Tanya Glanzman

All I knew was that Lord had called me to become a speaker.  An undeniable desire within my heart was to speak truth from God’s Word into the lives of women and to allow my own testimony of healing, redemption and restoration to be used to bring God glory.    Unfortunately, I didn’t know anything more than that!  I didn’t know how to become a speaker.  I didn’t know any speakers personally and honestly,  I had no idea even the first step to take upon the journey of fulfilling that which I felt I had been called to.

After contacting three different Christian women speakers from different parts of the country, I received the same encouragement from each of them….” You should go to Speak Up!”  They each shared of the positive impact this conference had made within their own lives.  Seeing this as leading from the Lord I stepped forward in faith upon the footprints He had laid out for me and made plans to attend.

Uncertain of what to expect I approached the first day as a stranger in an unfamiliar place. At the conclusion of that same day however I found that I walked out with an entire group of new friends who had similar heart’s desires as my own.  It was refreshing to meet others who seemed to “get” the driving passion in my heart to serve the Lord through writing and speaking.  It was wonderful to now have traveling partners on the same faith led journey as I was walking.

The staff was professional, humble, kind and overflowing with applicable wisdom and encouragement.  Each workshop offered a plethora of practical and creative tools to assist me in knowing how to move forward.  The “hands-on” experience of speaking and critiquing in small groups offered not only encouragement, but immediate technique suggestions that helped me better present the messages the Lord had laid upon my heart.

Thankful for all that I learned, I must admit that the relationships and networking opportunities made available to me through attending the Speak Up Conference are what I am most thankful for.  There is nothing like being surrounded by so many others with similar gifts and callings.  The atmosphere is charged with the love of God and you can’t help but be inspired!  Some of my closest and dearest friends are those who I originally met at Speak Up.  As well, I have been overwhelmed by the ministry opportunities that I have been blessed with as a result of connections that were made through this conference to include writing weekly devotionals for Circle of Friends ministries, writing devotionals for Logos Bible Software, and most recently, the opportunity to write a book on prayer for Barbour Publishing.

This year I am looking forward to attending Speak Up for the third time.  I have great expectations as to how the Lord will use it to positively impact my life as He has each time before. Anyone who has a heart to impact others for Christ will benefit from this opportunity.   I hope to see you there!

Tanya Glanzman

http://myfathersdaughterministries.wordpress.com/

http://www.myfathersdaughter.com/

http://www.ourcircleoffriends.org/author/tanya/

Ladybug Women’s Ministries

Lori Hartin

When I first heard Carol speak at a Women of Faith event, I was mesmerized.  Even though there were thousands of women in the arena, I felt as though she were just having a conversation with me.  I realized immediately that this was a rare gift, and I wanted to know more.  When I discovered that she actually trained women to do exactly what she did so well, I knew I had to sign up!  That was in 2008, and I count that as the year my real speaking ministry began.  Did I speak before?  Yes.  Did I bless and minister to ladies before?  Yes.  But with the training of the Speak Up with Confidence team, I learned to take my ministry to an entirely new level!  I learned how effective outlining can make the difference in a message, giving my audience something to take home and remember long after the event.

When I returned in 2010 to add the advanced training to my original seminar refresher, I discovered even more amazing tools.  Learning how to integrate drama and writing into my speaking has added the value that my ministry needed.   Just two short years later, I have been successful in founding my own non-profit organization and becoming a published writer.  It is without a doubt that I know that the Speak Up training has played a key role in these accomplishments.

You can take a college course or practice with peers, but this conference specifically equips you for speaking in Christian ministry.  Registering for Speak Up training is one of the best investments you will make in your speaking ministry or career.   Don’t wait – register today and see what God does through this powerful opportunity to change lives when you speak up!