Speaking Topics
Melissa speaks on a variety of topics surrounding faith, grace, sabbath, surrender, and courage. When planning your event, you and Melissa can decide on a theme together, based upon your particular needs. Some of her most requested presentations are:
-The Messy, Magnificent Life
-Overflowing Grace
-Unsinkable
-Radiant Hope
-Daughters of the King
-Invitation to Renewal
-Unexpected Wonder
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Melissa's speaker packet includes detailed descriptions of these and other most requested messages.
Booking
Because clients are as unique as the personalized attention Melissa offers; she doesn’t have a “standard fee”. When setting a budget, Melissa prefers to first talk with you so she can hear your vision. This allows for thoughtful consideration of details such as style of event, session count, budget, travel needs, and more. A conversation with Melissa doesn’t obligate you to booking her and allows you to ask as many questions as you’d like while getting to know her in the process. She’s always up for good chat!
Ministry Philosophy
Melissa teaches the Bible with passion and respect
Melissa's teachings focus on the foundational, shared aspects of Christianity. She says,
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"I'm often struck by how much we need to circle back again and again to the most essential aspects of our faith. In my own walk with Jesus, I've found that I discover and re-discover the depth and breadth of the Gospel by looking at it as a diamond; glorious in all its facets, a new discovery with each turn of experience and perspective. It doesn't do our hearts any good to be distracted by lesser issues if it means we lose the heart of who God is, what Jesus came to do, and how the Holy Spirit works in our lives."
She abides by the quote "In essentials, unity, in non-essentials, liberty, in all things, charity." When you book Melissa, you can be assured her respect for your particular church's practices and traditions. To read Melissa's statement of faith, click here.
Part One
Media
Melissa is a frequent guest on podcasts, radio and television shows and is delighted to write guest blogs for websites as her schedule permits. You can listen to and read just a few of her most popular interviews and articles from the links provided here.
Part Two
Speaking Schedule
In 2020, Covid shut down the country and all of Melissa's events were canceled. It was heartbreaking to see so many churches stop meeting in person for so long. And it's taken even longer for events like retreats and conferences to start up again! But we are over the hump, and women all across the country are gathering once again to praise God, celebrate His goodness, and to share in the unique joy of in-person fellowship with one another. Here are a few of Melissa's upcoming "live and in-person" in 2024:
February 23-24, 2024
Pine Level Baptist Church
Women's Conference
Louisville, AL
March 2, 2024
Chatham Community Church
Women's Conference
Pittsboro, NC
March 9, 2024
Everett Chapel FWB Church
Women's Conference
Clayton, NC
March 16-18, 2024
Calvary Chapel
Women's Retreat
Forest Home Christian Camp
Forest Falls, CA
April 19-21, 2024
Trinity Baptist
Women's Retreat
Oak Island, NC
April 5, 2024
Piney Grove Baptist
Angier, NC
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April 6, 2024
Jamestown Presbyterian
Jamestown, NC ​
April 27, 2024
Beverly Hills Baptist
Women's Event
Asheville, NC
Past Appearances
Melissa loves to travel and meet women from all over the country. It's her joy and privilege to meet women from various backgrounds, different denominations, and unique experiences -- and all part of the beautiful body of Christ.Teaching women is Melissa’s joy and calling. She’s skilled, qualified, and passionate. Booking Melissa means you’ll receive personalized attention from a veteran speaker offering intentionality and professionalism throughout your experience.
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Here are just a few of the conferences, events, and retreats where she's shared a message of grace, authenticity, and hope.
Some of Melissa's past speaking appearances:
"Let's Fla-mingle" Retreat
First Baptist Shallotte
Shallotte, NC
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Connect Women's Conference
Tappahannock, VA
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Ladies Brunch
United Methodist Goldston
Golston, NC
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Sent to Shine
Women's Conference
Angier, NC
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First Presbyterian of Dunn
Women's Fall Event
Dunn, NC
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The Falls Church Anglican
Women's Retreat
Falls Church, VA
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Lebanon Baptist Church
Women's Fellowship
Greensboro, NC
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Hope on the Hard Road
Mom's Retreat
Escondido, CA
Real Life Church
Intentional Moms Group
Valencia, CA
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East Boulder Baptist Church
Women's Retreat
Boulder, CO
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Grace Church of LaVerne
Women's Retreat
LaVerne, CA
She's Still There Tour
with Chrystal Evans Hurst
& Compassion International
Southern States Tour
Canyon Creek Presbyterian
Women's Retreat
Mount Hermon
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Gold Coast Church
Women's Retreat
Oxnard, CA
Bethany Baptist
Women's Conference
Wendell, NC
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Ponte Vedra Presbyterian
Women's Retreat
Ponte Vedra, FL
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The Bridge Fellowship
Lebanon, TN
for Compassion International
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Empowered Women
Thrive Conference
Daytona Beach, FL
for Compassion International
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THRIVE Women's Conference
Granite Bay, CA
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Falls Church Anglican
Radiant Hope Women's Conference
Falls Church, VA
New Covenant Church
Women's Retreat
Fresno, CA
Fairview Baptist Church
The Messy, Magnificent Life Conference
Hillsborough, NC
Valley Baptist Church, Bakersfield
Women's Retreat
Forest Home, CA
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Orchard Church
Festival of Tables
Waynesville, NC
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Hope on the Hard Road
Retreat for Moms of
Special Needs Children
Escondido, CA
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"Hello Beautiful!"
