"What awesome, incredible freedom and hope - we can obey in spite of emotions and He delivers us!." ~ Romans 6:16 Sherri Sperling (Jefferson OR) Married Mother: 6 Grandmother: 11 Hobbies: travel, hiking, camping, cooking/baking, sewing, crochet, plants - when I have time Believer since 1972 Ministry: Paraclete Ministries Email: paracleteministries@hotmail.com sparrowx2@hotmail.com Phone: 541-936-2803 Website: www.ourparacleteministries.org Ministry Specialties - ministering the healing love of Jesus to damaged souls through inner healing and counsel; consultation and training for developing inner healing ministries in your church; teaching-preaching-exhortation to live a life of power and victory through classes, seminars, and retreats. Inspirational exhortations for the wounded as well as those just wanting to grow through knowledge of and obedience to the Word of God. Mission Statement - Paraclete Ministries exists and works by the power of the Holy Spirit to minister emotional and spiritual healing to those traumatized by physical, mental, emotional, or sexual abuse; to provide deliverance from bondage; offer scripture-based counsel for life issues; and to teach and preach toward the edification of the body of Christ. We also provide motivational teaching to Women in Business. Ministry Background - Ten years leadership of inner healing ministry at Jefferson Baptist Church; conducted seminars and retreats on depression, obedient living, marriage and other related topics; led classes & fellowship groups; writing curriculum for same. Lay-counsel for individuals and couples. Professional Background - Ministry - except for speaking engagement honorariums - was lay-based. Currently I am a realtor by profession. Educational Background - various seminars ~ Larry Crabb, Tom White, Speak Up with Confidence, etc. Finished AFS Program for Bachelors in Family Studies/Psych. - Corban College, July 2009. Professional / Ministry Associations - Willamette Association of Realtors; National Association of Realtors; Board BHPE Radio; former - Christian Writers Association. Speaking Level - Some (10-25 events) Speaking Experience - Camp Tadmore CBNW Women's camp workshop; women's group in Viet Nam; several retreats and seminars; originator "Power of Love" presentations to Women in Business. References - Available upon request. Publications - Elegant Umbrella, LBCC Production Current Presentations/Tapes/Videos - "Under the Band-Aid - Healing your inner wounds"; "Silent No More - exposing childhood abuse"; Overcoming Depression; New Seasons of Life; Power of Love presentations to women in business. PREFERENCES AND CONSTRAINTS Speaking Types Special Needs Fee Requirements X Conferences Lodging 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   Other       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 X College X Very large (over 500) X Regional X Career   X National Youth   X International     Other