Desperate for Jesus Women's Conference July 26 and 27, 2024

Fri, July 26 @ 7 pm
Sat, July 27 @ 9 am

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Fri, July 26 @ 7 pm  |  Sat, July 27 @ 9 am

Fri, July 26 @ 7 pm

Sat, July 27 @ 9 am

$50 in person  |  $30 live stream  |  $15 childcare
$50 in person  |  $30 live stream
$15 childcare

There’s No Place Like Home

At the 2024 Desperate for Jesus Women’s Conference! This year’s event will bring it Home: A Wise Woman Builds Her House based on Proverbs 14:1. Join host Chrystal Hurst and virtual host Priscilla Shirer along with household-named guests such as Jackie Hill Perry, Nicole Massie Martin, Niya Cotton and Amber Bullock. We invite you to attend the conference via simulcast (in person is sold out) on Friday and Saturday, July 26 & 27.

Whether you join us in person or via Simulcast, you will have the experience of a lifetime as a wise woman who builds her house. Spend two days with us to relax and enjoy the fellowship of kingdom women as you take in all the wisdom and practical lessons in making your house a home.

There’s No Place Like Home

At the 2024 Desperate for Jesus Women’s Conference! This year’s event will bring it Home: A Wise Woman Builds Her House based on Proverbs 14:1. Join host Chrystal Hurst and virtual host Priscilla Shirer along with household-named guests such as Jackie Hill Perry, Nicole Massie Martin, Niya Cotton and Amber Bullock. We invite you to attend the conference via simulcast (in person is sold out) on Friday and Saturday, July 26 & 27.

Whether you join us in person or via Simulcast, you will have the experience of a lifetime as a wise woman who builds her house. Spend two days with us to relax and enjoy the fellowship of kingdom women as you take in all the wisdom and practical lessons in making your house a home.

Meet Our Conference Hosts and Special Guests

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Dr. Lois Evans
In Loving Memory of

Dr. Lois Evans

Lois Evans was the embodiment of a wise woman who built her house. She prioritized her family and home above everything in all her endeavors and accomplishments outside the home. Lois maximized her gifts, skills, and calling for the benefit of her family, the good of others, and most importantly, for the glory of God.

Lois’ faithful, loving and sacrificial commitment to her husband, Dr. Tony Evans, and her children, established the foundation for all God has achieved in and through them. She placed many of her dreams, desires and educational pursuits on hold to free her husband to study, teach, write and counsel. Lois birthed extraordinarily gifted children and cultivated their skills into adulthood. What she implanted in her husband and children will continue to impact our church, community and country for generations to come.

Are you building your home for God's glory?

Joining us In Person?

Make the most of your in-person experience
  • Wear comfortable, casual attire or a retro outfit in keeping with the conference theme.
  • Feel the energy of 3,500 gathered women.
  • Have your teen girls participate with you on both days of the conference.
  • Participate in spirit-filled worship with singing and dancing.
  • Open your heart to God through powerful Bible teaching.
  • Shop with our vendors.
  • Lunch with friends and take advantage of food trucks.
  • Register individually or as a group.
  • Enjoy other fun-filled activities.

Joining Us Virtually?

Make the most of your virtual experience
  • Invite other ladies to watch the conference online with you in your own home or at your church.
  • Wear comfortable, casual attire or a retro outfit in keeping with the conference theme.
  • Have your teen girls participate with you on both days of the conference.
  • Provide refreshments or make it a potluck gathering.
  • Participate in spirit-filled worship with singing and dancing.
  • Engage online with other women around the world.
  • Open your heart to God through powerful Bible teaching.
  • Shop our online resources.
  • Register individually or as a group.
  • Enjoy other fun-filled online activities.

Experience More

Prayer Wall

Share your prayer requests and lift up other sisters in prayer.

Resources

Browse resources from the conference speakers and guests.

The wise woman builds her house, But the foolish tears it down with her own hands.
Proverbs 14:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the dates and times for the DFJ Women's Conference?

