CHESTERTON | Women across North America will crowd hundreds of auditoriums, church sanctuaries and halls Sept. 13 to hear an inspirational line-up of speaking and musical talent live via satellite. In conjunction with Church Communication Network and the American Association of Christian Counselors, Liberty Bible Church will bring this Extraordinary Women 2008 conference to a local audience from 8:20 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. Sept. 13.

The cost to attend is $15 and includes lunch. Call (219) 926-3038 for reservations.

Featuring speakers Angela Thomas, Karen Kingsbury, Thelma Wells and Carol Kent, and musicians Charles Billingsley and Richie McDonald, EWomen 2008 offers women a day of encouragement, laughter, and music as well as personal and spiritual growth.

"Women are constantly giving. EWomen is a chance for them to have God pour back into their heart and experience being a band of sisters in the Lord," said Julie Clinton, president of the 10,000-member Extraordinary Women's Association and wife of Dr. Tim Clinton, president of the American Association of Christian Counselors in Lynchburg, Va.

Angela Thomas, featured speaker and author of "Do You Think I'm Beautiful" said, "So many women out there are 'just living.' They're keeping the schedules, running their homes, keeping up with work loads, and going through the motions, but deep inside there's a nagging emptiness." Thomas and her colleagues want women to know that they are noticed, known and cherished by God.

Featured speaker Karen Kingsbury is a USA Today and New York Times best-selling author. Several of her recent novels, including; "Like Dandelion Dust," "A Thousand Tomorrows" and "Gideon's Gift," are currently under production as feature-length movies.

From a time of singing in a dark closet to the founding of a national women's mentoring ministry, Thelma Wells' life has been a courageous journey of faith. A dynamic speaker and storyteller, Wells became the first black woman in the south to organize her own international speaking and consulting corporation.

Carol Kent's vibrant personality and joyful spirit make her one of the top Christian communicators.

For more information, please call Liberty Bible Church at 219-926-3038.