Speakers
The following is a list we have compiled of gifted speakers. These women will encourage and challenge your women’s group in many different ways on various topics.
To be a speaker featured on our website please contact us with an attached resume including references. w2wadmin@bc.paoc.com
Andrea Critchley
Andrea has a passion for showing women their value and influence as women of God. As the Women2Women Director, she travels, speaks, leads worship and gives leadership to the women of the PAOC BC/Yukon District. Andrea, her husband Ken, and their two children Keely and Karson live in Vancouver BC and are pastoring at Bethel Pentecostal Assembly, Mission, BC. As a Canadian recording artist and CCLI songwriter, Andrea inspires people of all ages to engage in a worship-filled life to God. She demonstrates leadership through mentorship and actively trains, teaches and encourages the younger generation to reach their God potential. Her passion and love for God is contagious, and will inspire you to reach for a deeper level in your life with Christ!
For more information or to book Andrea please contact:
E: acritchley@bc.paoc.org
Ph: 604.533.2232
Gabriele Rienas
Originally from Toronto Canada, Gabriele grew up in a German-Canadian family. She graduated from Bible College is Abbotsford, BC and subsequently received her MA in Christian Counseling from George Fox University in Portland, Oregon. Gabriele has been married to Werner, who is a minister, for 28 years. They have two grown children, Alison and Arden. They have pastored churches in Canada, Texas, and Oregon and have currently been at Life Church near Portland, Oregon for 18 years.
Gabriele, a licensed counselor, has a private counseling practice, using Biblical Principals and prayer as the foundation of her practice. She is also a teacher/speaker in various settings. She has spoken nationally and internationally at women’s events, missions venues, marriage conferences, and relationship/teambuilding settings. She writes a regular column for Pastor’s wives in the Assembly of God Enrichment Magazine for church leaders. Laughter is a big part of her life -a survival tool, which she loves to pass on to others.
Gabriele speaks about the day-to-day process of living in a realistic, humorous, way. She will simulate you to think, challenge you to grow, and equip you to embrace the journey. She blends her relationship skills with Biblical truth and ministry lessons to bring practical solutions to the challenges of life, relationships and ministry.
Topics include:
- A Woman’s Journey to Wholeness - Better than Ever: The challenge to keep growing - Uniquely You: Becoming All God Made you to Be - Big World, Big Girl: Pursuing mature faith, attitudes & behavior - Say It with Savvy: Communication skills with Grace and Style - Confident Parenting in Turbulent Times - Surviving the Parsonage: Practical Helps for Ministry Wives - Getting the marriage you’ve always wantedFor more information or to book Gabriele contact:
E: wgrienas@verizon.net
Ph: 503-705-9230
W: Life Church (www.lifeonweb.org)
*CD’s available on request
Jean Anderson
The main thrust of my testimony centers around God’s faithfulness through the refining fire in my life. We have shared our testimony of God’s grace on the 100 Huntley Street Christian Television Program; Marriage Encounter; and our local churches. We rejoice in how God has used both my husband and me in bringing God’s healing to others through our willingness to become vulnerable in sharing our story.
Two new avenues of ministry have opened up to us in our retirement years. God has called John and me into working as full-time voluntary staff with Dunamis Ministries International.
Also I have recently finished a writing course. Some of my articles have appeared in the PAOC Testimony as well as other magazines. In the near future I hope to begin writing my autobiography of how God was with me through my Refining Fire. Having had the privilege of visiting a gold mine, I saw firsthand how gold can only become pure through the extreme heat process. We as God’s children strength our faith and endurance as we allow Him to take us through the fire so that He may purify us to make us worthy in our service to Him.
It is my prayer that through sharing our story, to be able to facilitate in bringing wholeness to the body of Christ and to help those who have kept silent out of shame, to be willing to open up so they, too, can receive God’s healing whether it be spiritual, physical, or emotional .
Topics I am willing to share on from my own personal experiences include:
- Healing and forgiveness from an adulterous relationship and other marriage struggles
- Healing through loss and grief.
- How God helped me to believe for the restoration of our prodigal son and wants to do the same for others. .
- Trusting God in the Midst of Your Storms
- Learning to trust God through Bankruptcy and other financial disasters
- Set free from deep depression caused by deep hurt and rejection
- Trusting God and seeing Him miraculously healing our daughter.
