I’ve always liked to talk.
My elementary school teachers gave me Bs in Conduct, telling my parents, “Susan really enjoys visiting with her neighbors.”
Since when is visiting with your neighbors is a bad thing?
While my desire to engage may have been a liability in the classroom, it’s an asset in communicating.
Not only has God cultivated my love for public speaking, He’s also given me a passion for His word. Whether it’s a group of 20 or 200 or more, the fire in my bones ignites my messages with hope and encouragement. A former minister of discipleship once refered to me as “God’s cheerleader.”
Events of all sizes and locations
I’ve spoken at events of various sizes throughout the years as a keynote speaker, breakout presenter, and panel contributor. I’ve had the privilege of helping lead several tours to the Holy Land and was invited to share historical and devotional messages at many sites there.
I currently speak and serve on the steering committee for Radiant Roanoke, a one-day regional conference for women in Southwest Virginia.
Expository teaching
A Precept Ministries-trained Bible teacher, I help women study God’s word in context and then rightly apply His precepts to their lives. I believe we should always be studying the word and growing in our faith. Being grounded in the word not only makes us more discerning, it also sensitizes us to the leading of the Holy Spirit.
Credentials and topics
I’m a trained Precept leader and have participated in several highly respected Christian speaking seminars. I’ve been involved in Women’s Ministry and the Adult Discipleship Ministry at my church since the mid 1990s. While expository teaching to women’s groups is my passion, I’ve also spoken on parenting, social media, and Christian leadership in the community.
I have a high view of scripture and never claim personal, direct revelation from God. I believe the Holy Scriptures, both Old and New Testaments, are the means by which God speaks to us and are authoritative Word of God: divinely inspired, wholly without error, and the final authority of faith and life. I’m a firm believer in the importance of personal Bible study, trusting the indwelling Holy Spirit to instruct us and lead us to maturity in Christ Jesus.
I have dozens of lessons and presentations in my files, and I’m happy to discuss any those with you. My preference, however, is to work with you and your leaders to prayerfully craft a custom message that is specific to the needs of your audience.
Testimonials
and is a spiritually gifted Bible teacher. She is able to address real-life issues from a biblical perspective both directly and transparently. Her Bible studies and personal devotions, which she has written for our church, have always been fresh, practical, timely and from the heart. I am grateful for her commitment and contribution to the fellowship of First Baptist Church of Roanoke.
Her presentations provided both information and inspiration; she draws from the wellspring of both a strong foundation of bible study and an intimate walk with the Lord. Our women thoroughly enjoyed her time among us at our Women’s Retreat; she was truly a full participant in the event and engaged our women on many levels throughout the weekend. I strongly recommend her as a retreat speaker!
and personalized by a gifted writer and speaker/teacher. That’s the blend that communicates so effectively in Susan’s ministry. Knowing her passion for the Word of God and the expressed word for mankind, I can confidently say she “Hears It, Lives It, Writes It, Speaks It”, and that’s a combo that hits the mark!
Additional recommendations may be found on my Testimonials page
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