyjonesmusicandspeakingpage, or feel free to reach out directly at jody@freedomhill.life. 

Julie Hufstetler / Testify Worship Leader

Julie is a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother.  She is also a talented piano teacher, pianist, singer, and songwriter. She is deeply passionate about using her musical gifts to spread the love of the Lord and build His kingdom. Whether she's captivating audiences on stage or comforting a grieving family with a homemade meal, Julie's heart is set on inspiring others to follow Christ and fostering meaningful relationships with Jesus.

A lifelong resident of North East Ohio, she dedicates her time to serving at The Chapel in Green where she leads worship for women's ministries and contributes her vocals to the worship team. Julie, along with her husband Guy, resides in North Canton and finds joy in spending time with her family, delving into a good book, nurturing her garden, and going on leisurely bike rides.