Leslie helps audiences get gutsy for God, such as standing up for Christ in a scrutinized high school environment or in a stressful workplace.  She speaks frequently to youth groups, women's ministries, church groups, and civic organizations.  Her messages are filled with humor, real-life issues, and practical applications from God's Word.

For more information or to book Leslie for your event, email lnease@leslienease.com or call 704-617-3108.

OUTREACH MESSAGES:

Get Gutsy for God!
Leslie reveals the incredible ways God prepared her to become a contestant on Survivor China and how she was able to take a stand for Christ in such a bold and gutsy way.  This message reveals how you can find:

• Deepened confidence to share your faith with people who don't share your beliefs.
• Increased strength to exhibit integrity even when it's not popular.
• Enhanced ability to experience and enjoy God's unconditional love.
• Improved credibility to lovingly speak truth that others need to hear.
• Stronger conviction to pursue a God-given dream, even when it seems impossible.

My Journey into New Life
Leslie shares her life story about how she came to have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.Her life has many relatable twists and turns as she tells her journey of meeting Jesus at the age of ten, her rebellious teen years, a struggle with depression, obesity and resulting alcoholism, her reign as Mrs. North Carolina and finally – a broken thirty three year old woman who realized her relationship with God was non-existent until she surrendered her heart to Christ. This message will help you:

• Express a firmer sense of assurance when sharing your faith with others.
• Live your beliefs with a stronger sense of purpose and conviction.
• Discover renewed freedom to live apart from the pressure to please other people.
• Deepen your ability to relax in the assurance of God's salvation.

EQUIPPING AND DISCIPLESHIP MESSAGES:

Thriving – Not Just Surviving – In Your Walk with God
Why do some people seem to be victims of their past and their lives while others are victorious?This message gives you the tools you need to help you attain:

• Heightened ability to sense God leading you in a specific direction.
• Increased discernment to make relationship decisions using biblical wisdom.
• Decreased sense of chaos by learning how to prioritize your day.
• Greater insight to learn from the mistakes and pain in the past so you can experience victory in life instead of being a victim of life.

Godly Friendships
One of the most important things God gives us is each other.Unfortunately, gossip, judgmental attitudes, inability to forgive and unmet expectations tend to destroy our relationships – especially in the church.No wonder Jesus prayed so hard for our unity!  This message teaches how you can find:

• Deeper capacity to make new friends without fear of being hurt.
• Expanded capacity to cultivate relationships with non-believing friends.
• Improved boundaries to protect yourself from unhealthy individuals.
• Increased sensitivity to tell the truth in love, even when it might hurt.
• Newfound boldness to conquer isolation and rejoin community with friends.

Standing through Suffering
We are reminded in God's Word that suffering is a part of life and we are also shown how to stand in those storms that life brings.  Leslie brings you on a personal journey of a very difficult and painful time in her life where God showed her the beauty that comes from the ashes of suffering.  This message will help you:

• Trust God even when it seems like He's not there.
• Renew hope so you can reject the lies that say your life is hopeless.
• Discover a deeper sense of God's faithfulness in the midst of personal loss or tragedy
• Increase wisdom in relation to suffering so you are grounded and prepared when the difficult times come.

Uniquely You Workshop
Each of us has a unique purpose and plan for our lives and only when we can tap into our passions, spiritual gifts and the purposes God has given to us can we be used mightily by Him to serve and encourage others.  This workshop will help you:

• Reduce conflict by learning to relate with others in a simpler, more honest way.
• Boost team morale in your church or group.
• Improve productivity by utilizing your passions and saying no to distractions.
• Increase ministry effectiveness by knowing your unique personality and gifts.
• Gain tools to establish a mentor/mentee program to enhance the spiritual health of your church.

Mirror, Mirror – Who Am I?
Who am I and what am I here for?  Isn't there more to life than this?  These questions come to everyone's mind at some point.  Every Christian should hear this message!  Leslie will show you biblically and through her personal experiences how you can:

• Increase your ability to refute the lies that tell you, "You're not good enough".
• Discover the subtle activities and relationships that are leaving you feeling empty while learning to replace them with fulfilling, God-honoring ones.
• Enhanced ability to feel God's forgiveness and freedom from shame.

For more information on any of these messages, please email Leslie at lnease@leslienease.com