Find Your Local Crave Gathering
There are three things women crave: Jesus, Coffee, and Conversation! Gather around the table with women of all ages and stages who desire to have conversation that matters! We are a multi-generational group of women who meet once a month at multiple locations for dessert, Bible-Teaching, and authentic community.
Crave Curriculum
Rhythms of the Early Church
We are excited to gather and explore the “Rhythms of the Early Church" with you this year! As we look into the book of Acts, we see believers who were devoted to seeing the gospel spread. How could the Acts model of church impact how we encounter Jesus and live out the Gospel today? Together, let’s unpack scripture and be transformed by it.
We have designed every gathering at Ignite Life to play a part in equipping, empowering, and mobilizing you in your faith journey with Jesus. The same curriculum will be taught at every gathering - regardless of which location you attend.
Crave Locations
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CRAVE West meets at Avenue Church
6050 S Buffalo Dr, Las Vegas, NV 89113
4th Wednesday of the month | 6:30-8:00 PMR
Spring 2024 Schedule: January 24, February 28, March 27, April 24
*No childcare available at this location.
**Tickets are non-refundable.
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CRAVE Northwest meets at Meadows Fellowship
7801 W Alexander Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89129
2nd Monday of the month | 6:30-8:00 PM
Spring 2024 Schedule: January 8, February 12, March 11, April 8
*No childcare available at this location.
**Tickets are non-refundable.
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CRAVE Central meets at Cornerstone Church
5825 Eldora Ave, Las Vegas, NV 89146
3rd Wednesday of the month | 6:30-8:00 PM
Spring 2024 Schedule: January 17, February 21, March 20, April 17
*No childcare available at this location.
**Tickets are non-refundable.
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CRAVE Southeast meets at Lake Mead Christian Academy
522 E Lake Mead Pkwy Henderson, NV 89015
4th Monday of the month | 6:30-8:00 PM
Spring 2024 Schedule: January 22, February 26, March 25, April 22
*No childcare available at this location.
**Tickets are non-refundable.
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CRAVE Southeast meets at Neighborhood Church
203 West Basic Road Henderson, NV 89015
1st Thursday of the month | 6:30-8:00 PM
Spring 2024 Schedule: January 4, February 1, March 7, April 4
*No childcare available at this location.
**Tickets are non-refundable.
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CRAVE Southwest meets at The Crossing Church
7950 W Windmill Ln, Las Vegas, NV 89113
2nd Thursday of the month | 6:30-8:00 PM
Spring 2024 Schedule: January 11, February 8, March 14, April 11
*Childcare is available with advance registration at this location.
**Tickets are non-refundable.
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CRAVE Eastside meets at Eastside Church
2075 E Warm Springs Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89119
3rd Tuesday of the month | 6:30-8:00 PM
Spring 2024 Schedule: January 16, February 20, March 19, April 16
*No childcare available at this location.
**Tickets are non-refundable.
Crave Speakers
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Vanessa has a heart for people to grow in intimacy with Christ. She is passionate about transforming potential into action. At the age of 24, Vanessa founded her ministry, Ignite Life, with the mission to equip, empower, and mobilize women to be the spark that ignites change in the world for the sake of Christ. Out of her desire to mobilize women in the church, one small conference gave birth to a movement of Christian women. Although this ministry is a huge priority in her life, her first ministry is her family. Vanessa has been married to her “Prince” Evan, for 11 years and her life is filled with joy and chaos raising her three children (Owen, 9; Ethan, 7; Charlotte, 5)
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Robin has a passion for equipping people to see their strengths and to lead with their unique, God-given gifts. Robin has always had a strong tie to her church, community, and work. That tie is in the form of relationships. Her greatest joy is to do life together, encouraging, strengthening and challenging each other to be their very best and reach their full potential.
Robin has recently launched RS Focus Consulting, where she is able to invest in people with a unique focus on women leading non-profit ministries. Through her consulting firm, Robin is able to walk with others through one-on-one coaching with a focus on leadership and personal development, staff & board development, customized trainings and public speaking. Robin has 37+ years of non-profit leadership experience and her heart’s desire is to share what she has learned to help others reach their potential and accomplish their ministry goals.
Robin has contracted with Ignite Life to assist them with training and development. Robin says her relationship with Ignite Life is like a Reese’s peanut butter cup, the perfect combination of chocolate and peanut butter, two things she loves. She feels her role with Ignite Life is the perfect combination for her of her skills and her passion – she loves being able to intentionally invest in the lives of the women and Ignite Life!
Robin’s professional career includes work in the following arenas: non-profits, higher education, and the church. Some of the positions she has held were Executive Director, Program Director, Director of Retention and Student Success, Instructor, and Pastor. In each of these roles, Robin has always made it a priority to help her staff, community partners, students and clients not only see their potential, but overcome the obstacles standing in the way of them reaching their potential.
