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Janet
Lynn Mitchell
Candid,
dynamic, friendly and memorable are some of the
words used to describe Janet Mitchell. Her fun,
engaging style keeps her audiences wanting more. As
a master storyteller, she shares her heart,
passions and faith, relating incidents from her
life that will touch you and make you laugh. Janet
addresses relevant life issues and how it just
takes one to make a difference in your
world!
Janet
has held staff positions with Youth for Christ
and Forest Home Christian Conference Center
and has served as the director of a Christian
preschool. Janet is a CLASS speaker (Christian
Leaders, Authors, and Speaker Services) and is a
popular speaker for women's events, MOPS, family
camps and single-parent groups.
As
a senior in high school, Janet lost the use of her
legs following surgery. On the night of her tenth
surgery, she met Marty who became her cheerleader
and was alongside her as she learned to walk again.
Eventually, he became her husband. Janet and Marty
have been married since 1981 and have three
children. Janet's knee problems reoccurred when she
was thirty-two. She was horrified to learn she had
been a victim of medical negligence, fraud and
concealment. Her additional surgeries were attempts
to correct the mistakes. Janet has since become a
voice for others who have suffered medical fraud.
Assembly Bill 2571, borne out of her misfortunes,
unanimously passed both the California Assembly and
the Senate and was signed into state law on August
31, 2000. He story, Taking a Stand, has
motivated others to "take a stand" and remain firm
in their faith through the good, the bad, and the
outrageous.
Janet's
stories and articles have appeared in Chicken Soup
for the Christian Woman's Soul, Multnomah's
Stories for the Extreme Teen, and in magazines
such as Light and Life and Today's
Christian Woman. Her book, A Special Kind of
Love, published by Broadman and Holman and
Focus on the Family, and her Hands-On Faith
Series by Carson-Dellosa are now available.
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One
thing Janet has learned is,
It
just takes one to change the world we live
in.
THROUGH
THE POWER OF ONE, THE RIPPLES GO ON AND
ON
EQUIPPING
YOU TO DO THE HARD THINGS
-WITHOUT
GIVING UP-
SO
THAT YOU CAN DO WHAT GOD HAS ASKED OF
YOU.
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Through
the power of one the ripples go
on.
- It
Just Takes One…to make a difference in your
world…
- It
Just Takes One…to make a difference in your
family…
- It
Just Takes One - let Janet Mitchell show you
how!
Experience
the dynamic, life-changing ministry and message of
Janet Lynn Mitchell.
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Here are
just a few of the messages available for this
popular speaker…
The
Girlfriend Getaway
Are you ready to relax, be restored, and
rejuvenated? If so, gather your girlfriends, pack
your bags, and head to a "Girlfriend Getaway." Be
prepared to laugh, share, and dig deep as you
explore girlfriends in the Bible who truly needed a
“getaway.” Discover who these women were,
the missions they were on, and the passion behind
their friendships. Then watch and see how God uses
their lives and the choices they made to impact you
and your girlfriends forever. (3-4
hours)
WHEN
WOMEN DARE TO DREAM
All of us have a dream—a goal, aspiration,
or vision that we long to see come true. When Women
Dare to Dream is for those who wish to turn their
God-given dreams, into reality. What are your
dreams? What are your secret passions? Could they
change your life, or generations to come? Through
this time together, Janet will show you that
“dreams are not impossibilities; they are
God’s gift to all believers.” Learn how
to go from being a dreamer to seeing your dreams
fulfilled. Explore the stories of Tamar, Rahab,
Ruth, and Mary, and discover how they found
courage, took risks, trusted God, dared to dream,
then changed the world.
(45 minutes-3 hours)
IT
JUST TAKES ONE
Toss a pebble into a pond and what do you get? A
ripple effect, a motion set in place by the power
of one. Are you ready to be “the one”?
Are you willing for God to use you? “It Just
Takes One” is an inspiring, empowering, and
exciting presentation, sure to change the way you
think. Janet brings the story of Esther alive,
demonstrating how one voice, a single pair of
unlikely hands, or simply having an obedient heart,
can change the lives of many. If God could use just
one woman like Esther to change the future for
generations to come, surely He can use you, to make
a difference in your home, community, or world.
Join Janet and discover how to release your
God-given gifts, allowing a positive ripple effect
to begin.
(45 minutes-3 hours)
CAN
YOU SLEEP WHEN THE WIND BLOWS?
What do you do when the winds of adversity blow
through your life? Are you spiritually, mentally,
and physically prepared, so you have nothing to
fear? In 1993 when the California firestorms
blazed, God taught Janet that just as the
firefighters were on watch through the night, God
too was and is on night watch. He never slumbers or
sleeps. Through Can You Sleep When the Wind Blows?
You’ll hear God’s promises and discover
that you can withstand the storms in life and find
peace in the midst.
(45 minutes-3 hours)
WHAT
YOU SAY IS WHAT YOU’LL GET
Words we speak, write, think, and pray often become
our destiny. Are your words based on facts, or
fears from “what ifs”? Do your thoughts
reflect the truths from God’s Word, or does
doubt shout so loud you embrace it as reality?
