BIO:

Conference Information
Welby O’Brien is available to come and share with your group for classes, retreats or special events!

Humorous, practical and solidly spiritual, Welby O’Brien is known for her down-to-earth approach. With over 25 years of ministry experience, Welby has a teaching degree from Biola University and a Master’s Degree in counseling. Her books, Good-bye for Now and Formerly A Wife, (both by Christian Publications) have been touching many lives. She has authored an advice column and served as a book review editor. Welby has been well-received nationwide as a speaker at conferences, churches, seminaries, and a guest on radio and television.

Some Ministry Highlights:
The 700 Club
AM Northwest
Good Day Oregon
Spirit West Coast
Arrowhead Springs
Tilikum Center for Retreats
Mount Hermon Christian Conference Center
Association of Christian Schools International
Healthcare Chaplains of America
Wycliffe Bible Translators
The Harvest Show
Coast to Coast
Western Seminary
Multnomah Biblical Seminary
American Association of Christian Counselors
Single Adult Ministry Leadership Conference
International Conference of Police Chaplains

Contact Welby at (503) 254-8157
info@welbyo.com

Popular Topics:
(Women, singles, ministry leaders, church body…)

All topics available for either individual sessions, or for conferences and retreats. For custom topics and themes, contact Welby.

· Great Expectations
Discover the joyful significance of our relationship with the Lord in the
journey of life by exploring the depth and reality of Jesus being the way, the truth and the life. When we journey with the LORD, we can expect great things!

· Back On My Feet Again
Growing Strong in the Fallout of a Broken Relationship
Divorce, dating, disappointed dreams . . . the death of a relationship is
devastating. Welby brings comfort from the pain and hope in the form
of an amazingly real new dream.

· HELP! Someone Please Unplug the Treadmill!
Survival Checklist for Times of Stress*
An upbeat session providing a 15- item checklist to enhance personal survival and growth during times of loss, pain or the stress of everyday life. More fun than it sounds!
*Holiday/Christmas Version Also Available

· A Shoulder To Cry On
Providing Support in the Valley of Divorce
Welby bares her heart as she equips people to compassionately minister in practical ways to those recovering from the devastation of divorce.

· Good-bye for Now
Growing and Ministering through Grief
Practical and informative, this session covers 3 perspectives: dealing with your own grief, helping someone else through their grief, and preparing for your own Homegoing.

· Single and Loving It!
Fulfillment Awaits
Challenges singles to courageously replace the cultural fallacies of singleness with God’s truth, then step out to pursue their God-given purpose in life. Possibilities are endless!

· Dear “Dr. Welby…”
Advice for Singles
In a Q and A format, Welby shares some of her favorite columns for singles. The session ends with open question time from the audience.

· Dating and Waiting
The Secret to Dreams Come True
For younger singles, or those who still feel young, this session gives a fun and honest Christian look at the world of dating. Prepare for upgraded outlook!

· Single Parent’s Journey
A Road Trip with Your Kids
Loaded with lots of practical pointers, single parents are encouraged to live in light of who they envision their child could become. With the Lord, this can be an exciting and memorable trip.

· Single Parent’s Survival Checklist
A reality based checklist will encourage single parents to make healthy choices, not only to survive, but to thrive in the daily challenges. Guaranteed to recharge their batteries!

· Empty Nest or Birdie Bed ‘n’ Breakfast?
Face Tomorrow with a Smile
Regardless of age, most of us need help adjusting to change. Tomorrow can be overwhelming. Feeling out of control is very uncomfortable. Welby shows how to enjoy the journey in the safety of a loving God.

· Magnificent-Makeover!
Minor tune-up or major overhaul, we all can move closer to our God-given potential. Welby helps women courageously look inward, and take those first steps toward being the priceless woman God designed them to be . . . to really live!

For more information visit: www.welbyo.com