Pacific Northwest

"But our citizenship is in heaven. And we eagerly await a Savior from there, the Lord Jesus Christ." ~ Philippians 3:20 “Blessed is the one whose strength is in You, whose heart is set on pilgrimage.” ~ Psalms 84:5 Welby O'Brien Bayer (Portland OR) Married Mother - 1 Hobbies:playing piano, singing, running/hiking/fitness, enjoying my dog and cat, health and nutrition. Believer since 1963 Ministry: Upward Journey Ministries Email: welbyo@juno.com Phone:  503-254-8157 Website: www.welbyo.com Ministry Specialties - Singles/divorced/single parents: How to survive and thrive in the absence of a spouse; Ministry leaders: How to minister to those wounded by divorce; How to minister to those facing grief; General Church Body: Survival Checklist for Times of Stress; Ministering to those experiencing divorce or grief; Women: Enjoy the Journey- living in the midst of pain, fear and the questions of life, by passionately pursuing our relationship with the Lord. Mission Statement - To encourage and equip those in need, and to equip and encourage those who will minister to them. People are hurting, stressed and need the Lord, first for salvation and then for the journey. I desire to be used by God to help people draw closer to Him, to passionately pursue relationship with Jesus Christ in the questions and in the pain; and to be a spring of His love, truth and grace to thirsty souls. Ministry Background - Speaking (retreats, church groups, women, conferences, ministry leaders, seminary students, singles), teaching (one-on-one, elementary, high school, college), writing (books, columns, articles, book reviews), music (piano, singing, children's choir, directing musicals), and women’s ministry. Professional Background - Speaking, teaching, writing, counseling, corporate consulting (IDAK), career coaching, activities director for retirement center, tutoring, piano teacher. Educational Background - Masters Degree in Counseling from Portland State University; Education Degree from Biola University. Professional / Ministry Associations - Speak Up Speaker Services (Carol Kent); Northwest Christian Speakers Bureau; Empowering Speakers (Good News Associates); Trinity Fellowship Speaking Level - Experienced (26+ events) Speaking Experience - Women’s retreats; singles conferences, single parents conferences, singles ministry leaders conferences, American Association of Christian Counselors conferences (AACC), Association of Christian School International conferences (ACSI), Arrowhead Springs, Mt. Hermon, Multnomah Bible College and Multnomah Biblical Seminary, Western Seminary (Portland: Women in Pain, ministry leaders), Western Seminary (San Jose: IDAK training), Women in Leadership Conference, Tillikum Retreat Center, Healthcare Chaplains of America, Wycliffe Bible Translators, International Association of Police Chaplains,... Publications - Books: Formerly a Wife (WingSpread Publishers) Divorce Survival Guide; Good-Bye for Now (WingSpread Publishers) Practical Grief Support Guide. Columns: Ask Welby (Valley Citizen); Contributing author to Ripples of Joy; Living Solo Book Reviews. Articles: Dr. Laura website; Living Solo Magazine; Alliance Life; Oregon Counselor; and Focus on the Family Magazine. Current Presentations/Tapes/Videos - (All topics are available either for conferences or individually for classes or special events; for additional topics or to customize a conference, contact Welby.) HELP! Someone Please Unplug the Treadmill! - Survival Checklist for Times of Stress. A Shoulder to Cry On - Providing Support in the Valley of Divorce Good-Bye for Now - Growing and Ministering through Grief Great Expectations - Experiencing Abundant Life on the Journey Single and Loving It - Fulfillment God’s Way Dear "Dr. Welby..." - Advice for Singles Dating and Waiting – The Secret to Dreams Come True Single Parent's Journey - A Road Trip with Your Kids Single Parent's Survival Checklist Empty Nest or Birdie Bed'n'Breakfast? – Face Tomorrow with a Smile Magnificent Makeover - Be the Woman God Designed You to Be Videos: Fulfillment for the Single Heart (Western Seminary's Center for Lifelong Learning) Providing Support in the Valley of Divorce (Western Seminary's Center for Lifelong Learning) Help! Someone Please Unplug the Treadmill - Survival Checklist for Times of Stress PREFERENCES AND CONSTRAINTS Speaking Types Special Needs Fee Requirements X Conferences   Lodging X Love Offering X Women's Groups Travel Usually under $500 X Workshops Dietary Usually over $500 X Retreats Other X Accepts your usual fee X Keynote   X Other - Flexible       Speaking Availability Audience Audience Size X Days X Women X Small groups (less than 50) X Evenings X Mixed X Medium (50-100) X Weekends X Male X Large (100- 500) X Local X College X Very large (over 500) X Regional X Career   X National Youth   X International       Other       "Would love to talk with you. Happy to send a CD. God bless you!"