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"Sarah brings a most engaging and thoughtful presentation that gives permission to use one's imagination while engaging the 'old, old story' in a way that is comfortable and meaningful for youth. The use and insight offered through popular writers such as Tolkien and Lewis enlighten as well as connect."

Rev. Brad Bennett
Director of Youth and College Ministries
Moravian Church in America, Southern Province

Speaking Topics:
 

• For pastors & youth workers: The God-Hungry Imagination: The role of imagination and story in the faith-formation of youth (based on the book)
• For pastors & youth workers: Re-imagining Confirmation: A new (old) approach to passing on the faith
• For youth or all-ages groups: The friendship, faith & fiction of J. R. R. Tolkien & C. S. Lewis
• Youth retreats themed about Narnia or The Lord of the Rings
• Youth retreats for confirmands
• Workshops on creative writing
• Just for girls: On dating & romance
• For writers: On writing & publishing
• Customized youth ministry topics
• Customized topics for women's groups and church events

• Guest speaker for various retreats, youth groups, libraries, schools, college classes, campus groups, women's events, and youth ministry training events around the country. Highlights include:
• Keynote speaker and theologian-in-residence for Princeton Youth Ministry Forums, 2009.
• Seminar leader, National Youth Workers Convention 2008; Nashville, TN.
• Workshop leader, SoulFeast 2008 (General Board of Discipleship retreat) at Lake Junaluska, NC.
• Artist-in-residence leading creative writing workshops, Duke Youth Academy 2006-2007; Duke University Divinity School, NC.
• Speaker & workshop leader, Northern Michigan C. S. Lewis Festival, 2004-2006, and for the 2009 summer academy; Petoskey, MI.
• Interviewed on various radio stations around the country (►listen to interviews)

Since it is so likely that [young people] will meet cruel enemies, let them at
least have heard of brave knights and heroic courage.
- C. S. Lewis