Heidi McLaughlin believes that there is nothing more beautiful than a woman who knows she isloved. Heidi’s passion is contagious as she inspires her audiences to grasp their magnificence and step up to the plate to embrace their full potential in Christ. She will make you laugh, and she may make you cry, but you will know you have lovingly been challenged to your highest calling.Heidi speaks all over North America and overseas. She has been teaching, speaking, writing and mentoring women for over two decades. She is an award-winning author, and has written several books and Study Guides. Heidi is also part of a ministry team called RADIANT. This three person team including Grace Fox and Juno Award winning musician Kelita Haverland, conduct day conferences across Canada. Heidi lives in the beautiful vineyards of the Okanagan Valley in Kelowna, British Columbia. Heidi has been widowed twice and is the mom and step-mom of a blended family of 5 children and 12 grandchildren. When Heidi is not working, she loves to curl up with a great book; or golf and laugh with her family and special friends.   

 

 

Speaking Topics

Relationships

From Adversity to Resilience

Prayer

Mentoring

Spiritual Formation

Soul Care

Regrets

Growing Deeper in Christ

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angelscorner@shaw.ca

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Lori Stanley Roeleveld is an author, speaker, and disturber of hobbits who enjoys making comfortable Christians late for dinner. Biblical, funny, and real, she inspires courage and Christ-centered confidence. She’s authored three non-fiction books including Running from a Crazy Man, Jesus and the Beanstalk, and the upcoming, The Art of Hard Conversations from Kregel Publishing, as well as a Christmas novella, Red Pen Redemption.Though she has degrees in Psychology and Biblical Studies, Lori learned the most from studying her Bible in life’s trenches. Blogger. Wife. Mother of adults. Part-time giant-slayer. Not available for children’s parties.

In 2015, Lori’s blog was named one of the Top 100 Christian Blogs, and one post has been featured on Ann Voskamp’s blog twice. A single blog post was viewed over 2 million times, and several others went viral on Facebook. Lori is a popular speaker at women’s events and has enjoyed being on faculty at conferences including Iron Sharpens Iron for women (Worcester), ReNEW: Retreat for New England Writing, and Blue Ridge Mountain Christian Writers Conference.

A retired homeschool mom with a day job, Lori lives the Jesus adventure in Rhode Island.

Speaking Topics

The Art of Hard Conversations

Courage and Confidence to Carry On

Jesus and the Beanstalk (Overcoming Your Giants and Living a Fruitful Life) – 2 Peter 1:1-10

God Was My Escape Plan (thriving where ever you are)

Invisible Women

Bless Your Heart (God’s perspective on human emotions)

Can tailor a talk for your group

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lorisroel@gmail.com

Telephone: 401-533-4245

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Kristine Brown is a communicator at heart who teaches about God’s powerful, relatable Word. Through her writing and speaking, she will introduce you to women in the Bible in a fresh, engaging way.Kristine takes you on a walk with these women in Scripture, experiencing their stories as if you’re close friends. You will see how their lives mirror our own, and discover the lessons they learned by holding onto God.

She teaches how to apply these promises from God’s Word to our own situations in practical ways. Be prepared to grow in wisdom, as you are inspired and encouraged by the stories she shares.

Here are a few of her speaking topics:

Beyond Blessed: Walking with Hannah

Embracing Our Identity: Walking with Hagar

Conquering Comparison: Walking with Leah

 

Bold Living: Walking with Rahab

Steadfast Confidence: Walking with the Shunamite Woman

Witty stories and strong biblical teaching are what attract women to her message. Kristine has a knack for uncovering deep truths in Scripture and their application to everyday life. She speaks in a variety of settings, including Bible studies, workshops, and church services.

Kristine prayerfully develops messages to fit the specific theme of each event. She believes in providing timely, relevant teaching. Contact Kristine to discuss possible themes or topics for your special event.

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kristine@morethanyourself.com

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Debbie W. Wilson is an ordinary woman who has experienced an extraordinary God. Drawing from her personal walk with Christ, twenty-four years as a Christian counselor, and decades as a Bible teacher, Debbie speaks and writes to help women discover relevant faith and enjoy God. She is the author of Little Women, Big God and Give Yourself a Break.

She and her husband, Larry, founded Lighthouse Ministries in 1991. Her years with Cru (Campus Crusade for Christ) took her from Boston to Southern California with stops in Indiana and Oklahoma. They now live in North Carolina with their two standard poodles and two grown children.

• B.S. in Nutrition from Georgia Southern University

• Served on the staff of the high school ministry (Student Venture) of Campus Crusade for Christ (Cru) in Boston, Indianapolis, Oklahoma City, and Orange County, California.

• Certificate in Biblical Studies at The International School of Theology in San Bernardino, California

• Served six years on staff with Scope Ministries (from Oklahoma City, OK) as a biblical counselor before cofounding Lighthouse Ministries with her husband Larry Wilson.

