We’ve selected speakers from across North America who are ready to serve you as you serve your girls. From nationally-known Bible teachers and educators to speakers and authors, each one will help you grow in your role of leading and understanding girls today. Check back as more speakers will be added as they are finalized!
Mieke Mutschler is a wife, mom of three, former elementary school teacher, and now stay at home mom and hospitality coordinator at her local church. She has always loved crafting and has never met a craft she didn’t like! She loves quilting and sewing in her free time, and is helping her oldest daughter make […]
Elizabeth Akindejoye is a wife, mom, and the Children’s Ministry Director at Shalom Christian Reformed Church in Sioux Falls, SD. Before working in ministry, she taught middle school for 11 years in South Florida and Southern California. She has a heart for sharing Jesus with kids and wants to make sure this next generation continues […]
Melissa J. MacDonald is a leader of leaders, coach, author, and prolific speaker. She’s considered one of the leading voices in children’s ministry today. Her dynamic style of speaking keeps her audience laughing, crying, and think deeply all at the same time. She travels extensively and loves good ethnic food. She and her husband are […]
Katherine Wolf is a wife, mother, speaker, author, advocate, and survivor. While pursuing a career in the entertainment industry, Katherine suffered a near-fatal brainstem stroke that left her with significant disabilities. In the years since, Katherine and her husband Jay have used their second-chance life to disrupt the myth that joy can only be found […]
Victoria serves congregations through Friendship Ministries. Her goal is to be faithfully obedient to Christ as she brings more than twenty years of experience in educational and ministry settings. She holds a teaching degree (Secondary Education) from Grand Valley State University and is pursuing a master’s degree in Disability Studies in Education from Calvin University. […]
Josh Denhart is the founder of Lead Ministry, a master course + download system to help ministry leaders in volunteer training and retention, creating a successful internship program, leading up effectively, community outreach, increasing productivity, and more. Prior to launching Lead Ministry, Josh served as a children’s pastor for over 10 years, and founded KidMin Science: Science-Inspired, Christ-Focused Resources, which includes […]
For the past several decades Kim has led children’s and student ministries at the local church while also leading initiatives around adoption and foster care. As an adoptive mom and special needs grandma, Kim is passionate about creating environments where all kids feel safe, included and welcome. Through speaking, writing and coaching Kim works with […]
Carlos Whittaker is bringing hope to humans all over the world. And he’s pretty good at it: he’s an author, podcaster, and global speaker backed by the power of a massive Instafamilia, his enthusiastic social followers who tune in daily to join forces with Carlos to find connection, do good, and be in community When […]
Cindy is in her sixth year of serving as GEMS Executive Director. She has a powerful testimony of overcoming grief, loss, and addiction. She is the author and teacher of two Bible studies for women (Red Hot Faith and Live Full Walk Free). Cindy lives in West Michigan with her husband, John, and their four […]
Lenae Bulthuis counts it grace to serve as Curriculum and Content Director for GEMS Girls’ Clubs. For over seventeen years her work has given encouragement and hope to leaders and girls across North America through her writing and speaking. In addition to her work for GEMS, Lenae writes for blogs and magazines and speaks to […]
Karyn Dekker is a Club Co-Coordinator and Sisterhood Squad member from southern Florida. She has been involved with GEMS for 14 years. She has previously served as a Discovery Level counselor, a Leadership Trainer, and GEMS Executive Board Member. Karyn is a wife and a mom of two grown children. She is a nurse by […]
If you’ve experienced loss or trial in your life – whether self-induced or thrust upon you, you’ll want to hear Robyn Dykstra’s encouraging discoveries to energize your faith in God and find the strength to face life’s challenges. She’s a national Christian speaker and best selling author. For decades, she has helped thousands of women […]
Kim Hofstra has been actively involved in the GEMS ministry for over 30 years. She has served as an Area Coordinator, a ReFresh workshop speaker, and GEMS Local Conference Committee Chairperson. She currently serves as the Club Coordinator at Seymour Church in Grand Rapids, MI and is on the GEMS Executive Board. Kim has her […]
Maggie John has been a national producer, field reporter, and TV host for more than 15 years. She covers a vast array of local, national and international stories —reporting on some of the biggest news events of our day. Maggie currently serves as a producer and host on Context Beyond the Headlines. Maggie is most […]
Bruce speaks and writes extensively on hope, mission, the Gospel in culture, marriage, and investing our lives in what matters most. He’s been a pastor, Bible teacher, speaker, and counselor for over 25 years and is the founder of Invest Your Life Ministries. One of his greatest joys is helping folks figure out what they […]
Caris Snider is a Christian Communicator who shares the hope of God through speaking, writing, coaching, and podcasting. She is the author of Anxiety Elephants 31 Day Devotional and Anxiety Elephants 90 Day Devotional for Tween Boys and Girls. She has two new releases coming in 2023. A picture book for children-There’s An Elephant on […]
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Toni Collier is the founder of an international women’s ministry called Broken Crayons Still Color, which helps women process through brokenness and get to hope. She is a Speaker, Host, Author of Brave Enough to be Broken and consultant that has helped organizations with creative marketing, leadership, student ministry, and strategic planning. Toni is teaching […]
