Crossing Your Jordan
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Endorsements
"It is my honor to endorse the ministry of Jenny Hander. Jenny has a testimony and a gift with words that will encourage, strengthen and bring hope to your audience. Most importantly Jenny has a deep walk with God that inspires hearers to that same level of devotion. You will be blessed by her ministry." – Rusty Rice, Executive Pastor, Oakwood Baptist Church
"Jenny Hander brings the very character of God into the room with her words of wisdom and discernment." – Celia Peace, Pastor's Wife and GriefShare coordinator
"I can heartily endorse Jenny as an accomplished speaker. She is very articulate and organized with the material she presents and keeps the audience fully engaged. She speaks with a genuine passion which endears her audience to her." – Dale Bynum, Associate Pastor Adults, Oakwood Baptist Church
"Jenny is full of compassion and understanding, and it was so clear that she made connections and changed lives. The impact she made was monumental." – Tricia Golding, Marketing/Development Coordinator for Hospice of Wichita Falls, TX
"We were honored to have Jenny speak at our program. She shared a very heartfelt story about her experiences and how her faith allowed her to triumphantly persevere. Her journey truly motivated and deeply encouraged those who she addressed." – Monica Davis, M.E.N.D. Texarkana
"Jenny is a person that speaks from the heart and her insight and knowledge of the Lord is obvious. She will inspire you to trust the Lord in all circumstances and lean not on your own understandings. Her sweet spirit and love for Christ comes through in her message and service." – Roxi Vanstory, Executive Administrator, Oakwood Baptist Church
"Jenny Hander has experienced what is perhaps the most devastating loss one can endure: the death of a child. She is a dynamic speaker, who can truly relate to those grieving the loss of a loved one. Out of her immense sorrow, and with the joy of the Lord, Jenny offers hope to those in the dark pit of grief, and helps guide them to a place of peace." – Rebekah Mitchell, M.E.N.D. Founder and President
Speaking Topics
Conferences and Overnight Retreats
Crossing Your Jordan
For women's conferences and overnight retreats Jenny offers a three-part series on her signature lesson, Crossing Your Jordan. In this message women will discover that a life of abundance is available to them–regardless of personal circumstance–through a relationship with Christ. In each of the following sessions Jenny will
From Session One:
Keynotes and Single-Series Speaking Topics
For Women's Groups:
Crossing Your Jordan
Similar to the three-part series described above, in this message women will discover that a life of abundance is available to them–regardless of personal circumstance–through a relationship with Christ. After briefly sharing her personal testimony, Jenny relates a woman's promised life of abundance to that of the Old Testament Promised Land. Through this message, Jenny leads women to
A message on learning to surrender to the good, pleasing and perfect will of God. Based on Romans 12:1-2.
Boasting in Weakness
A message on learning to take pleasure in weakness, hardships, persecution and trouble. Based on 2 Corinthians 12:7–10.
A message on strengthening our foundations of faith in the Lord so that we may endure the storms of life. Based on Matthew 7:24–27.
Praying for Our Friends
A message on the importance (and blessing) of lifting other believers in prayer. Based on Exodus 17:8–13 and Mark 2:1–12.
For Mom's Groups:
The Abundant Mom Life
A spin-off from Crossing Your Jordan, in this message Jenny empowers moms to embrace their promised life of abundance while in the throes (or sometimes throw-up) of motherhood by renewing them with truths such as the following:
Rose-Colored Glasses
Inspired by her surviving twin daughter's rose-colored prescription glasses, Jenny demonstrates to moms that it is possible to always see life in a positive and pretty way—through rose-colored glasses—by learning to trust and obey the Lord in all circumstances.
Homeschooling Discussion Panel
As a mom who once swore-off the idea of homeschooling but who is now in her second year of teaching her children from home, Jenny would make a great addition to a home-school discussion panel.
For Grief Support Groups:
Hope to Cope
Appropriate for secular-based grief support groups, in this message Jenny candidly shares how she discovered sustainable hope for coping with her daughter's death through her faith in God.
In Christ Alone
In this message Jenny shares with grieving audiences why our hope is found in Christ and in Christ alone.
The Gift of Christmas
Those enduring hardship find Christmas one of the most difficult seasons to endure. In this message Jenny enlightens audience members as to the gifts bestowed upon them through the birth of Christ. Hearers will leave empowered with reasons to celebrate Christmas in spite of the trials and testings of life. (Note: with minor alterations, this message is appropriate for all audiences at Christmastime)
Jenny also welcomes the opportunity to develop new messages from Scripture to coordinate with the heart of your event.
Listen to a portion of Jenny's message titled Boasting in Our Weakness from Oakwood Baptist Church, July 2010
Fees
Three-part series with overnight stay: $250, plus travel accommodations and meals
Single series with overnight stay: $200, plus travel accommodations and meals
Single series: $100
Mom's Groups: $75
If the fees listed above do not fit within your organization's budget, please e-mail info[at_sign]crossingyourjordanministries.com, and Jenny will prayerfully consider your request.
Travel
Jenny does not expect to be reimbursed for travel within 50 miles of her hometown. For distances ranging between 50-100 miles outside of her hometown Jenny asks to be reimbursed standard mileage rate. For mileage greater than 100 miles outside of her hometown Jenny prefers to travel by air. Exceptions do apply.
Conferences and Overnight Retreats
Crossing Your Jordan
For women's conferences and overnight retreats Jenny offers a three-part series on her signature lesson, Crossing Your Jordan. In this message women will discover that a life of abundance is available to them–regardless of personal circumstance–through a relationship with Christ. In each of the following sessions Jenny will
From Session One:
- Share her personal testimony, including her struggle to believe God for a life of abundance after her daughter’s death
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Relate a woman's journey into her promised life of abundance to that of the Israelites' journey into the Promised Land
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Encourage women to identify their own personal Jordan–that which keeps them from embracing God's promise of abundant life. The time of self-reflection provides an excellent opportunity for table-leaders to guide small groups through discussion.