For more information or to book Jean contact:
E: jean@jandjanderson.com
Kamal Dhillon
Powerful message on Forgiveness
Kamal Dhillon is an author, an inspirational speaker and a domestic violence counsellor. Her new book, Black & Blue Sari, is a harrowing autobiography of the abuse and torment that she suffered through by the hands of her husband after an arranged marriage. A victim of domestic abuse, she writes about the constant threats upon her life as she struggled to protect herself and her children. Her story and message is one that will affect you, disturb you, enrage you and will open your eyes to the reality and severity of domestic violence.
Kamal is a mother of four and has two grandchildren. She has been described as an individual with Powerhouse ability to encourage men and women. She shares her story both locally and abroad. She continues to be a voice to the voiceless. Through her presentations she hopes to empower women and children to live life to the fullest potential God has given them.
Kamal has been awarded the Certificate of Merit for her work by the Canadian heritage ministry. She has shared her story on and with various television and print media agencies, as well as given numerous public presentations locally and abroad. Her new book “Black & Blue Sari,” is now available at all major bookstores and online.
To contact Kamal:
E: kamalsdhillon@blackandbluesari.com
Ph: 778 878-0554
W: www.blackandbluesari.com
Susan Wells
Susan Wells draws from her background as a best-selling author and involvment in home decor television to bring her message to those who might not otherwise have an interest in Christianity. She has shared her life story three times on One Hundred Huntley Street, has spoke at district and national conferences, including the Crystal Cathedral’s International Women’s Conference. She is a frequent guest columnist and is presently finishing her newest book, A Place at My Table. Her dynamic testimony and infectious sense of humour will delight your friends, while challenging them with the Gospel message.
Susan ministers in a variety of church events: banquets, teas, ladies retreats etc. For each ministry, advertising, special feature, and topics are adapted to compliment the occasion.
For more information or to book Susan contact:
House & Home Ministries
10269 Sheaves Way, Delta BC V4C 8G4
Ph. 604.581.7630
E. susanpwells@telus.net
Tami Szabo
As an Executive Leadership Coach, Tami is passionate about seeing business women achieve the kind of success they are truly capable of. She has learned how to create a successful business using all of her God given gifts and she wants to coach others to do the same. In fact, Tami has discovered coaching to be one of the most powerful methods of bringing out genius in both Women Leaders and their staff.
Tami is the founder and owner of several businesses, including Destiny’s Door Coaching and Brilliant Leader Development Group. These Coaching businesses include services such as Strategic Business Planning, Assessments, Article Writing, Training, Teleseminars, Workshops, Individual Coaching and Group Coaching.
Being a Licensed MasterMind Executive Coach and previous Director of Coaching with The Rescue Institute (The Global Leader in Servant Coaching), has also provided her with the opportunity to teach and coach Leaders from all over the world.
As a Leader and Business Owner herself, Tami understands some of the pressures and dynamics facing Leadership today. She also knows what it’s like to work for a big company, manage other staff, train employees and learn new skills. Her own journey has caused her to face incredible trials and experience the thrills of personal success.
In addition to being a Certified Executive Mastermind Coach, Tami is a CTA Certified Coach and a member of The International Coaching Federation (ICF). Tami has been assisting people in their development for many years. Her Pastoral Theology Degree, Nursing Courses, Business and Marketing Knowledge all lend a richness to her Coaching.
On a personal level, Tami is committed to her own development both personally and professionally. And yes, she even gets coached herself! She enjoys an abundant life in the beautiful Rocky Mountains and spends precious time with her family, friends, and pampered kitties.
To contact Tami:
E: tami@destinysdoorcoaching.com
Ph: (250) 341-7474
W: www.DestinysDoorCoaching.com
Wilma Gaetz
Wilma Gaetz is a woman who has pursued many things. While being a mother of three and a nana of six she is also an ordained minister, an author, and a Clinical Counsellor with her own private practice. Wilma has published one book entitled “Take My Tears…Use Them” and is currently working on her second book.
Wilma has been speaking since her youth and speaks from her personal grievances and counselling knowledge. She has a great sense of humour and is open and honest in her sharing, which is appreciated by those who hear her. Using her expeience from counselling she is knowledgeable in many areas as well as comfortable in speaking with both men, women, and youth. She is willing to speak at any venue including churches, workshops, camps, and small groups.