Women's Conference
Manson, WA
Agoura Hills Bible Fellowship
Ladies Tea
Agoura, CA
Crossroads Community Church
Women's Summer Nights
Valencia, CA
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Christ Community Church
Women's Getaway
Milpitas, CA
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Community Presbyterian Church
Mothers Together
Danville, CA
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Women HAND in Hand Conference
Sedro-Wolley, WA
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We Are Brave Together
Retreat for Moms
with Children of Special Needs
Rancho Mirage, CA
The Messy Magnificent Life Conference
Sonlight Community Reformed Church
Lynden, WA
Mount Moriah
Women's Christmas Tea
Hendersonville, NC
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The Unknown Tour
Women's Conference
Ocala, FL
Peachtree Teacher's Conference
Atlanta, GA
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Stonecroft Ministries
Leadership Conference
Kansas City, MO
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Hope Heals Camp
Nauvoo, AL
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Harman Baptist Church
Women's Retreat
Grundy, VA
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Cornerstone Church, Long Beach
Women's Christmas Event
Long Beach, CA
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CCCTO Mental Health Conference
Thousand Oaks, CA
Voyager's Women's Retreat
Irvine, CA
Mariners Church MOPS
Irvine, CA
Geneva Presbyterian Church
Women's Retreat
Laguna Woods, CA
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Emmanuel Faith Christmas Event
Escondido, CA
Bay Farm Church Christmas Tea
Alameda, CA
Monte Vista Chapel Women's Retreat
Turlock, CA
Valley Bible Fellowship Bakersfield
Women's Retreat
Sugar Pine Christian Camp
Geneva Presbyterian Women's Retreat
Forest Home Christian Camp
Forest Home, CA
Cornerstone Church Moorpark
Women's Retreat
Moorpark, CA
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Yorba Linda Friends Church
Christmas Tea
Yorba Linda, CA
Calvary Chapel Oceanside
Christmas Tea
Oceanside, CA
Seasons Weekend Retreat
Colorado Springs, CO
Forest Home Mother/Son Retreat
Forest Falls, CA
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Hume Lake Spring Women's Retreat
Hume Lake, CA
Wonder Women Conference
Richmond, VA
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Foothill Bible Church
Ladies Luncheon
Calimesa, CA
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NorthPark Church
Women's Tea
Valencia, CA
The Ascent Church
Women's Retreat
Colorado Springs, CO
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Green Valley Baptist
Women's Retreat
Henderson, NV
Lodi Temple Baptist
Women's Retreat
St, George, UT
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Grace OC Church
Women's Luncheon
Anaheim, CA
Pasquitos Lutheran
Ladies Christmas Tea
San Diego, CA
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Hume Lake Christian Camp
Women's Fall Retreat
Hume Lake, CA
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Fremont Presbyterian Church
Women's Retreat
Zephyr Point Conference Center
Zephyr Cove, NV
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First Presbyterian Bakersfield
Women's Luncheon
Bakersfield, CA
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Beachside Fellowship
Women's Luncheon
Oxnard, CA
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Messiah Baptist Church
Family Life Conference
Los Angeles, CA
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Green Hills Baptist Church
Women's Retreat
La Habra, CA
High Desert Church
Women's Retreat
Victorville, CA
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REFRESH Women's Conference
for Moms of Special Needs Children
Newbury Park, CA
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Compassion International
Trip to Guatemala
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Foothill Bible Church
Ladies Retreat
Calimesa, CA
Yorba Linda Friends Church
Women's Retreat
Emmanuel Faith Women's Retreat
Murietta Hot Springs, CA
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Oceanside Christian Fellowship
Women's Retreat
Buellton, CA
Grace Community Church
of Ramona
Women's Christmas Gala
Ramona, CA
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Chinese Christian Church
Women's Retreat
Oxnard, CA
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Malibu Presbyterian
Christmas Tea
Malibu, CA
Orchard Bible Fellowship
Women's Retreat
Kingsburg, CA
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Women's Night of Hope
Santa Monica, CA
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Hope of the Valley
Fundraising Luncheon
Woodland Hills, CA
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Shepherd of the Hills Church
Women's Retreat
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Olive Knolls Presbyterian Church
Women's Retreat
Cambria, CA
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Women at the Well
La Mesa, CA​