Terrie is an inspiring speaker and presenter.  She has been a church educator, retreat leader, part-time pastor and youth leader.  Her warm, engaging manner is appreciated by people of all ages and backgrounds.  She is passionate about the application of faith to life and challenges an audience in a way that is very affirming and encouraging.  Terrie has a Masters degree in Christian Education, a Masters degree in Social Work and she is a clergywoman in the Church of the Brethren.

 

Terrie's Areas Of Expertise: 

Grace
Gifts/Calling
Retreat Speaker
Church Leadership

Fee:

Keynote fee up to 90 minutes: 750

Half day fee up to 3 hours: 1000

Full day fee up to 6 hours: 1500

Terrie's Most Requested Programs:

Discovering God’s Call in Your Life 

Too often we think that God is calling us to something “out there”.  We search, pray and wonder if we are really heeding the call of God in our lives.  In this program, Terrie shares out of her own experience, Biblical teaching and contemporary business thought about how “calling” and one’s inner life are connected.  Great topic for any age group! 

Grace Abounds!  

“Good Christians” give great lip service to great but often don’t really have a deep experience of grace in their lives.  In this program, Terrie challenges and inspires the audience to discover and celebrate the grace that is all around them.  You will walk away with a deeper sense of gratitude and a genuine belief that “There but for the grace of God, go I” 

Friendship Forever 

Using the book of Ruth, Terrie explores the real essence of friendship and love as illustrated by the wonderful relationship between Ruth and Naomi.  In a retreat setting, this topic lends itself to great exercises and personal growth, as well as a deeper appreciation for this more minor story in the Bible.   

Leading from the Inside Out 

Leadership in a church setting is a challenge!  Volunteers leading volunteers is often the recipe.  How do you engage your leaders and help them make a difference in the things that matter?  You teach them to lead from the inside out.  This is a program that will help your leaders explore their vision, their beliefs about leadership and their skills in inspiring others. 

Stories to Feed Our Souls 

Based on your conference or retreat theme, Terrie will put together a customized program using Biblical stories as the vehicle to inspire and challenge.  Terrie is well versed in Biblical stories and a wonderful story teller who can make the Bible alive and relevant – supporting the theme you have chosen for your event.  Just let her know the theme and she will design something just for you!

Testimonials: 

Terrie is a gifted speaker, teacher and facilitator.  We have used her in all of those capacities for many years and have never been disappointed.  She relates well to people of all ages, engaging them in stories and capturing their hearts with her genuineness.  She has a gift for seeing the truths of faith in everyday events.  People will often say that they really value how she makes the Bible so relevant to daily living.  If people know that Terrie is speaking, they make an extra effort to attend the event.  I use her as often as I can!  Barbara McCann, Board Chair, West Richmond Church of the Brethren 

Terrie was our Resource Leader at Family Camp, a multi-generational weekend retreat.  She led our adult sessions as well as our worship on Sunday.  She was excellent in that she had the entire group actively participating and engaged.  Terrie has a great knowledge of the Bible and she can teach it in a way that is very real to people.  She did a tremendous job for us!  Marsha Swansboro, Family Camp Committee Chairperson 

I have had the pleasure of hearing Terrie in both business and church settings.  The thing I appreciate most is that she is the same person in both venues – sincere, warm and interested primarily in touching the hearts of the people in her audience.  I am always struck by how quiet and still the audience is when Terrie speaks.  Her stories are powerful and so believable.  You will want to have her back again and again.  Ann D. Powell, former Women’s Missionary Union Co-Director