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Women’s Ministry Leaders, Teachers, Pastors, Community Leaders, and others

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Women’s Ministry Leaders:

“At the Women of the ELCA's Triennial Gathering in San Antonio, TX , July 2005, Laurette shared her program PraiseMoves as one of the workshop offerings. This contribution became one of the two most popular workshops and received overwhelmingly positive reviews. In addition, her new book BASIC Steps to Godly Fitness is still being requested (My personal copy has been borrowed so many times I haven't had a chance to read it myself.). Her very presence was a blessing to the event.”

Sally B. Sedgwick
Director for Programs
Women of the ELCA (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America)

PraiseMoves

“I was at The Salvation Army Retreat at the Lifeway Conference Center May 19-21, 2006. I was blessed by your programs. I feel like a new person, I have been reborn and refreshed with the Holy Spirit - cleansed and made whole. I am on fire for the Lord. Keep up the good work. Remember me in your prayers. God Bless you, and may you continue to do His work and His will.”

Virginia Champion,

Shelby, NC

Keynote Address and Great Women of the Bible

“Laurette – I’m still smiling! What an awesome conference. I wanted to let you know we were touched by your keynote, PraiseMoves, your music and especially your welcoming, compassionate spirit.”

Jenny Neubauer, Women’s Ministry Director

New Beginnings Church, Stevens Pt., Wisconsin

Fitness for His Witness Seminar and Keynote Address

"Laurette came to our Church retreat in September 2004 in answer to prayer. What an answer she was! Little did we know she was a woman of so many talents…

"We were entertained by 'Elizabeth' from the Bible, regaled with music, uplifted with PraiseMoves, and gifted by the Holy Spirit through an amazing prayer time.

“We are now working on bringing her back."

Nancy Thomson, Women's Ministry Director

First Baptist Church, Boise, ID

Keynote Addresses, Great Women of the Bible

"Thank you for sharing your many gifts with the women of southern New England! You have truly been a blessing! While your professional background shows through, your commitment to the Lord and sensitivity to His Spirit outshine it. Praise God for the wonderful work He has done in your life so that you may be able to share the gifts He has given you!"

Nancy Hidle, Women's Ministry Director

Southern New England District Council of the Assemblies of God

Great Women of the Bible and PraiseMoves Workshop

“Since I am a visual learner, I especially love the way I felt drawn into the history and culture of the Bible through Elizabeth, Priscilla and Mary Magdalene.

“The Bible came alive with each character as we anticipated the birth of a longed–for son, poured the precious oil on Jesus’ feet and served with Paul and visited him in prison.

“What a great time we had with Laurette! May God continue to give her opportunities and ideas as she performs for Him.”

Jean Bond, Pastor’s wife

Countryside Baptist Church, Stillwater, OK

Great Women of the Bible

“Laurette is a fascinating speaker who combines the gift of acting and humor with spiritual words of wisdom and biblical truths.  I highly recommend her...  I thank her for giving women across the denominational lines of Christianity the lift they need in Christ Jesus."

Mary Beth McElroy, Women’s Ministry Director

Will Rogers United Methodist Church, Tulsa, OK

Keynote Address: “Becoming A Vessel of Honor”

"Laurette is very professional, but also has a very sweet Christian spirit that comes across in her performances. I would highly recommend her as a speaker to our District Directors of Women's Ministries across the nation."

Linda Stamps-Dissmore, Women's Ministry Director

Oklahoma District Council of the Assemblies of God

Fitness for His Witness Seminar and Great Women of the Bible

“Our Women’s Ministry Team at Christ First FSBC cannot begin to thank you enough for the terrific conference presentations you provided. We have had tremendous feedback from our attendees on both your ‘Extreme Makeover by God’s Design’ (keynote) and your PraiseMoves (workshop). Some mentioned even having already worked out to your video J.

“Your multi-talented and perky personality contributed greatly to the success of our first-ever women’s conference. Not only did you share from a heart that is deeply in love with our Lord Jesus Christ, but you also brought humor and excitement into your presentation.

“We are already talking about a way to have you back for a church-wide event where we could tap into your ‘radio’ personalities (The Nutty ‘40s Radio Show).

“Thank you again for delivering to us what you promised.”

Marcia Y. Johnson, Christ First Women’s Ministry Team

First Southern Baptist Church, Topeka, Kansas

Keynote Address and PraiseMoves workshop

“Just this morning, I was having breakfast with my director of women's ministries for 9 states and we told her about you.

