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Feast of Freedom Conference Tour 2023

Abilene, Texas

"Blessed is the one who will eat at the feast in the kingdom of God." Luke 14:15

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You have a seat at the table.

We are setting the table for ALL women to feast on God's hope, healing, and freedom. 

Through worship, survivor stories, empowering messages, prophetic prayer, & a panel of survivors, we will shatter the shackles of trauma together. 


Saturday January 28th, 2023 

Feast of Freedom Women's Conference 

9:00 am - 5:00pm

Food Trucks available onsite*

$35 all day conference ticket


Feast of Freedom Night- FREE ADMISSION

7pm-10pm (men & women rally)


Site: Fountain Gate Fellowship 

909 N Willis St, Abilene, TX 79603


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Let's Feast together!! 

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A Feast to remember

Feast of Freedom Night

We are setting the table for men & women to feast on God's Freedom.

Share the Feast with others.

 FREE ADMISSION

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    Join the volunteer team to help set the table for the Abilene community. 

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    Meet the Speakers

    Cynthia Magallanes

     Cynthia Magallanes is a passionate lover of Jesus and his heart for redemptive justice. She is also a fierce advocate for women and children, survivors of sexual trauma. As a survivor herself, she knows first hand the journey from brokenness to restoration. This knowledge and passion has led her to become a successful entrepreneur and community leader.

    She is the CEO of Free Ever After Bridal Boutique and Founder, co-creator and director of Life Beyond Shame, a global online Community equipping kingdom women to heal after sexual trauma. Cynthia is also the founder and served as the director for Masterpiece Program, a program working with survivors of sexual exploitation in Tucson, AZ.

    Cynthia has serves Emerald of the Sea as a virtual coach and a Director on the Board.

    Cynthia and her husband Alex reside in Sahuarita, Arizona with their three children. 

    Erika Castañeda

     Erika Castañeda, former Miss Lubbock 2005, is a native Texan. She is the founder of “Her Legacy,” a non-profit organization that exists to make Christ’s Name Known through Love and Action. Through her organization she advocates and brings awareness for abandoned, abused, neglected, orphan and foster children. Her organization provides local missions in serving foster children, foster teens, the elderly in nursing homes, sick children in the hospital and single mothers and their children.


    Erika an ordained minister and life-learner is a graduate of Oral Roberts University with a degree in Psychology and Pastoral Care Ministries. A passion for discipleship and a heart for women to be seen, heard and known inspires Erika’s persistent involvement in mentoring, volunteerism and fund-raising. Her calling to live a life that is poured out and always be about the Father’s business is what compels her initiative as a community leader who makes a profound difference in the lives of others.


    She is the host of Coffee and Tea with E where she teaches women to be students of the Word of God and alters the culture among women to be a cultivated sisterhood that celebrates women and champions them to become all that God has created them to be.


    Together, Erika and her husband Javier, have planted Right Now Church in Lubbock, Texas. As Lead Pastors they are determined to connect people to God Right Now.


    Erika is the proud mother of Galena and bonus mom to, Javi Jr, Jahaziel, Faith and Mia. Of all of her accomplishments she believes being a friend, wife and mother tops them all.

    Krystle Joan

     Krystle Joan is a bilingual - Contemporary Christian Music Singer, Songwriter, and Worship Leader from Fairlawn, New Jersey.


    Born from Puerto Rican parents Felix and Carmen Rodriguez, Krystle is the youngest of three children.

     She is Married to Peter Michael ‘Bambi’ Lopez and a proud mother of two loving boys - Michelangelo & Leonardo Lopez.


    From releasing albums at a young age, Krystle has been blessed to launch her first Official Music Video titled “OVERFLOW” in 2021 on YouTube and all digital platforms.


    For over 15 years Krystle has led worship from small church plants to large established churches. She is currently traveling and ministering throughout the U.S. and Internationally partnering with different ministries to lead Worship at Conferences, Worship nights, Concerts, Workshops, and other special events.


    From the very beginning, Krystle burned with a passion for worship. She carries a unique prophetic voice and pursues the Lord with a pure heart making sure to always seek his presence and nothing less. Her heart is to always minister to the Lord first, giving Him all glory and honor. The priestly anointing on her life has called and awakened her to raise up a generation of relentless, pure hearted and unrestrained authentic Worshippers who burn with holiness and purity for Jesus. 

     

    Kendall Moses

     

    Human Trafficking Survivor

    Javier Castañeda

     Javier Castañeda is in love with Jesus! As a husband, father and pastor he has devoted his life to connecting people to God no matter where they are. Married to Erika Castañeda since June 17, 2017, the couple has embarked on one of the greatest journeys of their lives by founding and planting RightNow Church in Lubbock, Texas. 

    Javier is father to Mia, Faith, Jahaziel, Javi Jr. and Galena. Being a dad is his honor and privilege and he is grateful to be able to love and serve his children.

     Javier struggled with addiction for 20 years of his life and is no stranger to the unfailing redemptive love that God demonstrates to everyone of us by finding us where we are. From meth addict to ordained minister and pastor, Javier is well aware that God does His very best work in every person. His life’s verse is Ephesians 2:10 which states that, “We are His workmanship created for good works which God has prepared before hand that we should walk in them.” 

    Javier has a vision to create a place where people are the church which is actively happening in Lubbock, Texas and soon the world. 

    Feast of Freedom Night

    We are setting the table for men & women to feast on God's Freedom.

    Share the Feast with others.

     FREE ADMISSION

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Please reach us at allie.sanchez@emeraldofthesea.org if you cannot find an answer to your question.

     The closest airport is Abilene Regional airport, however the flight prices are higher. 

    The cheapest airport is Dallas/Fort Worth DFW airport, however there's about a 2.5 hour drive to Abilene. The drive is worth the flight savings. 


     No, we want to create a safe, relaxed, and exclusive experience for our guests.


    Unfortunately, we do not have childcare available at this event. 


    No refunds. However, registrations are transferrable. Email: allie.sanchez@emeraldofthesea.org


    We get it, times are tough. We don't want finances to discourage any woman who can't afford it. That is why we created a scholarship fund for donors to empower women in need of financial support. Please click here to join the waitlist. You will be contacted as the conference gets closer with further details. 


    Absolutely! We are setting the table for women to feast on God's hope, healing, and freedom. 

    Our stories might be different but God's freedom is the same! Your friend has a seat at the table! 


    Teen girls are welcome to register as long as they are accompanied by an adult. 


    We will have trained mentors and a licensed professional counselor onsite to provide additional support to individuals who request assistance at the event.


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    Mentors provide support & discipleship through 1:1 monthly calls. 

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