Words are powerful. It just took three of them to
change the course of Simon Peter’s life.
Moses’ life took a u-turn when he spoke three
words, “Here I am.” Six words, “No,
not him! Give us Barabbas,” set Barabbas free
as Jesus died in his place. Through What You Say Is
What You’ll Get, you’ll discover how
words determine your future and what words can
change your life.
(45 minutes-3 hours)
"HANDS
ON" FAITH
How do you instill values in your children? How do
you imprint your faith within their hearts? Through
"show and tell," Janet shares practical, fun, and
challenging activities you can use to reinforce
family values, relationships and faith. You'll love
her ideas for living right-side-up in an
upside-down world including the Mitchell family's
"Blessing Jar," (featured in Chicken Soup for the
Christian Woman's Soul) which has proven especially
helpful when dealing with life's tougher moments.
(30-60 minutes)
FAMILY
NIGHTS
Think only June Cleaver could pull off regular
Family Nights and only Sharon Osborne can redefine
them? Not true, Janet insists, as she shows you the
nuts-and-bolts way to find success. Prayer,
journaling, scrap booking, music, special events,
family vests, plus creating family goals and a
mission statement are just a few of her can-do
ideas. Janet's kids say, "It's a terrible thing if
we miss a Family Night!" Yours, too, can discover
the fun of family nights and have an incredible
time making lifelong memories. (30-60
minutes)
GOD'S
CHRISTMAS GIFT
Only after Janet coached a woman through childbirth
and was given the privilege of becoming the baby's
adopted mother, did she finally understand the
meaning of God's great gift to mankind. In this
celebration of Christmas, Janet focuses on the true
meaning of Christmas, love of family, and gifts of
the heart. Hush your hearts and listen to His
whispers as Janet shares this never-to-be-forgotten
story of her personal Christmas miracle. (30-60
minutes)
THE
RED CORD
We've all been there - in overwhelming situations
that appeared far "too big" and where we saw "no
way out." In this message, Janet shares the story
of Rahab and her simple, yet incredible faith. In
desperation, Rahab hung a Red Cord, stepped out and
trusted, despite her past, vulnerability,
rejection, fear for her life, and human odds
against her and God was faithful! Janet says, "You
too, can hang a Red Cord - a visible reminder and
symbol of the faith you possess. Your Red Cord can
be a tool that redirects your thoughts, challenges
your disbelief and reminds you of God's truths and
faithfulness." (45 minutes-3
hours)
ALL
I KNOW ABOUT LOVE, I'VE LEARNED FROM OTHERS
How does one learn to love? To whom does one turn
to tell 'em how it's done? Through this message
Janet leaves her audience laughing and in awe. One
by one, she shares of those who taught her what
true love really is. Through the examples of others
and God's redeeming grace, you will leave knowing
how deeply loved you are and be challenged to be an
"other" to the world. (30-60
minutes)
SHE
LOVES ME!
Have you ever tried to win the heart of an
"impossible" person who simply refused to love you?
Have you ever struggled with "getting along" with a
co-worker, family member or friend? Years ago,
Janet shared this frustration. From "the wedding
that almost wasn't" to the humorous tales of "Janet
and Agnes," Janet shares not only how she became
Agnes's daughter-in-law, but found a cherished
friend. Through this hilarious message, Janet shows
others how they too, can befriend the unfriendly.
(1-3 hours)
RISING
ABOVE THE ODDS
At the age of nineteen, Janet found herself in a
hospital 3,000 miles away from family and friends.
With her dreams of her future crushed and the
months creeping by, she asked herself, When is it
okay to give up? Is there a time when my pain and
suffering is so great that it's okay to quit the
fight and resign myself to the reality that I might
not walk again? As you hear Janet's personal story,
intertwined with the Scriptures that she clung to,
you will be encouraged not to give up. You, too,
can rise above the odds that face you. (1-3
hours)
TAKING
A STAND
What do you do when you discover that your life has
been forever changed and you must now live with the
consequences of someone else's mistakes and sin?
How do you quench the anger that blazes? As a high
school student, Janet had surgery and lost the use
of her legs. Ten surgeries and fifteen years later,
she was stunned to learn that her "poor" surgical
outcome and current conditions were due to her
doctors' secrets, mistakes and lies. Janet's
personal testimony of anger, faith and forgiveness,
is sure to inspire all. Through her life lesson she
shares that forgiveness begins with a decision to
forgive. Jesus shows us that it can be done! (45
minutes-3 hours)
HOW
TO MANAGE YOUR HEALTH CARE
Do you remember what your doctor told you at your
last appointment? Did you follow his orders? Do you
know for sure that his diagnosis was indeed
correct? How was Janet to know that her doctors'
words were not true and that she had been led to
believe the unbelievable? Up to 98,000 Americans
die each year due to medical mishaps. In this
presentation, Janet shares practical ways, tips and
suggestions for partnering with yo
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Janet's
messages may be adapted and/or combined to suit
your group's unique needs.
She
has other presentations available on a variety of
themes and topics - just ask!
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