Leslie Stone

Website Designer

I want to take a minute and share about a member of the I Am Retreats team!! Leslie!!!! She is the media captain lol!! You met her on the October 2025 trip and she was a huge blessing not only there in setting up but also behind the scenes building the website. She has been in my life for 15 years and our journeys are similar. The Lord reconnected us a couple years ago and now we are stronger together in the Lord than ever before! I pray you get a chance to meet her at a retreat so you can see and hear how the Lord is working and has worked in her life!! She is a true gem in the kingdom!!! Keep her in your prayers as with the rest of the retreat team that I will introduce over time!!

Hannah McNeill-Artspace868

Official Artist

I wanted to announce and gladly share the Official Artist of the retreat ministry, Artspace868 or Hannah McNeill. I met her on facebook through a mutual friend and ordered a painting. When I got the painting in the mail, first of all, the packing itself was an art piece, second the Spirit of God fell in my house like revival had just come.... honestly I can't really describe it. So, when the Lord asked me to do the retreats I reached out to her only giving the name of the retreat which was " I am" and it was a two way thing. I am because of who He is..... Anyways, same thing happened with every painting after.... She is so anointed and full of God it pours out into her Art!!! Please take the time to go check her out and be in prayer for her journey as a Christian Artist!!! I pray you find something you like on her page and can get the same experience I've had!!!

To order any of the art that was inspired for the retreats follow this link!

https://www.thegrainerycollective.com/index.php/shop-now/art

Mara & Paul Hubbard

Partner in Sponsoring

Meet Mara and Paul, My (Raven’s) Parents! Together they have sown financially and used their talents in creating special unique gifts for the retreats. They have been a crucial part of my life in pushing her to follow the voice of the Lord. They have always been supportive, encouraging and the reason I am the strong willed, determined person I am today… they taught me “There’s always a way to figure something out” and that’s what helps me to never give up!

Kathryn Riley

Intercessory Prayer

Hello! My name is Kathryn and I’m a married momma of 4. I met Raven in July of 2025 at our Church and I’m so thankful I have. Meeting Raven I noticed that her worship style was much like mine, and she’s since opened me up to much more intimate time with the Lord. I have to say that’s when my relationship with Jesus was taken to another level. Raven and Michael are really doing something so wonderful, and I pray they are able to continue until God says it’s enough.

I’ve been to two of the three retreats (First one I hadn’t met Raven yet) and let me tell you, I’m thankful I have and I will continue to go. Just to be able to take the time out for the Lord out of our busy lives is such an important thing. I also got to witness a lot of miracles and deliverance and just to be able to see women so happy and intimate with the Lord is so rewarding. I feel like God has ordered me to be a prayer warrior at these retreats, to aid any one that may need anything at all, like prayer or just someone to talk to. Our Lord is a wonderful counselor and He never fails us. Be ready for some miracles, chains breaking, deliverance and whatever else God has in store for us.

Lyz Cortez

Controlled Chaos Coordinator

My name is Lyz Cortez and I serve as the “Controlled Chaos Coordinator” for the “I AM” women’s retreats, bringing a heart for fellowship and a love for creating a fun environment leading to lasting memories. With a passion for building community through laughter and shared experiences, I hope to ensure that every woman feels seen, included, and filled with joy. The goal is to create a space where faith and fun go hand-in-hand, leaving everyone with a fuller heart and a smile on their face as new friendships are forged and where love and laughter abound.