DFJ will be held on Friday, July 26 from 7:00 to 8:30 pm and Saturday, July 27 from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. Check-in will begin at 5:30 pm on Friday and at 7:30 am on Saturday. The Conference times are in the Central Daytime zone (CDT). Use the time zone converter to determine your location viewing time.

The conference is held at Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship, 1660 W. Camp Wisdom Road in Dallas, Texas. The conference will also be available via simulcast for those who can’t attend in person.

Find directions using the map below.

The cost is $50 per person for adults and teen girls to attend the two-day conference. Lunch is provided from Honey Baked Ham for an additional $15 and must be purchased in advance. There will also be Food Trucks onsite as additional options for purchasing meals.

The cost to watch the conference simulcast is $30 for individuals/small groups (up to 10 people) and $130 for churches/large groups (10 or more people). Simulcast registrants will receive an email confirmation with the details to access the conference on Thursday, July 25, 2024.

The attire is casual and comfortable. You may consider bringing a wrap as the auditorium will be air-conditioned.

Registration payments are non-refundable for both in-person and simulcast attendance.
If you registered for the in-person conference and are unable to attend, you have two options:

  • You will receive a link to watch the conference via live simulcast.
  • You may transfer your in-person registration to another individual by forwarding them your email confirmation.

Yes. However, the lunch selection cannot change.

For in-person registration inquiries, please email dfj@ocbfchurch.org or call 214-672-9100 x2602.

For simulcast registration inquiries, please email info@tonyevans.org or call 800-800-3222.

Who should register for the DFJ Women’s Conference?

The conference is open to all women, and we encourage you to bring teenagers entering grades 6 – 12 in the fall. Childcare will be available on Saturday only for 6 Months – entering 5th grade in the fall of 2024. The cost is $15 per child.

Yes. You can register a maximum of 50 women. There will be an automatic 10% discount applied to registered groups of 20.

Yes. You will receive an email confirming your registration immediately after your purchase. Check your spam/junk mail if you do not receive the link in your inbox.

You have the freedom to pick the sessions you attend, but attending the event in its entirety will help you to get the most out of the experience.

Registration payments are non-refundable for the in-person conference. If you registered for the in-person conference but can’t attend, you will receive a link to watch the live-stream conference. Or you can give your email confirmation to another person, and they can attend the event under your name.

Who should register for the DFJ simulcast?

DFJ is designed for women of all ages and seasons of life. The simulcast option is available for anyone unable to attend in person.

Viewing Options:

  • Individual/Household Viewing – Includes live viewing access and access for replays until 11:59 pm CDT on Saturday, August 31, 2024.
  • Group/Church Viewing – Includes live viewing access, a simulcast host guide, customizable promotional materials, and access to replays until 11:59 pm CDT on Saturday, August 31, 2024.

Yes. Small group viewing for up to 10 viewers is available for $30. Church or large group viewing of more than 10 women is available for $130. To enhance your experience, church or large group leaders will receive a simulcast host guide and customizable promotional materials.

Simulcast registrants will receive an email confirmation with the details to access the conference on Thursday, July 25, 2024.

Viewing via Simulcast brings the experience of an in-person conference to your computer or mobile device. Similar to the in-person conference, you can pick the sessions you attend. We encourage you to watch the full conference, to help you get the most out of the experience. You can re-watch sessions until 11:59 pm CDT on Saturday, August 31, 2024.

The Desperate for Jesus Conference is broadcast from Dallas, Texas. The sessions streamed will follow the Central Daylight Time Zone (CDT). You may use a time zone converter to determine what time to view from your location.

For the best experience, we suggest using a desktop, laptop computer, mobile device, or tablet with the Chrome internet browser. If you do not already have Chrome (download here). Please ensure that your operating systems and web browsers are updated before viewing. Additionally, a reliable high-speed internet connection is required.

As a simulcast registrant, you will have access to the re-broadcast of the conference until 11:59 pm CDT on Saturday, August 31, 2024. Email info@tonyevans.org if you have additional questions about your virtual simulcast ticket purchase.

