Jeri Howe
Speaker, Author, Pastor
Jeri Howe enjoys speaking and leading workshops at conferences, churches and women’s community groups. She is passionate about sharing God’s truth in practical ways.
Get To Know Jeri
Jeri Howe is a speaker, author and pastor. Jeri’s biblically based messages have been providing life-changing insights to audiences for years. She has written a few Bible studies and self published a medieval fantasy novel, Kamea, that communicates the truths of our identity in Christ. She even dabbled in radio for a while. In 2024 Jeri earned her Master of Divinity degree and finished her spiritual direction training. This year she is teaching her first college course. Jeri serves as an associate pastor at Lakeshore Vineyard Church and as the coordinator of a women’s Bible study program at her local jail in west Michigan. You probably won’t find Jeri drinking coffee – she’s naturally caffeinated – but you do have a good chance of finding her eating ice cream. Jeri and her husband Jason have two adult kids, both of whom are married. The whole family loves to drop everything whenever someone has something to celebrate!
Breakout Session
Arise, Shine: What to do when it is not going well.
So, in 2019 I was leading a team of Bible Study leaders in our local jail, my novella and accompanying Bible Study was finally helping people and I was on staff at a church and felt like I was finally in the zone. And then COVID hit and that all went away… and then more losses came. My mom was diagnosed with cancer and, after a costly battle, passed away. At one point I faced my own overwhelming medical challenges, and I remember asking God, “Why did you take me this far only to throw me in the trash?” Through it all I could not be angry at Him as if He had abandoned me, because He was always there. Fast forward to today. I am now going through a season of fruitfulness I thought I would never see again… but the funny thing is, it was about 3 years ago, when nothing seemed hopeful, that God spoke to my heart my words of the year, “Arise, shine” and only now do I feel like it is happening. You may be in the valley of the shadow right now, but God is speaking “Arise, Shine. Rise up, little one. Morning is coming… and I am the God who raises the dead.” Come for encouragement and some ideas what to do in the space you find yourself today, when it is not going well.
Guided Outdoor Reflections
Need a bit of a break from the intensity of the conference? Join Jeri for a walk through Calvin’s nature preserve. With gentle prompts, Jeri will give you a refreshing look at God’s creation.
15-Minute Appointments
How Can I Help You?
Jeri is a pastor, speaker and writer who loves meeting with Christian speakers, writers and leaders to fan dreams into flame and work through obstacles through encouragement, coaching and prayer. She would love the honor of spending 15 minutes with you:
Praying with you!
Helping you determine your next steps.
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