Speakers Bureau

Katerina Gea is a gardener, mother, community organizer and the pastor of Pasadena Mennonite Church. She speaks on topics related to peacemaking and restorative justice, Indigenous justice and the Doctrine of Discovery, climate change, ecotheology, Wild Church, and embodied prayer and spiritual practices.

I am a pianist, composer, improviser, and song leader; I serve as the Minister of Music, Arts & Formation for First Mennonite Church of San Francisco and hold a D.Min. in Creation Spirituality. I speak and offer workshops related to 1) “Radical Listening”— a way of listening with the ears of our hearts to individuals and groups of any size; and 2) “Creation Spirituality”— the idea that divinity permeates all things, even as the sum of all things does not fully encompass the Mystery of the Divine. I am a lifelong artist-educator, and I love to offer workshops that are interactive and include the opportunity for artistic expression. 

I am passionate about and have experience in teaching ways of offering intergenerational faith formation well, including ways to make the Bible and our faith engaging for children and youth. I have worked with the Mennonite church to emerge from our "Quiet In The Land" tendencies in healthy and creative ways. I also help predominantly white churches and organizations understand how to show up in their communities while avoiding saviorism and expectations of reciprocation.

Hablo español y soy pastora de l Convención menonita. Facilitadora del Seminario. Puedo compartir Temas bíblicos: Salvación en una mirada con; Mujeres en la biblia; Paz, justicia Iglesias sanas.

Jeanne serves as Executive Director of Anabaptist Disabilities Network. She is ordained in the Church of the Brethren, has a Master of Divinity degree from Bethany Theological Seminary in Richmond, Indiana, a Graduate Certificate in Homiletic Peer Coaching from Vanderbilt Divinity School, and a Graduate Certificate in Disability and Ministry from Western Theological Seminary in Holland, Michigan. Jeanne has a passion for disability advocacy and inclusion, and she believes that the whole church benefits when all the members of the Body are actively connected. She speaks on disability, accessibility and belonging in congregations.

I enjoy speaking on intercultural competence, mental health, disability advocacy, and ecclesial/pastoral ethics. 

Spiritual journaling, Peace and justice, Creation care and simple living, Bible study

I have a 3-session talk which can be customized to different lengths based on 2 Peter 1:12 - 21 on "Story Catching, Story Keeping, and Story Sharing" that discusses the ministry of remembering or catching our stories, how we can use different methods to keep our stories, and sharing our stories with others, especially in communities of faith. I use some examples from my own genealogical research of discovering my biological grandparents and the meaning of our identities. 

Open to invitations within a one-hour drive of Newton or Lawrence, Kansas, and also comfortable offering zoom presentations. 

I am a Mennonite pastor and author of two devotionals that focus on stories of women in the Bible. (Expecting Emmanuel and Prone to Wander, both from Herald Press.) I also love to talk about and lead people in a variety of different prayer practices.

I recently retired as Director for Latin America for Mennonite Mission Network and would be willing to share about the Movement of Anabaptist Women Doing Theology from Latin America (MTAL). This would include the impact of Sister Care and the theological education scholarships through the MW USA International Women’s Fund. 

1. Heart Transplant - I’ll be sharing my heart transplant journey—the ups, the downs, and the incredible gift that gave me a second chance at life. It’s a story about hope, gratitude, and the amazing generosity of others. I usually title it "I left my heart in Kansas City".

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2. Child Abuse - In this talk, I’ll share how Child Advocacy Centers help kids who’ve been abused by bringing caring professionals together in one safe place. You’ll see how this approach gives children hope, healing, and a path toward justice.

“The Best Mennonite/Anabaptist Books Club” -- Historian Rachel Waltner Goossen, a longtime reviewer of books for Anabaptist World, has taught Mennonite history at Goshen College and at Washburn University. She is available to give illustrated presentations recommending selected 20th and 21st-century Mennonite literary works, including both fiction and nonfiction.

I could travel to Pennsylvania, Delaware, Virginia, and perhaps other states or localities within a day's drive or train ride.  

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Gender and Class: The Anabaptist witness of women and peasants; The complicated legacies of Mennonite missions to Indigenous Americans (My academic work has focused on Cheyenne and Arapaho experiences with Mennonite missionaries); And, for something completely different, Rewilding and reforesting church properties with native trees and plants, the example of Hyattsville Mennonite Church's Back Swamp.

I'm curious about and enjoy writing and speaking on the intersections of faith, nature, leadership, and parenting. I often find that together my children, the trees, and our Biblical texts are the source of inspiration and hope for living in these times. 

I am a pianist, composer, improviser, and song leader; I serve as the Minister of Music, Arts & Formation for First Mennonite Church of San Francisco and hold a D.Min. in Creation Spirituality. I speak and offer workshops related to 1) “Radical Listening”— a way of listening with the ears of our hearts to individuals and groups of any size; and 2) “Creation Spirituality”— the idea that divinity permeates all things, even as the sum of all things does not fully encompass the Mystery of the Divine. I am a lifelong artist-educator, and I love to offer workshops that are interactive and include the opportunity for artistic expression. 

Ecumenism/interfaith relations, contemplative spirituality, feminism/ecofeminism, Bible, Queer Liberation Theology

As a writer and spiritual director, I focus on spiritual practices, the liturgical year, caregiver support and navigating grief and loss.

Speaking topics: creation care, climate justice, embodiment, disability justice, accessibility and inclusion in congregations.

Websites: 

https://substack.com/@srwerner

https://rootedfaithpractice.com/

I am a spiritual director who speaks on a variety of topics designed to deepen ones life with God, others, and our very own selves. It is my desire to listen to what is already stirring in your group and then discuss together ways I can come alongside. For more information, please visit: JennyGehman.com

My mission is to guide women through reflection and biblical truth so they can break free from shame, replace lies with God's truth, and walk boldly in their God-given purpose. Whether single or married, if you long to understand your God-given identity, to heal from the past, and to step boldly into your purpose, I would be honored to support you in the journey of rediscovering your worth not as the world defines you, but as God beautifully created you. To learn more about speaking topics, visit lisa-stenger.com

I've spoken on Mennonite Action and its place in the Great Awakening of the church in the 21st century, Palestine, and the power of land in scripture. 

Dana Cassell is a former Church of the Brethren pastor and denominational staff member. These days, she's a freelance writer bringing the ancient wisdom of scripture to bear on many of the modern-day pickles we've gotten ourselves into. You can read her weekly writing about scripture, books and life at danacassell.substack.com.

I enjoy writing and speaking about God's work in our everyday lives. I am a co-author of the book Comfort and Joy: Readings and Practices for Advent published by Herald Press, so Advent and themes around it, are topics I can speak about. Additionally, I enjoy teaching about the Psalms.

Depending on the purpose of the inviting parties, I give messages of resilience, a grounding faith, forgiveness, and reconciliation: God's Story over me, God calling through Amahoro International, and the next step. My core verses are Micah 6:8, Psalms 68:5; 82:3-4, and Esther 4:16 b.

I am passionate about making religious spaces and experiences more accessible for individuals with disabilities. As both a person with a disability and an ADA Accommodation Specialist, I bring a unique and informed perspective on the barriers that can limit full participation. These barriers can be physical—such as a handrail obstructed by decorative garlands—or more subtle, such as the way disability is discussed and represented in biblical texts within the context of the modern church.