Authenticity. Connection. Revival.
A gathering for women who want revival and renewal.
We are inviting women of all ages to come as you are for a one-day gathering that will ignite you - Spirit, Soul & Body. It's possible and YOU are worthy to receive!
This day will be filled with meaningful worship, inspirational teaching, honest conversation, and space to reflect and reconnect. Throughout the summit, you can expect moments of encouragement, prayer, fellowship, and worship designed to strengthen your faith and remind you that you are not meant to carry life alone.
Fortitude Ministries exists to strengthen individuals and families through Biblical truth, discipleship, and authentic community. Through our podcast, conferences, and ongoing initiatives, we are committed to creating spaces where faith is practiced, integrity matters, and women are equipped to navigate life with courage and wisdom.
We cannot wait to gather with you to build connection, to worship freely, and to fortify our foundation in Christ-centered love.
Come as you are.
Leave renewed.
What to Expect
This isn’t just another event. It’s a day to breathe.
You’ll be welcomed in with a light breakfast, coffee, and space to settle in.
You’ll stay nourished with a full lunch so you can be fully present.
Throughout the day, you’ll hear from four incredible speakers and a panel conversation that speaks to real life, real faith, and real growth.
And just as important… there will be space to connect.
To have conversations that matter.
To not feel alone in what you’re carrying.
Location
Ransom Church Sioux Falls
700 N Main Ave, Sioux Falls, SD 57104
700 N Main Ave, Sioux Falls, SD 57104
Date & Time
May 8, 2026, 8:30 AM - 2:30 PM
Doors will open at 8 AM
Doors will open at 8 AM
WHO'S INVITED
Women of all ages (18+)
Speakers
Heather Kittelson
Heather Kittelson is a wife to Amos, a mama of four, and a woman who has walked through the fire.
After breaking free from addiction, people-pleasing, comparison, and perfectionism, she now lives redeemed on fire for Christ with bold faith and unshakable purpose.
She is the founder of Fortitude Ministries, a speaker and podcast host who doesn’t just motivate — she awakens. Heather carries a holy disruption for women who are tired of playing small, tired of blending in, and ready to live set apart. She calls women out of survival mode and into Spirit-led power — activating courage, conviction, and the Fruits of the Spirit in everyday life.
Her message is clear: you were not created to bow to culture. You were created to burn for Christ.
Heather is passionate about raising up women who choose obedience over approval, surrender over striving, and revival over routine.
Bold faith. Clear purpose. Christ over culture.
After breaking free from addiction, people-pleasing, comparison, and perfectionism, she now lives redeemed on fire for Christ with bold faith and unshakable purpose.
She is the founder of Fortitude Ministries, a speaker and podcast host who doesn’t just motivate — she awakens. Heather carries a holy disruption for women who are tired of playing small, tired of blending in, and ready to live set apart. She calls women out of survival mode and into Spirit-led power — activating courage, conviction, and the Fruits of the Spirit in everyday life.
Her message is clear: you were not created to bow to culture. You were created to burn for Christ.
Heather is passionate about raising up women who choose obedience over approval, surrender over striving, and revival over routine.
Bold faith. Clear purpose. Christ over culture.
Achut Deng
Achut Deng was born in South Sudan, where her childhood was marked by the devastation of the Sudanese civil war. At the age of six, Achut tragically lost her family in a massacre. She spent over a decade in refugee camps, enduring harsh conditions and the emotional toll of displacement. At sixteen, she was relocated to the United States, where she began the long journey of rebuilding her life.
Her memoir, Don't Look Back, chronicles her harrowing experiences of war, survival, and her transition to life in America. Now a proud U.S. citizen living in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Achut works in human resources at a meatpacking plant. She is also a dedicated single mother of three sons and a motivational speaker who shares her story with audiences around the country. Her resilience, courage, and unwavering dedication to providing a better life for her family exemplify the strength of the human spirit.
Her memoir, Don't Look Back, chronicles her harrowing experiences of war, survival, and her transition to life in America. Now a proud U.S. citizen living in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Achut works in human resources at a meatpacking plant. She is also a dedicated single mother of three sons and a motivational speaker who shares her story with audiences around the country. Her resilience, courage, and unwavering dedication to providing a better life for her family exemplify the strength of the human spirit.
Rebekah Scott
Rebekah Scott is a systems coach, speaker, and creative entrepreneur who helps women harmonize home and work life with clarity, confidence, and joy. With more than two decades of experience building Rebekah Scott Designs, a handcrafted bag and accessory brand rooted in beauty and function, Rebekah understands the real-life pressures women carry as they balance faith, family, and work.
Through her coaching, speaking, and The Encourager Podcast, Rebekah equips women with simple, flexible systems across five key areas—Me, Home, Food, Family, and Work—so life feels supportive rather than overwhelming.
At the heart of Rebekah’s message is joy—not as a fleeting emotion, but as a practiced, intentional way of living. She believes joy grows when women stop striving for perfection and begin creating rhythms that reflect their values and season of life. Blending practical tools, biblical truth, and honest storytelling, Rebekah helps women replace pressure with permission and live with greater peace, purpose, and presence.
Through her coaching, speaking, and The Encourager Podcast, Rebekah equips women with simple, flexible systems across five key areas—Me, Home, Food, Family, and Work—so life feels supportive rather than overwhelming.
At the heart of Rebekah’s message is joy—not as a fleeting emotion, but as a practiced, intentional way of living. She believes joy grows when women stop striving for perfection and begin creating rhythms that reflect their values and season of life. Blending practical tools, biblical truth, and honest storytelling, Rebekah helps women replace pressure with permission and live with greater peace, purpose, and presence.