• Participated at Billy Graham’s conference for itinerant evangelists as a counselor with Scope Ministries, “Amsterdam 2000.”

• Served on the steering committee for Anne Graham Lotz’s conference in Raleigh, “Just Give Me Jesus.”

• SCORE speakers training graduate

• Member of Jerry Jenkins Writing Guild

• Leadership and teaching roles in the local church

What others have said:

Debbie shares relevant content that significantly impacts a woman’s everyday life. I always learn so much from her. Whether small group or large, her message connects to the heart of a woman.

– Tara Furman, Founder of Knowing God Ministries

Our ladies enjoyed the day so much and were so excited about having Debbie. We would love to have her back! I have received nothing but wonderful comments about the morning. Her message truly was the center of all that we had worked so hard to do. God was so faithful to have her meet the ladies right where they were.
– Peggy Warren, Piney Grove Proverbs 31 Director

When Debbie spoke, our women listened—intently! She is passionate about her topic and connects with her audience emotionally. God’s word moves her! She is funny, relational, serious, compassionate, and dedicated. She has a deep working knowledge of the scriptures and an insightful perspective on applying God’s word to our daily lives, our circumstances, our relationships, our joys, our trials, our mistakes, and our pain. If you are looking for someone who will capture the attention and hearts of your women and speak Godly words of truth, wisdom, and encouragement, then Debbie Wilson is your girl!
– Susan Deese, Coordinator of the Northwest Community Church Women’s Mentoring Ministry Cary, NC

If you are planning a seminar or a women’s event, then Debbie Wilson is the right choice for you. Her messages are relevant, applicable, and I highly recommend her.
— Diane Rumley, Co-Founder Support Military Spouses

Speaking Topics

Rahab: Unshakable Faith

Bathsheba: Beauty From Ashes (Recovering from betrayal)

Ruth and Naomi: Trusting God When Life Stinks

The Secrets to Biblical Rest

From Messy Emotions to Mighty Faith

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You can reach Debbie Wilson here at

LighthouseMinistries@mac.com

Telephone: 919-469-2477

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With over 22 years in corporate American, 2 million airline miles under her belt, 2 Christian Literary Awards on the shelf, an MBA hanging on the wall, and a Doctor of Theology candidacy in process, Susan B Mead shares her expert teachings on business, grief and relationships. A master storyteller and award winning, best selling author, Susan leaves audiences motivated to live a life free of regrets even though she has done the hardest thing any parent can do – bury her youngest son, Kyle.

Susan has been described as a solid, comforting voice in a messy world. Whether speaking to business professionals, women’s conferences, industry leaders or writer’s workshops, Susan’s insightful wisdom inspires audiences, empowering them to make healthy mental u-turns to help them find calm in the chaos.

Speaking Topics

Finding Joy

The Power of Prayer

Bible Basics

The Significance of You

Identity in Christ

Relationships

Grief

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susan@susanbmead.com

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Tammy Kennington is a writer, speaker, education workshop presenter, and child abuse awareness advocate. Familiar with the impact of trauma, mental illness, and parenting in the hard places, Tammy hopes to lead women toward a deeper understanding of themselves and their relationship with the God who loves them. The author of five children’s nonfiction books, Tammy has also written articles and devotions for Thriving Family, The Upper Room, Light from the Word, and several other publications. When she isn’t working on her memoir, Tammy is likely discovering unmatched socks and candy wrappers tucked beneath the cushions of the couch or drinking a cup of Calming Chamomile tea as her children configure a boxing ring in the front yard with traffic cones and twine.

Abandoned, Unloved and Unwanted Tammy delivers her signature talk with vulnerable honesty, inviting women into her own heart and story as she explores the lies women believe when they feel abandoned, unloved, and unworthy. Leaving a Legacy As mothers we want to leave our children with a rich legacy–a gift from the past that will continue to guide them through the seasons of their lives. But, how do we pass on positive family values if we were raised in dysfunction? Finding Hope in the Hard Places Have you ever struggled to believe God has the best in mind for your children? Have your parenting or life experiences left a cavity where faith used to reside? Discover the truth about doubt and the importance it has in leading us toward a closer relationship with God. The Myth of Being Good Enough-A recovering people pleaser, Tammy uncovers the three reasons women struggle to find their true worth and value in Christ. With gentle humor and honesty, Tammy shares her personal struggle to believe she is worth loving and why she is considering fake fingernails for the first time.

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tammy.kennington@gmail.com

Telephone: 719-323-7669

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Kathy Howard helps women live an unshakeable faith for life no matter the circumstances. A
former “cultural Christian,” Kathy encourages them to stand firm on our rock-solid God through
trials and persecution or ease and success by embracing real, authentic faith.

