The Lord Reigns
The Rose Bowl
Pasadena, California
The inaugural flagship event that proved a mass stadium gathering for Christian women was viable. The Rose Bowl became the birthplace of a movement — tens of thousands of women gathering under open skies in Pasadena to worship, weep, and rededicate their lives. It was hailed across national evangelical publications as a milestone 'first-of-its-kind' nondenominational gathering for women.
Archival Program
Original signed program — Rose Bowl Stadium, 1997
Program cover with 1 Peter 2:9
Speakers
Jill Briscoe
Keynote SpeakerAuthor of more than 40 devotional books and co-founder of Telling the Truth ministry, Jill Briscoe is one of the most beloved Bible teachers in evangelical Christianity. Known for her wit and depth, she challenged women to move from comfort to calling.
Susan Kimes
Founder & Executive DirectorFounder of Chosen Women and executive director of the Network of Evangelical Women in Ministry (NEWIM), Susie Kimes organized and orchestrated the entire stadium event series out of a vision she received in 1988. She led women in a powerful prayer of confession and surrender.
Anne Graham Lotz
Keynote SpeakerDaughter of Billy Graham and founder of AnGeL Ministries, Anne Graham Lotz is an internationally acclaimed Bible teacher whose convicting messages on the cross and the coming King drew hundreds forward to receive Christ at the Rose Bowl.
Elisabeth Elliot
Keynote SpeakerOne of the most influential Christian women of the 20th century, Elisabeth Elliot was a missionary, author, and radio host whose husband Jim was martyred by the Auca people in Ecuador. Her unflinching call to holiness and suffering was a hallmark of the Chosen Women platform.
Bunny Wilson
Keynote SpeakerAuthor and speaker Bunny Wilson is known for her fast-paced, humor-laced style and her practical, scripture-based teaching on marriage, family, and freedom in Christ. Her session on hope and holiness was a highlight of the weekend.
Press Coverage
"Highlighted across national evangelical publications and local Southern California news outlets as a milestone 'first-of-its-kind' nondenominational gathering for women."
Videos
This is a promo video for Chosen Women Conference, featuring clips from Chosen Women Rose Bowl Event
Experience a glimpse of the energy, worship, encouragement, and community that made Chosen Women events so special. This short promotional video features moments from the Chosen Women Rose Bowl event, where women gathered together to be inspired, strengthened in their faith, and reminded of their identity and purpose in Christ. Chosen Women was founded by Susan Kimes as a ministry created to encourage women, build meaningful connections, and provide opportunities for spiritual growth through conferences, teaching, worship, and fellowship. These videos are being preserved as part of the Susan Kimes Legacy collection so that the message, ministry, and memories of Chosen Women can continue to encourage future generations. Learn more about Susan Kimes and explore additional teachings, stories, photos, and memories at: SusanKimesLegacy.com Learn more about Chosen Women: ChosenWomenEvents.com #ChosenWomen #SusanKimes #ChristianWomen #WomensMinistry #ChristianConference #Faith #Worship
Susan Kimes Sin Outfit - Archived audio message from The Rose Bowl Chosen Women Event, 1997.
Susan Kimes shares “Sin Outfit,” an archived audio message from the 1997 Chosen Women event at the Rose Bowl. In this message, Susan uses her characteristic warmth, humor, and practical approach to biblical truth to encourage women to examine the things they carry with them spiritually and to consider what God may be asking them to leave behind. As the founder of Chosen Women, Susan Kimes had a passion for helping women understand who they are in Christ and encouraging them to live out their faith with honesty, courage, and purpose. Chosen Women gatherings brought women together for worship, biblical teaching, encouragement, and fellowship, creating memorable experiences centered on growing closer to Jesus. This recording is being preserved as part of the Susan Kimes Legacy collection so that Susan's voice, teaching, and heart for ministry can continue to encourage future generations. Explore more of Susan Kimes' life, ministry, teachings, photos, and memories at: SusanKimesLegacy
Photo Gallery
Worship band on stage
NEWIM resource table
Volunteers preparing balloons under the tent
Attendees gathered under the tent
Overlooking the empty Rose Bowl stadium
'The Lord Reigns' stage before the crowd arrived
'The Lord Reigns' banner atop the stage
NEWIM entrance tent
Attendee overlooking the Rose Bowl seating
Jason and Ariana
Women raising hands in worship
Attendee in prayer on the field
Women kneeling in worship on the field
'The Lord Reigns' stage at the Rose Bowl
Crowd worshipping at the Rose Bowl stage
Jackie with a guest
Anne Graham Lotz with a guest
Elisabeth Elliot and Jill Briscoe
Colleen and Anne
Anne Graham Lotz speaking at the podium
Anne Graham Lotz with a guest
Susan Kimes speaking on stage
Susan Kimes in conversation backstage
Susan Kimes and co-host on stage with program
Worshippers with hands raised in the stands
Thousands of women worshipping together at the Rose Bowl
The iconic Rose Bowl sign — Pasadena, CA
Two women in matching blazers on the Rose Bowl field
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