What is on the program?

Program details are not available at this time. However, our planning team has prayed and planned a program with you in mind, so we ask that you and your teen girls attend the entire two-day event.

No. The teen girls will join the adults in the auditorium on Friday and Saturday.

OCBF’s children’s ministry has planned exciting programming to engage your children on Saturday only, ages 6 months – entering 5th grade in the fall of 2024. The cost is $15 per child and must be paid for during registration. The registration will include lunch and two snacks at no additional charge. Check-in on Saturday begins at 8:00 am.

Yes. A variety of vendors will sell clothing, accessories, home goods, and much more!

Will lunch be provided?

Yes. A box lunch from Honey Baked Ham at an additional cost of $15 during your registration. Food trucks will also be available on both days of the conference.

11:30 am – 1:00 pm

Ham Classic
Ham, Swiss cheese, lettuce, tomato, savory mayo, and hickory honey mustard on a flaky croissant, chips, cookie, and bottled water

Turkey Classic
Smoked Turkey Breast, Swiss cheese, lettuce, tomato, savory mayo, and hickory honey mustard on a baker’s roll, chips, cookie, and bottled water

Mediterranean Veggie
Sliced cucumber, Swiss cheese, green bell peppers, lettuce, tomato, black olives, ranch dressing, and balsamic vinaigrette on multigrain bread, chips, cookies, and bottled water

Is there reserved seating?

There are no reserved seats. Seating is on a first-come, first-seated basis.

Yes. Please let the ushers know you need assistance with the wheelchair-accessible seating area.

If you require sign interpretation, please indicate so when registering. The conference will provide a sign interpreter based on need.

Is there a conference hotel?

There is no official conference hotel, but a list of surrounding hotels is available here.

No. OCBF will not provide a shuttle service.

Will childcare be provided on both days of the conference?

There will be no childcare on Friday. Childcare will be provided on Saturday only and check-in begins at 8:00 am.

  • Nursery: 6 months – 2 years
  • Preschool: 3 – 5 years
  • Elementary: 1st to entering 5th grade in the fall of 2024

All children will be checked in at Education Center located at 1821 W Camp Wisdom Rd, Dallas, TX 75232.

Having younger children with older children disrupts staffing ratios, can be more stressful for the younger child, and is generally inappropriate for care. When able, we accommodate the wishes of the parent/guardian when the request does not disrupt the overall program.

We have developed a thorough, multi-level security process designed to ensure a seamless and controlled transition of custody from family to caregiver and back to family. The process includes registration, check-in, group assignment by ratio, and a two-adult supervision rule at all times. There is also a security presence throughout all locations when children are in our care.

For the safety of children attending the conference, it is the policy of OCBF that the adult who checks the child in must be the one who checks the child out. If the parent or guardian cannot be reached via text or a phone call, a team member will notify DFJ Conference personnel.

All NextGen Kids team members are screened through the process of a background check, as well as safety training.

Please be aware that there will be no childcare provided on Friday evening. A NextGen Kids team member will assist with the check-in process on Saturday morning beginning at 8:00 am. You will receive two printed labels at check-in: the child’s nametag and one pick-up tag for the parent or guardian.

Parents are welcome to help their children settle in if they become anxious. If a child continues to be anxious after you leave, a NextGen Kids Team member will immediately attend to your child.

If your child becomes ill or injured while in our care, you will be contacted immediately by the NextGen Ministry medical team or NextGen staff representative.

If your child needs you during the conference for any reason, we will send you a text message.

Parents are asked to provide a small bag with anything their child will need during their visit with us. All items, including bottles, pacifiers, clothes, blankets, etc. should be labeled.

Yes, children will receive breakfast, lunch, and a snack.

Yes! Please indicate any dietary restrictions/food allergies on your child’s registration, and we will work to ensure that food options are available to meet your child’s needs.

For more information, please contact Cynthia Dixson at cdixson@ocbfchurch.org. Our goal is to ensure that parents are confident leaving their children in the care of the NextGen Kids team.