About the Conference
Get to know the heart, and the team, behind Refined Conference.
Where clarity meets calling, and community lights the way.
Refined Conference isn’t just an event—it’s a sacred space for Kingdom creatives and leaders to grow, connect, and move forward with purpose.
There are plenty of places to chase strategies and success. Refined offers something different: room to slow down, seek God, and steward your calling well. This is a place where the noisy world quiets down, where the voice of God becomes clear again.
At Refined Conference, we don’t idolize hustle. We invite holiness. We don’t measure success by applause or results—we measure it by obedience.
Not your typical small business or writing event, Refined is about genuine connection and heart. Imagine a room full of people who get your heart, rooted in worship, filled with practical truth, and focused on helping you use your God-given gifts to make for Kingdom impact.
Refined Conference is where message and mission meet. This event is your community-driven reminder that you are not alone and that your calling still matters.
You won’t just walk away with inspiration—you will leave with clarity, courage, connections, and action steps to move forward in faith.
Refined Conference
Refined Conference began with a stirring—a quiet but unmistakable nudge in Mandy Roberson’s heart at the end of 2021. As the founder and CEO of Market Refined Media & Publishing, Mandy had spent years walking alongside authors, small business owners, and ministry leaders, helping them build platforms and share meaningful messages. But what she kept hearing in conversations with clients and colleagues was a deeper longing: a desire for honest, Spirit-led community and practical support rooted in faith.
That simple nudge soon became a shared vision. Our team prayed, planned, and dreamed up something more than just another event. We imagined a care-filled space where faith-based creatives could gather—not to perform, compete, or promote themselves—but to pause, be poured into, and move forward in their callings with clarity.
Larger conferences can often feel overwhelming, putting the focus on follower counts, flashy presentations, or formulas for success—yet many attendees leave unsure of what to actually do next. Refined was created as a nurturing alternative, where worship, inspiration, and community come together to meet you right where you are.
In 2023, we hosted our first one-day gathering, and it was full of sacred moments—tears, laughter, insights, and new friendships. Our first two-day conference followed in 2024, where we watched God knit hearts together, stir up purpose, and breathe life into weary dreams. There were prayers over strangers, connections that turned into collaborations, and a clear sense that no one here is building alone.
Refined isn’t about platform size or social reach. It’s about Kingdom purpose, faithful stewardship, and real conversations that help you take the next step. We’ve seen firsthand what God can do when we surrender our talents for His glory—and we want the same for you.
Our prayer is that this gathering continues to be a space where message meets mission, where your heart is reawakened, and where you’re reminded that your calling matters deeply to the One who gave it to you. The light in you is needed—and we’re honored to help you carry it forward.
Refined is for you.
Maybe you’ve been dreaming of taking your work to the next level, growing your community, and making a bigger impact. Or perhaps you’ve felt a nudge to share your story—maybe even write a book—to inspire others on a similar path.
Whether you’re taking your first brave step or refining what’s already in motion, you’ll find encouragement, wisdom, and kindred spirits here.
Refined was created for . . .