Whether you need a keynote speaker for your conference, retreat, or other women’s event, your audience will discover spiritual truths and practical ideas through Karen’s speaking.
To find out more information on having Karen come to your group, contact us at Proverbs 31 Ministries by calling 1-877-P31-HOME or visit our “Request a Speaker” page by clicking here.
Upcoming Events
Friday, July 20, 2018
Spring Arbor University Alumni Meeting
Unavailable for Speaking
Thursday-Saturday, July 26-28, 2018
Proverbs 31 Ministries She Speaks Conference
Charlotte, NC
Friday & Saturday, August 17-18, 2018
Faith Bible Church
Glendale, AZ
Saturday, September 8, 2018
Spring Arbor University Alumni Meeting
Unavailable for Speaking
Friday & Saturday, September 14-15, 2018
Lake Yale Baptist Conference Center
Leesburg, FL
Monday & Tuesday, September 17-18, 2018
She Speaks Studio
Concord, NC
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Wednesday-Friday, September 19-21, 2018
Proverbs 31 WORD Team Retreat
Unavailable for Speaking
Sunday, September 30, 2018
Journey Church Women’s Night
Greenwell Springs, LA
Friday-Sunday, October 12-14, 2018
Unavailable for Speaking
Friday & Saturday, October 26-27, 2018
Mid-Atlantic Community Church Ladies Retreat
Gambrills, MD
Thursday, December 6, 2018
Ward Church morning MOPS and evening Ladies Tea
Northville, MI
Tuesday & Wednesday, January 8-9, 2019
La Casa De Cristo Church Mom’s Groups
Scottsdale, AZ
Thursday through Sunday, January 24-27, 2019
Proverbs 31 Leadership Council Retreat
Charleston, NC
Saturday, March 9, 2019
Shelby Road Baptist Church Women’s Conference
Shelby, MI
Saturday, March 16, 2019
Spring Arbor University Alumni Meeting
Unavailable for Speaking
Saturday, September 7, 2019
Spring Arbor University Alumni Meeting
Unavailable for Speaking
October 5, 2019
Women of Integrity Women’s Conference
Winnepeg, Manitoba Canada
Saturday, March 21, 2020
Spring Arbor University Alumni Meeting
Unavailable for Speaking
To find out more information on having Karen come to your group, contact us at Proverbs 31 Ministries by calling 1-877-P31-HOME or visit our “Request a Speaker” page by clicking here.
Recent past events
Sunday, May 13, 2018
Summit Church
Centennial, CO
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Saturday, February 24, 2018
Milligan College Women’s Conference
Milligan College, TN
LIFEWAY TAPING
January 16-17
Nashville, TN
Thursday, December 7, 2017
Ward Church Ladies Tea
Northville, MI
Saturday, December 2, 2017
Immanuel Bible Foundation Women’s Christmas Celebration
Normal, IL
Thursday, November 9, 2017
Fellowship Bible Church
Jackson, TN
Friday-Sunday, October 13-15, 2017
Grace Adventures
Silver Lake, MI
Saturday, October 2, 2017
Mid-Atlantic Community Church Ladies Dinner
Gambrills, MD
Monday, September 18, 2017
Turning Point at Calvary
St. Augustine, FL
Sunday, August 27, 2017
Kiokee Baptist Church
Appling, GA
Thursday-Saturday, July 20-22, 2017
Proverbs 31 Ministries She Speaks Conference
Charlotte, NC
Tuesday May 9, 2017
Berlin Baptist Church Mother/Daughter Banquet
Marne, MI
Saturday, April 22, 2017
Ithaca Church of God Women’s Brunch
Ithaca, MI
Saturday, February 4, 2017
Shiloh United Methodist Church
Pelahatchie, MS
Saturday, January 21, 2017
Reid Memorial Presbyterian Women’s Conference
Augusta, GA
Saturday, December 10, 2016
Ortonville Bible Church Christmas Tea
Ortonville, MI
Thursday, December 8th
Zondervan Publishers Christmas Lunch
*closed event*
Saturday, December 3, 2016
Christ Community Chapel Christmas Event
Hudson, OH
Friday, October 14, 2016
Hearts at Home Moms Conference
Rochester, MN
Friday, September 30, 2016
Grace Adventures
Silver Lake, MI
Tuesday, September 20, 2016
Ladies Bible Study
Lansing, MI
Thursday, September 8, 2016
South Church Women’s Fall Kick-Off
Lansing, MI
Karen’s Topics
Listen, Love, Repeat: Other-Centered Living in a Self-Centered World
Our culture is obsessed with self. In our schedules, our relationships, and especially online. (Can you say “selfie”?) But in the midst of this near-narcissism, people are less content than in decades past. Why? Because we have forgotten the joy that comes from putting others first. Becoming such a person requires us to live alert, listening for “heart drops”-—hints from those in our lives who might need a helping hand or a generous dose of encouragement. Living alert lifts our own spirits, showing us that blessing others blesses us even more.
