Abbigail, alongside her husband Dylan, has faithfully served as the youth pastor at The River for the past six years. In addition to her work with the youth, she plays a pivotal role in organizing and co-leading The River’s Women’s Ministry. Known for her contagious smile and warm, nurturing spirit, Abbigail has a remarkable ability to touch the lives of everyone she encounters.

Abbigail is the visionary behind UNITY Women's Conference, bringing her passion for uplifting others, fun, and deep love for Jesus to the forefront. Her leadership and enthusiasm promise to make this conference an inspiring and memorable event for all attendees.

Outside of her ministry work, Abbigail cherishes her time with her husband and children—Hazel, Arthur, and Charlie!

Tammy is an instructor at Life Christian Bible Institute and holds a Master’s degree in Theology. She is passionate about studying and teaching the Word of God, sharing biblical truth with everyone she can.

Her deep admiration for the Apostle Paul—his unwavering faith, wholehearted devotion to Christ, and determination to spread the gospel despite every hardship—inspired her to write this book. Through Paul's remarkable journey, Tammy hopes readers will discover how God transformed his life and recognize that He has the power to transform theirs as well.

For more than 20 years, Tammy has faithfully served her local church in a variety of ministry roles. She is a devoted wife and loving mother who treasures her family and is committed to building a lasting, godly legacy for future generations.

With a heart for mentoring women, Tammy encourages others to grow closer to God through intentional prayer, sound biblical teaching, and authentic, Christ-centered relationships.

In addition to her ministry, Tammy is an entrepreneur who owns a baking and cooking business. She finds great joy in serving others through food, expressing God's love by bringing people together around the table.

Our panel session will take place mid-morning on Saturday. You will hear from Pastor Abbigail Mitchell, Victoria Arnold, and Tamara Ham.

Victoria is an active and valued member of ARISE Student Ministries. She currently attends Southeastern Oklahoma State University and faithfully serves in several areas of ministry, including our worship team, children’s ministry, dance team, college ministry, and many other areas whenever there is a need. Victoria demonstrates a maturity beyond her years and has a strong foundation of biblical knowledge. Most importantly, she has a genuine heart for Jesus and a deep love for people. She consistently seeks opportunities to serve, encourage others, and use her gifts to make a difference.

Tamara is truly a bright ray of sunshine! For more than two decades, she has faithfully served at The River in a variety of roles, from serving wherever there was a need, to being part of the worship team, and now serving as our church secretary. Tamara is someone who is never afraid to speak her mind, and her bold, straightforward personality is one of the things that makes her so genuine and refreshing. She has a wealth of biblical knowledge and years of experience walking with the Lord. She loves talking about Jesus, sharing what God has taught her, and encouraging those around her in their faith. Her love for people and passion for Jesus are evident in the way she serves and connects with others.