Episode 121: A conversation with pastor, evangelist, and professor Elise Wood. In this episode, Pastor Elise and our podcast host, Mykelti Blum, talk about lessons Pastor Elise has learned being a female in ministry. Pastor Elise is passionate about reaching the next generation for the Lord and training up young people in vocational ministry. She shares about how God is Who calls us into ministry, and He is looking for our obedience—not a perfect performance. Pastor Elise has a lot of wisdom and experiences that we know you will be incredibly blessed by!
- Learn more about Pastor Elise and the Ripple Effect Ministries at rippleffect.me.
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- 2026 Thrive Conference
- October 9-10, 2026
- Mayo Civic Center (Rochester, MN)
- Featuring Lisa Bevere, Christina Girma-Hanfere, Martha Tennison, Susie Larson (speaker + emcee), Amber Gerstmann (emcee), Substance Worship, Angie Goetz (BTG Director + conference host), and Mykelti Blum + Shannon Velsor (Bonus Sessions emcees)
- Afternoon & Main Sessions, “LIVE at Thrive with Susie Larson” — a BTG Podcast Recording Experience, Lunch with Speakers, the Thrive After-Party, Exhibitor Shopping, and More!
- Groups of 40+ to Register by Sept 20 Will Receive Reserved Seating.
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- First-Time Guests to Thrive in Rochester Can Register for ONLY $20
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- 2027 BTG Leadership Conference
- February 19-20
- Lake Geneva Christian Center (Alexandria, MN)
- Featuring Lisa Seaton and More!
- Main Sessions (including the Lund Leadership Award Presentation and the Leadership Exchange), Workshops, Brainstorming Groups, the After-Party, Exhibitor Shopping, Networking, and More!
- Register: mnbtg.org/leadership.
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