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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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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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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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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Cindi McMenamin is a national speaker and author who helps women find strength for the soul. As a longtime pastor’s wife and Bible teacher, she has more than 30 years experience ministering to women and inspiring them to let God meet their emotional needs, grow stronger through their alone times, and pursue their dreams with boldness. Cindi is the author of 15 books from Harvest House Publishers including her bestseller When Women Walk Alone(more than 120,000 copies sold), When God Sees Your Tears, God’s Whispers to a Woman’s Heart and her most recent, Drama Free. Cindi’s audience continually refers to her as:

• Relevant – no matter what they’re going through she speaks to the issues they are dealing with.
• Personable – With humor, transparency and the ability to share from her own weaknesses and failures, she relates to women of all ages from high school/college to retirement.
• Powerful – Through principles and insights from God’s Word as well as her own story and other women’s transformational stories, Cindi challenges women to move beyond where they are now and experience powerful life change.

These are just a few of the most common responses Cindi receives after speaking

“I could relate to everything you were talking about. It’s as if you were talking straight to me.”

“I was challenged to start living differently by using the practical tools you provided at the retreat.”

“I could’ve listened to you talk all evening. Please come back every year.”

 

Cindi’s most requested presentations:

You Can be Drama Free

In this fun presentation, Cindi shows women practical ways to dial down the drama in their lives and respond appropriately to situations that would otherwise escalate.

Focusing on the Few Things That Matter

In this encouraging presentation, Cindi shows women how to increase their ability to identify and say “no” to busyness, learn how to slow down and spend more time with loved ones, maximize their peace and productivity, and discover new sources of endurance in the face of stress.

Restored!

Through Scriptural insights and practical helps, Cindi shows women how to see God as the Only One who truly satisfies, develop a desperation for God and long for His healing touch, experience a new confidence through a proper understanding of God, and enjoy the blessing of investing in the lives of others.

Women on the Edge

Through personal stories and real-life accounts of biblical women, Cindi shows women they are not alone in their everyday frustrations that make them feel they’re going to go over the edge. She helps them shift their focus from self to God, trust their heavenly Father more with the things they cannot control, and enjoy the confidence that comes from a heart wholly surrendered to Him.

Discovering Your Dream

Cindi’s message helps women explore God’s specific design for their lives by helping them verbalize new dreams for the first time, resurrect lost dreams and see them to fruition, and connect their desires and natural abilities to God’s purpose for them.

The Role of a Lifetime

A woman tends to define her role in life by her responsibilities and relationships. Yet God sees her apart from what she does and has given her an irreplaceable role and a “red carpet” she hasn’t realized. This “Hollywood-themed” retreat or event stresses the amazing worth of a woman in God’s eyes and challenges her to see her potential to make a difference in this world.

Longings of a Woman’s Heart

Cindi looks at the longings of a woman’s heart, where she goes to satisfy those longings, and the kind of fulfillment only found in an intimate relationship with Christ. Includes practical ways to see God as your First Love.

When You’re Running on Empty

Cindi shows you how to finish your day feeling energized by your activities, rather than worn out by busyness. Presentation includes practical ways to implement good health habits that recharge your energy, and ways to avoid burnout by leaning on God for daily power.

Reflecting His Light

Is your life marked by the light you radiate toward others? It can be. In this inspiring talk, Cindi shares how you can look to God for your fulfillment, live in the light of His joy, and live like a child of the King.

Cindi also speaks on Inspiring Your Daughter (using material from her popular book, When a Mom Inspires Her Daughter), Worry-Free Parenting (from her book, 10 Secrets to Becoming a Worry-Free Mom); and Drawing Your Husband’s Heart Closer to Yours (from her books When a Woman Inspires Her Husband and 12 Ways to Experience More with Your Husband.)

Cindi’s Christmas Talks:

‘Tis the Season to be Stress Free – In this upbeat presentation, Cindi speaks to the heart of every woman who finds herself busy and stressed over the Thanksgiving and Christmas seasons by showing them practical ways to slow down and enter the holiday season with a focused heart.

Celebrate the Savior  – This encouraging message will help women appreciate the kind of friend they have in Jesus, discover God as the Father they might have never had, and experience freedom through God’s forgiveness and gift of eternal life

Hope for the Holidays – No matter what you – or someone you know – is going through, Cindi shares comfort from a wonderful story in God’s Word about how He hears your prayers, sees your tears, and is planning for your greater good, no matter what things might look like now.

Besides speaking across the country, Cindi has made numerous TV and radio appearances on shows such as Family Talk with Dr. James Dobson, Moody Broadcasting’s Prime Time America and Midday Connection, At Home Live, The Harvest Show, 100 Huntley Street, Not Just Talkin’ the Talk, and His Love Extended.

Cindi and her husband, Hugh, live in the San Diego area of Southern California where Hugh is a pastor on staff at North Coast Calvary Chapel in Carlsbad. They have been married  30 years and have a grown daughter, Dana.

 

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Cindispeaks@msn.com

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Living much of her life as a stressed-out, burned-out SuperGal, Lori’s life was completely turned around when she met Jesus during a tragic storm. Defeated and broken, she had to lay down her overwhelming pride and face her lack of faith. Today, Lori is an inspirational speaker, singer, Bible teacher and author of her memoir, SuperGal vs. GOD. Through her experience, she speaks, with transparency and humor, to encourage women to surrender their struggles with their stressful, self-reliant, people-pleasing, too-busy lives and find God’s abundant peace

through His Word. She is endlessly grateful to a loving God who refused to give up on her. A God who is teaching her that her value to Him is in being and not doing.Lori is the owner of independent publishing company, Broken Shoe Press, and a member of the Advanced Writers and Speakers Association. She loves to sing, garden, and laugh in the chaos of her grandkids. Lori and her husband have five children, thirteen grandchildren, and enjoy living near Valley Forge, PA.

