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Let us not
give up meeting together…
let us encourage
one another-
and all the
more as you
see the Day approaching.
Hebrews 10:25 |
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2008 Speaker Calendar
JANUARY
NO MEETING
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FEBRUARY 6, 2008
LADONNA GATLIN
ladonnagatlin.com |
 As the sister of the legendary Gatlin Brothers, LaDonna literally grew up on stage singing with her brothers. A professional entertainer and author, she is the honored recipient of the Speakers Hall of Fame lifetime award for excellence and professionalism. LaDonna truly speaks from the heart with stories that are the stuff of life. With her funny sense of humor, she will make you laugh one minute and cry the next. Her presentations drive home common sense wisdom for everyday living. Add her outstanding vocal ability to the mix, and you get a winning combination that educates, inspires and entertains! She’s shared her message everywhere--from corporate powerhouses to the prison cells of death row. LaDonna is an active member of the National Speakers Association, and has, the Certified Speaking Professional (CSP). She's recorded 4 solo CD's and is a contributing author to the best-selling book series Chicken Soup for the Soul. |
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MARCH 5, 2008
SANDRA LEVITT
www.levitt.com |
 As a Jewish believer, Sandra is an active voice for Israel and has been directly involved with the work of her late husband, Zola Levitt for many years. She has led over 30 tours to the Holy Land, Greece, and Jordan and appears on Zola Levitt Presents regularly as co-host.
As a gifted teacher with key insights regarding the Jewish Roots of Christianity, Sandra specializes on topics surrounding Israel, the Seven Feasts, Passover, and a Christian Love Story. Sandra is passionate about carrying on the message that Zola began more than 30 years ago. |
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APRIL
2, 2008
DOROTHY MOORE
www.rodallas.org
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 Dorothy Moore is an ordained minister and holds a B.S. degree in Christian Counseling. In 1987 she founded Reconciliation Outreach, an inner city rehabilitation program providing a safe haven for the homeless and needy in East Dallas.
Dorothy is the author of Lady In The Hood which is the story of her journey from the privileged life of a New York debutante, to the establishment of an inner-city mission - in a drug and gang infested East Dallas neighborhood. Born into a family of wealth and social prominence, Dorothy was raised with all the trappings of the East Coast elite: a nanny, private schools and European vacations. She eventually found a dynamic personal relationship with Christ that forever transformed her "elite" attitudes into those of a true servant, and led to the establishment of a ministry that has impacted hundreds of lives.
Dorothy has received awards from Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison and Serita Jakes of The Potter's House. She has appeared on TBN, several local television and radio programs, and been featured in numerous publications including a cover article in Charisma Magazine. She and her husband, Bob, are the parents of four adult children and three grandchildren. |
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MAY 7, 2008
RENA PEDERSON
www.renapederson.com
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 Rena
Pederson has just recently returned to Dallas
and is the Director of Communications for the
National Math and Science Initiative, a
non-profit organization created to advance math
and science education in America. For the past
several years she served as Senior Advisor for
Strategic Communications for the Undersecretary
of State for Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs
in Washington, D.C., serving as a senior
speechwriter and communications manager. She
also helped develop the Counter Terrorism
Communications Center at the Department of
State, organized an international conference on
attacks on the press, prepared Congressional
testimony for Under Secretary Karen Hughes, and
helped create the “America Is” book for
distribution overseas. Most recently she was the
special advisor Senate Caucus on Burma with
First Lady Laura Bush.
Ms. Pederson has appeared on PBS “Frontline”
series, PBS documentary “She Says,” Oprah
Winfrey, The O’Reilly Factor, Good Morning
America, MSNBC, and CNN. In her extensive
travels she has interviewed heads of state such
as past Prime Minister Gandhi, Shimon Peres and
Ariel Sharon (Israel) and Fidel Castro of Cuba.
She also served as Vice President and Editorial
Page Editor at The Dallas Morning News for 16
years. In 1992, she was among the finalists for
the Pulitzer Prize in editorial writing. She has
also served as a member of the Pulitzer Prize
Board and Co-chair in 2003-2004.
In 1987, Texas Monthly named Ms. Pederson as one
of the most powerful women in Texas. She was
recognized as one of the “pioneers for women” in
Dallas in 1997 by the Women’s Issues Network.
She has received numerous honors, as well as,
served on numerous national and international
boards and committees. Her third book, The Lost
Apostle, was published in 2006. Her previous
books include What’s Next? Women Redefining
Their Dreams in the Prime of Life, What’s
Missing? Inspiration for Women Seeking Faith and
Joy in Their Lives.
