Women of Faith, the nation’s largest live event for women, will unveil its most transformational tour yet: “Celebrate What Matters.” The cross-country tour will highlight some never-before-seen elements including a live worship band, a new state-of-the art stage and live ballet, among others. This revitalized experience features a 4-month, 23-city North American tour launching on August 3rd in Columbus, OH with a diverse line up of 27 well-known speakers, authors, musicians and performers spread throughout.

“I’m honored to return to Women of Faith and the ‘Celebrate What Matters’ tour,” said Max Lucado, pastor and international best-selling author.  “This tour endeavors to remind women of their value to their Father God.  I can’t think of a worthier goal. That’s something to celebrate!”

Women of Faith, reaching 4.6 million over the last 16 years, is reaching out to women across the nation to say: this is a never-been-done-before tour that you don’t want to miss. “Celebrate What Matters” will give attendees hope and reason to celebrate, knowing that God loves them. It will feature, new to Women of Faith, inspirational speakers including Ann Voskamp, Jennie Allen, Pat Smith and Liz Curtis Higgs. Multi-award winning CeCe Winans returns to Women of Faith along with Mandisa, Amy Grant and Selah. Women of Faith favorites such as Sheila Walsh, Patsy Clairmont, Sandi Patty, Brenda Warner, Marilyn Meberg, Andy Andrews, Ken Davis and Lisa Harper are back to deliver personal stories that share a fresh, deep and honest message of God’s love. Other well-known speakers will join to create a unique line-up for each city.

“It doesn't matter how old or young you are, your life is broadened or diminished by the company you keep,” said Amy Grant, multi-award-winning Christian music pioneer. “Being part of the Women of Faith community has given me new tools of laughter, hope, anticipation and courage for this chapter of life.”

Enhancing this live experience is Ballet Magnificat!, the world’s premier, professional Christian ballet company. Ballet Magnificat! will bring Scripture and songs to life through visual and artistic witness. The new stage design will also allow the audience to engage on a more personal level, with speakers and performers positioned in the aisles and on satellite stages.

“We want (the women attending) to see the power of the living God, His awesomeness and His holiness,” said CeCe Winans, Grammy Award winning singer, songwriter and author. “Nothing is more powerful than when you are face to face with God.”
This year, Women of Faith seeks to build on its 16-year foundation and take the in signature event to the next level for a new, uplifting and transformational experience for women to grow closer to God. It believes when individuals know that they are fiercely loved by God, just as they are, that is the beginning of living free. According to Women of Faith, living in freedom allows one to celebrate what matters in all aspects of life.

To find a city hosting “Celebrate What Matters 2012” or for more information about the event, go to www.WomenofFaith.com/events <http://www.WomenofFaith.com/events> , or on Facebook <http://www.facebook.com/womenoffaith>  or Twitter <http://www.twitter.com/womenoffaith> .

in:cast events announced today that Women of Faith® added gifted communicator, Lisa Harper to the June 23 ONE DAY simulcast, Beyond Brokenness, joining speaker, author and Bible teacher, Sheila Walsh, comedian/storyteller, Ken Davis, and American Idol finalist, Scott MacIntyre.

The Beyond Brokenness simulcast will be the first event launching a long term partnership with in:cast Events bringing in-depth Biblical teachings and inspiring stories to women world-wide. “These simulcasts will be meeting needs and launching new experiences with content you can't get anywhere else, but with the same care and credibility churches have come to expect and trust,” said Chris Thomason, chief executive officer of in:cast events. “These simulcasts bring an affordable solution to churches and communities for high quality events featuring well known speakers and music artists.”
 
In just ONE DAY, Walsh teams up with Harper and Davis to dive deep into scripture and teach women what the Bible really says about brokenness and God’s fierce love for each of his children. Along with special musical guest, MacIntyre, the team joins together for hours of real life, real faith, and real teaching for one day that can lead to lasting change. This simulcast event is an all-day, interactive experience for the church community packed with in-depth content from a trusted source: Women of Faith.® Participants will have an opportunity to ask questions and have them answered in real time by the speakers.
 
Churches can register now to host the events at www.incastevents.com <http://www.incastevents.com> .  

About Women of Faith: Women of Faith is a faith-based women’s organization encouraging women of all ages and stages in life to grow in faith and spiritual maturity through a relationship with Jesus Christ and an understanding of God’s love and grace. For more information Women of Faith® ONE DAY events, please visit www.womenoffaith.com/oneday/ <http://www.womenoffaith.com/oneday/> .  
 
About in:cast events: in:cast events is an affiliate of in:ciite media, which is a growing music and film company where creativity, innovation, impacting technology, and experiences merge.  Our mission is helping build God's kingdom by creating remarkable experiences through media products and events that are culturally and spiritually relevant. For more information on in:cast events, please visit www.incastevents.com <http://www.incastevents.com> . For more information on in:ciite media, please visit: www.inciite.com <http://www.inciite.com> .

Women of Faith will release their highly-anticipated worship project Women of Faith Worship on April 28, 2010 for the first time through Thomas Nelson.

Releasing on the heels of two recent 2010 Dove Award nominations for Praise & Worship Album of the Year and Inspirational Album of the Year with A Grand New Day (Women of Faith Worship Team; Chance Scoggins; Myrrh), Women of Faith Worship features the talented members of the Women of Faith worship team as they join forces to provide musical leadership at the nationwide Women of Faith events.

With soaring vocals, the 10-track CD features songs from some of today's top songwriters, and includes well-known songs like “Amazed,” “Indescribable” and “Healer” as well as some new tracks like the lively and inspirational “Just Wanna Say.”

The Women of Faith Worship team pulls the listener into a meaningful worship experience with a mix of up-tempo and introspective songs in Women of Faith Worship. Featuring the tight harmonies and effortless vocals that characterize the Women of Faith sound, the 2010 worship CD highlights the official ensemble of Women of Faith made up of Allison Abbott, Laura Cooksey, Janice Gaines, Corrie Henson, Michelle Swift, Jennifer Thigpen, Kara Tualatai and Jovaun Woods.

Along with the release of Women of Faith Worship, the Women of Faith worship team will also embark on two simultaneous 2010 Women of Faith tours this spring (“Over the Top” and “Imagine”). Visiting 29 cities across the country, with “Over the Top” hitting the East Coast and “Imagine” covering the West Coast, the Women of Faith Worship Team will join a diverse line up of musical artists, speakers, authors, and performers coming together to create one-of-a-kind life-changing weekends for women nationwide. Women of Faith is currently the nation’s largest live event for women that has reached more than 4 million women since 1996.