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Keynote Topics For Conferences, Retreats, Business and Education Note: The Business and Education Seminars (including PowerMoves Kids™) are listed after the Retreat Topics Becoming a Vessel of Honor (2 Timothy 2:20-21) You can be the person God called you to be. Interestingly, the qualification to be a vessel of honor is up to us (“If anyone cleanses himself…”). Discover that God uses willing, ordinary people to do outrageous, extraordinary things! Beauty for Ashes Hear Laurette’s remarkable, moving testimony – and discover how the Lord is able to create something beautiful from the ashes of our past. From the bondage of compulsive overeating, alcohol, fear and self-loathing; her life on the New York stage; a 20-country trek through Europe and the Andes as a New Ager and yoga instructor “looking for God in all the wrong places” – to the day she came to the end of herself on a lonely hilltop and cried out to the Lord on April Fool’s Day when she went from being a fool for the world to a “fool for Christ.” You’ll laugh and cry with Laurette as she tells of her compelling “journey to Jesus” and shares how He continues to bring freedom from bondage – and victory from defeat. God wastes nothing – even those wasted, painful places in our lives. Making this message personal to your group is the heart of Laurette’s talk. The Lord is able to take the ashes of our past, turn our mess into a message and make our lives a shining beacon of hope to others, leading them to Christ. You’ll agree that God chooses the foolish things of the world (“Like me!” says Laurette) to confound the wise. Extreme Makeover by God’s Design (2 Corinthians 5:16-17) Ready for an extreme makeover? Television’s reality shows tempt us to look only at the outward person. “Ugly ducklings” suddenly become graceful swans, yet the Lord reminds us to “regard no one according to the flesh” – even ourselves. Looks like it’s time for a radical “faith lift!” Can spiritual beauty be developed? How can I look more like Jesus on the inside so His beauty radiates through me on the outside? A Word-based, encouraging seminar that will leave you feeling uplifted – in all the right places! Many Flowers, One Bouquet (Romans 12:4-6) Different gifts, different callings… one body of Christ. Whether encouraging volunteerism at church, or greater fellowship among believers, the Lord persuades us to love one another and work together for His glory. We are each a special and vital part of the beautiful fragrance of God’s “bouquet.” Apples of Gold Have you ever wanted to bite your tongue after saying an unkind word – or a string of them? Based on Proverbs 25:11, you’ll discover how a word “fitly spoken” can heal hurts, change lives and sow blessings into the hearts of family, friends and those we meet. Uncover the mystery of taming the tongue. We can ditch the “rotten apples” and cultivate a golden orchard of blessing! Other Topics Write the Vision (Habakkuk 2:2) Getting in touch with God’s purpose for your life, dreams and goals. It’s never too late to fulfill the call of God on your life. People leave this seminar with a clearer idea of their purpose in life – and a plan for its fulfillment in line with God’s Word. Clear, concise, relevant. (Can be given as a talk or seminar.) The God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob Explore the Hebraic roots of our Christian faith and see how they point us to Jesus. The blood covenant, prophecies in the Old Testament, the Hebrew festivals, Ark of the Covenant and Mercy Seat, the names of God, even the meaning behind the letters of the Hebrew alphabet all point to our Lord! (Can be given as a talk or seminar.) From the Cross to the Throne (Ephesians 2:6) God has “raised us up together, and made us sit together in heavenly places in Christ.” Discover who you are “in Him.” Let’s become Kingdom-conscious! Recognizing our heavenly citizenship as Ambassadors for Christ, we can come down from the high chair (or high horse!) and find our peaceful place on the throne – in Him. Please Note: On request, Laurette will prayerfully design a talk based on the theme of your event. Seminar Themes Fitness for His Witness™ featuring PraiseMoves™ (“The Christian Alternative to yoga”) In this enlightening seminar, Laurette covers scriptural keys to health and fitness for spirit, soul and body (based on Romans 12:1-3; 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 and Hebrews 5:13-14). She also shares valuable tips she’s learned to help people at all levels of fitness get in shape, “Six Seeds to Sow for Vibrant Health,” and clever ways to introduce health-giving habits into our family’s lives. All teaching is given with a generous dose of humor based on Laurette’s trial-and-error experiences on the road to victory after years of being overweight and out-of-shape. Based in part on Laurette’s new book, BASIC Steps to Godly Fitness (2005, Harvest House Publishers), you’ll learn BASIC (Body And Soul In Christ) steps to achieve vibrant health from the inside out – and make the rest of your life the best of your life! Laurette also outlines the dangers of yoga, and the dynamic PraiseMoves difference. Gentle stretching and movement combine with STRONG scripture for stress relief, weight loss, flexibility and strength. Half the seminar is given in a teaching format, and the other half is a gentle PraiseMoves stretching workout for all ages. Discover PraiseMoves for yourself during this invigorating yet relaxing session. Be refreshed! The Personality Puzzle Trained by Florence and Marita Littauer, Laurette uses the well-known foundation of The Personalities training to focus on the vital role your personality strengths and weaknesses play in achieving success in life, relationships, work and ministry. (Can also be given as a keynote.) Click Here for detailed information about Laurette’s Personality keynotes and seminars. Lessons Learned from Great Women of the Bible Lessons of Purpose, Passion and Patience learned from Elizabeth, Mary Magdalene, Priscilla and Ruth. A wonderful follow-up to a performance of Laurette’s acclaimed