Top 10 Christian Speakers for Women's Events

Originally published Saturday, 28 December 2013.

After speaking for almost 5 years, I thought it was time to make a top 10 list of the top 10 Christian Speakers for Women's Events!

Some of you may not know, but I used to book Christian Speakers through Outreach Events. I worked with top notch quality speakers such as Kirk Cameron, Josh McDowell, and Lee Strobel.

Unfortunately, I was told early on that I wouldn't book many women speakers. I was dumbfounded when my boss was right. People would call, but they couldn't afford to pay to host speakers such as Bethany Hamilton, Sheila Walsh, or Lisa Whelchel.

It also saddened me that churches would pay the same amount to host a man speaker, but not a woman speaker. I make this list because I know these women personally. I have either heard them speak LIVE or via the Internet. I know they are top notch and affordable.

It's also important to consider:

+ Is she a women of integrity?

+ Does she actually care about you–the listener?

+ Does she stay away from gossiping or slandering other Christian speakers?

+ Is she accessible on social media to make you feel a part of her ministry?

+ Is she connected with her local church?

I don't what attracts you to listen to a speaker, but it is definitely not the amount of money paid to host them.

There are plenty of amazing women speakers who don't cost an arm and a leg and would be honored to speak at a church women's retreat or women's event.

1. Pam Farrel

Website: http://www.love-wise.com/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/PamFarrel

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Bill-and-Pam-Farrel/64685369332

She travels more than 200 days a year, so if you want to book Pam to speak at your women's event -- you'll have to ask in advance! She and I will be joining ChristianMingle and their Los Angeles Board Members in 2014. She is also my mentor, and I love her.

She would make a great Christian speaker for women's events, MOPS groups, and marriage retreats.

2. Arlene Pellicane

Website: http://arlenepellicane.com/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/ArlenePellicane

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/arlene.pellicane

She is a fellow Harvest House author and the author of 31 Days to a Younger You, 31 Days to a Happy Husband, and is almost ready to release her new book 31 Days to Becoming a Happy Wife. She is an amazing Christian speaker for women's events! I have listened to her in person plenty of times.

She would make a great Christian speaker for women's events, MOPS groups, and marriage retreats.

3. Sarah Raymond Cunningham

Website: http://www.sarahcunningham.org/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/sarahcunning

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sarahcunninghampage

Sarah is multi talented and has spoken in many different types of venues. A few years back she helped me launch Throw Mountains, a speaking event for the 20/30-somethings. She now works with Story Conference in Chicago and just released The Well Balanced World Changer with Moody.

She would make a great Christian speaker for women's events, MOPS groups, and church leadership events.

4. Mary DeMuth

Website: http://www.marydemuth.com/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/MaryDeMuth

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AuthorMaryDeMuth

Mary is an amazing resource as she has written over 15 books and been speaking for many years. She is a versatile Christian speaker who would make an amazing addition to your event whether it's to women or writers.

She would make a great Christian speaker for women's events, writers groups, 20/30-somethings, and church planters.

5. Sarah Francis Martin

Website: http://liveitoutblog.com/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/sarahfmartin

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/liveitoutblog

Sarah and I go w-a-y back to the days before we were both published authors. I am so excited that she is now working on her second book (her first is Stress Point with Thomas Nelson, a Bible study for 20-something women). She’s super friendly and loves speaking to women.

She would love hearing from you!! She would make a great Christian speaker for women's events, MOPS groups, 20/30-somethings, and singles events.

6. Crystal Renaud

Website: http://crystalrenaud.com

Twitter: http://twitter.com/crystalrenaud

Facebook: http://facebook.com/crystalrenaud

Crystal recently hosted the WHOLE Women Conference, an online event for women. She would make a great addition especially on the topic of singleness, relationships, and overcoming addictions.

She would make a great Christian speaker for women's events and singles events.

7. Nicole Unice

Website: http://www.nicoleunice.com/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/nicoleunice

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nicole.unice

Nicole and I have known of each other before we both became published authors. It was a pleasure to meet her at the Story Chicago Conference, and her book She’s Got Issues is amazing (I should know I endorsed it). She is launching her first ever women's conference in 2014. She is a spitfire Christian speaker for women!

She would make a great Christian speaker for women's events, MOPS groups, 20/30-somethings, and singles events.

8. Tracy Steel

Website: http://onedegreeministries.com/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/tracy_steel

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OneDegreeMinistries

Tracy is just about one of the sweetest ladies ever. I can’t wait to finally meet her in person soon. She would make an amazing addition to your women's speaking event. She describes herself more as a speaker and less of a blogger. She is an IN PERSON woman who loves getting personal and encouraging women face-to-face!

She would make a great Christian speaker for women's events, MOPS groups, and singles events.

9. Jaimie Bowman

Website: http://jaimiebowman.com/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/jmebowman

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jmebowman

Jaimie and I met at the Re:Think Conference and I quickly realized how amazing she was. She writes on ministry and motherhood and just released her first eBook for mothers. She couldn’t be more authentic about both!

She would make a great Christian speaker for women's events or MOPS groups.

10. Ronel Sidney

Website: http://chosenformore.com/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonelSidney

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rmsidney

Ronel is a woman who goes hard after God. I have had the pleasure of knowing her for quite a few years in person and online. I love how transparent she is–even when she is not doing what she wishes she was doing. She is the Vice President/National Director for Praise and Coffee and has been speaking at women's for many years.

She would make a great Christian speaker for women's events or MOPS groups.

Honorable Mentions – Top 31 Christian Speakers for Women's Events

Because I certainly couldn’t stop with 10–I decided to list, in NO particular order, women also worth connecting with to speak at your women's event. I am listed last or 31st (also my age)!

If I forgot someone or you would like to add someone to the list–please leave a comment below. Thanks!

11. Lisa Velthouse - http://www.pickyourportion.com

12. Addie Zierman - http://www.addiezierman.com/

13. Lisa Whittle - http://www.lisawhittle.com/

14. Rayni Peavy - http://www.raynipeavy.com/

15. Kimberly Davidson Campbell - http://www.kd316.com/

16. Rachel Berry - http://www.perseveringdreams.com/

17. Brenda Rogers - http://www.triplebraidedlife.com/

18. Laurie Coombs -http://lauriecoombs.org/

19. Dabney Hedegard – http://www.dabneyland.com/

20. Annie Downs - http://www.anniedowns.com/

21. Sarah Markley - http://www.sarahmarkley.com/