Carol
Kent. When
Carol Kent takes the platform she delights and inspires audiences
across the country and around the world . The energy is palpable
as this dynamic speaker captivates the audience and commands
the stage. She is articulate, warm, and personable. Whether
giving a training seminar or a poignant talk, Carol knows
how to speak truth that is biblically sound, relevant, and
uplifting, skillfully punctuating it with timely humor.
Carol
has an MA in Communication Arts and a BS in Speech Education.
She has taught speech & drama, directed women's ministries,
and co-hosted a weekly radio program. She
is also a member of the National
Speakers Association, on the advisory boards of
the Advanced Writers and Speakers Association, and
actively serves on the advisory board of MOPS International.
Carol
has also been featured on the cover of Today's Christian
Woman magazine and regularly appears in a wide variety
of television and radio talk shows. She
has often been a guest on Focus on the Family and
a featured speaker at Women of Faith, Time Out
for Women, and Heritage Keepers arena events
as well as a frequent speaker at Extraordinary Women events
across the country. She regularly appears on a wide variety
of nationally syndicated radio and television broadcasts.
Carol was keynote speaker for the televised and nationally
syndicated women’s conference sponsored by Church
Communications Network.
Carol
Kent, nationally known founder and director of Speak Up
With Confidence seminars, is committed to helping Christians
develop their communication skills. She is also the
president of Speak Up Speaker Services,
a Christian speakers’ bureau. In
recent years, Carol founded the nonprofit organization, Speak
Up for Hope, which benefits the families of incarcerated
individuals. "The goal of the organization is to give
hope to the hopeless, encouragement and strength to the weary,
healing to marriages that have been torn apart by incarceration,
and mental, spiritual, and physical stability to the children
of prisoners."
A
gifted writer, Carol's books include: When I lay My Isaac
Down; Speak Up With Confidence; Becoming a Woman of Influence;
Mothers Have Angel Wings; Secret Longings of the Heart; Tame
Your Fears; and Detours, Tow Trucks and Angels in
Disguise (published by Nav Press). Her newest book is
A New Kind of Normal (Thomas Nelson.)
She has also co-written with Karen Lee-Thorp the Designed
for Influence Bible Studies (six books in the series.)
Carol was the co-author and general editor of the
Kisses of Sunshine series of five books. Her
numerous interviews and articles
have been published in a wide variety of magazines.
Anne
Denmark
is
a gifted communicator, skilled in creative teaching techniques,
developing creativity, the appropriate use of humor, props,
visual aids, and more. She enjoys speaking at women's retreats,
communication workshops, and marriage seminars along with
her husband, Don.
Anne
is a Professional Life Coach and finds great pleasure in helping
others discover their God-given purpose and potential as they
begin to lead more balanced lives. She is an Ambassador
with
the Institute of Life Coach Training
and is affiliated
with the Christian Coaches Network.
Leaning
is fun for Anne. She holds a BA degree in Applied Science
in Child Development and a MA degree in education. For enjoyment
she has taken courses in floral design and clowning! Anne’s
writings appear in: Mothers Have Angel Wings and
Tame Your Fears as well as Kisses of Sunshine.
Anne
and Don emigrated from Canada to the U.S. many years ago,
becoming American citizens, but admit that "maple syrup
and hockey still run in their blood." They have taken
extended mission trips to Ethiopia and Nigeria.
Anne
and Don have three adult children and one grandchild. Together
they have experienced deep sorrow and grief, the challenges
of raising a child with ADD, and the aftermath of a near fatal
hit-and-run car accident. They consider every day a gift and
another opportunity to touch a life for Christ.
Jennie
Dimkoff
is
a gifted storyteller, motivational speaker, trainer, and writer.
She speaks at women's retreats, conferences, college campuses,
and training seminars both in the US and Canada as well as
abroad.
Jennie
has authored: Night
Whispers, Bedtime Bible Stories for Women and More
Night Whispers. Her works:
Passionate Faith! Ancient Truths for Contemporary Women
and Unexpected Grace, Ancient Truths for Contemporary
Women both include ten-week Bible studies and discussion
guides. Jennie has also published numerous stories for various
publishing houses.
She
serves on the advisory board of Advanced Writer and Speaker’s
Association (AWSA),
is a member of the board of trustees for Cornerstone University
and the Grand Rapids Theological Seminary in Michigan,
and serves on the board of Speak Up for Hope.
Jennie
is the President
of Storyline Ministries, Inc.; the author and storyteller
for Kids' Time; and team teaches at Speak Up
With Confidence Seminars, founded by her sister, Carol Kent.
Jennie
has a passion for women's ministries. She particularly enjoys
mentoring young university women and challenging them to use
their potential for Christ’s Kingdom.
Jennie
and her husband, Graydon, have two adult children.
Bonnie
Afman Emmorey
has
been blessed with a rich family heritage. From growing up
as a preacher’s kid amidst four sisters and one brother,
to living with three men (her husband and sons), her life
has been full. Bonnie is a speaker consultant with Speak Up
Speaker Services, and works with Speak Up With Confidence
Seminars, teaching communication skills from a Christian perspective.
Bonnie,
(BA in Speech, BS in Education) has been on the Speak Up With
Confidence teaching team since its beginning. She has worked
with her sister, Carol Kent, for many years, as well as being
a speech consultant for men and women across the country,
assisting them in organizing and developing their presentations.
She will help you think in outline form, making your talk
more memorable, and will assist you in moving your speeches
from inspirational to transformational. Visit www.SpeakUpSpeakerServices.com
to learn more.
Bonnie
is currently involved in launching the new non-profit organization
Speak Up For Hope, with the goal of connecting churches with
prisons and assisting the chaplains in meeting the needs of
prisoners and their families. For additional information,
go to www.SpeakUpForHope.org
Gene
Kent
is
a vital member of the Speak Up with Confidence
team, handling many of the logistical and business affairs
to keep things running smoothly.
Gene is a quiet strength and stabilizing factor to the team,
often fulfilling many of the behind-the-scenes tasks and details.
At conferences, he cheerfully chauffeurs the team, sets up
and mans the book table, runs countless errands, yet still
finds time to share in some of the hilarious skits. Gene's
constructive critiquing in small groups encourages, challenges,
and brings out the best in each participant.
Gene
is also known for his faithful love and devotion to his wife,
Carol. They make a powerful team as they minister together.
Ginger
Shaw