Kathy will help women:
• Cling to God through troubles and trials to find strength, protection, comfort, and
guidance
• Build a faith that will withstand difficulty, persecution, ease, and success
• Develop the courage to follow God even when it means taking a risk
• Connect the wisdom and guidance of God’s Word to the decisions you face each day
• Find relevance for life in your relationship with God
• Gain satisfaction and joy through a deeper, more intimate relationship with God
• Recognize and live in the lavish abundance of God’s unbounded grace

Kathy has been teaching the Bible since she fell in love with God’s Word almost 30 years ago.
She speaks regularly at women’s retreats and events across the United States and internationally.
The author of seven books, including five Bible studies, Kathy writes to have something to do
while she eats chocolate and drinks coffee. She has a Masters in Christian Education and a
certificate in women’s ministry from the Canadian Southern Baptist Seminary.

In recent years, God has been teaching Kathy more about His abundant grace. Through her own
relationships and life experiences, she is learning to extend the grace God has so lavishly poured
out on her own life.

Kathy calls herself a “confused southerner.” Raised in Louisiana, she has moved with her
engineer husband around the U.S. and Canada. She says “pop” instead of “Coke” and “you guys”
as often as “ya’ll.” But she’s still a southern girl at heart!

Kathy and her husband now live in the Dallas/Ft Worth area and have three children, two sons in-law,
one daughter-in-law, and four precious grandsons. When the family gets together there
are also five dogs in the mix.

Speaking Topics

Unshakeable Faith

Lavish Grace

Fed Up with Flat Faith

Rocks and Diamonds

Slaughtering the Sacred Cow of Busyness

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kathy@kathyhoward.org

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Deb DeArmond is an author, a speaker, and relationship coach—helping others improve their interactions at work and at home. Her first book, Related by Chance, Family by Choice: Transforming Mother-in-Law and Daughter-in-Law Relationships was released in November 2013 by Kregel Publications.Family dynamics are Deb’s passion and her writing explores marriage, grandparenting, in-law and extended family relationships. Abingdon Press released her newest book, I Choose You Today: 31 Choices to Make Love Last in January of 2015.  Her newest book about marital conflict, Don’t Go To Bed Angry. Stay Up  and Fight!  will release in June of 2016. Her work has been featured in several magazines including Lifeway’s Mature Living, WHOA for Women, and the Kingdom Life Now.
Deb is wife to her high school sweetheart who showed her the path to become a Christ follower 42 years ago. Mom to three incredible sons and daughters-in-law. Gigi to six perfect grandboys and one gorgeous granddaughter. Deb loves to travel, and considers herself a foodie. Her idea of the perfect job would be to travel on someone else’s dime, writing about her experiences, and eating her way around the world!

Deb and her husband Ron, live in the Dallas/Fort Worth area where they serve as associate pastors of adult ministry.

Speaking Topics

Keeping the Love in Your Marriage for the Life of Your Marriage I (Still) Do – Marriage After 50

Mother-in-Law/Daughter-in-Law Relationships

They’re All Grown Up: Discovering Relationship with Your Adult Kids

Marital Conflict: Don’t Go to Bed Angry. Stay Up and Fight!

Take a Flying Leap!

Going for the Goals You’ve Given Up On!

Be Yourself. Everyone Else is Already Taken. (Identify in Christ)

Various workshops on writing and speaking, too!

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You can reach Deb DeArmond here at

deborah.dearmond@gmail.com

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Debbie founded Heart Keepers Ministries, Inc. in 1997 after resigning her position as Senior Partner of a women’s investment club. God called Debbie to invest in his “stock”. That began a life of submission, prayer and a closer walk with God. Her greatest desire is to know Christ and share his love with others.Debbie speaks the word of God with a gentleness while adding doses of humor that encourages the listener to desire more. She reveals the truths that God has taught her through her own life experiences and shares simple yet profound ways for others to apply them in their own lives.Debbie resides with her husband Mike in Lynn Haven, Florida. They have one grown son, Blake. They are members of Lynn Haven Methodist Church where Debbie has served as a Sunday School teacher, Women’s ministry leader, Finance committee member and Chairperson for the Evangelism Committee.

Debbie loves to write devotionals and studies to help others know Jesus in a better and deeper way. Father Knows Best is a 5 week Bible study for Dads and daughters based on Matthew 5, 6, and 7. For more info about this study please see the web page titled Father Knows Best.

Debbie is also a contributing author for two books (Living Well and Better Together) through First Place 4 Health. This Christian weight-loss and healthy living program has guided hundreds of thousands of people to a healthy lifestyle and a closer walk with the Lord.

She has written a 52 week youth devotional for middle school students entitled JUST JESUS and a 4 week bible study for women on the book of RUTH-Finding Renewed Hope In Despairing Times.

Speaking Topics

Keeping Your Heart Beautiful (Teacup presentation)

O Happy Day

Journey To Hope

Just Jesus

Father Knows Best

Any topic your team desires

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You can reach Deborah Norred here at

dnorred707@comcast.net

Telephone: 850-896-0158

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