Speaking Topics

Overcoming the SuperGal Syndrome – Overcome the Overwhelm!

God Says – World Says – Two Perspectives of a Changing Culture

Mind Your Mind (Living Anxious No More)

Behold the New You

Maxed-Out Momma

Paralysis of Perfectionism

Tattle Tongue (Delight or Destroy?)

Chains (The Burden of Living in Fear)

I’m Out of Control With Control

Millennials and Mountains

Do We Really Want It All (And the Stress That Goes With It?)

Kathy Collard Miller is best known as a speaker and author for her practical Biblical teaching with vulnerable sharing, humor, and motivation woven throughout. Kathy’s ministry began after God delivered her from being a child abuser of her toddler daughter and the restoration of her broken marriage to Larry.

Since 1984 when her first book was published telling her story, Kathy has been in awe of God’s plan to develop a ministry with a world-wide impact. That includes being a best-selling and award-winning author of over 50 books, featuring a full array of non-fiction genres including Bible studies, Bible commentaries, Christian living topics, and being an editor of compiled books. Some of her other books are the Daughters of the King Bible study series (Whispers of My Heart and Choices of the Heart) and Never Ever Be the Same: A New You Starts Today (co-written with Larry). Kathy’s articles have appeared in numerous magazines and online sources. And she has appeared on hundreds of radio and television programs including The 700 Club.

Kathy is also amazed about the open doors God has given for speaking. She has spoken in over 30 U.S. states and eight foreign countries including China, Indonesia, and Greece. She loves to see new sights and is so grateful her ministry allows her to travel and see the world. Kathy and Larry, her husband of almost 50 years, often write and speak together, especially at marriage events. They are also lay counselors.Kathy and Larry live in Southern California, and are the parents of two and grandparents of 2.

One of many endorsements for Kathy’s speaking : I have participated in and also led several church retreats over the years. Our latest retreat, with Kathy as the speaker/teacher for the whole weekend, was the deepest, most life-changing retreat I’ve ever been on. Her willingness to be vulnerable about her own life allows women to feel safe so they can open up about deep wounds and hurts they may have hidden their whole life. Kathy is a willing vessel the Lord uses to teach, encourage, love and challenge participants, so their walk with God becomes clearer, stronger and better than they ever thought possible.—Irene Brennick, Director of Women’s Ministries, Life Spring Church, Moorpark, California Director, Community Services, Los Robles Hospital & Medical Center

Kathy’s speaking topics, yet Kathy is always eager to prepare new material to meet the needs of each individual group.

RETREAT TOPICS

Pure-Hearted

Every woman longs to serve and know God from a pure heart. She knows her motives are often muddy and confused. From her newest book, Pure-Hearted: The Blessings of Living Out God’s Glory, Kathy reveals the keys for understanding how seeking God’s glory brings purer motives.

Heart Change

Every women can be transformed from the inside out. These presentations are based on Kathy’s latest book, Never Ever Be the Same: A New You Starts Today (co-authored with her husband, Larry). Kathy reveals the keys for determining the underlying causes of ungodly behavior. Then she shares how to come to the point of trusting God more by repenting and surrendering to God’s power.

Through His Eyes

In these presentations, Kathy gleans insights for living with an eternal perspective from the book of Philippians.

Partly Cloudy with Scattered Worries

Kathy is eager to share with women how they can trust God more, reduce worry (even eliminate it), and have greater peace in their lives. These presentations are based on her book, Partly Cloudy with Scattered Worries.

Princess to Princess

Kathy uses examples from both biblical women and fictional modern women to motivate Christian women to operate within their God-given inheritance in Christ so that they become strong, righteous, know they are precious, protected, and predestined for good works, among others.

Heart of Grace

We can give grace to ourselves and to others. Grace is the opposite of perfectionism and Kathy shares how to walk in realistic expectations and love others more.

INDIVIDUAL PRESENTATION TOPICS:

Stop Motherhood! I Want to Get Off!

Kathy tells the poignant story of how God enabled her to overcome her abusive reactions toward her daughter and how God healed her marriage.

Why do I Put So Much Pressure on Myself and Others?

Someone has said, “A perfectionist is a person who takes great pains and passes them on to others.” Kathy reveals how to diminish “passing on” those pains.

When Counting to Ten Isn’t EnoughKathy offers hope about the causes and solutions for anger, particularly parental frustration.

Prevent Stress From Becoming DistressKathy examines worry, unrealistic expectations, priorities and time pressures.Discipline Children EffectivelyKathy answers the questions every parent has about responding to a child’s disobedience.Meet Your Husband’s Significance NeedsA wise wife can learn how to meet her husband’s needs for significance by becoming his lover, respecter, and helper, along with developing her individual identity.Find Contentment in a Disappointing World

Kathy presents solutions for contentment cheaters like the physical body, people, problems, and possessions.

Your View of God

In this interactive presentation, Kathy helps women identify God’s attributes and any wrong assumptions about His nature.

Listening to God’s Voice

From I Kings 19, Kathy uncovers principles for hearing God’s voice, even in the midst of busy lives.

God is Worthy to be Praised

Within Psalm 103, Kathy relates motivating and inspirational ideas for praising God.

Staying Friends with Your Kids

Parents can respond to their children as they are growing up so that when those children are grown, they all can be firm friends. Kathy tells you how.

For a half, full, or two day events, mix and match from Kathy’s basic topics to coordinate with your theme.

Email Us!

We at Arise Speakers are looking forward to hearing from you.

You can reach Kathy Collard Miller here at

KathyCollardMiller@gmail.com

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Or write to:

PO Box 6721, Longmont, CO 80501

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