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Explore six key biblical truths which proved paramount to Jenny's renewed relationship with the Lord
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Lead women through a time of "crossing over" during which they will select 5-6 key verses of Scripture to construct a “bridge of truth," along which they may travel by faith across their Jordan River into a life of abundance in the Lord
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Equip women for future battles in their promised life of abundance by adorning them with the armor of God
Keynotes and Single-Series Speaking Topics
For Women's Groups:
Crossing Your Jordan
Similar to the three-part series described above, in this message women will discover that a life of abundance is available to them–regardless of personal circumstance–through a relationship with Christ. After briefly sharing her personal testimony, Jenny relates a woman's promised life of abundance to that of the Old Testament Promised Land. Through this message, Jenny leads women to
- Identify their personal Jordan–that which keeps them from embracing God's promise of abundant life
- Explore six key biblical truths which proved paramount to Jenny's renewed relationship with the Lord
- Embrace their promised life of abundance by choosing to walk by faith along a path of God's Word across their Jordan River into an extraordinary relationship with God
A message on learning to surrender to the good, pleasing and perfect will of God. Based on Romans 12:1-2.
Boasting in Weakness
A message on learning to take pleasure in weakness, hardships, persecution and trouble. Based on 2 Corinthians 12:7–10.
A message on strengthening our foundations of faith in the Lord so that we may endure the storms of life. Based on Matthew 7:24–27.
Praying for Our Friends
A message on the importance (and blessing) of lifting other believers in prayer. Based on Exodus 17:8–13 and Mark 2:1–12.
For Mom's Groups:
The Abundant Mom Life
A spin-off from Crossing Your Jordan, in this message Jenny empowers moms to embrace their promised life of abundance while in the throes (or sometimes throw-up) of motherhood by renewing them with truths such as the following:
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Psalm 127:3–5: Children are a reward . . . they are a gift from the Lord.
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1 Corinthians 10:31: So whether you eat or drink, or [wipe noses and bottoms], whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.
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Colossians 3:23: Work as though you are working for the Lord, not for [little] people.
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Proverbs 14:4: Without oxen a stable stays clean, but you need a strong ox for a large harvest. This verse reminds Jenny that without children, her house
mightwould stay clean; but it is because of her children that she reaps a large harvest of love.
Rose-Colored Glasses
Inspired by her surviving twin daughter's rose-colored prescription glasses, Jenny demonstrates to moms that it is possible to always see life in a positive and pretty way—through rose-colored glasses—by learning to trust and obey the Lord in all circumstances.
Homeschooling Discussion Panel
As a mom who once swore-off the idea of homeschooling but who is now in her second year of teaching her children from home, Jenny would make a great addition to a home-school discussion panel.
For Grief Support Groups:
Hope to Cope
Appropriate for secular-based grief support groups, in this message Jenny candidly shares how she discovered sustainable hope for coping with her daughter's death through her faith in God.
In Christ Alone
In this message Jenny shares with grieving audiences why our hope is found in Christ and in Christ alone.
The Gift of Christmas
Those enduring hardship find Christmas one of the most difficult seasons to endure. In this message Jenny enlightens audience members as to the gifts bestowed upon them through the birth of Christ. Hearers will leave empowered with reasons to celebrate Christmas in spite of the trials and testings of life. (Note: with minor alterations, this message is appropriate for all audiences at Christmastime)
Jenny also welcomes the opportunity to develop new messages from Scripture to coordinate with the heart of your event.
View a portion of Jenny's testimony from North Main Baptist Church, January 2008
Listen to a portion of Jenny's message titled Boasting in Our Weakness from Oakwood Baptist Church, July 2010
Fees
Three-part series with overnight stay: $250, plus travel accommodations and meals
Single series with overnight stay: $200, plus travel accommodations and meals
Single series: $100
Mom's Groups: $75
If the fees listed above do not fit within your organization's budget, please e-mail info[at_sign]crossingyourjordanministries.com, and Jenny will prayerfully consider your request.
Travel
Jenny does not expect to be reimbursed for travel within 50 miles of her hometown. For distances ranging between 50-100 miles outside of her hometown Jenny asks to be reimbursed standard mileage rate. For mileage greater than 100 miles outside of her hometown Jenny prefers to travel by air. Exceptions do apply.
Upcoming Schedule of Events
Summer 2012 - Discipleship Conference
Previous Engagements
Oakwood Baptist Women's Ministry Kick-off Dinner
MOPS at New Braunfels Bible Church
Proverbs 31 Ministries She Speaks Conference, Concord, North Carolina
Oakwood Baptist Church Congregation
M.E.N.D. Houston Walk to Remember
M.E.N.D. Texarkana Christmas Candlelight Service
Advent by Candlelight, St. Paul Lutheran Church
Mom to Mom, Oakwood Baptist Church
Twinless Twins National Convention
Women of Visionary Influence (WOVI)
Keystone Church Women's Ministry Event
M.E.N.D. Dallas Walk to Remember
Hospice Wichita Falls Wings of Hope
Hospice Wichita Falls Medical Professionals
Healing the Grieving Heart Radio Show - Click on the link to hear the interview
Dallas Child Article
Twinless Twins International Convention
PRBC Women's Retreat
Plano Book Festival
Healing Matters Support Group Meeting
PRBC MOPS Meeting
North Main Baptist Church Congregation
The Bookworm