“In September, I am attending a Women's Ministries conference for The Salvation Army.  We are preparing a packet of information about you and your ministry to be given to those in attendance.  It is a conference that has women who are directly responsible for ministry in the 9 southern states.  I hope that this is OK with you.
“Once again, our women still talk about you and your ministry to us (2005 Salvation Army Women’s Camp).  Thank you. Anytime you need a recommendation, please just let me know.”

Amy Kelly, Major

The Salvation Army
Divisional Secretary for Women's Ministries
Arkansas-Oklahoma Division

Keynote Address, Fitness for His Witness seminar, and Great Women of the Bible

“Laurette Willis has a very unique gifting in her ability to portray Great Women of the Bible. When she ministered at the New York Women Of Purpose Conference, there was a very real anointing of the Holy Spirit. She ‘became’ Mary Magdalene and Priscilla. We, the onlookers, felt as though we were transported back in time and were with women who actually knew Jesus, Paul and Timothy! Laurette's attention to the details of the costumes and styles, and stage decorations further added to the authenticity. She is a talented actress, very professional in her presentation, and exceptionally used by God to present the message of salvation and the deep commitment of His servants.

“Laurette also presented her exceptional workshop, ‘Fitness for His Witness.’ This was a huge success, motivating hundreds of women to care for the temple God has given us. She interspersed her powerful testimony of how God was with her for years and helped her to become the impressive woman she now is.”

Eleanor Grossglass, Women's Ministry Director

New York District Council of the Assemblies of God

Fitness for His Witness Seminar and Great Women of the Bible

“Thank you again for being our speaker at the retreat. All the women had a great time and spoke very highly of you. You are a very godly and talented woman. I pray that God continues to bless you and your ministry!”

Karen Dickey, Women’s Ministry Team

Christ Memorial Lutheran Church, St. Louis, MO

Keynote Address, PraiseMoves workshop, and Great Women of the Bible

“All our women enjoyed hearing you. We did not receive one negative comment about any aspect of our weekend on our evaluation sheets – and most of that was due to you. I think most of us wished ‘The Extreme Make-over by God’s Design’ could have been instantaneous, but most of us are still working on it! Also, we would love to hear more about ‘Fitness for His Witness.’ Maybe we can have you back some time. God has blessed you with many talents. I think we got just the right person in you to speak at our first retreat in 5 years, and I would be glad to recommend you to anyone. Thanks for a weekend of spiritual blessing.”

Darena Bankston, Women’s Ministry Director

First Baptist Church, Tulsa Oklahoma

Keynote Address “Extreme Make-over by God’s Design” and Fitness for His Witness seminar

Teachers:

“Mrs. Willis is a delightful speaker. She is particularly interesting in an Alternative Education Program because she instills enthusiasm and confidence in the students. She captures their attention and teaches them skills in reading and storytelling. They are totally absorbed in her presentation.

“These students are difficult to reach, but she quickly gained their trust, and they engaged in activities that amazed me.

“It was inspiring to witness the students’ reactions to her.”

Karen Spencer, Teacher

Harrah High School Alternative Education Program

Harrah, OK

Alternative Education Residencies

“Her stories were magnificent and kept the students spellbound. I found her to be so versatile, not only covering Native American areas, but character development and avoiding drugs as well.”

Gretchen Veit, Project Create Staff

Morrison Elementary School, Morrison OK

Great Women of the Frontier, “Historical Hysterics,”

and Cherokee Culture and Language Classes for Grades PK through 6

“Laurette Willis has been providing educational programs for Owasso High School for more than 10 years on a yearly basis.  She has an amazing ability to communicate with her audience.  Laurette has a strong sense of morality and responsibility, plus, the most amazing talent in dialects, voice and acting.  

“You can't miss with Laurette Willis!”

Sallyanne H. Wallace, AP Language Arts teacher
Owasso High School, Owasso, OK

Performances presented at Owasso High School every year since 1993:

Great Women of the Frontier, Folktales of Scotland, Great Women of the Oil Fields, Nutty ‘40s Radio Show, Introducing: Miss Emily Dickinson, Reflections: Letters from World War II plus Drama Workshops for Seniors

“When writing activities followed Laurette’s performance the amount of information retained by the students was amazing!”