one-woman musical drama. The foundation scripture for Laurette’s ministry is: “With God nothing shall be impossible” Luke 1:37. What might a Weekend Retreat Look Like? A weekend with Laurette Willis is entertaining, enlightening, encouraging and “Pass-me-the-Kleenex” moving – from tears to laughter! Depending on the format of your retreat or conference, a weekend with Laurette can include any or all of the following: Powerful Performances Scripture comes to life as you meet some of the Bible’s most compelling ladies. Choose from among Elizabeth, Mary Magdalene, Priscilla and Ruth in the critically acclaimed one-woman musical drama Great Women of the Bible. You may prefer Susanna Wesley or Sister Aimee (Aimee Semple McPherson). Perhaps wacky comedy is the order of the day. Take a nostalgic musical comedy look at the 1940s in The Nutty ‘40s Radio Show. Be a member of the studio audience on the day everything goes wrong – and become part of the show! Hear for yourself why Laurette’s nickname is “The Woman of 101 Voices!” Dynamic Presentations Choose from a variety of timely messages, or ask Laurette to prayerfully design a keynote address tailor-made for your event. Whichever you choose, rest assured you’re getting a seasoned Bible-literate professional who’s sensitive to the needs of others and the leading of the Holy Spirit. And everything Laurette does is peppered with a generous dose of joy and laughter! Winning Workshops Breakout sessions available: Fitness for His Witness featuring PraiseMoves (spiritual, emotional and physical fitness), The Personalities, Bible women, drama or storytelling. Quiet Time This allows participants to personalize the messages they’re hearing and enables the Holy Spirit to attend to their hearts one-on-one. Prayer After her presentations, Laurette is honored to pray with your participants for their personal needs and those of their family. Communion or Call to Action To anchor the experience of the weekend in our hearts and what has been learned from the Lord during our time together, a call to commitment or taking communion as a group is suggested. We renew our dedication to the Lord and return to our homes refreshed – and better than when we left! Seminars for School, Business and Clubs Educational Seminars ™ Dynamic Strength and Character-Building Exercises for the Classroom and Beyond! Staff Development (to introduce PowerMoves Kids™ to your school) Introductory, half-day and full-day workshops n For teachers, librarians, and staff n Can also be given as a school assembly for students and teachers n See www.PowerMovesKids.com for more information Storytelling (for Beginners, Intermediate or Advanced – for Staff Development or Student Assemblies) n For teachers, parents, students, pastors, librarians n Storytelling “off the book” n Personal life experience storytelling n Creating characters n Storytelling from classics, folktales and around the world! n Improvisational storytelling n Teach storytelling to children n Power-storytelling to teach life lessons, morals and Life Principles Drama (for Beginners, Intermediate or Advanced – for Staff Development or Student Assemblies) n Basic skills of acting n What is “stage presence” and how can I get some? n Bringing characters to life – learning to “be natural” n Overcoming stage fright n Improvisational comedy – it’s a snap! n Historical drama – making it REAL n Recitation skills and improving your memory n Voice – proper breathing, projection and saving the voice Writing Workshops (for Staff Development, Assemblies, Business and Clubs) n The Power and Pleasure of Journaling n The Elements of Story Writing n Research and bringing history to life for the stage The Personality Puzzle (for Staff Development, Assemblies, Business and Clubs) Laurette uses the well-known foundation of The Personalities training to focus on the vital role your personality strengths and weaknesses play in achieving success in life, relationships, work and business. (Can also be given as a keynote.) Click Here for detailed information about Laurette’s Personality keynotes and seminars. Speak With Confidence! (for Staff Development, Assemblies, Business and Clubs) n Learn the Secrets All Successful Speakers Know! n Overcoming People’s Second BIGGEST Fear (Public Speaking - the first biggest fear is snakes!) n Voice basics (projection w/o pain, diaphragmatic breathing, diction; being expressive – naturally!) n Have Something to Say! Develop a Speech with the easy-to-learn P.I.E.R. Method (Point – Instruction – Example – Reference) n Lots of practical examples and opportunities for you to try out new skills! Leadership skills (for Staff Development, Assemblies, Business and Clubs) n The Laws of Leadership n Yes, you can be a more Effective Leader n Begin by Leading Yourself n The Leadership Skills of Jesus n A Life of Servant Leadership – True Success Envision – Goal Achievement 101 (for Staff Development, Assemblies, Business and Clubs) n Discover, define and refine your Life Purpose n Failing to plan = planning to fail? n “Write the vision and make it plain…” n Seven steps to Goal Achievement n Stepping out of the comfort zone and leaving “Someday Isle” n What you have to lose to make it happen – “Give up to Go up” n Accountability and Mentorship n Overcoming the Yeah-buts: “I don’t know what I want” “I can’t!” “I’m scared” and “What if?” One-Woman Shows: Laurette’s original one-woman shows and workshops are available for matching funds from the Oklahoma Arts Council or the Heartland Arts Fund (search under Willis) for Public non-profit groups and schools. • Great Women of the Bible • Susanna Wesley: LIVE! • The Nutty ‘40s Radio Show! • Great Women of the Frontier • Historical Hysterics • Storytelling Shakespeare • Introducing: Miss Emily Dickinson • Great Women of the Oil Fields • Folktales of Scotland • Sister Aimee (Aimee Semple McPherson) • Reflections: Letters from World War II A versatile and energetic presenter, Laurette Willis will captivate your audience and turn a special project or gala evening program into an experience to be remembered! 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