A Conference to Equip and Encourage November 7th, 2026

Katy Wayne

Breakout Speaker 

Topic: Weathering the Internal Storm

Biblical Principles for Parental Self-Regulation 

I have been married for 32 years and we have 1 adult child. I work for Glade Run Lutheran Services as a School Based and Outpatient Therapist. I earned my Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Geneva College. My favorite part of parenting is enjoying an ever changing relationship with my daughter and seeing her make discoveries and express insights.

My least favorite part has been coming face to face with my own faults, weaknesses, and sinfulness.

Parenting is not a task but a relationship. Healthy relationships are developed through the fruit of the Spirit. Good seeds in good soil will reap an abundant harvest. We cannot be perfect parents and our children will not be perfect either but we can grow stronger together with Our Lord’s counsel, wisdom, grace, and love.

Monica Clinch

Breakout Speaker

Topic: Safe Harbors

Setting Boundaries and Rebuilding Trust

First, I am a wife and mother of four amazing children. I enjoy the outdoors and traveling pretty much anywhere. I have lived in many places and have seen a lot of this beautifully broken world. My desire for writing is based upon my own experience with years of trauma and the lack of help that I found through my healing journey. I desire to be a voice of hope to those who feel hopeless. I am a certified Mental Health Coach with a specialty in Trauma Informed Care. I have a passion for coming alongside someone in their trauma with compassion and encouragement.

Chris Clinch

Breakout Speaker

Topic: Charting a Biblical Course

Navigating Media and Culture in Your Home

I have been married for 25 yrs and counting. We have 4 kids, 20, 14, 12, and 9. I'm the campus pastor of Harvest Church in New Bethlehem, PA. My favorite part of parenting is remembering the older seasons of life with my family. My least favorite part is every time they don't listen to what I say. We live in a different world than we grew up in. How can we teach our kids to be wise as they learn to face a world pulling them towards death? 

Joey and Kat Vegerano

Breakout Speakers 

Topic: Co-Captaining the Ship

Unified Parenting in Marriage

Joey and Kat Vegerano have been married since October 19, 2014, and have eight children—five biological, one adopted, and two through permanent legal custody. Regardless of how they joined the family, they are all simply their children. Their family also includes a daughter-in-law and one grandbaby. Joey serves as Family Life and Youth Pastor at North Main Street Church of God, while Kat serves in children’s and youth ministry leadership. Together, they bring years of experience in parenting, adoption, permanent legal custody, homeschooling, and ministry to children, teens, parents, and families. Through both joyful and difficult seasons, God has taught them to trust His faithfulness and keep praying when they cannot yet see the outcome. Their heart is to encourage parents not to give up in the unfinished places, but to trust that God is still working and writing their children’s stories. 

One of their greatest joys in parenting has been learning to recognize God’s faithfulness as He answers prayers and fulfills His promises. The hardest part has been watching their children choose sin instead of trusting God. Yet it is often in those painful, unfinished places that God has strengthened Joey and Kat’s own faith and taught them to trust Him more deeply.

Dave Furst

Main Speaker & Breakout Speaker

Anchoring the Heart: Parenting for their heart not just their behavior and Breakout speaker 

Topic: Tethered Teenage Hearts

Maintaining Connection during the Teen Years

Becky and I have been married for 26 years and have 4 kids. I am the Co-founder of Restoring Hope PA and the team leader for the Dave Furst Team - Realty One Group Landmark. I received my bachelor's degree from Cornerstone University in Business Management. I received my master's degree in Pastoral Counseling from Liberty University. I have had several speaking opportunities over 24 years of church ministry as a Pastor in the roles of Youth Ministry, Administration, Executive, and Campus Pastor. My favorite part of parenting is seeing my kids thrive at every level of childhood. Evening snuggles were also a highlight. My least favorite part of parenting was always road trips.

Becky Furst

Main Speaker & Breakout Speaker

Anchoring the Heart: Parenting for their heart, not just their behavior Breakout Speaker

Topic: Tethered Teenage Hearts

Maintaining Connection during the Teen Years

I have been married for 26 years and have 4 adult children. I founded Restoring Hope PA as a nonprofit ministry offering Christian Counseling and Life Coaching. I received my Bachelor's degree in Psychology from Cornerstone University. I am a certified Mental Health Coach as well as a Trauma-Informed Coach through AACC. I have had the opportunity to speak at several different women's events. Becky is a Certified Facilitator for S.Y.M.B.I.S. (Saving Your Marriage Before It Starts) and has given pre-marital and marriage coaching for numerous couples since mid-2018. My favorite part of being a parent is watching my children have those moments when the things we have been teaching them finally stick. They finally understand the value of our conversations. My least favorite part was potty training.

Tabbatha Adams

Main Speaker 

Topic: Steady in the Storm: navigating anxiety, depression & emotional health

Tabbatha Adams loves to encourage others to live with joy. She has been married to Nate for 16 years, and they have 2 teenagers. She has spent over 15 years mentoring and encouraging young girls and women through various methods - bible studies, blogging, camp ministry, youth group leadership, and writing. She received her bachelor's degree in psychology from Slippery Rock University. Upon completing her degree, she completed a year in social work before becoming a mother and leaving the States to be a missionary in Southeast Asia. She has also received training in Engaging with Others Cross-Culturally, Peace Pursuit - Biblical Peacemaking, and THRIVE - building healthy relationships. She is a self-published author with more content in the works. She has received training in SYMBIS - Saving Your Marriage Before It Starts as well as Mental Health Coaching Certification.

John Roofner

Breakout Speaker

Topic: Sole Captain, Sovereign God Building Community as a Single Parent

I’ve been a single dad for 6 years. I’m the CEO of Moonlight Federal Credit Union. My favorite part of parenting is seeing how much my children have grown both at home and in the church. Especially my oldest daughter, since she is now one of my helpers in the children’s ministry. My least favorite part of parenting is trying to co-parent on disciplinary issues since my ex wife and I have very different views on discipline. My experiences with divorce and single parenting have put me in a number of situations that help me understand what others go through in this process. Living with parents. Surviving paycheck to paycheck. The challenges of dating and other external relationships separate from children. Compensating as one parent in the household.

Megan Caporali

Breakout Speaker

 Topic: Calming the Shallow Waters

Raising Young Children & Navigating Postpartum Depression 

I have been married for 6 years and have 2 young children.  I work part-time and am home with my kids every day. My favorite part of parenting is seeing their little face when they figure something out for the first time! 

My least favorite part of parenting is having to discipline them even though it’s for their good. 

Fred and Kim Neal

Breakout Speakers

Topic:  Riding Out the Waves

Handling Hardship & Adversity together

We have been married for 21 years and have 3 kids (all adults now!). Fred is the Lead Pastor of Redemption Church in Lower Burrell. And Kim is the Executive Director of Reagan's Journey, a nonprofit that serves children with special needs and their families by providing medical equipment and supplies free of charge.
Favorite part of parenting... seeing them grow and overcome challenges.
Least favorite part... stomach bugs!

Specifically for our session, we are excited about helping others see God at work in the most painful seasons of parenting.