BIO:

Jo Franz inspires and motivates audiences to seek Christ with their whole heart. Her love for the Bible challenges listeners to experience God's presence in their life, while developing a deeper level of trust in His powerful love. Through her own transparency women and men alike learn how to relate to God as their Daddy with vulnerable honesty. As Jo relates to their hurts, she passionately encourages others to soar unafraid joyfully in their relationship with Jesus! It's been said that Jo's amazing devotion to the Lord and the remarkable testimony of His grace through difficult circumstances encourages her listeners to hunger for a heart which no stress or suffering can wear out.

Jo's memoir, Soar Unafraid, will be released in Spring of 2007. Sitting across the table looking at Jo--who loves a life of adventure--you would never guess she has lived with multiple sclerosis since 1977. Nor would you expect to hear her marriage of fifteen years ended in an unwanted divorce due to her husband's infidelity. You'd be surprised to hear Jo needed to deal with painful things after marrying Ray and becoming an "instant mom" to his two young daughters. It would most likely amaze you to learn Jo survived and overcame more physical trauma. That she knows what it's like to have children stray while you're on your knees praying constantly. Why would you doubt all of this? Because Jo's uplifting, joyful heart overwhelms you with the love she has experienced in her relationship with God since 1972, and she nearly bursts with passion to share it with you!

As a speaker, songwriter and recording artist, Jo has appeared on numerous television and radio programs, including upcoming "Water through the Word" broadcasts. During her presentations she weaves in songs. Prior to her first marriage, Jo attended the University of Colorado with a voice scholarship while singing in nightclubs. Her stories appear in numerous books, and she's contributed to others.

Besides speaking for women's retreats, large conferences, banquets, and church services, Jo is a spokesperson for the National MS Society. She has spoken as well for: Denver Seminary, Stephen Ministry, TRYAD Ministries, Community Bible Studies, Public and Christian School Assemblies.

For more information visit: www.jofranz.com