#Speakers
Cassie Robinson
Cassie Robinson fills her days with balancing work, three energetic kids, ministry commitments, and a pack of enthusiastic dogs - all while nurturing her insatiable passion for books. When she's not immersed in family life, you can find her engaged in deep and meaningful conversations or attempting to keep her houseplants alive (with varying degrees of success). Cassie also has a keen eye for unique treasures and enjoys scouring flea markets and thrift stores for hidden gems. Always ready with an engaging story or insightful perspective, Cassie brings warmth and wit to every conversation.
Conference Host & Speaker
Adrienne Runnebaum
Bio coming soon
Main Session
Breakout SessionAlex Ticknor
I have been a family nurse practitioner for 13 years. I am passionate about empowering women of all ages to understand and take charge of their physical health.
Carol Markle
I am on a beautiful and sometimes hard journey to grow deeper in relationship with Jesus Christ.
I am blessed to be married to my wonderful husband, Ryan, for 19 years and have 4 adult children. I'm an Army Civilian who has worked on Fort Leavenworth for 25 years.
We have been attending Westside Leavenworth since the beginning. Ryan and I launched the Celebrate Recovery ministry here at Westside 5 years ago and have been leading ever since (Praise God!).
Breakout SessionDeni Davis
As the wife of an Army officer, Deni Davis spent 22 years moving from place to place, teaching and leading Bible studies in every military chapel the family attended. While she loved her time as a high school special education teacher, her greatest loves have been her wonderful husband Ted, raising her 3 children and leading women to discover and understand scripture.
Deni currently works part time as an administrative assistant at Avenue of Life, a faith-based ministry to the homeless families in Wyandotte County. She also babysits two of her grandchildren when needed. Spending time with Ted, her three grown children, their spouses and her seven grandchildren fills her with great joy in this season of her life.
Breakout Session: "How to Study the Bible"Breakout Session: "Seasons of the Soul"Jackie Schowengerdt
Jackie is a devoted wife, proud mama, and passionate follower of Christ. Married for 26 years to her husband Cory—a retired Special Forces veteran—she is grateful for a life rooted in faith, perseverance, and service. Together they have raised two children: Loren (22), who is preparing to graduate from the University of Nebraska this May, and Carson (16), a sophomore in high school. Their family also includes two beloved yorkies who keep life lively.
Through the seasons of marriage, motherhood, and military life, she has seen God’s faithfulness firsthand and is deeply committed to sharing biblical truth with authenticity and encouragement. She has a heart for speaking God’s Word, pointing others to Christ, and reminding women and families of the strength, hope, and purpose found in Him.
Jen Ross
In all aspects of my life, I aim to encourage and cultivate lifelong learners who not only excel in their fields but also to lead lives flourishing with the values of integrity, faith and service.
Born in a small college town in Pennsylvania, education has always been a golden thread in my life. Growing up in the southwest in a small family, I learned early on that life can be hard and the value of writing for resiliency. Over 25% of my life has been lived overseas – I love international relations and the pursuit of peace through understanding, travel, and sharing stories. I am a proud military spouse and mom of five – three biological and two AFS exchange students.
As an educator with over 25 years of experience in higher education, I view teaching as both a privilege and a vocation of my life. Earning both an MBA and an MA have given me a strong interdisciplinary perspective, allowing me to blend business strategy with the science of human performance. Whether teaching management or sports-oriented curriculums, I integrate case studies, industry best practices, and student-driven projects to ensure that learners gain skills that are relevant, measurable, and applicable from a Christ-centered perspective.
Equally important is my commitment to the integration of faith and wellness. With over 15 years of experience developing faith-based fitness programs and over 200 hours of diverse fitness certifications, I see physical education as a sacred opportunity to foster stewardship of the body, respect for creation, and spiritual discipline.
Breakout Session: "Blessed Are the Bread and Fleas"Jenni Keltner
Jenni is a wife and mom, and she has served in ministry for over 30 years. Jenni and her husband, Ryan, have been married for 30 years. Jenni grew up in the Kansas City, Kansas area where she graduated from Piper High School and later graduated from the University of Saint Mary. She moved to Tonganoxie in 2005 with her husband and children.
She has served in youth ministry, in women’s ministry, as a church secretary, as a Pastor’s wife, and as Director of Children’s Ministry. Jenni is passionate about serving in ministry and sharing the love of Jesus with those around her. She has also taught preschool and worked in the banking industry.
Children’s Ministry is where Jenni’s heart is. She loves sharing the love of Jesus with the kids and loving on them weekly! She believes it is important to create a safe, fun, and encouraging environment where they can grow in their relationship with Jesus. She feels honored that she gets to do that each week at Westside.
In her spare time, you will find her curled up with a good book, at her sewing machine, or tending to her shops at Painted Tree.
Breakout Session: "Comfort for the Grieving Heart and the Repentant Soul"Breakout SessionJoe Klassen
Joe and Belinda Klassen and their daughters, Hope, Gabby, and Lily, joined the Westside Leavenworth team in January of 2019. Before that, Joe served at Westside Lenexa in many different roles since 2012. The Klassen family has been a part of the Westside Family of churches since 2002.
Joe has enjoyed serving many different people in many different roles, from group home manager, to key facility volunteer, to Next Steps team associate at Lenexa, and is now serving as the Care and Next Steps Pastor in Leavenworth.
Joe and his family enjoy taking road trips, exploring new restaurants and communities, as well as most anything as a family, except watching movies because Joe doesn't like paying to take a nap at the theater.
Joe's heart for meeting new people and introducing them to Jesus often drives his daily life and he looks forward to meeting more and more people and hearing how Jesus is intersecting their lives even if they don't see it.
Kasey Robinson
Kasey has been gratefully married to Cassie since 2003. They share their lives together with three kids, ranging in ages 11-15 years old. Kasey and Cassie have been in ministry since 1999 and are passionate for Jesus and His Church. Kasey has served on staff at Westside Family Church in Leavenworth, KS since its beginning in 2016.
Breakout SessionTrisha Gleisberg
Trisha was born and raised in Alabama. She made her way to Kansas by way of her husband's 27-year military career. As a born-again believer in Jesus since the age of 16, Trisha always knew that wherever she and Jim were stationed, it was God-sanctioned. The phrase "bloom where you are planted" became her battle cry as she put her trust in God's plan for her family at each duty station.
God has led Trisha and Jim to churches of several denominations throughout their 55 years of marriage--each one with the intention of having them grow spiritually. in 2009 they started attending the Speedway Campus of Westside Family Church. Ten years ago, they were led to help start Westside Leavenworth. Since both retired in 2015, they were able to dedicate their time and talents to this young church. However, they have reaped far more spiritual benefits from being a part of Westside Leavenworth than they have sown.
One of the greatest areas of spiritual growth for Trisha came when she was encouraged by a fellow Westsider to step out of her comfort zone and minister to others. She became a prayer partner, a Stephen Minister, a co-leader of a women's Life Group, and a co-leader of a couples' Life Group. Trisha will always be grateful for this friend who saw potential in her that she had not seen in herself. God has used these ministries to grow Trisha's faith, humility, and obedience to the God she loves and serves.
Breakout Session: "Seasons of the Soul