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Rarely
are the terms hilarious storyteller and theological
scholar used in the same sentence, much less used to
describe the same person…but then again, Lisa Harper
is anything but stereotypical! She has been lauded
as a gifted communicator, whose writing and speaking
overflows with colorful pop culture references that
connect the dots between the Bible era and modern
life. Her style combines sound scriptural exposition
with easy-to-relate to anecdotes and comedic wit.
Best-selling author and pastor Max Lucado calls Lisa
one of the “best Bible tour guides around,” and
speaker Priscilla Evans Shirer adds, “If anyone can
help us to hear, understand and receive the truth of
Scripture it is Lisa Harper. Her God-given ability
to not merely teach the Word but package it in a way
that stirs the heart and calls to action is
incomparable. When she speaks ears perk up!” Lisa’s
pastor – Scotty Smith of Christ Community Church in
Franklin, TN – sums up her appealing approach with
this commendation, “In a day in which people deeply
connect with stories and yet too often find the
Bible abstract and irrelevant, Lisa shows us that
the 66 books of the Bible are telling one grand
story of personal and cosmic redemption, with Jesus
starring as the lead character.”
Her vocational resume includes six years as the
director of Focus on the Family’s national women’s
ministry where she created the popular Renewing the
Heart conferences, attended by almost 200,000 women,
followed by 6 years as the women’s ministry director
at a large church in Nashville. Her academic resume
includes a Masters of Theological Studies with
honors from Covenant Seminary in St. Louis. Now a
sought-after Bible teacher and speaker, Lisa has
spoken at many large multi-denominational events -
such as Women of Faith, Moody Bible, Winsome Women
and Focus on the Family conferences - as well as at
hundreds of church retreats all over the world.
She’s been on numerous syndicated radio and
television programs and was featured on the cover of
Today’s Christian Woman (July/August 2006). She’s
now a columnist with TCW (the largest Christian
women’s magazine in America) and answers reader’s
theological questions with her trademark “warm
wisdom” in every issue.
She’s written several books including Relentless
Love, Every Woman’s Hope, and a trio of “Bible
studies disguised as books.” She was also a key
contributor to the Becoming Devotional Bible for
Women, and her latest project is an interactive
devotional titled What the Bible is All About for
Women. She recently completed the manuscript of her
eighth book – a delightful tour of the Psalms
titled, A Perfect Mess: How God Adores and
Transforms Imperfect People Like Us. Published by
Random House, it will be available in stores Spring
’09.
Yet in spite of her credentials, the most noticeable
thing about Lisa Harper is her authenticity. When
recently asked about her accomplishments she
responded with a grin saying, “I’m definitely
grateful for the opportunities God’s given me; but
don’t forget, He often uses donkeys and dimwits!”
Be sure
to visit
Kim Hill's website --
tell her Lisa sent you!
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