Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026
Immanuel Leidy’s Church
273 W Cherry Ln.
Souderton, PA
8:30 am – 3:00 pm
$39.00
Because Motherhood Matters. . .Three simple letters, when put together, give you a life-changing title—Mom. Raising children is one of the greatest blessings God can give, and He chose you for the unique role to teach His ways and pass down Biblical principles to future generations. The Real Mom Conference is designed for moms of all ages, throughout all seasons of life—a mother’s work is never done! Once a mom, always a mom. Our desire is to encourage moms in their pursuit of Biblical motherhood.
But you can’t do it alone. And we don’t want you to. You need the help of others. Come learn from experienced moms and find a safe place to discuss your struggles and victories with other moms.
No one can do it quite like you. This conference will help YOU be the difference!
Those who look to him for help will be radiant with joy ~ Psalm 34:5
Let us answer some questions for you:
- Is this conference In-person? Yes, the conference will be in person. YAY!
- How will I choose my breakout sessions? You will choose two breakout sessions the day of the conference.
- I am a nursing mom, can I bring my baby with me? Yes, we would love for you to bring your baby!
- How will I choose my breakout sessions? You will choose two breakout sessions the day of the conference.
The Art of Mothering Well: How to Teach Leadership Habits to Your Children | Deanna Slamans
Room: 118
As moms, we spend so much time managing daily life that it’s easy to miss something deeper happening underneath it all: we are shaping future leaders. Deanna Slamans, author of the upcoming book The Art of Mothering Well, will walk you through a simple, image-driven process using the Habitudes framework by Dr. Tim Elmore – sparking meaningful conversations at the dinner table, in the car, or during family devotions that shape your children”s hearts and build lasting leadership habits.
In this session, you will learn how to:
- Lead your children with greater intentionality and grace
- Teach leadership habits through simple, engaging tools
- Build character, not just compliance
- Encourage emotional and spiritual resilience
Praying Through the Seasons of Motherhood | Verna Bowman
Room: 123
You have never prayed a prayer for your children that God did not hear. Whether you are a new mom, future mom, empty nest mom, or a grand-mom, you have an influential role in the kingdom of God. Time and experience have influenced how I pray for my children and theirs… and theirs. From the season of littles until they are grown and flown, we have a life-long calling. One of the most life-changing things we will ever do for our kids is to pray for them and with them. In an unrelenting world that continues to change with each passing day, we need to become more burdened to develop a prayer strategy of deep intercession for our children and grandchildren. In this session, through heartwarming stories and biblical truth, we will learn how we can cover our family with intention and intensity for their soul-prayer and our soul-care.
Launching Well Requires Letting Go | Tabitha Deller
Room: Fellowship Hall
We raise them to release them. This breakout session will help equip you as a mom with Biblical and practical things you can do to prepare your heart and theirs for that process. Just like an arrow is drawn back in a bow, that arrow will never hit the target unless the archer lets it go. Our quivers may be full now, but one by one, we will release each arrow. They will be guided by prayers we’ve prayed and the foundation we’ve laid. We must let go to launch well.
What If I’m Doing It Wrong? | Carolyn Ruch
Room: 119
Mamma guilt and shame, as moms, we wrestle with both. No matter how many children we have, no matter what age we are, guilt and shame are our irritating, constant companions. One offers us freedom. The other holds us captive. Together, we will explore how we can welcome the guilt, which can lead us to joy in our parenting and strengthen our relationships with our children, and how we can expose the shame, which seeks to steal our joy in parenting and harm our relationships with our kids. Because what if the parenting journey is as much about what God wants to do within us as well as what he wants to do through us?
Raising Unshakable Kids in an Anxious World | Lauren Gaines
Room: Sanctuary
In a world filled with fear and anxiety, the idea of raising a strong, whole child who also loves Jesus can feel almost impossible. But Lauren Gaines wants you to know that Goo chose you to be your child’s mother for a reason. You were made to mother in this moment, and through biblical truth and honest stories from Lauren’s own journey, you’ll leave this session feeling encouraged and equipped to parent with greater peace, purpose, and confidence.
If you have additional questions, please call 610-216-2730
Hotel Accommodations: Suggested – Holiday Inn Lansdale, 1750 Sumneytown Pike, Kulpsville, PA 19443. Use code RMC.
