(Dallas, TX) Thomas Nelson Live Events will host 29 Women of Faith conferences throughout the United States in 2008. Thousands of women will gather for the events filled with inspiration, laughter and time to relate to other women.“It’s such a great time for women to get away for a weekend and be with our girlfriends,” says Nancy Persinger, from Medinah, IL.”We all need to do that at least once a year – if not more.”2008 marks the 13th year for Women of Faith conferences. As the nation’s largest women’s event, nearly 4 million women have attended the conferences since the organization began, and more than 350,000 women are expected to attend this year’s events.Featuring a fluid mix of contemporary music, comedy, drama and inspirational stories, the events provide an experience not easily forgotten by the women who attend.“It was fun. It was great to be there with women of all ages, being able to interact with them,” said Billie Davis, an attendee in Dallas, TX. “The messages were inspiring, but done in a way that one could laugh through their tears.”The 2008 tour is led by a diverse speaker team which includes New York Times bestselling authors, licensed therapists, a nationally televised comedian, a former business executive, a dramatist and a Grammy-award-winning performer.2008 Events Featuring:

• Sheila Walsh – Former co-host of the 700 Club shares openly about her battle with depression
• Sandi Patty – Five-time Grammy winner
• Marilyn Meberg – Speaker, author, and licensed family therapist
• Patsy Clairmont – Speaker and author who overcame debilitating agoraphobia
• Luci Swindoll – Former executive with Mobil Oil, author, and speaker
• Nicole C. Mullen – Music artist and winner of 8 Gospel Music Association awards
• Max Lucado – New York Times bestselling author
• Anita Renfroe – Comedian and special comedy contributor for ABC’s Good Morning America
• And more!

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Thomas Nelson is a leading provider of Bibles, products, and live events emphasizing Christian, inspirational and family value themes. For more information, visit www.thomasnelson.com.

Thomas Nelson Live Events is a faith-based organization encouraging persons of all ages and stages in life to grow in faith and spiritual maturity. For more information and to register for Women of Faith conferences, visit our website www. womenoffaith.com or call 888-49-FAITH.

What the media is saying about Women of Faith:

• “Women need support and Women of Faith breaks down these barriers.” – Washington Times
• “That the speakers openly discuss their problems, including depression and drug addiction, is what makes Women of Faith unique. It shows you don’t have to have it all together.” – Associated Press

MEDIA NOTE: Women of Faith is open to the media. Additional press materials and event photos can be downloaded at www.womenoffaith.com/newsroom.

CONTACT:
Jennifer Long
Work: 972-398-4700 x322
Cell: 214-208-1990
Email: jlong@thomasnelsonlive.com

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