"Now to Him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we can ask or imagine, according to His power that is at work within us, to Him be all glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen." ~Ephesians 3:20 Karla Dornacher (Battleground WA) Married Mother - 1 Grandmother - 2 Hobbies: reading, blogging, gardening, walking, crafting and anything creative Believer since 1980 Email: karla@karladornacher.com Phone: w360-687-7226 Website: www.karladornacher.com Blog: www.karladornacher.typepad.com   Ministry Specialties - Hope, healing, and encouragement Mission Statement - Because of the healing and freedom I have received through my personal relationship with Jesus, my passion is to instruct, encourage, and inspire other women to know, love, and trust God and His Word in order to experience personal healing and freedom in their own lives and to become the woman of God He designed them to be In Christ so they can make a difference in their own world. Ministry Background - I have taught Bible Studies and led small groups for over 20 years. In 1992, I began Heart of the Home, a home business of selling my own scripture-based watercolors through a home party format which enabled me to minister God's Word to women in a non-church setting. Five years later, I began writing and illustrating women's Christian devotional style gift books and presently divide my time between speaking, writing, and my art. I also have created several scripture-based digital art kits with a focus on ministry as a resource for Women's Ministry events. Professional Background - Stay at home mom for 15 years, Office and Administrative Assistant for 7 years, home business since 1992 which now includes speaking, writing and illustrating books, and licensing my art for product development. Educational Background - Quincy High School graduated (Quincy IL, 1969), Clark College classes in the arts, Western Seminary classes in Pastoral Care to Women, speaker training with Speak Up with Confidence and CLASS Seminars. Professional / Ministry Associations - Member of AWSA (Advanced Writers and Speakers Association). Speaking Level - Experienced (26+ events) Speaking Experience - Karla has been speaking for Women's Ministry events for 12+ years including conferences, retreats, teas, luncheons, mom's groups, and workshops. References - Available upon request or visit my website. Publications - I have written and illustrated: CBA bestsellers Love in Every Room and Down a Garden Path, as well as Give Thanks, One of a Kind by God's Design, Savor This Moment, An Apple a Day, Heaven Sent Baby, The Blessing of Friendship, Sweet Taste of Friendship, and the Heart and Home Of Christmas all published by Thomas Nelson Publishers. I also have six small books published by Christian Arts Publishers and have had one article published in Women of Faith Magazine. Current Presentations/Tapes/Videos - Please visit my website to view a video presentation and hear an audio clip. CD and DVD available upon request. PREFERENCES AND CONSTRAINTS Speaking Types Special Needs Fee Requirements X Conferences Lodging Love Offering X Women's Groups Travel X Usually under $500 X Workshops Dietary Usually over $500 X Retreats Other X Accepts your usual fee X Keynote Other Availability Audience Audience Size X Days X Women X Small groups (less than 50) X Evenings Mixed X Medium (50-100) X Weekends Male X Large (100- 500) X Local College X Very large (over 500) X Regional Career X National Youth International Other