Mandisa - Musical Guest
Mandisa approaches everything with that same humble,
self-effacing perspective, which is part of what has drawn people to her since she first appeared
on TV screens before an audience of millions just a few short years ago. Don’t forget how this
incredible musical journey began – with a spectacular run of performances that led Mandisa into the
final rounds of “American Idol’s” fifth season. It was during those first few months of 2006 that
she became a household name and garnered a multitude of fans as she wowed audiences with her
powerful voice and contagious smile.
“If there’s any one song that truly reflects what God is doing in my life, it's My
Deliverer,” Mandisa explains. “My struggle with weight has been, and will probably continue to be,
the biggest battle of my life. There are certainly physical ways in which I’m now taking control of
that addiction, but more important than that, it’s a spiritual warfare issue for me as well. I have
to ask for God’s help every single day, so I know that it’s going to take a whole lot more than any
diet plan or any exercise plan to set me free. He is truly my deliverer who is setting me free from
all of this, and he’s the reason I’m so excited about being able to sing this song.”
“These songs mean so much to me because they give me an
opportunity to share with others what I’ve been through, and what I’ve learned from so far on this
journey. It really is true freedom to know that the Holy Spirit is the great comforter. So no
matter what people are going through – whether it’s abuse, the loss of a child, or not having money
to pay the bills – there is a God who loves you and is with you no matter what. I know when I go
through difficult times, the best defense I have is to worship him, because when you magnify God,
your issues look smaller. He can bring us out of whatever we’re going through and even use it for
good, and for His glory.”
Lysa TerKeurst - Speaker Lysa TerKeurst
is a wife, mother of five blessings named Jackson, Mark, Hope, Ashley and Brooke, and President of
Proverbs 31 Ministries. She is the co-host of the ministry’s national radio program which airs
daily across the nation and abroad. Lysa is the award-winning author of several books, including
her latest release, What Happens When Women Walk in Faith, as well as Radically Obedient, Radically
Blessed, Leading Women to the Heart of God, Who Holds the Key to Your Heart?, Capture His Heart,
Capture Her Heart, Living Life on Purpose, The Sweetest Story Ever Told and co-author of AWoman’s
Secret to a Balanced Life with Sharon Jaynes. She is the featured writer for the monthly magazine,
P31 Woman, and has had her work published in other publications such as Focus on the Family
magazine and Crown Financial Ministries’ Money Matters.
Lysa has been featured numerous times on Dr. Dobson’s “Focus on
the Family” radio broadcast, as well as many other radio and television programs such as the “700
Club” and “Life Today with James Robison.” She was also the keynote speaker for Focus on the
Familys Renewing the Heart women's leadership conference and is one of the featured Extraordinary
Women speakers. She is a certified CLASS speaker and speaks from coast to coast at women’s
conferences, banquets and retreats. She and her husband, Art, also conduct marriage seminars for
both men and women. Lysa and her family live just outside of Charlotte, North
Carolina.
Lysa’s engaging style of inspirational teaching, humor and
heart-warming stories of experiencing God leave women encouraged, challenged, and changed. The most
common remark people make is how unique it is to hear from such a real, everyday woman. Women don’t
feel preached at by Lysa. She connects with them by honestly sharing the triumphs and tragedies of
her life, while weaving in healing truths from Scripture in a way that stirs the soul of the saved
and unsaved alike.
Janet White - Speaker Janet White
is a gifted communicator and has the unique ability to speak to audiences of various ages and
needs. She always speaks to her listeners hearts out of what is happening in her own
life. Her depth in the scriptures is evident as she speaks. It has been said of Janet
that, "She is just like me!! It's like she is living in my house!!" Janet is able to
take common everyday experiences that we all can relate to and use them to illustrate the truths
from the Word of God. Listeners will come away with practical answers to life's questions
from the Word.
