As writers and speakers, we want the messages God gives us to do more than convey information. We want them to transform lives. Stories are at the heart of dynamic communication. It’s why Jesus taught with parables!
In this eight-week pathway, learn from eight veteran authors and speakers about how to harness the power of story in your messages. Each week, we’ll tackle one aspect of storytelling together to answer questions like:
Where can I find stories to use?
What tools will make my storytelling sizzle in my writing and speaking?
When is my story ready to share, and what if it involves someone else?
And bonus! Halfway through, we’ll gather for a live webinar on our COMPEL Pro Facebook page to ask questions in real time and learn from author, speaker, and podcast host Suzanne Eller.
The Cohort community will be a hub to learn alongside COMPEL Pro friends, ask questions, share what you’re learning, and cheer each other on. After each weekly teaching, reflection questions and a hands-on assignment will help you put into practice what you’re learning. Ready to supercharge your messages? Join us here!
Jared C. Wilson is Pastor for Preaching and Training at Liberty Baptist Church in Liberty, Missouri, and Associate Professor of Pastoral Ministry and Author in Residence at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Kansas City, Missouri. He is an award-winning author of 30 books, including The Storied Life: Christian Writing as Art and Worship. Jared and Becky have been married for 30 years, and they have two adult daughters.
Suzanne Eller is a bestselling author and Bible teacher. She co-hosts the More Than Small Talk podcast along with Holley Gerth and Jennifer Watson, with over 1.75 million downloads. She was a Proverbs 31 Ministries speaker/writer for 14 years and has mentored and coached writers for decades. Suzie lives in NW Arkansas and loves hiking, kayaking, and spending time with family and friends. www.tsuzanneeller.com
Sharon Jaynes is a conference speaker and the author of 26 books including When You Don’t Like Your Story: What if Your Worst Chapters Could Become Your Greatest Victories? and Enough: Silencing the Lies That Steal Your Confidence. She is a frequent guest on podcast, radio, and TV programs such as Focus on the Family with Jim Daly and Takeaways with Kirk Cameron. Sharon’s passion is helping women live a better story with Jesus as the hero.
Lysa TerKeurst Adams is President and Chief Visionary Officer of Proverbs 31 Ministries and the author of eight New York Times bestsellers, including I Want to Trust You, but I Don’t; Good Boundaries and Goodbyes; Forgiving What You Can’t Forget; and It’s Not Supposed to Be This Way. She enjoys life with her husband, Chaz, and her kids and grandkids. Connect with her at www.LysaTerKeurst.com or on social media @LysaTerKeurst.
Michaela Roscoe is a Managing Editor at Proverbs 31 Ministries, where she has been on staff for nearly four years. She has been part of the production of 30+ study guides and co-authored three of the Proverbs 31 Ministries study guides. Michaela holds an MFA in Creative Writing and a bachelor’s degree in English. Her fiction work has been published in Living Waters Review, and she is currently writing a novel. Michaela lives in Jacksonville, Florida, with her husband and two children. She loves talking about great books, hitting the beach, and spending quality time with her family.
Nicki KoziarzBible Teacher, Author, COMPEL Pro Content Writer
Nicki Koziarz is a four-time bestselling author and Bible teacher. She is a wife, mom, writing coach, and first-generation farmer. She and her family live just outside of Charlotte, North Carolina, on a small farm they affectionately have named “The Fixer Upper Farm.” Nicki serves COMPEL Pro as the Content Writer and Strategist. She has been featured at Lifeway Women events, Proverbs 31 Ministries, Life Today and has been on multiple nationally known podcasts and radio stations. You can connect with Nicki on social media @NickiKoziarz or by visiting her website, nickikoziarz.com, or by tuning into her podcast, Lessons From the Farm.
Erin Davis is a writer and teacher passionately committed to getting women of all ages to the deep well of God’s Word. She is the author of more than twenty books and Bible studies, including The Story of Joseph, 7 Feasts, and Fasting & Feasting. Hear her teach on The Deep Well with Erin Davis podcast. She also serves on the publishing team at Moody Publishers. When she’s not writing, you can find Erin chasing chickens and children on her small farm in the Midwest.
Ruth SchwenkAuthor, Speaker, Director of COMPEL Pro
Ruth Schwenk is the Director of COMPEL Pro Writers Training and has partnered with Proverbs 31 Ministries since 2015. A bestselling author and founder of multiple thriving online communities, she has spent over 15 years mentoring writers and creatives and building meaningful platforms. She is the author of several books, including The Love Your Life Project, Trusting God in All the Things, and The Better Mom Devotional.
This pathway is available for enrollment to COMPEL Pro members only.
