Last year's One Day events confirmed a need for deeper biblical teachings and intimate worship. Up Close aims to help women of all stages of life come together for a one-of-a-kind experience that will send them home refreshed, renewed, and ready to face what lies ahead.

"We want attendees to have an up close experience with God and walk away with new-found confidence, encouragement, excitement and purpose," said Barry Walsh, vice president of creative for Live Event Management, Inc.

Women of Faith® events bring together thousands of women in the ultimate area-wide Bible study, connecting women from all walks of life in a deep and meaningful way. They aim to help women thrive in the face of the real, shared challenges they confront every day.

The 2013 events provide a much-needed opportunity to bond, connect and be inspired as a diverse array of musical artists, Bible teachers, and storytellers take the stage in a program specifically designed to offer renewed strength and hope. This year's lineup includes both veteran and debut guests. Best-selling authors Sheila Walsh, Angie Smith, and Patsy Clairmont, as well as Dove Award winning vocal trio Selah return. New platform speakers and talent include New York Times bestselling author Lysa TerKeurst (Unglued and Made To Crave), GRAMMY® nominee Matthew West, money relationship experts Scott & Bethany Palmer (The Money Couple) and well-known pastor Holly Wagner, among others.

"I am so excited about our Up Close events this year and cannot wait to meet attendees face-to-face," says author, speaker and singer Sheila Walsh. "Together we will dive into the word of God and find that Christ is the rock we stand secure on when everything else around us is shaking."

"Up Close is more than just a women's event," says Barry Walsh. "When women's lives are changed, so are their families, their communities, and their world. At this event, we aim to provide women with concrete ways to change their lives and we cannot wait to see the results that will come of it!"

Women of Faith® has reached nearly 5 million over the last 17 years and is currently the nation's largest live event organization for women. The 2013 Up Close tour will be held primarily at churches and will visit 10 cities from February through May (see tour dates and cities listed below). To find out more about the Women of Faith® Up Close tour and who will appear at an event near you, please visit www.womenoffaith.com for more information.

Celebrate What Matters: Up Close 2013 Tour (cities and dates are subject to change):
February 16th Colorado Springs, CO New Life Church
February 23rd San Jose, CA Jubilee Christian Center
March 2nd Knoxville, TN Grace Baptist Church
March 8-9th Maryland Heights, MO (St. Louis) Grace Church
March 16th Syracuse, NY The Onecenter- Crouse Hinds Theater
March 23rd Columbia, SC First Baptist Church
April 13th Billings, MT MetraPark
April 20th Meza, AZ (Phoenix) City of Grace Church
April 26-27th Wichita, KS Central Christian Church
May 3-4th Henderson, NV (Las Vegas) Central Christian Church

About Live Event Management, Inc.:
Live Event Management, Inc., part of the HarperCollins Christian Publishing, is the leading nationwide producer of Christian live events. The Women of Faith® and The Revolve Tour® events visit multiple cities across the United States, inspiring women to grow in faith and spirituality. Live Event Management, Inc. is based in Plano, Texas.

About Women of Faith:
Women of Faith®, produced by Live Event Management, Inc., is a life-changing live event that has reached nearly five million women with authentic messages of God's love and grace. For 17 years, well-known speakers, comedians, musicians and performers join together on stage, authentically connecting to audiences in cities across North America. Through humor, encouragement and support, Women of Faith has created an atmosphere for women to grow in faith and spirituality. To learn more about these events, go to www.womenoffaith.com, or on Facebook or Twitter.

 

 

 

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