Robin and her husband, Homer, have been married since 1986 and currently reside in Henderson, NV. They attend ChurchLV and they enjoy God’s creation by hiking, walking, or simply enjoying the sun with a good book. They have two children and four grandchildren. Robin holds a master’s degree in Organizational Management, as well as a bachelor’s degree in Organizational Development, both from Spring Arbor University in Spring Arbor, Michigan.
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Liv Dooley
As the founder of the Colorfully Candid Paradigm and an international speaker, Liv Dooley has a gift for drawing others into the Word of God in new and refreshing ways. When others spend time with her in the Word, they walk away feeling more enlightened and impassioned about the great Savior of the universe.
Liv founded the Colorfully Candid Paradigm, a Christian organization that supports mothers, mentors, and daughters in 2014. Since then, she and the women she works with have supported the biblical growth of girls and women throughout seven different countries through the mentorship groups and events they've hosted. Their core values are as follows: we find our value in Christ Jesus; we create community among women and girls; we elevate Christ’s love through candid conversations.
As a Bible teacher, Liv is passionate about equipping each audience member with steps that they can implement into their own lives to grow in confidence as a Christian today. Liv is the host of The Best Kept Secret with Liv Dooley, and when she's not podcasting or writing, she's somewhere curled up with a book or out on a hike with her husband and their dogs. You can find more about her at livdooley.com or on Instagram @CandidLiv.
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Shon is a Jesus follower, wife, mom, and manager of her home. She is the director of Klothes 4 Kids, a non-profit organization started by her 15-year-old son, that provides clothing for children in the foster care system.
She is a worship leader and enjoys many genres of music. Her eclectic musical background is fully expressed in her May 2014 debut solo album entitled Ready. This set of multigenerational and multicultural inspirational songs includes worship, prayer, praise, and a tribute to worldwide missions to extend the Gospel to the ends of the earth.
She loves creating beautiful atmospheres, thrifting, painting, and laughing... until her stomach hurts.
Shon’s ultimate desire is that whenever she speaks or sings, people will hear her words and follow Christ.
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Jenny Christiansen is a speaker, teacher, and mentor who places high value on equipping others to live out full, wonderfully complex, Gospel-centered stories! Through sharing scriptural principles and practical insights, she hopes to inspire people to:
–Experience God’s presence in their everyday life
–Trust God through life’s challenges
–Pray like warriors, fear less, and live more!
Jenny likes to call herself a “People Investor”. Thankfully, she has found herself doing precisely that. She has spent over 25 years as an educator, both as a classroom teacher and a school administrator. She treasures the opportunity to work with individuals, small groups, and large audiences to inspire them to live with joy!
But as much as she loves ministry, she enjoys a good cup of coffee, mountain lakes, friendships, exercise and reading books. Her favorite people are her husband, Craig, her daughters, son-in-laws and 8 charming grandchildren.
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Sara Jessa is a dynamic speaker, encouraging coach, and passionate mentor. Recently transitioned from her 20-year career, Sara is following the Lord’s leading to fully embrace her blessings as wife, mother, friend, and follower of Christ. Sara finds her greatest joy in helping others experience Jesus in everyday life!
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Pastor Lindsey Bosma is a creative and compelling leader, communicator, and pastor. In February of 2017, she and her husband, Jeremy, launched Avenue Church in her hometown of Las Vegas, Nevada. Whether she is ministering on Sunday morning, adding special elements to a project, or developing leaders and teams, she does everything with a contagious joy and great attention to detail. She absolutely loves being a wife, mom, Christian leader, and lifelong learner. She has been married to Jeremy for 14 years and is mother to a super fun, almost 10-year-old named Levi.
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Equilla Hicks loves the wonderful life God has blessed her with! She is a wife, mom and a Lola (Grandma) who founded Lift One Up – a non-profit organization meant to inspire, encourage, and motivate women to be all that God has destined them to be. Through Lift One Up, Equilla mentors women, hosts retreats, hosts and facilitates international mission trips, and collaborates with local organizations that serve women and youth. She has the privilege of being an Associate Pastor at ChurchLV where she has learned, flourished, and served for over 19 years.
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Sarah Hechanova is a gifted leader and speaker, noted for her practical wisdom and strong faith. For the past 13 years she has enjoyed pastoring Neighborhood Church alongside her husband, Dodjiel, in the heart of downtown Henderson. Sarah loves to witness ladies’ lives changed for the glory of God. She embraces anytime she can speak His Word to ignite eternal transformation. When she is not serving the church community, you will find her soaking up every moment that she can with her family. Dodjiel and Sarah have four children – Lexi, Ethan, Noah, Gabe, and a granddaughter, Everly.