Gay Lewis is an author and speaker most often dealing with family
topics. She believes that the concept and example of 'family' is of
utmost importance in today's world. She and other members of her family
have been doing musical, speaking and media presentations, to share the
on-going healing and restoration in their lives, described in Gay's
book, 'Bittersweet'. However, school and job responsibilities make it
impossible for the whole family to be involved on a regular basis!
A media piece has been created, which includes pictures, music, (sung
by her daughters), with video and audio clips, that allows Gay to "take
her family along" on speaking engagements. Gay has a passion for
writing and for speaking in a variety of venues. She has spoken in
morning church services, women's retreats, breakfasts, banquets, MOPS
groups, youth gatherings and schools, as well as general audiences in
large and small groups.
Gay is a member of NCWA (Northwest Christian Writers Association)
http://www.nwchristianwriters.org She has also worked in writers
conferences in Florida, Washington and California. This year, 2009,
will be the 22nd year that she has worked with the conferees and
faculty in the annual Mount Hermon Writers Conference in Mt Hermon,
California.
Gay (the eldest of 11 siblings) and her husband, Tom, also spent eight
years with hundreds of young people filling their home. Eighty-plus of
them actually lived with the Lewises during that time, for periods of
two months to two years.
Later, Tom and Gay managed a private retreat center on the Chesapeake
Bay in Maryland for four years, with the International Foundation in
Washington D.C. Highschool sweethearts, Tom and Gay will have been
married for 50 years in April, 2009, and have four daughters, four
sons-in-law, eighteen grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. The
Lewises currently live in Redmond, Washington and attend the Northwest
Community Church in Bothell, Washington.
Speaking endorsements:
Gay Lewis and her family came and spoke at our High School chapel last year and did a fantastic job. I was so impressed with Gay's natural ability not only to speak well in front of people, but in front of young people. Her passion and charisma as a speaker and follower of Jesus held the attention of the students and they were able to receive a clear passionate message. Her gifts are many and public speaking is a frontrunner.
Jessica Nienaber
Student Life Director
Bellevue Christian School
425.454.4028 x120
I have known Gay Lewis for 27 years and I have witnessed many times her writing and speaking skills. As a public speaker she communicates her topic in a warm and compassionate manner. She organizes her material well and uses visual aids to illustrate her point. She is very comfortable in front of people and puts people at ease with her casual manner. I trust her public speaking ability.
Lee Bennett
Sr. Pastor
Northwest Community Church
425-402-3703
To Whom It May Concern:
I have had the privilege to know Gay Lewis for many years, primarily through our association with the annual Mount Hermon Writers Conference. She is a charming, literate, warm and outgoing person who puts friends and strangers alike at ease in just a few moments of one-on-one conversation.
I've also been able to observe and even critique her public speaking skills, and she brings those same personal attributes to the podium as well, making her audience comfortable while establishing both her credibility and personal concern for her listeners as much as for her subject matter.
She is an enthusiastic and knowledgeable speaker, intelligent and well versed in her topic, yet able to connect to her audience in a casual, relaxed manner so that everyone feels included. She is adept at using self-deprecating humor to make a point and gains her listeners' respect as a result.
I'm certain that Gay Lewis would be a valuable asset to any speaking group, and I would be happy and honored to hear her on any occasion.
Yours,
Daniel E. Kline
Public Speaker
Former member, National Speakers Association
Greater Los Angeles Chapter
President, Kline, Strom International, Inc.
www.dankline.com