Deb Hadley
Deb Hadley is an inspirational speaker, author, and faith-filled leader who shares how God meets us in life’s hardest moments and calls us into deeper trust, purpose, and joy. Through her own journey of tragic loss, Deb discovered a personal relationship with Christ that transformed her faith and redirected her life toward serving others. As the Founder and CEO of KT Humble Hearts, she encourages women to lean into God’s grace, walk boldly in their calling, and believe that even difficult seasons can become holy ground.
Meet Our MC and Musician
Tracy Kirby
MC
Tracy operates on island time. Now that we think of it, she’s probably 10 minutes late writing this bio. She graduated from Pepperdine University, lived in Los Angeles, and after getting too many parking tickets, moved to Denver where she pursued her MBA. In a major plot twist, she fell deeply in love with a boy from South Dakota and now finds herself married to that man and living on the actual prairie as a bird watcher, mother of three, co-host of the Isn't it Lovely? Podcast, freelance writer, and travel seeker. She enjoys a well-appointed taco, gardening, learning from the wonders of people’s testimonies, rich relationships, and meeting God in all the gentle whispers of life. She is passionate about helping people live in the freedom that Jesus offers -- breaking free from pride, image-loving, people-pleasing, and other bondage that so easily ensnares!
Allie Unruh
Musician
Allie has been serving as a Worship Leader since she was 16 years old through various churches, colleges, and events. She is passionate about encouraging and teaching Worship and Praise through a Biblical lens. She graduated from Bethel University where she studied Psychology and Biblical Theological Studies. Recently married, she just moved back to the Sioux Falls area and is enjoying her newly wedded life while working in both coffee and ministry.
Allesia Kolles
Musician
Allesia has been serving in ministry since 2018 after attending Charis Bible College. She and her husband, Austin, moved to Southwest Minnesota with a shared calling to serve their community and invest in the next generation through youth ministry and discipleship.
She is the founder of Arise and Shine Ministries, where she leads discipleship, wellness coaching, REST classes, and retreats that help women and youth grow in faith, experience restoration, and walk confidently in their God-given purpose.
A gifted musician and worship leader, Allesia is passionate about using music to draw people closer to God. She also partners with Fortitude Ministries to expand outreach in the Sioux Falls region, serving women through discipleship and ministry gatherings.
She is the founder of Arise and Shine Ministries, where she leads discipleship, wellness coaching, REST classes, and retreats that help women and youth grow in faith, experience restoration, and walk confidently in their God-given purpose.
A gifted musician and worship leader, Allesia is passionate about using music to draw people closer to God. She also partners with Fortitude Ministries to expand outreach in the Sioux Falls region, serving women through discipleship and ministry gatherings.
About Fortitude Ministries
Fortitude was founded and created by Amos & Heather Kittelson in October 2022.
It all started when they launched Fortitude Podcast spotlighting individual stories of overcoming adversity and pain with Fortitude & Christ…one story at a time. Their personal journey is a true testament that it is possible to find hope through the darkest of times because when you experience pain and adversity with Fortitude - that's where true healing and restoration begins.
After years of prayer, obedience in Christ and intentional restoration; Amos and Heather are on a mission to revive and restore the heartbeat of the home.
Through conferences, retreats, Fortitude podcast, speaking engagements, discipleship programs and community initiatives; they create safe spaces where women, youth and families can learn, grow, and fortify their foundation together while surrounded by a supportive community.
It all started when they launched Fortitude Podcast spotlighting individual stories of overcoming adversity and pain with Fortitude & Christ…one story at a time. Their personal journey is a true testament that it is possible to find hope through the darkest of times because when you experience pain and adversity with Fortitude - that's where true healing and restoration begins.
After years of prayer, obedience in Christ and intentional restoration; Amos and Heather are on a mission to revive and restore the heartbeat of the home.
Through conferences, retreats, Fortitude podcast, speaking engagements, discipleship programs and community initiatives; they create safe spaces where women, youth and families can learn, grow, and fortify their foundation together while surrounded by a supportive community.
Thank you to our Corporate Ministry Partners!
We are so grateful for our ministry partners and their annual support. Their generosity and support continues to create spaces where women can gather in authenticity, build connection, and experience true revival. We stand united as one body!
Thank you to our Individual Ministry Partners!
We are so grateful for our ministry partners and their annual support. Their generosity and support continues to create spaces where women can gather in authenticity, build connection, and experience true revival. We stand united as one body!
Paul DeJong
Kevin & Garneth Kuiper
Brian & Kelli Spader
Jason & Jamie Appel
Joe Bunkers
Nate & Sabrina DeJong
Michael & Kathy Nelson
Andrew & Lauren Skattum
Vince & Jeanine Lubben
Jeff & Michelle Thue
Dave & Donna Hulstein
Nick Gustufson
John & Jenna Barker
Kevin & Garneth Kuiper
Brian & Kelli Spader
Jason & Jamie Appel
Joe Bunkers
Nate & Sabrina DeJong
Michael & Kathy Nelson
Andrew & Lauren Skattum
Vince & Jeanine Lubben
Jeff & Michelle Thue
Dave & Donna Hulstein
Nick Gustufson
John & Jenna Barker
Hotels and Accommodations
The beautiful Hilton Garden Inn Downtown
201 E 8th St, Sioux Falls, SD 57103
15% off booking code 3474603
Use the website or the Hilton Honors app under “Special Rates” - “Corporate Account”
201 E 8th St, Sioux Falls, SD 57103
15% off booking code 3474603
Use the website or the Hilton Honors app under “Special Rates” - “Corporate Account”
Canopy by Hilton Sioux Falls Downtown
120 E. 4th Place, Sioux Falls, SD, 57104, US
Please Book before April 16th
If you would rather call Hilton reservations
(1-800-774-1500)
or book through your own Hilton honors app
the special group code is 901.