Listen, Love, Repeat offers both biblical teaching and doable suggested actions. Some are heart-tugging and sentimental. Others are sneaky and hilarious. All are simple and practical. This much-needed message:
- Presents scriptural examples of those who lived alert, including Jesus—-the one who noticed those who least expected to be seen.
- Explains the role of good works in the life of a follower of Christ. They aren’t our ticket to heaven but they are our marching orders here on earth.
- Gives creative ideas for showing love to your friends and family. Yes, even the ones who get on your very last nerve!
- Provides inspiration for blessing the “necessary people” in your life–those often-overlooked souls who help you get life done every day.
- Suggests practical ways to reach out to the lonely, the marginalized, the outcast, and the odd duck. Additionally, it gives ways to help the grieving, showing what you can do when you just don’t know what to say.
- Teaches you how to hug a porcupine and squeeze a skunk–-genuinely loving the hard-to-love.
As we scatter kindness, we create a safe space where we can openly share the gospel with others. And we get to see lives changed right before our eyes—-not only the lives of others, but our lives as well. Most importantly, Listen, Love, Repeat will enable you to live a life that is full of good deeds, not to selfishly shout, “Hey! Look at me!” but in order to humbly implore, “Well… will you look at Him?”
This message can be done as one single keynote or a retreat/conference with 2-4 sessions.
KEEP IT SHUT: What to Say, How to Say It & When to Say Nothing at All
Got words? Oh yeah, you do! The average women speaks over 20,000 a day—-not to mention the ones she types online. Karen Ehman-—a woman whose words have often landed her in a heap of trouble—-shares from experience the how’s (and how-not-to’s) of dealing with the tongue in her new message based on her book Keep It Shut. Using biblical examples, as well as Karen’s own personal (and sometimes painful!) stories, Keep It Shut will equip you to know what to say, how best to say it, and when you’d better just keep your lips zipped!
Keep It Shut will teach you:
• The difference between gossip and properly processing with a trusted friend
• A helpful grid for using our digital tongues as we talk online or on social media
• How to pause before you pounce, attacking the problem but not the person
• How to avoid saying something permanently painful just because you are temporarily ticked off
• What the Bible teaches about making our speech laced with grace, as sweet as honey, and yet seasoned with salt
This message can be done as one single keynote or a retreat/conference with 2-4 sessions.
Let. It. Go.
Due to our many roles, we women often struggle with being controlling. We make sure the house is clean, the meals prepared, the children are dressed, and everyone gets to where they’re going on time. But sometimes our strength of being conscientious can morph into the weakness of being a slight–-or all out–-control freak! This humorous, yet biblical and spiritually practical message will enable women to:
- Take control of your schedule yet welcome interruptions from God
- Draw the line between mothering and micromanaging
- Influence your husband instead of manipulating him
- Learn to control your emotions when you can’t control the circumstances
- Stop pursuing the appearance of perfection and start pursuing the person of God
This message can be done as one single keynote or a retreat/conference with 2-4 sessions.
