Public Speaking

Though I do preach on a regular basis, and therefore "speak in public" weekly in worship, in terms of "public speaking" I do more than the weekly worship services.

I enjoy serving as a Keynote Speaker for various retreats and meetings.  I work with the planning team or director to coordinate themes and the ways I can be involved in the retreats.  I have served as the keynote speaker, led workshops and directed retreats of various styles.  Check out below the retreats I have led as Keynote Speaker, and please connect with me to see if we would be a good fit.

Keynote Speaker: High School Youth Retreat

Keynote speaker at a regional high school youth, weekend event.  Four speaking opportunities to generate discussion surrounding the topic of "Tough Questions."  What tough questions are you afraid to, or willing to ask about your faith?

Organizer: The Hunger Experience

A one night retreat, of over 50 youth and their sponsors to focus on hunger and poverty related issues.  The retreat followed a 30 hour fast format, beginning after lunch on Friday and breaking the fast on Saturday evening.  We organized small group activities including Bible study, worship experiences and service projects in the midst of the fast to offer a more in depth look at hunger and poverty related issues.

Keynote Speaker: Disciple's Women Retreat

Keynote speaker at a regional women's retreat.  Three speaking opportunities surrounding the topic "Weaving Our Lives: Body, Mind & Spirit."  Assisted in leading worship opportunities and in a break-out session, "Walking the Labyrinth."

Keynote Speaker: Junior High Youth Retreat

Keynote speaker at a regional junior high youth event for the Great River Region of the Christian Church (DOC).  Five speaking opportunities to discuss Gospel lessons based on the books of Dr. Seuss: "The Gospel According to Dr. Seuss."

Organizer: Young Adult Ecumenical Forum on Globalization and Poverty

A forum for a more direct model of leadership development, in order to foster confidence in young adults to be active players in church life.  Objectives included providing a space for open dialogue, equipping participants to contemplate the role of the American Church in our interdependent world, increasing young adult involvement in local churches, providing models for leadership development and young adult programming, creating networks among a diverse group of ecumenical Christians, teaching young adults to use their voice, and inspiring discernment and dedication within the context of the local church in America.