"Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present you requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus." ~ Phil 4:6-7   Katrina Cummins (Vancouver WA) Married Mother: 2 Hobbies: traveling, writing, cooking, gardening, eating chocolate & drinking a good cup of coffee. Believer since 1978 Mail: PO Box 871991, Vancouver WA 98687 Email: katrina@katrinaCummins.com Website: www.KatrinaCummins.com Blog: www.KatrinaCummins.blogspot.com Ministry Specialties - Inspiring the Soul: Katrina J. Cummins (MEd) is a dynamic, engaging and inspiring communicator. She is a transformational speaker touching upon real issues, inspiring the soul and encouraging real personal growth. Katrina's Aussie humor brings a uniqueness to the platform making her fun and memorable. Her communication style makes the information presented meaningful and applicable. Encouraging, equipping and educating: From her personal journey coupled with a background in psychology, she touches upon many heart felt issues that people face, offering hope and practical strategies. As an authentic speaker, her talks are fun, engaging, practical and life-transforming. Life transformed: Katrina's life is a story from total disconnection and disillusionment to living a connected and hope-filled life in Christ. She went from living a life about rules, expectations and "doing", to a quiet place about "being", rooted in God's unconditional love. She shares her deep pain of struggling with identity issues, worthiness and depression to how you can have true freedom, healing, growth and positive change. She offers the truth of our true identity in Christ in a simple yet profound way that assists the listener to apply truth into their life. Mission Statement - Katrina's passion in life is to help people know who they truly are in Christ and how they can live each day with meaning and purpose. Ministry Background - Speaker (Keynote, retreats, church groups, women, conferences, workshops, ministry leaders, pre-marriage group, young married couples, parents, singles); teacher (one-on-one, multiple age groups, small groups, ministry leaders); Pastor's wife, knows first hand the many challenges serving in ministry; Women's Ministry Leadership team, New Heights Church; Katrina's personal testimony is a powerful presentation of the Gospel, appropriate for any group setting. Professional Background - Speaking, teaching, counseling, educational psychology, corporate management, business and educational consulting (including managing her own business called Learn Right). With a background in psychology, she has over a decade of hands-on experience working as a counselor and behavioral specialist. Katrina has worked in the education field as a teacher and has also written and taught an accelerated learning program which has been implemented both in Australia and America. Previously she worked for a private consulting company which specializes in coaching CEO's and also worked at management level in the retail industry. Katrina lives near Portland, Oregon with her family and their furry little critters, Sir Winston and Atillia. Educational Background - Masters in Educational Psychology; Graduate Education Degree K-12 (teaching license); BA in Psychology; Washington State Educational License to practice counseling; Educational Teaching License from Australia. Professional / Ministry Associations - Stonecroft Ministries Speaker; Oregon Christian Writers Association. Speaking Level - Experienced (26+ events) Speaking Experience - Over 15 years speaking experience, including: MOM's, women's groups, educational conferences, retreats, young adults, pre-marriage couples, married couples, teenagers, parents, ministry leaders, and business leaders. Whether speaking to a group of women, couples, teenagers, parents or ministry leaders, she has the ability to connect with audiences on a deep level. References - Available upon request. Publications - Katrina is looking forward to publishing her first book. She is represented by Sandra Bishop from MacGregor Literary. Current Presentations/Tapes/Videos - Beyond Identity; How Breakdowns Lead to Breakthroughs; You are Worthy; Grow Where Ever You are Planted (or transplanted); You Flourish: how to live out your dreams; More than a Mom; How to Balance Your Life; The ABC's of Expectations; How to Cast Your Personal Vision; Nurturing Your Child's Emotional Intelligence; Spiritual Development of Your Child; Helping Your Child Succeed in School; Nuts and Bolts of Healthy Communication in Marriage; How to Write Your Personal Story; Evangelizing Tools 101; Effective Leadership Characteristics; if God is Good, Then Why do Bad Things Happen to Good People?; Navigating the Different Religions in our Post-modern Culture; and Katrina's Personal Testimony. Please contact Katrina or visit her website for tapes or videos to preview. PREFERENCES AND CONSTRAINTS Speaking Types Special Needs Fee Requirements X Conferences X Lodging - I prefer a private or semi-private room Love Offering X Women's Groups X Travel Usually under $500 X Workshops Dietary Usually over $500 X Retreats Other X Accepts your usual fee X Keynote   X Other: Negotiable       Availability Audience Audience Size X Days X Women X Small groups (less than 50) X Evenings X 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   X International     X Other: Available to do radio / web cast or magazine articles.