Discover Your Story
Do you ever feel tongue-tied when sharing about Jesus? Ignite Life's Discover Your Story half-day experience is an immersive experience designed to give you tools to share how Jesus has impacted your life across the table from a friend, co-worker, or family member.
Whether you think you have a story worth telling or not, you will leave this workshop with more confidence, tools to write your personal testimony, and a renewed sense of how God is working in your life.
Register for the Discover Your Story Half-Day Experience
February 28, 2026 // 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Renewing Life Center | 3243 E Warm Springs Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89120
Facilitated by Shari Ziesmer
Complimentary coffee and light breakfast snacks will be available.
*This is a prerequisite workshop for participation in Speakers Workshop
**All classes are transferable but non-refundable
Those who have completed Discover Your Story are eligible for registration to the Speaker’s Workshop.
Our Facilitators
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Robin Smith describes herself first and foremost as an apprentice of Jesus. In seeking the best way to use her gifts, she established Focus Consulting as a means to empower individuals, especially women in the non-profit sector, to lead with focus, confidence, and purpose. With over 38 years of experience in non-profit leadership, she offers Women’s leadership mastermind groups, one-on-one coaching, staff and board training, and speaks at conferences, retreats, and Bible studies.
One of her greatest joys comes from encouraging, strengthening, and challenging others to reach their full potential and become all that God created and intends them to be.
Robin serves on the Board of Directors and teaching team with Ignite LIfe. She lives in Henderson, NV, with her husband, Homer. They have two children and one grandchild. The best day ever would be a day spent either hiking in the mountains or relaxing on a beach with a really good book.
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Shari Ziesmer is passionate about helping women find their voice and share their story of faith with confidence. A lifelong learner and teacher, she has spent years encouraging others to grow by drawing on her experiences as a wife, mom, mentor, and educator. Whether in the classroom, through music, or in ministry, her heart has always been to empower people to discover their strengths and use them to inspire others.
With a strong trust in God, Shari has walked through many seasons of life, from raising and launching three children to building new connections in changing communities. She understands the power of telling one’s story as a way of encouraging and connecting with others. In the Discover Your Story workshop, she draws from both her teaching background and her personal walk of faith to help women share their testimony clearly and authentically, creating space for others to encounter hope, healing, and the love of Christ.
Descubre Tu Historia
¿Alguna vez te has quedado sin palabras al compartir sobre Jesús?
La experiencia de medio día Descubre Tu Historia de Ignite Life es una experiencia inmersiva diseñada para darte herramientas para compartir cómo Jesús ha impactado tu vida. Vas a poder usar tu testimonio en conversación cuando estás al otro lado de la mesa, con una amiga, compañera de trabajo o familiar.
Tanto si crees que tienes una historia que merece la pena contar o no, saldrás de este taller con más confianza, herramientas para escribir tu testimonio personal y un renovado sentido de cómo Dios está actuando en tu vida.
Regístrate para la experiencia de medio día de Descubre Tu Historia
26 de septiembre de 2026 // 9:00 am - 12:30 pm
The Crossing Midtown | 3535 W Sahara Ave., Las Vegas, NV 89102
Facilitado por Jackie Kopka
Habrá café y aperitivos ligeros de cortesía disponibles.
*Este taller es un requisito previo para participar en el Speaker’s Workshop.
**Todas las clases son transferibles, pero no reembolsables.
Quienes hayan completado Descubre Tu Historia pueden inscribirse en Speaker's Workshop.
Facilitator
Jackie Kopka
Jackie has a heart for building authentic relationships, encouraging others and being a servant for the Lord. Jackie has been serving in Women’s Ministry since 1999 and it continues to be one of the greatest passions of her life. She loves creating spaces where women can grow, heal, connect and deepen their walk with Christ. She has been a leader of Moms in Prayer International for the northwest part of the valley for the past 26 years.
She has been married for seven wonderful years to her amazing husband and they serve at The Crossing Midtown. May 2025, Jackie graduated from Cornerstone Theological Seminary with a Master of Arts in Ministry Leadership, which has further equipped her to lead and encourage others with wisdom and compassion.
She is excited to join the Teaching Team of Ignite Life and look forward to helping Ignite Life reach more women and expand the impact within the Spanish speaking community in our valley. Jackie’s heart is to see every woman feel welcomed, valued, seen and empowered in her faith journey.
Jackie is also a certified paralegal and manages a law firm in Summerlin. In her spare time, you will find Jackie snuggled up coloring or reading a good book. She has also found her prayer life strengthened by walking with the Lord in the beautiful outdoors.