JENELLE SAWIRIS
Jenelle carries a deep passion for revival, the presence of God, and the restoration of marriages and families. Her life is marked by radical obedience and bold faith—a living testimony of trusting God’s heart even when the plan ahead is uncertain.
In May 2024, Jenelle and her family responded wholeheartedly to the Lord’s call. With just a suitcase in each hand, they said goodbye to their cherished Glory City Brisbane community and stepped into a new chapter. Leaving everything behind, they relocated to Franklin, Tennessee, to pioneer Glory City Nashville alongside her husband Josh and their three daughters.
Their mission is clear: to love the land, build a strong house for the Lord, and establish a fivefold apostolic hub to host revival that Nashville is ready for. Together, they are living out their "yes" with unwavering faith, believing for lives to be forever transformed by His presence.
VICTORIA OSBORNE
Victoria is the founder and president of Breathe Life International, an evangelistic ministry dedicated to bringing the gospel to the nations through the equipping of the Church and large-scale gospel campaigns. A former registered nurse, she laid down her career in healthcare to pursue the call of God full-time. Since then, she has traveled extensively, preaching the gospel across continents and igniting hearts with the love and power of Jesus. Her passion is to see the Body of Christ empowered to share the gospel boldly and to see multitudes come to know Jesus. With a deep love for God’s Word and a heart for revival, she ministers with authenticity, joy, and a contagious faith.
MARION FARRAR
Marion is the founder of Nashville Women's Conference and has a passion to see women fulfill their destinies. As an intercessor, she has a multifaceted call to prayer and intercession. In addition to being a governmental intercessor, she has a call of God as a "river" intercessor, she has taught prayer to inner city children, carries an anointing for soul-winning intercession as well as an anointing to release destiny to members of the body of Christ. Marion loves to give spiritual historical tours of Nashville, Tennessee and is passionate about revival. She has written articles on places of historic spiritual interest and she has put together the Tennessee Gatekeepers as a legislative body of twelve apostolic leaders over the state of Tennessee.
Marion currently serves as the Tennessee General for Reformation Prayer Network under Mike and Cindy Jacobs. She is ordained under the ministry of James Goll as well as the ministry of Mike and Cindy Jacobs. As founder of Heart of Intercession Ministries, Marion’s chief desire is to seek the heart of God and to know Him and His ways. Marion has been married for 47 years and has 2 grown daughters, a son-in-law and a grandson. She was born in Nashville, Tennessee and has lived here most of her life except for some years in Memphis and Knoxville.
TAMI MAJTAN
Tami has been serving women in the adult entertainment industry since the beginning of 2017 where she first began volunteering with Scarlet Hope in Reno, NV. She and her family moved to Nashville in 2019 and completely fell in love with southern living. Knowing there was no one going to women being exploited in Nashville’s strip clubs, in September 2019, she founded the Nashville site of Scarlet Hope. She graduated from college in 1999 with a BA in Biblical Education and a Minor in Biblical Studies. She and her husband, Dustin, owned and operated their own clothing boutique from 2015 - 2021. She is a mom to 3 fantastic kids through the blessing of adoption. Tami is constantly self educating herself in mental health, trauma-informed care, case management, and the effects of trauma from trafficking and physical and sexual abuse. This year she became a certified Christian Life Coach to better help exploited and trafficked women reach their goals and live the life God created for them.
KENDRA MILLER
Kendra Miller is an experienced educator, curriculum designer, and speaker based in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. She has a strong background in teaching history at various levels, from middle school to advanced placement, and has also worked extensively in curriculum design. Kendra holds a Master's in Curriculum and Instructional Design and is currently pursuing a PhD in Literacy Studies, Literacy Instruction and Staff Development Concentration. She has received several awards for her research on improving reading in the content areas and is actively involved on the Executive Board for the Tennessee Council of Social Studies. She is most proud of her work and involvement with training this next generation in a Biblical Worldview that allows students to take a stand in their knowledge of God and His continued support of His chosen people, the nation of Israel.
AMANDA ROOT
Amanda and her husband Will founded Hope’s Bridge of Middle Tennessee in 2019, to be a referral ministry offering an alternative for families in crisis; providing a safe, temporary placement for children before involuntary state custody became necessary. Founders They opened their home as an alternative kinship placement when a family friend, a nurse, reached out on behalf of birth parents who were desperately seeking a safe place for their children to go.
