BIO:

Janet is real, approachable and enthusiastic as she shares from her heart and from the Word of God. God has challenged her to go deep in her relationship with Him and to lead others on their faith journey, using the attributes of the octopus as a unique and profound word-picture. Who would have thought?! Janet lives by the verses in 1Thessalonians 5:16-18 ("Be joyful always, pray without ceasing and give thanks in all circumstances.") and has a passion for prayer and for women that overflows into everything she does. Biblically based and well researched, Janet's presentations encourage and inspire women from coast to coast.

A wife, mother, business owner and speaker, Janet also facilitates the
working women's ministry and leads Bible studies at her home church,
Cornerstone Christian Fellowship, is a facilitator for Moms In Touch prayer ministry and serves as the Prayer Team Coordinator for the Christian Business Women's Association. She is also the author of Putting the Pieces Together and the Octopus Faith Bible study series (to be released 2006). She has written articles for the P-31 Woman and Obadiah Magazine and has been a guest on CTN Christian Television Nashville, Q96 Christian Radio, WBCL Radio Network Ft. Wayne and CBS 5 News. A graduate of the Proverbs 31 Ministries
Speakers/Writers Conference, Janet has spoken for dozens of groups,
associations, retreats, conferences and churches.

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Testimonials:

"Janet, your passion and enthusiasm make God's word come alive! Your teaching is relevant to women in their everyday walk with the Lord. You were a terrifically fun "deep sea travel guide" for those of our women who were ready to go deeper in their faith." Michelle Rauscher, Women's Ministry Director Cornerstone Christian Fellowship, Chandler, AZ

"Thank you again for speaking at our women's retreat. We have had many speakers over the past few years, but you have been the only one who has successfully blended humor, warmth and biblical sound teaching. I knew right away your spirit was genuine when you took on the role of a servant and helped put up the decorations!"
Joy Covell, Director of Women's Ministries
Echo Mountain Church, Phoenix, AZ

"Thank you so much for being willing to speak at SCWN. Your enthusiasm is contagious! I was very inspired and extremely motivated by your knowledge and real life experiences approach. You left us with a world of wonderful ideas to try ourselves. Your passion for helping others succeed is commendable! You're a jewel and I thank God for using you in such a special way."
Patti Harris, Executive Director, Scenic City Women's Network, Chattanooga, TN

"Being a teenager and hearing your message, I feel so empowered and I can't wait to share the 8 tentacles of faith with my peers. Thank you!"
Sarah Goodell, Litchfield Park, AZ

"Your ability to reach each woman at whatever point of life she is at -
young, older, wiser, new child in Christ - was so refreshing and helpful."
Sandy Paquet, Phoenix, AZ

"I mostly got blessed by meeting you. Thank you for encouraging me in my faith in Jesus!"
Joann Luing, MN

"Janet, God's given you an amazing insight using the octopus to interpret His word, who'd of thought? I loved the reminder that I am a daughter of the King. It's worth passing on!" Dawn Marcuse, Chandler, AZ

"The idea of Octopus Faith at first seemed like a tremendous stretch, I admit it. But it was refreshing and a lot of fun. This was a study that edified me, fed me, encouraged me and challenged me."
Tami Rawlings, Chandler, AZ
 

For more information visit: www.octopusfaith.com