Janet Holm McHenry

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Janet's Bio

Janet is a speaker and author of 17 books, including PrayerWalk, Daily PrayerWalk, Prayer Changes Teens: How to Parent From Your Knees (WaterBrook, Aug. 2003), and Girlfriend Gatherings, as well as hundreds of articles. She loves to speak at prayerwalking events, retreats, or conferences about how God has changed her and others' lives through prayerwalking. Janet holds a journalism degree from UC Berkeley and has worked as a newspaper reporter, religion editor and city editor. She and her husband Craig and have four children; they enjoy small-town living in the California Sierra where he is a rancher and she is a high school English, journalism and creative writing teacher.

Janet's Speaking Topics:
• PrayerWalking - How to become a person of prayer, strength, and discipline through the practice of prayerwalking (and prayer in general)--single address for prayerwalk event or focus of a weekend.

• PowerWalking -Learning to pray as Christ prayed.

• PowerPraying- Seeing God work in the impossibles in your life.

• PrayerStreaming - Staying in touch with God all day long (praying without ceasing.)

• FaithWalking - Organizing a community prayerwalking event.

• Girlfriend Gatherings - Creative ways to stay connected with the women who've been important in your life (single address or weekend conference/retreat)

1. Girlfriends From Here and There: Y.E.S.!
2. Girlfriends in Whole Big Bunches: Y.E.S.!
3. Girlfriends Through Thick and Thin: Y.E.S.!

Other presentations as the event planner would desire on prayer, parenting, the Bible, and relationships in general.

Meeting Planners Say:
• "Funny--I couldn't stop laughing."
• "Bible-centered and content-driven."
• "Organized, yet flexible."
• "Very down-to-earth and friendly."

Janet Says:
I think I'm considered a humorist because one of my books (Prayer Changes Teens: How to Parent From Your Knees) has a humorous approach to raising teens. However, while I use a LOT of humor in my presentations, the most important part of what I bring an audience is encouragement from God's Word.
Gospel Presentation?
I often present the gospel message depending on the meeting planner's leading.

Why Janet Speaks:
God has called me to encourage others through my speaking, teaching and writing. It's a privilege to serve Him in this way.Janet's Goal:
I always pray there's some nugget of truth for each person there--something that will effect change in their lives and eventually grow the kingdom in numbers and strength. My focus is to bring humor, help and hope to those in need of encouragement.

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