Topics she enjoys speaking on include:
- Loss and grief- rebuilding a new life
- Dreaming big dreams
- A God who loves us and has plans for us
- Living our passions
- Loving ourselves as God intended
- Teaching from books including ones by Phillip Kellers, Max Lucado, and Philip Yancey
For more information or to book Wilma contact:
BC PAOC District Office, WM Director Andrea Critchley
604.533.2232 or acritchley@bc.paoc.org
or email Wilma at wpgaetz@telus.net
Dr. Hopelyn Mullings Brown
Hopelyn Mullings Brown is a Doctor of Strategic Leadership and has been in the field of consulting and coaching since 2002. Dr Hopelyn founded the organization Hopelyn International Network and speaks at leadership conferences, seminars, workshops, and retreats. She facilitates women in leadership; exploring their life’s purpose by equipping them with tools to move them to the next level in transforming their lives into purposeful living.
Hopelyn loves to inspire HOPE in others! She is passionate about her life’s calling “transforming others into purposeful living,” she loves adventure and spending time with her family.
Her services includes:
Speaking at Retreats, and seminar workshops
Facilitating your 2-Day Life Plan:
A Personal one-on-one 2-day retreat to help you Discover Your Unique Passion! This proven, Holy-Spirit driven process uses a unique set of proprietary, diagnostic tools to develop a moving picture of your life – much like viewing your life on a movie screen recognizing that God is the Producer! Asking questions that unlock your stories, leading you into a discovery of purpose that empowers your for the rest of your life!
Providing Individual and Group Coaching
– 3 day Purpose Transformation Retreats for groups of 5-10
- Leadership Values Audit
- Character Makeover
- Conversations on Purpose
Instructing women to become a Certified Life Purpose Coach®
Topics Include:
Awakening to Your God-Given Dreams and Purpose
Surrender To Your God-Designed Purpose
Joy for Today
Spirit SOUP for Your Soul
Influencing and Coaching Leaders
Goal Setting for Women in Business.
For more information or to book Hopelyn contact:
E: transform@drhopelyn.com
W: http://TransformingLifePlace.com
http://DrHopelyn.com
http://TransformingLifePlace.blogspot.com
Ann Griffiths
Ann Griffiths is a creative thinker and insightful leader with a great deal of heart. Her calm approach, yet energetic passion and commitment to live a God-centered life, inspires others to look deep into their own lives and their influence on others. She is the co-author of A Mentor’s Fingerprint, co-founder of Fingerprint Ministries, and a sought-after retreat and conference speaker.
Ann has served as Pastor of Women at her church and is a recognized entrepreneur and leader in business and ministry. She plays with various worship teams, runs her own professional coaching/mentoring business for ministry and business leaders, and is a trail blazer and team builder who brings lasting insights to those she challenges and equips through her writing, mentoring, and speaking.
Click Here to see Ann’s full Professional Biography
For more information or to book Ann contact:
http://www.fingerprintministries.com/
http://www.fingerprintministries.com/speaking/bookingann/
Hailey Armoogan
Hailey Armoogan serves as the Children’s Specialist for the Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada International Missions division, where she champions the mandate of reaching children with the unchanging Word of God, in a radically changing world. Most recently transitioned to life in Canada, after having served for eight years as the Children’s Pastor at King of Kings Community in Jerusalem, Israel.
Born in Montreal, Quebec, she made the move with her family to in Waterloo, Ontario at the age of nine months. Hailey has actively been involved in Children’s Ministry and missions from an early age and has served as a Children’s Pastor for over 10 years. A graduate of Eastern Pentecostal Bible College, she holds a Bachelors of Theology degree with a minor is Cross-Cultural studies. She also holds a Certificate of Messianic Studies from Israel College of the Bible, in Jerusalem, Israel.
Hailey now makes her home in Langley, BC where the mountains are at the end of her street. Having led women’s leadership groups in Israel and Canada, she currently serves on the Women’s Network at Living Waters Church in Fort Langley and coordinates their “Girls Night Out Events”. Hailey fervently believes that women need to be passionate and purposeful “Kingdom Agents” in their homes, workplaces, communities and God placed spheres of influence.
For more information or to book Hailey contact:
E: harmoogan@paoc.org
