Laurette Willis Speaker, Actor, Author Founder of PraiseMoves® and the PowerMoves Kids™ Program for Public Schools IDEO TestimoniesStory BELOW:Click here for: « HOME « BIO « Recommendations « STORE « PraiseMoves « Fitness for His Witness « Keynotes/Seminars « Shows « Storytelling « PowerMoves Kids (Character Ed. & Fitness) « Alternative Education Residencies « “Under the Cherokee Moon” « FAQ « Ascential Nutrition Products « CONTACT US

• For over twenty-five years, Laurette Willis has been invited to entertain and speak to groups as diverse as: « U.S. Armed Forces in Asia with the U.S.O. « Over 500,000 students in schools & universities since 1993 « Women’s Retreats and Conferences for United Methodist Women, WMUs of the Southern Baptist Convention, WMs of the Assemblies of God, Catholic Women’s League, Episcopal Church Women, Women of the ELCA (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America), Christian Women’s Clubs, and others. « Public school administrators and teachers as a Certified Instructor for the Great Expectations Program at Northeastern State University (1994-2000) « The Smithsonian Institute aboard the Delta Queen Riverboat; and « The President and nation’s Governors at the 85^th Annual National Governors’ Association Conference. • An award-winning actor and playwright, she studied Theatre Arts at New York University, and is an Artist on the Touring Rosters of the Oklahoma Arts Council and the Mid-America Arts Alliance (search under “Willis”). She is a member of CITA – Christians In Theatre Arts, the Women’s Ministry Network and Women in Christian Media. • She is the Founder of the PowerMoves Kids™ Program – offering dynamic strength and character-building exercises to public school classrooms. • Laurette is the author of BASIC Steps to Godly Fitness (2005, Harvest House Publishers) and The Busy Woman’s Guide to Total Fitness (January 2008, Harvest House Publishers), as well as the PraiseMoves DVD and 20-Minute PraiseMoves DVD, both from Harvest House Publishers. • As the Founder of PraiseMovesÒ she trains PraiseMoves Instructors who bring this Christ-centered alternative to yoga to churches and fitness centers in 25 states in the U.S., Canada, England, Germany and Australia. Laurette produces Christian Fitness DVDs and Scripture-to-Music CDs (such as “Healing Scriptures” ©2008 PraiseMoves, LLC). • She offers Fitness for His Witness™ seminars as well as keynotes and one-woman shows at conferences, churches and women’s retreats. • Laurette can help churches interested in setting up a Christian Fitness Ministry for their congregation or as an outreach. She is an IFPA-certified Women’s Fitness Specialist, Personal Trainer and Aerobics Instructor, and a charter member of the Christian Wellness Association. • The PraiseMoves television show may be seen regularly on Faith TV , and Laurette is a frequent guest on Christian radio and television talk shows. Her “Fitness for His Witness™ Nuggets” may be heard daily on the Oasis Radio Network—internationally via the internet at 5:40 p.m. Eastern/4:40 p.m. Central. • As a Keynote Speaker, Laurette ignites her messages with a unique blend of heartfelt encouragement, touching personal stories and side-splitting humor. Laurette’s comedic edge was sharpened Off-Broadway in the 1980’s as an improvisational comedienne, where she earned the nickname “The Woman of 101 Voices!” • Laurette is known for her original one-woman shows wherein she portrays famous women from history, the Bible and the Christian faith, as well as historical drama, storytelling and wacky musical comedy. • Laurette wrote, directed and performed in the new drama for the Cherokee Heritage Center (formerly home of the acclaimed Trail of Tears outdoor drama). Under the Cherokee Moon premiered to critical acclaim during the summer of 2007 and promises to be a yearly favorite in Laurette’s adopted hometown of Tahlequah, Oklahoma, capital of the Cherokee Nation. • A CLASS-certified Personality Trainer, trained by Florence and Marita Littauer, Laurette teaches seminars using the well-known foundation of The Personalities (THE standard in personality profiling for individuals, churches, schools and businesses). Click Here for more information. • Laurette is a member of Calvary Church in Tahlequah, where she and her husband Paul live on a 40-acre ranch in the beautiful Ozark foothills of northeastern Oklahoma. For Recommendations and References from Women’s Ministry Leaders, Teachers and Administrators, Librarians, Pastors, Community Leaders and More, Please Click HERE. Click HERE For Descriptions of Keynote Presentations and Seminars Including: Fitness for His Witness (featuring PraiseMovesÒ) Personality Puzzle, Becoming a Vessel of Honor, Leadership Skills, Drama and more! One-Woman Shows: Laurette’s original one-woman shows and workshops are available for matching funds from the Oklahoma Arts Council or the Mid-America Arts Alliance (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! For information on how to bring Laurette to your area, please CONTACT Laurette directly. Please see our STORE for Products available: PraiseMovesÒ Book, Videos and DVDs are available (also you may want to see PraiseMoves.com). The Great Women of the Bible DVD and CD feature original songs from Laurette’s one-woman musical drama - see: Great Women of the Bible . The DVD features the complete performance video of Laurette as Elizabeth, Mary Magdalene and Priscilla. Thank you for visiting! IDEO TestimoniesStory BELOW:Click here for: « HOME « BIO « Recommendations « STORE « PraiseMoves « Keynotes/Seminars « Shows « PowerMoves Kids (Character Ed. & Fitness!) « Alternative Education Residencies « “Under the Cherokee Moon” « FAQ « Fitness for His Witness « Ascential Nutrition Products « CONTACT US © 2002-2008 All rights reserved. Willis Ministries International, Inc.