Wilma Olivier (Senior Pastor & Conference Host)

Wilma and her husband André are the senior pastors of Rivers Church in Sandton and Durban. Together they pastored 2 churches in Cape Town before moving to Sandton 20 years ago.

Wilma’s all consuming desire is to see value placed on womanhood and to mobilise women for the cause of Christ, especially across this nation. This passion drives the annual Sisters of Africa conference.

Her teaching resources appeal to young and old and she has written a book called ‘Small Beginnings’.

As wife, mother, friend, pastor, visionary, role model and mentor – Wilma reflects what she teaches - a woman of God reaching for her full potential.

André and Wilma have been married for 39 years, have 2 sons, a daughter and have been blessed with 4 grandchildren.

Michelle McKinney Hammond, Heartwing Ministries, Ghana

With us for the 3rd time at SOA 2012

We fell in love with Michelle’s vibrant personality at conference in 2009 and knew that we had to have her back soon. As a bestselling author, speaker, singer and television co-host, Michelle has authored over 30 books (selling over one million copies worldwide), including best-selling titles The Diva Principle, Sassy, Single and Satisfied, 101 Ways to Get and Keep His Attention, and Secrets of an Irresistible Woman. A gifted vocalist, Michelle has recorded two CD’s and co-hosted the Emmy Award-winning television talk show Aspiring Women.

Michelle’s underlying message is “get yourself in spiritual order and your natural life will come together.” Her passion is to give relevant and workable solutions to people’s questions based on timeless spiritual truths. Sharing solid, effective principles that will help you navigate through the journey of life and reach the ultimate destination of living and loving to your fullest potential.

Lisa Bevere, Messenger International, USA

Passionate. Edgy. Relatable. Powerful. Funny. These words describe Lisa Bevere—international speaker, best-selling author, and co-host of The Messenger television program, which broadcasts in more than 200 countries.

In her transparent style, Lisa shares God’s Word woven with personal experiences to empower lives with freedom and transformation. Her heart breaks over social injustice, and as an advocate for change, she rallies others to be an answer to desperate problems near and far.

When she’s not out changing the world, Lisa begins her days with mochas and ends them laughing around the dinner table with family. She enjoys riding her Ninja motorcycle with the love of her life, husband John Bevere, and spending time with their four sons, stunning daughter-in-law, and adorable G-baby.

John Bevere, Messenger International, USA

Marked by boldness and passion, John Bevere delivers uncompromising truth through his award-winning curriculums and bestselling books, now in more than 60 languages, including "The Bait of Satan," "Drawing Near" and "Driven by Eternity." He is an international speaker and co-host of "The Messenger" TV program broadcast worldwide.

John enjoys living in Colorado Springs with his wife, Lisa, also a best-selling author and speaker, and their four sons.