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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:
 

• The God-Hungry Imagination: The role of imagination and story in the faith-formation of youth (based on the book)
• The friendship, faith & fantasy tales of J. R. R. Tolkien & C. S. Lewis
• 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:
• Artist-in-residence leading creative writing workshops, Duke Youth Academy 2006, 2007; Duke Divinity School.
• Guest speaker, Mount St. Joseph Academy (Catholic girl's school), Flourtown, PA, spring 2007.
• Breakout session speaker, Praise Gathering 2005.
• Breakout session speaker, Win-Some Women Retreats, Mackinac Island, Oct. 2001 and May 2005.
• Keynote speaker for United Methodist district leadership training events, Fall 2003-2004.
• 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