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JUNE 4, 2008
MIKE MOORE
www.mikemooreonline.com |
Mike Moore is a full-time businessman who
continues to achieve fresh goals and blaze new
trails in the world of sales and marketing. He
has a street-wise, college-smart perspective on
business, having worked his way from Chicago's
south side to become the perennial number one
salesman for one of the nation’s largest
computer leasing companies. Drawing from his
daily experiences in the marketplace, Mike has a
proven ability to ignite the passion and purpose
of every individual. Organizations call Mike
when they must reach the minds, hearts and souls
of their people. Organizations like IBM, the New
York Yankees, Texas Rangers, ExxonMobil, World
Vision International and the American Red Cross
to name a few, He earned his MBA from the
Illinois Institute of Technology. Mike also has
numerous teaching CD’s available. |
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JULY 2008
NO DAYTIME MEETING |
Special Evening Summer Fellowship |
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AUGUST 6, 2008
THELMA WELLS
www.thelmawells.com
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 With upbeat, joyous enthusiasm, popular author, international speaker and businesswoman Thelma Wells offers information, motivation, inspiration and encouragement to help people throughout the world “BEE” their best. President of A Woman of God Ministries, Speaker for the Women of Faith Conferences, Professor at Master's Divinity School and Graduate School, Spokesperson for Bee-Alive, Inc., and Founder of the Daughters of Zion Leadership Mentoring Program, Thelma has blazed numerous trails that have opened doors for women in business and ministry. Her most recent books include The Buzz and Kisses of Sunshine for Women. |
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SEPTEMBER 3, 2008
DONNA KAY
www.donnakay.us |
 Donna
Kay, award winning singer, song writer and
entertainer, shares her journey with a
transparent, dynamic, soulful,
tell-the-truth-like-it-is, lively, and
entertaining delivery through message and music.
She won “Album of the Year” at the 2008 Momentum
Awards in Nashville and is a three-time award
winner at the 2007 GMA (Gospel Music
Association). She also won National Winner for
Country Christian Vocal, National Runner Up for
Contemporary Christian Vocal III, and Best
Worship Song awarded by Worship Leader Magazine.
Her new release “Finally Letting Go” includes a
bonus CD “A Testimony of Redemption” where Donna
passionately shares how the Lord turned her
biggest crisis into her biggest blessing. This
testimony of redemption is now being heard
"around the world". She has been featured on
Daystar Television, in concert with Avalon, New
Song, and Jeff Deyo. She has also been on KBCU,
Glory Radio, Live 365, Family Net Radio, and
Outlaws 4 Christ Radio Shows to name a few. |
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OCTOBER 1, 2008
HONORABLE RICK GREEN
wallbuilders.com
Rick Green video |
 Honorable Rick Green is a speaker for WallBuilders, a national pro-family organization whose name is taken from the book of Nehemiah. WallBuilders is recognized nationally for its work in education, history, law, and public policy, integrating the elements of faith and morality throughout all aspects of American life and culture.
Rick has been active both in church and State, serving as a leader in his local church and two terms as a Texas State Representative. He has influenced thousands of Americans to become salt and light in their communities, helping them understand their dual citizenship and responsibilities as citizens of the Kingdom of God and America. Rick’s presentations contain compelling personal, historical, and Biblical facts that create interest and inspire patriotism.
Rick earned his B.B.A. in finance from Angelo State University, his Doctor of Jurisprudence from the University of Texas School of Law, and serves as president of the Torch of Freedom Foundation. He is married, a father of four, and an entrepreneur who has built several successful businesses. Rick has a solid Biblical worldview and is an excellent teacher of how Biblical principles and Christian values relate to current events and every aspect of life.
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NOVEMBER 5, 2008
KAROL LADD
www.positivelifeprinciples.com |
 Karol
Ladd is known as the “Positive Lady.” Her
encouraging and joyful personality shines
brightly through both her speaking and her
writing. Karol is not only positive; she is
authentic. She is open, honest and real with her
audience. Her message is Biblically based, as
she desires to point people to Christ and a
closer walk with Him.
Karol is the best selling author of over 20
books, many of which have been translated into
other languages. She is best known for her
Positive Power series, and has spoken to
audiences all over the world with a message of
hope. Karol lives in Dallas with her husband,
Curt and daughters, Grace and Joy. Her sincere
desire is to share the message of God’s
redeeming love through her actions and words. |
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DR. JAMES LEININGER
www.jamesrleininger.com
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 Dr.
James Leininger, a medical doctor by training,
is a successful entrepreneur and philanthropist,
who currently owns, founded or was a major
investor in over 100 corporations, including the
San Antonio Spurs and Promised Land Dairy. After
finishing his medical internship and residency,
he served in the U.S. Army Medical Corps then
later entered into private medical practice.
During this time, he founded Kinetic Concepts in
1979, which is now a publicly held wound care
company with annual sales of over $1.8 billion.
This was just the beginning of his
entrepreneurial spirit, as he proceeded to found
many other successful companies. In 2007, he was
inducted into the Texas Business Hall of Fame.
He lives in San Antonio with his wife, Cecelia,
where he is well-known for his philanthropic,
civil and community involvement. Among other
things, he champions educational opportunities
for economically disadvantaged children and has
donated over $100 million to provide children
from failing and unsafe schools with
scholarships to choose which school; public or
private, best meets their needs. Dr. Leininger
has a Kingdom Heart!
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