Endorsements

FROM SPIRITUAL LEADERS

“…spiritually sensitive and mature… a lively personal life of devotion, and an ability to inspire the best in others… I can highly recommend her to you.”

Bishop Michael J. Coyner
Indiana Area of The United Methodist Church

“Her passion and burden for women of all ages to experience the life-giving love of Jesus Christ is evident… [Paula’s] Christ-centered and scripture based retreats and seminars will bring refreshment to the spiritually parched soul. Retreat and seminar participants will experience a journey of renewal.”

Reverend Michelle Cobb
Rejuvenate Project Director
Indiana Conference UMC

“You will be blessed to have Paula Gast lead your women to the Scriptures and their practical applications for life change… Gifted as a vibrant communicator, she is attentive to the promptings of the Holy Spirit. This leads people into a profound experience of God’s presence.”

Reverend David Ballinger, Sr. Pastor
Trinity United Methodist Church
Huntington, Indiana

"A spiritual gift of encouragement coupled with divine wisdom ... the perfect speaker for any occasion.... Presented a dynamic, relevant, and powerful message of hope that encourages the hearer to seek a deeper relationship with Christ.
Paula is comfortable in small or large group settings, as well as one on one. Her personality is full of life. [She is]...sensitive to the needs of those she is trying to reach and open to move as God leads."

Reverend Rebecca Fisher, MDiv
Sr. Pastor of Faith United Methodist Church
207 East Dewald St. Fort Wayne, IN 46803 260-744-4238
pastorbec@verizon.net or rebeccain@aol.com


FROM EAST DISTRICT UMW MINI RETREAT

"I felt spiritually moved"

"God came among us to lead, inspire and humble me"

"Please bring Paula back---she and her message were excellent, a really inspiring and motivating program."

"[Her] sessions were spirit-filled and quite thought provoking."

"It was dynamic, compelling, and so meaningful.... It was the best spring meeting we have had in my memory." 



PARTICIPANTS FROM OTHER VENUES

“I feel like I’ve come to life again!”

Sandee - Logansport, Indiana
Cross-Wind United Methodist Church Women’s Retreat

“Helped me to listen, learn and love God more.”

Tamara - Warren, Indiana
Warren United Methodist Church Women’s Retreat

“You spoke Truth and planted powerful seeds in hearts.”

Anita - Warren, Indiana
Warren United Methodist Church Women’s Retreat


FROM PLANNERS

"We rarely repeat speakers, but Paula is so gifted in explaining the Word of God, we have asked her to speak twice. The follow up evaluations have praised her knowledge of the Bible, her ability to communicate it and her ability to apply it to those in the group for whom she is speaking."

Cindy Erlich
Committee Member, Ecumenical Women’s Retreat at Camp Tecumseh,
Remington, IN
Member, Monticello United Methodist Church for 23 years.

"I could listen to her speak all day long.
... She exudes comfort in front of the group, ... and that in turn allows the audience to open up to hear her words.

"... [We] felt confident that her words were spoken only after much prayer and reflection on the word of God. When she reads a passage from the Bible, it comes alive."

Carol Stradling
Director, Northwest Indiana Solid Waste District
Monticello, IN

"We truly enjoyed your leadership, prayers, and guidance for the women of this area. I truly sensed God's Spirit working and moving on Saturday. ... God ... has gifted and called you."

Reverend Steve McPeek
Markle UMC
P O Box 378, Markle, IN 46770