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Carol McLeod

Author, Speaker, Podcaster

Carol, known for her passionate and practical biblical messages, encourages women in every season of life to walk boldly with purpose, even through seasons of pain and waiting. She is the kind of woman you could laugh with over lunch, cry with over disappointment, and celebrate with over a victory!

Get To Know Carol


Carol is a best-selling author, popular speaker, and noted podcaster who teaches women to cultivate joy in all seasons of life with the life-changing Word of God. “I’m just a girl who is head over heels in love with Jesus … who is passionately addicted to His Word … and who finds all the joy I need in time spent in His presence.” Her popular “The Significant Women Podcast with Carol McLeod” is ranked in the top 10% of all podcasts globally, and her YouVersion devotionals have been downloaded over 4 million times. Her book, “Meanwhile: Meeting God in the Wait,” a Bible study on the life of Joseph, has become the cornerstone of a flourishing prison ministry with strategic partnerships in multiple states.

Carol and her husband, Craig—her college sweetheart—have been married for 48 years. Together, they’ve spent 38 years pastoring churches across America. Craig now serves as the North American Director for Global Partners, training pastors and planting churches in unreached areas around the world. The McLeods are the parents of ten children—five in heaven and five on earth—and the proud grandparents of what Carol lovingly calls “The 11 Wonders of the World.”

Carol’s life is a radiant testimony to the faithfulness of God in joy and sorrow, and her voice is one that women everywhere trust to speak truth, life, and unshakable hope. Learn more about Carol McLeod at carolmcleodministries.com.

Breakout Session


7 Habits of Intentionally Committed Writers

Have you ever wondered how to establish a lifestyle or create a mindset that will enable you to become an effective writer? This workshop will present several habits that will enable you to grow into a writer of substance and significance. These habits will not only bring meaning to your craft but will also prepare you to be a writer that will certainly make a difference.

15-Minute Appointments


Did you ever wish you had a big sister or a mentor to help you navigate the challenges of the publishing industry? Perhaps you hoped that someone could help you decide what to charge for speaking engagements, how to sell your books more effectively or even how to obtain speaking events. Or, maybe you wonder if you will ever make a difference on your social media platforms.

Carol is the big sister you have been wishing for! She has traveled all the winding roads of speaking, writing, traditional publishing and social media. Carol has the gift of encouragement and feels called to help the next generation communicate the miraculous story of Jesus and His unshakable Kingdom through the publishing industry, on social media, at speaking events, and on radio, TV, and YouTube.

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