Why the Joneses Are Overrated
Do you play the “if only…” game way too much? Catch yourself thinking, “If only I had more money, a bigger house, nicer stuff, a different husband, or more well-behaved children — then I’d be happy.” Karen has rambled down this road often, but ultimately discovered that changing our circumstances rarely changes us. Her transparent message will equip you to:
- Accept your unique personality and stop comparing yourself to others
- Experience contentment even during trying circumstances
- Control your emotions when you can’t control the situation
- Replace negative self-talk with the assurance of God’s approval
- Shift your perspective from “Why me?” to “Whatever You want, God”
- Embrace and enjoy the life you now live and stop being distracted by envy
First Love
Remember what it was like when you first met Jesus? The peace you felt; the passion you had; the excited willingness to do anything He asked of you? Sometimes when life unfolds, we tend to abandon the fervor we once felt for Christ. Why? What does it mean to “leave your first love?” And more importantly, how can followers of Christ return to it again? These inspiring messages have helped many women to:
- Meander back down memory lane to reconnect with that “first love” sentiment
- Recognize the patterns, choices and habits that seek to steal or replace our zeal for God
- Employ practical and tangible tools for keeping our daily connection with God growing despite our hectic schedule
- Craft an effective plan for what we should “fast from” and “feast on” in order to live a vibrant, fulfilling and effective life for Christ
Holiday and Other Special Occasion Topics:
Have Yourself a Stress-free Little Christmas
Are your holidays a cozy, reflective time of making memories while making others sense their importance in your life? Or are they a frenzied blur of activities, crisis shopping and secular trappings that have nothing to do with the true essence of the season? Armed with strategies to simplify and de-stress, this year can be different! Then, when the fruitcake is finished and that last strand of lights is taken down, you’ll all feel blessed, not stressed! This clever and helpful message will empower you to:
- Evaluate your current seasonal strategies (or lack there-of!) and identify re-occurring holiday hassles
- Set up a simple celebrations binder designed to enable you be on top of the holidays, rather than the other way around!
- Acquire fast and frugal decorating, cooking and gift-giving ideas
- Be challenged with ways to teach your children and grandchildren to focus on others rather than suffer from the “it’s all about me!” syndrome
- Obtain creative, doable ideas for concentrating on Christ and reaching out to others
Consider Christmas
This holiday inspirational talk is perfect for your ladies’ Christmas tea or women’s holiday outreach. Karen will help your attendees to focus on the true essence of the season as they take inventory of their hearts, motives and activities as they relate to the celebration of Christ’s birth. This lighthearted yet introspective message will enable them to slow down, focus and savor the season as they take a break from their hectic, activity-laden schedule.
Mother’s Day, Easter, Graduation, Teen Events etc…
Please inquire about information on Karen’s messages geared toward and suitable for these other important events. Occasionally, her 25-year-old daughter Kenna is also available to speak with Karen for mother/daughter, teen or college events.
Writing, Speaking, and Leadership Topics:
How to Be in Ministry Without Neglecting Your Family
People in ministry often feel pulled in two directions. Their ministry is their calling; however, their family would also like to know they are the top priority. How can someone who desires to serve God balance both family and ministry without falling off of the high-wire of life? This leadership message has equipped many to:
- Evaluate and compare their verbalized priorities and actual time choices to see if they match
- Discover time-management tools that will enable them to generate white space in their calendar
- Determine when (and when not) to multi-task and how to practice smart sequencing
- Harmoniously and seamlessly connect public ministry with personal life
- Discern future direction as they cultivate an intimate, daily relationship with God
For Writers and Speakers Conferences:
Karen has over two decades of experience as a national speaker and is the director of the Proverbs 31 She Speaks Conference speaker track. Additionally, she has published ten books, including a New York Times bestseller, and has expertise in crafting book proposals, training writers, and teaching about book marketing. If you would like to discuss what speaking and/or writing messages she could present to your group, mention it when reaching out to Proverbs 31 Ministries with the contact information given below.
Speaking Requests
To find out more information on having Karen come to your group, contact us at Proverbs 31 Ministries by calling 1-877-P31-HOME or visit our “Request a Speaker” page by clicking here.
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