Speaking Engagements

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Thank you for your interest in inviting me to speak at your women’s event.

It would truly be a joy to encourage the women in your church or ministry through biblical, gospel-centered teaching rooted in God’s Word and focused on everyday faithfulness.

Through my ministry at Thankful Homemaker, my podcast, and my book Homemaking Matters: Living for God’s Glory in the Ordinary, my desire is to encourage women to see that our ordinary days matter deeply to the Lord. Whether we are caring for our homes and families, serving in our churches, walking through difficult seasons, or simply seeking to grow in Christ in the middle of everyday life, God is at work in all of it for His glory and our good.

My heart is to leave women encouraged in Christ, grounded in His Word, and reminded that true joy, peace, and purpose are ultimately found in Him alone.

Conference & Retreat Themes:

Homemaking Matters

Living for God’s Glory in Everyday Life

In a world that often overlooks quiet faithfulness, God reminds us that the work done in our homes and everyday lives matters deeply to Him. Through Scripture and practical encouragement, women will be reminded that Christ is present in the ordinary moments of life and that faithful service done for His glory is never wasted.

Sessions may include:

  • The Sacredness of Everyday Faithfulness
    Colossians 3:17, 23–24; 1 Corinthians 10:31; Titus 2:3–5
  • Finding Joy in the Work God Has Given You
    Philippians 2:14–16; 1 Thessalonians 5:16–18; Ecclesiastes 3:12–13
  • Resting in Christ’s Sufficiency
    John 15:1–11; Matthew 11:28–30; 2 Corinthians 12:9–10

Walking in Wisdom

Living Faithfully in a Distracting World

We live in a noisy and distracting world that constantly pulls our hearts away from what matters most. This retreat theme encourages women to pursue biblical wisdom, redeem the time, and walk faithfully with Christ in every season of life.

Sessions may include:

  • The Fear of the Lord Is the Beginning of Wisdom
    Proverbs 1:7; Proverbs 9:10; James 1:5; Colossians 2:3
  • Redeeming the Time in Distracting Days
    Ephesians 5:15–16; Psalm 90:12; Luke 10:38–42; Colossians 3:1–2
  • Walking Wisely Until We See Him
    Titus 2:11–14; Colossians 3:1–4; Hebrews 12:1–2; Philippians 3:20–21

Abide

Remaining in Christ in Everyday Life

Jesus calls us to abide in Him because apart from Him we can do nothing. Through God’s Word and practical encouragement, women will be reminded what it means to remain rooted in Christ through everyday faithfulness, weariness, suffering, and spiritual growth.

Sessions may include:

  • Apart From Me You Can Do Nothing
    John 15:1–5; Galatians 2:20; Philippians 2:12–13
  • Abiding Through Everyday Faithfulness
    John 15:9–10; Colossians 3:17; Galatians 6:9; Luke 16:10
  • Abiding in Christ Through Suffering and Weariness
    John 15:11; 1 Peter 5:10; Romans 8:18; Isaiah 40:28–31

Additional Speaking Topics:

Additional topics may include:

  • Gospel-Centered Homemaking
  • Daily Devotion and Spiritual Growth
  • Encouragement for Weary Women
  • The Means of Grace
  • Biblical Hospitality
  • Contentment and Gratitude
  • The Aroma of Christ in Our Homes
  • Abiding in Christ
  • Titus 2 Discipleship
  • Marriage and Biblical Encouragement
  • Parenting With an Eternal Perspective
  • Caring for Aging Parents
  • Walking Through Suffering With Hope
  • Prayer and Dependence on God
  • Living Faithfully in Busy Seasons

Retreat themes and sessions can be customized to fit the needs of your women’s event, conference, or retreat.

Speaking Opportunities:

Marci is available to speak for:

  • Women’s conferences and retreats
  • Church women’s ministry events
  • Breakout sessions and workshops
  • Titus 2 gatherings and discipleship events
  • Podcasts and interviews
  • Online conferences and virtual events

Statement of Faith:

Please take time to familiarize yourself with my statement of faith, along with the teaching and resources shared through Thankful Homemaker and my home church, First Baptist Church of West Bend.

If you have any questions or would like to discuss a possible event, you may contact me through my contact form or email me direct at thankfulhomemaker@gmail.com

Speaking Fees & Travel:

Speaking fees vary depending on the nature of the event, preparation involved, number of sessions, and travel requirements. My desire is always to serve churches faithfully, and I will do my best to work within your ministry’s budget whenever possible.

For events within driving distance of the Milwaukee, Wisconsin area, I am generally available to travel by car. Airfare, lodging, and related travel accommodations may be required for farther events. In most cases, I travel with my husband or a ministry companion who also assists with event logistics and book table setup.

Here are a couple of helpful articles on hosting women’s retreats if your church is new to hosting conferences:

Women’s Events on a Shoestring Budget and Other Practical Tips

What Your Retreat Speaker Needs from You (A helpful article that applies to conferences and many other Christian events.)

Homemaking Matters: Living for God’s Glory in the Ordinary

In Homemaking Matters, I encourage women to see that caring for our homes and families is not merely mundane work, but a meaningful calling where God is at work in us and through us for His glory.

Tulips & Honey Podcast – Becoming a Thankful Homemaker

Ordinary People Extraordinary Lives

Date Night with the Woods Podcast

Redeeming Productivity Podcast

Haven Today Podcast

Open Hearts in a Closed World Conferences: 2021– 2022 – 2023