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Venna Bishop is a speaker who brings spirit and purpose into the workplace. With practical, proven techniques and a refreshing vision, Venna entertains and she inspires people to soar to greater achievement. Dr. Robert H. Schuller lists his first television interview with Venna as one of his most humorous and embarrassing moments. Venna was gracefully soaring above him as an "angel," but her "landing" surprised both of them. It launched her speaking career on the topic "It's Not How You Fly, It's How You LAND!"©, which has become her most popular program. Glory
Stories consists of witty, uplifting
narratives filled with joy and faith. In
this behind the scenes account of the
Glory of Christmas and Glory of Easter
pageants at the Crystal Cathedral in
Southern CA you will read about animal
antics, horse tales, and a peacock's
lifeless performance. You will be touched
by the on-stage epiphany of a child's
healing, a disciple's audition, and the
commitment of entire families. You will
chuckle at an innkeeper's compensation, a
child wranglers shortcomings, and an
angel's 'surprise landing' that launched a
speaking and writing career - "It's Not
How You Fly, It's How You
LAND!" Venna's messages provide down-to earth information for achieving results. With the best of intentions, many people begin projects that never seem to get completed. Why? Because taking off is only half the flight--the other half is knowing how to LAND. Getting your dreams or goals off the ground is an important step, but leaving them up in the air will always keep them just out of reach. Venna works with businesses who want to enrich the character within their organizations and with teams of people who want to achieve results. She delivers dynamic programs which:
Consider Venna for opening and closing keynotes, luncheons, banquets or breakout sessions. "When God measures a person, He puts the Halo around the Heart not the head"©
Venna Bishop believes in living her religion--not just having a philosophy about it! She knows her character and strength comes from her faith. Wherever she goes, her enthusiastic attitude and zest for life are like a magnet attracting others. She radiates energy and gives moral support to everyone with whom she comes in contact. Venna knows how to inspire others to work better in teams...keep an optimistic attitude...enjoy themselves and each other more often, as well as seek and seize opportunities in their worship and religious endeavors. Her commitment and dedication will inspire your group to seek and pursue what God has planned for them. Whether it is a singles or seniors meeting, a women's or men's conference, or a family church event, Venna keeps the excitement of accomplishment alive with entertaining stories and heart rendering messages that touch the soul. Venna feels challenges are God's way of keeping her on track. She admits she doesn't always listen, but when she does God's goodness unfolds. When her 25 year marriage collapsed and she lost her job, she went to see the Glory of Christmas pageant at the world famous Crystal Cathedral. She was so inspired by the "flying angels," she decided to audition to be one. Would a sane person commute 800 miles round trip, several times a week over a six-month period for rehearsals and performances, just for a volunteer part? Venna did...for five consecutive years! Her commitment led to a sales career and an interview with Dr. Robert H. Schuller on the "Hour of Power." (See article "Soaring on the Wings of a Dream") Her angelic landing during the interview resulted in unexpected surprise for both of them, which launched her speaking career on the topic It's Not How You Fly, It's How You LAND!"© Humor helped her cope with a cancer challenge at the time of the 1989 earthquake. Crutches provided a metaphor as she dealt with numerous surgeries to regain mobility and experienced God's healing presence and the power of prayer. As a mother, Venna provided a spiritual environment for her sons and encouraged them to accept and undertake responsibility. They are goal directed, task orientated and throughly enjoy what they do, which she feels is her greatest accomplishment. She was joined by her son, Col. Brian Bishop, Commander/Leader of the United States Air Force Thunderbird Flying Demonstration Team, when she was asked to return as an interview guest on Pastor Robert H. Schuller's global television program. Venna is a contributing author to the book Getting Along with Almost Anybody, an award winning poet, and has published articles (one article had a readership of 10 million.) She has been featured in some of California's major newspapers, on radio talk shows around the country and appeared in an ABC-TV special "In Search of Angels." She is a member of the National Speakers Association, and a keynote presenter at fund raising events for the American and Canadian Cancer Society, various business women's conferences, as well as the International Women's Conference on Possibility Thinking.
Many of Venna's messages are applicable for religious as well as business audiences. In spiritual settings, Venna is able to share more of her personal faith as she interacts with her audience. She also incorporates some Biblical texts as it relates to the group or denomination she is addressing. It is not uncommon for Venna to present a business program in a location and have someone request her to do another program for their church while she is in the area. Venna's business topics, which are transferable for spiritual audiences, are recommended for conferences & retreats, banquets & luncheons, fund raising or worship services:
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Glory
Stories - It's Not How You Fly, It's How
You LAND! was released November 2005
by Pos I Publishing. 
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Are
you planning an upcoming event? Need some help in
the planning and details? * * * * * * "An awesome, uplifting, heart rendering message of hope. Witty too! You were so accommodating and went beyond just being a presenter and appeared as a guest on radio and TV shows on our behalf." ... Janice Lippincott, Washington County Council of the American Cancer Society, Nebraska "Your ability to interact and relate with the audience prior to your presentation made you so warm and approachable...Your uplifting attitude and spirit filled message radiated through our audience...you exceeded my expectations" ... Harbor Christian Center, Wilmington, CA "Wow! we had more people here this evening to hear you than we have on Christmas Eve...fascinated with the Crystal Cathedral story and her sincerity and friendliness in the presentation...would recommend this program to everyone" ... United Methodist Church , NB "Absolutely superb...the message on the 9 orders of the celestial hierarchy was fascinating and so informative...presents a wealth of information and keeps it interesting with visuals...witty too" ... San Joaquin Diocese Convention of the Episcopal Church Women, Fresno, CA "You did it again for the third year in a row your presentations uplifted and inspired the Auxiliary, each year you have broadened our knowledge of angels." ... Palo Alto Community Church, CA "There was such a buzz around the office after your delightful presentation...folks really seemed to enjoy it" ... Senior Adults of the First Church of the Nazarene of Pasadena, CA "Your spirit is energetic and affirming....we would love to have you return sometime...everyone of our singles group was interested in your angelic journey." ... Presbyterian Church of Sunnyvale "Through the years you have made over two dozen presentations which have exceeded my expectations ... audiences are completely engrossed with your story and respond with enthusiasm." ... Crystal Cathedral , Sharon Hunter, Glory of Christmas/Easter & 40th Anniversary Celebration. "Your knowledge of the subject and ability to incorporate Biblical references, along with slides of Old Masters paintings of angels relative to the celestial hierarchy, was most intriguing and interesting...you kept everyone's attention." ... Women's Ministries Community Church of Oakhurst "The singles are a difficult group...these is no common denominator...yet you managed to reach them...with a message of both information and hope" ... Singles Ministry, Crystal Cathedral, CA "Understandably the most inspirational program we've had all year...you gave us a fresh perspective of how actualize our personal and professional goals and landings...we are all flying higher for having met you." ... Mission City United Methodist Church, Santa Clara CA |
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