Founder and Keynote Speaker
Jessie Seneca is the founder of More of Him Ministries and The Real Mom Conference. Jessie lives in Bethlehem, PA with her husband, John of 40 years. They have two daughters, Lauren and Sarah, and two wonderful sons-in-law. And now add on seven grands (life is full!). Her message inspires women to move into a whole-hearted lifestyle, one devoted fully to God. Jessie’s passion and wisdom is to use the gifts God has given her to speak into the lives of her listeners and readers through her Bible studies and books. While writing her books, Raising Girls, Diaper to Diamond and Mama, You eb the Difference, she had one question at the forefront of her mind, “What do I wish I could tell the younger me?” She doesn’t claim to have all the answers and like most of us, has made mistakes along the way, but her continued desire has been to develop girls into responsible young adults while nurturing a deep friendship with her own daughters. Most days you can find Jessie walking her furry friend, Baxter or playing with her grandkids. Instagram FaceBook
Meet Your Team
Breakout Presenters
Lauren Gaines is a published author, Christian speaker, and creator of Inspired Motherhood, a thriving online community empowering parents to raise spiritually strong and emotionally healthy kids. With a Master’s Degree in School Psychology and experience as an educator, Lauren’s latest book, Unshakable Kids: Three Keys to Raising Spiritually Strong and Emotionally Healthy Children, helps parents equip their children to thrive in today’s world. Her work has been featured on American Family Radio, Christian Parenting, and Moms in Prayer. Lauren lives in Pennsylvania with her husband, Darryl, and their three children. Learn more about Lauren at www.laurengaines.com Facebook Instagram
Verna Bowman is an author, conference speaker, Bible teacher and content creator at Encouraging Women One Story at a Time. Serving for over thirty-five years in various roles of ministry leadership has provided her insight and understanding to the needs of women across all life stages. Her mission is to offer inspiration through God’s Word and personal stories of His faithfulness. Her story has been featured on The 700 Club and through countless articles published in Guideposts, Women’s Day, Power for Living, Cup of Comfort Devotional series, Chicken Soup for the Soul, CBN, and INSP. She is the author of Even Now, Clinging to Wild Faith in the Middle of Your Story, Crumbs Along the Broken Path, and Gathering Seeds of Encouragement. Verna is a widow, a mom to four, a gramma to more, along with two little great-grands! In her spare time, she loves to journal and continues to work in the medical community part-time. Learn more about Verna at www.vernabowman.com. FaceBook
Tabitha Deller is a wife, mom, teacher, and author. She resides in Dillsburg, Pennsylvania with her husband, Steve. They have four adult sons, one daughter-in-law, and a sweet pup, Rey. Tabitha loves words — written or spoken and is passionate about God’s Word and the life changing truths found in it. She loves reading it, writing about it, and challenging others to do the same. She has authored and taught Bible studies and devotionals for large groups, small groups, and online groups. She also loves encouraging ladies of all ages and life stages through speaking at conferences, events, and retreats. You can find out more about Tabitha, her Bible studies and devotionals, and her speaking schedule at www.tabithadeller.com. Instagram FaceBook
Carolyn Ruch is an author, speaker, and steward of the Rise and Shine Movement: Equipping Adults to Protect Children from Childhood Sexual Abuse. Her published works include two children’s books and numerous inspirational stories and devotionals for moms, plus a soon to be released memoir, The Velveteen Mother. However, her role as mother to seven (three biological, one adopted, and three foster) is where she learned more about herself than she ever wanted to know and more about God’s love than she could ever imagine. Now, a grandmother to four, Carolyn spends most Fridays with her husband, Ken, and two of the most adorable toddlers you will ever meet while giving their mamas a much-needed break. www.riseandshinemovement.org FaceBook
Deanna Slamans is a conference speaker, author, and educator with more than 25 years of ministry experience. Her memoir, Faith’s Pursuit: Understanding God’s Faithfulness in Suffering, shares her journey of growing up with mentally ill parents and later attending the Milton Hershey School, a residential program for at-risk youth. In 2015, her full testimony aired nationwide on the Harvest Television Show, where her transparency, biblical insight, and practical encouragement continue to inspire audiences. Deanna has recorded DVD Bible studies. She speaks at corporate conferences for The Hershey Company and Milton Hershey School, and was a featured speaker at The Becoming Conference for Women in 2022 and 2023 . She joined the Real Mom Conference team in 2022. Deanna lives in Hershey with her husband, Andy. They have two children and two grandchildren Learn more about Deanna at www.deannaslamans.com Instagram FaceBook
Real Mom Testimonial
I recently attended The Real Mom Conference and wish I knew just how empowering and uplifting it was going to be so I could have invited all of the moms I know! It was an encouraging day filled with welcoming smiles, many laughs, worship time, real mom stories that were relatable no matter what season you are in, and inspiration to continue in the pursuit of biblical motherhood. It was a place where anything could be asked or shared without judgment and advice was given to strengthen your walk with God. Being a Mom is my greatest blessing and I am so grateful to have met Jessie and Tabitha who have shared some amazing resources to help me with my journey walking with Christ through motherhood.