When they welcomed these two little ones, they were immediately confronted with the realities of trauma, drug exposure, and the complexities of child welfare. The oldest child, just 12 months old, had already endured severe abuse and neglect. Walking alongside these children in their healing journey was overwhelming at times, but each small step forward gave hope that restoration was possible. Their experience deepened their understanding of childhood trauma and the urgent need for proactive, compassionate intervention.
While caring for these children, the Roots faced unimaginable personal loss. In the fall of 2017, their son, Colton, passed away after a lifelong battle with Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome, the most severe form of epilepsy. His passing came just six months after the children entered their care. In the midst of this deep grief, they found solace in God’s faithfulness, trusting that His plan was greater than their pain.
By June of 2022, the Lord led them to expand their ministry into something more structured. What began as a referral-based outreach has since grown into a state-licensed, gospel-centered child placement agency. Hope’s Bridge serves as both an adoption agency and a foster placement provider (including short-term, long-term, and respite care). The mission remains clear: to provide children with a safe, stable home while supporting families in crisis, with the ultimate goal of reunification whenever possible.
From the start, the Roots have remained committed to their original calling: to bring orphan care back to God’s design – a mission that begins with the church stepping in as the hands and feet of Christ to serve vulnerable children and families. Hope’s Bridge does not operate in opposition to DCS, but rather serves as a preventive alternative, offering birth families a path forward before state custody becomes necessary.
While adoptions do occur through Hope’s Bridge, the primary focus is always reunification. Bridge Families step into the gap with open hearts, knowing that adoption is only pursued if reunification is not possible. This commitment is rooted in a deep belief in the value of the family unit as designed by God and the doctrinal truth that all people are made in the Imago Dei – the very image of God.
JENNY RUSTIONI
Jenny Rustioni is the founder and CEO of E.L.I.'s House, a visionary organization dedicated to providing support and shelter for women and children in need. Before launching E.L.I.'s House, Jenny spent 10 years as a Cardiovascular ICU nurse, dedicating her life to helping people when they were at their most vulnerable. After her time in healthcare, she worked for a startup company, which gave her firsthand experience in business development and helped her refine her leadership skills—knowledge that would later prove invaluable in establishing and growing E.L.I.'s House.
MINDY BESS
Mindy Bess is the founder and CEO of the Dreams of Joy Foundation. This foundation is a unique organization that grants a fervent wish to adults (21-65) living in the United States and struggling with a terminal illness with a life expectancy of eighteen months or less. After spending nearly five years watching her father struggle with terminal brain cancer, Mindy knows that having hope and joy in that situation is needed for survival and recovery. By granting a fervent wish to a terminally ill adult, Mindy is helping to give back hope and joy to both the person and their family.
Over the last twenty-five plus years Mindy has been building her leadership abilities. At the age of sixteen, Mindy had to become the second adult in her house as her father suffered from terminal brain cancer. She helped run the house, took care of her two younger siblings and her father all while her mother went to nursing school. Even though Mindy had a lot of extra responsibilities, she still managed to go to school and work – graduating high school at the top of her class and going on to become the first person in her family to graduate with a bachelor’s degree.
As an Event Coordinator, Mindy has coordinated several events, including a large community event for low-income families, and several fundraiser events. In 2016, Mindy started the James Bess Foundation and has since built and run the organization to what it is today. In 2019, Mindy coordinated the first annual James Bess Foundation Fishing Tournament. Finally, in 2019, Mindy partnered with a Dove and Grammy Nominated producer to produce a music CD for an ongoing fundraiser project.
Mindy has the heart to serve and love others in any way she can. She also understands that hard work and perseverance are what it takes to lead and run a successful business. Lastly, because of her upbringing, Mindy has learned to be fiscally prudent and carries that into her personal and professional life. Mindy holds a BS in hospitality management – with a course emphasis in event coordinating – from the University of Central Florida.
The Nashville Women's Conference is thankful to have Mindy's excellent administrative skills put to use as our administrator. Mindy handles many details which makes everything run smoothly!