The Thrive Conference is returning to Rochester, and expecting  2,500-3,000 women to attend. The Thrive Conference is the annual conference for Bridging the Gap (BTG), a statewide women’s  ministry for Minnesota. Thrive will be a full weekend of leadership development sessions, main sessions,  the BTG Missions feature, a dinner and lunch with speakers, giveaways, exhibitor shopping, delicious  food, and more surprises for women of all ages and their friends. Featured guests will include Hosanna  Wong, Natalie Runion (@raisedtostay), Carolyn Haas, Ben Snyder and Stephanie MacDonald (worship), Susie Larson and Amber Gerstmann (emcees), and Lindsay May and Kylie DeBoef (workshop emcees). This conference will take place from noon to 11:30 p.m. on Friday and from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday at the Mayo Civic Center in Rochester. The purpose of BTG and the Thrive Conference is to encourage, equip, and empower every  woman on her faith journey with Jesus Christ. BTG invites women (ages 12 and over) from all cultures,  denominations, and generations to join together for this event. Thrive attendees will also be invited to  give toward a BTG Missions fundraiser during the 10:45 a.m. session on Friday. Funds received will  go to support worldwide humanitarian, missional, and anti-human trafficking organizations. BTG this is one of the largest women’s conferences in the Upper Midwest, drawing attendees from  Minnesota, Iowa, Illinois, Wisconsin and South Dakota. This will be the 10th Thrive Conference, For event information, visit btgthriveconference.org or email [email protected]. VIP, group, adult, discounted, and free 2024 High School grad tickets are available. First-time  guests at Thrive in Rochester are invited to register for $20! Adult Early Bird deadline is August 31.  Register: btgthriveconference.org. The post 2024 Thrive Women’s Conference this weekend appeared first on Austin Daily Herald.