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Sheryl Giesbrecht

"From Ashes to Beauty: Healing from the Past, Hope for the Future."
Isaiah 61:3

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Vital - Genuine - Practical - Inspirational

Exchanging hurt for hope is Sheryl's life focus. Through more than twenty-five years of marriage to a pastor, parenting two children, overcoming addictions, beating cancer and enduring losses. Sheryl loves life in Christ and chooses to live each day in abundant freedom and hope. Sheryl's speaking and writing encourages women with her practical presentations in growing toward wholeness. Her powerful messages testify of God's transforming power.

Sheryl is passionate about sharing how God takes the ashes of our losses, bitterness, and mistakes; and turns them into something remarkably beautiful. Her own story began with her conversion to Christ over 30 years ago. Once a rebellious teen-ager, alcoholic and drug addict, Sheryl knows what it is to overcome physical addictions. Bearing the emotional scars of sexual sin, Sheryl understands the agony of abuse and how it affects marriage and other relationships.

In ministry, Sheryl has endured changes and challenges, forcing she and her husband to move on to new levels of faith, trust and dependence on God. Recently healed of stage 4 lymphoma, Sheryl knows the heartbreak of disappointment, discouragement and disease. Sheryl's messages renew, refresh and revive all who hear them. Sheryl's desire is for women to understand their identity in Christ, to be set free from past hurts, and to be healed and whole emotionally as they understand the truth of Isaiah 61:1-7.

The joys of Sheryl's life are her husband and two adult children. Sheryl has been a columnist, discussing ministry, parenting and life as a pastor's wife for Focus on the Family. She has written hundreds of articles, which have appeared in varied publications, including Pastor's Family Magazine, Discipleship Journal, Just Between Us, CCM Magazine and Walk Through the Bible. Since 1998, her radio ministry, "Kindred Moments with Sheryl Giesbrecht" has broadcast daily to thousands of listeners. Sheryl holds a bachelor of arts from Biola University, a master's in ministry and is pursing a doctorate of divinity.

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"Now may the God of hope make you full of joy and peace through faith, so that all hope may be yours in the power of the Holy Spirit."
Romans 15:13

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Message Topics

Sheryl is available to speak at women's and pastor's wives' conferences, mother/daughter and youth events, MOPS, recovery groups and marriage conferences. Each presentation is 60 minutes in length; however, full day or weekend retreats are available.

Got Hope? For the Future
'We are all products of our past but don't have to be prisoners of it.' says best selling author, Rick Warren. Hear Sheryl's remarkable testimony and learn how to encourage those in your ministry to be set free. People can experience freedom from the "prisons" they may be in.

Got Hope? For Relationships
Is it possible to find freedom through forgiveness, can we really give up the grudge? Do we have to go to our offender and tell them we have forgiven them? Find out what God's word says about how to find freedom through forgiveness.

Got Hope? For Adversity
Trials are inevitable. Pain, trouble and heartache strike every person on the road of life. Sometimes we feel like we are between a rock and a hard place. How do we face adversity through faith?

Got Hope? For My Schedule
Have you ever felt crunched for time? Find out what to do when you can't do it all. Managing your time is a misnomer. We must learn to manage our selves and our priorities in the time we have. Time logs, humorous quotes and practical helps will be shared.

Got Hope? For My Life
Is balance possible in the constant spin of this crazy world? Discover three foundational principles to maintaining your life's balance, refocusing your priorities and glorifying God in the midst of your hectic schedule.

Got Hope? For My Body
Have you ever wondered what are the right habits for your body, mind and soul?

Is it possible to stay healthy in a world of fast food? Is an exercise routine obtainable in the fast pace of the fast lane? Find out how to obtain a lifestyle of healthy habits for your body, mind and soul in this practical and guilt-free seminar.

Got Hope? Let's Celebrate
Living life should be a celebration. Sheryl teaches from the life of Rahab and shares her personal life journey. Keynote session only - evangelistic message for prisoners, Teen Challenge.

Got Wonder?
Has your spiritual life lost its pizzazz? Renew and refresh your spiritual life by restoring your wonder in worship of God. Practical steps will be shared in a delightfully encouraging way.

Got Hope? For My Transitions
Someone once said, "The only thing constant in life is change." Learn how to rely on our unchanging, ever-constant and faithful God during your seasons of change. Turn change into opportunities for growth instead of obstacles of fear.

Retreats

God is Absolutely Crazy About You or (He Calls Me Princess)
We'll be reminded of God's passion for us as we study Psalm 139. Most of us know the God of the universe created us with a plan and purpose, but does it really make a difference in our daily choices? Do we like who God created us to be? Not always. We will be reminded of God's passionate love and the impact this can make on how we accept ourselves while we embrace God's perfect plan for our lives.

The Extreme Journey
What a wild ride! Life in Christ involves extreme acceptance, extreme freedom and extreme passion. Find out how much God loves you and why He chose you before the foundation of the world. Discover His plan and purpose through accepting your losses, bitterness and mistakes as you experience healing and hope in His Word, by His spirit.

CLASServices, Inc. Copyright 2001

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What others are saying...

"Sheryl's ability to share her life experiences along with the wisdom God has given her, has not only made her a gifted speaker but a devoted wife, mother and mentor to many."
Kathy Bethell, Women's Ministry Director, Community Christian Fellowship

"Whether behind a microphone of a radio studio or in front of a sea of faces at a women's retreat, Sheryl's love for the Lord and passion for encouraging women from all walks of life are evident. When you see her enthusiasm for life and her joyful attitude, you would never know the difficulties she has faced in recent years, including her own personal battle with cancer. Yet, through these difficult times she has allowed God to use her testimony to change the lives of countless women. Each time I hear her speak, Sheryl combines her knowledge of the Bible with her love for teaching and her passion for changing lives. Sheryl's desire to see revival in the hearts of women across our country is apparent each time she steps up to the podium. The only regret you will have after hearing her life-changing messages is that you didn't invite more of your friends to hear her speak"
Janet Ables, President and Founder, Heart of the Home Ministries

"Sheryl is an accomplished teacher and speaker, speaking regularly in conference settings and on several occasions has teamed up with her pastor husband to bring the message in our own church during Sunday morning services. Sheryl's deep life experiences from her own personal testimony, the raising of a family, leadership in the Christian community, marriage to Paul and other faith journeys give her wide appeal to many diverse audiences."
Dr. Mike Popovich, Senior Pastor, Olive Drive Church

"Years of experience in ministry as a pastor's wife, Sheryl has experienced the joys and trials of motherhood and recently an overwhelming struggle with cancer. Her sincere walk with the Lord and life experiences have seasoned and prepared her for ministering to people in her own precious way. Anyone who has the pleasure of sitting under Sheryl's teaching will not be disappointed, they will be blessed and encouraged in their walk with Christ."
Becki Stine Saltee, Director of Women's Ministries, Hume Lake Christian Camps

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