KRISTA PETTIFORD is a follower of Jesus, a mom to four young adults, a woman of prayer, a prophetic voice, and a preacher of the gospel. Krista is also an award-winning author and speaker. She led the women’s and prayer leader ministries at her local church, where she was a member for 22 years. Krista has a B.A. in Biblical Studies from Southern California Seminary and a degree in Information Technology. She has a career in IT management and has worked for the same organization for over 26 years.
Krista is the founder of Called Conference, which calls God’s daughters to the heart of the Father and equips, encourages, and empowers women to live out their callings through the changing seasons of life. She is also the founder of Gardenss Ministries Inc. (a.k.a Krista Pettiford Ministrises Inc.), a 501c3 minsitry that exists to partner with other organizations to uplift women and girls in crisis and transition by sowing beautiful Bibles into their lives so they can cultivate a deeper relationship with Christ and being living out their callings.
Krista has a heart for women going through challenging seasons. She desires to lead women into the life-changing knowledge of God’s love, acceptance, and beauty that changes how we see ourselves and show up in the world.
Krista believes that truth and transparency transform lives. She writes and ministers with a solid Biblical message, the Holy Spirit’s leading, and the power of testimony.