In The Beginning — ZOE Conference 2026
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Zoe Conference

September 25 & 26, 2026

The Life Church ·
Memphis, Tennessee

A Letter From Pastor Leslie

God has invited us into the greatest story ever written…

Dear Friend,

One of the highlights of my year is joining with the women of our church to worship, hear from God and encourage one another in faith. I always look forward to Zoe Conference and am filled with excitement and expectation as we prepare to gather again.

Our theme, “In the Beginning…”, comes straight from John 1:1 —

“In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.”

Before anything was created, Jesus was there. He Himself is the eternal Word, the source of all life and the firm foundation we can stand on no matter what comes our way. He was, He is and He will always be!

As we come together, I believe God has prepared something special for each of us. My prayer is that we will fall deeper in love with God’s written Word, the Bible, which will lead us to fall deeper in love with Jesus and the people all around us.

Whether you’ve joined us before or this will be your first time, consider this your personal invitation to Zoe 2026. Come ready to encounter the Living Word and experience all He has for us! See you there…

With love,

Pastor Leslie

In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.

John 1:1

Conference
Details

Friday · September 25

7:00p – 10:00p

Evening Session & After Show

Following our evening session, we will have a short intermission before reconvening in the main auditorium for a hosted event packed with fun, laughter and unforgettable moments. From live entertainment and audience games to incredible prizes, giveaways and a few snacks, there is something for everyone to enjoy.

Saturday · September 26

9:00a – 1:00p

Daytime Sessions · Breakfast Included

We will gather for a full morning of sessions with breakfast included. Food trucks will be available when the conference wraps up if you would like to purchase lunch.

The Life Church · Houston Levee
650 Houston Hill Road,
Eads, TN 38028

Nobody ever outgrows Scripture; the book widens and deepens with our years.

Charles Spurgeon

Conference Speakers

Lisa Harper

Lisa Harper

Theological Scholar · Author · Speaker

Lisa Harper is a compelling communicator whose writing and speaking emphasize that acquiring knowledge about God pales next to an intimate relationship with Jesus. Her style combines sound biblical exposition and exegesis with engaging anecdotes and comedic wit. Lisa holds a Master’s of Theological Studies from Covenant Seminary, an earned doctorate from Houston Theological Seminary and an honorary doctorate from Denver Seminary. She’s been featured on numerous television and radio programs, hosts the Lisa Harper’s Back Porch Theology podcast, is a best-selling author and has spoken at hundreds of churches and women’s events. Lisa lives in Nashville with her daughter, Missy.

Manny Arango

Manny Arango

Pastor · Bible Scholar · ARMA Courses Founder

Manny Arango is a self-proclaimed Bible nerd and the founder of ARMA Courses, an online educational platform equipping Christians to become biblically literate. The platform has grown to thousands of monthly subscribers since launching in 2020. He recently earned a doctorate in New Testament studies from North Baptist Theological Seminary. Manny and his beautiful wife, Tia, are the senior pastors of The Garden, which launched in February 2026 in Houston, Texas. They have been married for 12 years and have a son named Theophilus.

Your Word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path.

Psalm 119:105

Conference
Rates

Early

$69

Now–Aug 2

Regular

$79

Aug 3–Sep 13

Last Chance

$89

Sep 14–25

Student

$25

6th grade–23 years

The grass withers and the flowers fall, but the word of our God endures forever.

Isaiah 40:8

Life Women’s
Foundation

Life Women’s Foundation was established to show God’s kindness and to honor the journey of women in our world. The power of simple acts of kindness and generosity speaks louder than words and is able to lift the life of someone experiencing a difficult season. As we honor others who are fighting life through with bravery and triumphing through adversity, it builds our own lives.

Over the past decade, we have given hundreds of thousands of dollars and countless gifts to support and bless women and children. Each year, we celebrate the lives of some of the heroines in our midst. We surprise them with gifts, lavish them with our love and words of encouragement, cheer them on and witness God working in their lives.

Our hope is to bring a piece of God’s goodness to them — to let them feel God’s love and our love too. You’ll have the opportunity to sow into the Life Women’s Foundation through our annual offering and through our Zoe Store, where all proceeds will benefit the Foundation.

You’re invited to step into the story.

September 25 & 26, 2026 ·
The Life Church ·
Memphis, Tennessee