VISION CITY SISTERHOOD CONFERENCE 2026

SPEAKERS 

 HEATHER BIXLER, MA, LPC

Heather Bixler is an ordained minister and U.S. Chaplain with the Assemblies of God. She received her Master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Graduate Studies in Trauma from Regent University. Heather serves her clients at her group practice "HeartSprings Counseling" in Hot Springs, AR. She is a Ph.D. student on Counselor Education and Supervision at Regent University. She's been married to her husband, Alan for 32 years! She is a mom of 4 and an "Emmy" to 3!

BRITTANY JONES

Brittany Jones is a wife, mom of 2 beautiful girls, and a sweet Goldendoodle. She is a national speaker, writer, master's student, and ministry leader at her local church. Brittany is passionate about seeing people live in freedom and wholeness as they heal from trauma and mental health struggles. In light of Brittany's personal story with childhood abuse and mental illness, she has a greater desire to encourage people on their journey. Brittany and her family currently reside in Richmond, VA, where they planted and pastor Motivation Church.

KIM BARNARD
CONFERENCE HOST

Kim Barnard has been in ministry for nearly 36 years, including 29 years serving alongside her
husband, Kent, as lead pastors of Vision City Church in Rio Rancho, New Mexico. Married for
almost 36 years, Kim has spent her entire life in New Mexico, where she enjoys the beauty of all
four seasons the state has to offer.
She is a proud mom of 3 amazing children and cherishes her favorite title of all — Nana to two
of the sweetest grand babies. Kim is passionate about ministry, missions, and loves being part of
the worship team. She enjoys spending time with family and friends, along with movies, music
(a true 80’s girl at heart), traveling, cruising, and relaxing at the beach.

SPEAKERS

BRITTANY JONES

 CONFERENCE GUEST SPEAKER
Brittany Jones is a wife, mom of 2 beautiful girls, and a sweet Goldendoodle. She is a national speaker, writer, master's student, and ministry leader at her local church. Brittany is passionate about seeing people live in freedom and wholeness as they heal from trauma and mental health struggles. In light of Brittany's personal story with childhood abuse and mental illness, she has a greater desire to encourage people on their journey. Brittany and her family currently reside in Richmond, VA, where they planted and pastor Motivation Church.

HEATHER BIXLER, MA, LPC

CONFERENCE SPEAKER
Heather Bixler is an ordained minister and U.S. Chaplain with the Assemblies of God. She received her Master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Graduate Studies in Trauma from Regent University. Heather serves her clients at her group practice "HeartSprings Counseling" in Hot Springs, AR. She is a Ph.D. student on Counselor Education and Supervision at Regent University. She's been married to her husband, Alan for 32 years! She is a mom of 4 and an "Emmy" to 3!

KIM BARNARD

CONFERENCE HOST
Kim Barnard has been in ministry for nearly 36 years, including 29 years serving alongside her
husband, Kent, as lead pastors of Vision City Church in Rio Rancho, New Mexico. Married for
almost 36 years, Kim has spent her entire life in New Mexico, where she enjoys the beauty of all
four seasons the state has to offer.
She is a proud mom of 3 amazing children and cherishes her favorite title of all — Nana to two
of the sweetest grand babies. Kim is passionate about ministry, missions, and loves being part of
the worship team. She enjoys spending time with family and friends, along with movies, music
(a true 80’s girl at heart), traveling, cruising, and relaxing at the beach.