Speaking
One of my greatest joys is teaching God’s Word and speaking on topics that equip and inspire His women to live purposeful, godly lives for His glory.
If you have an occasion that necessitates a teacher/speaker, please feel free to contact me here. I’d love to explore the possibility of joining you in ministering to God’s women.
I am available for speaking events Monday-Saturday. For retreats, I need to leave late Saturday night to be home for our church gathering the next morning. Options are available for doing all sessions Fri-Sat OR having the final session an interactive discussion/reflection time with prayer, worship, and communion. Thanks for your grace and understanding in this.
Upcoming Events
Fall 2024
- Nov. 2nd, 2024 — Laurelwood Baptist Church Women’s Event
Winter/Spring 2025
- Feb. 8th, 2025 — Foothills Community Church Event
- Feb. 21-22nd, 2025 — Skyline Church Women’s Retreat
- April 10th, 2025 — Mom to Mom Event, Good Shepherd Community Church
- May 30-31st, 2025 — Canby Christian Church Women’s conference
What Others Are Saying…
“Kari went over and above our expectations and hopes. She is not only a gifted teacher and opened up a passage of scripture over the course of our weekend, but she did so in ways that blessed each woman there. Those who were mature in the knowledge of the Bible couldn’t stop talking about how the truths spoke to them and those who were new couldn’t get over how relevant Kari made God’s word to their lives! As a team who puts together a Bible seminar each year, the final proof shouted at us when the evaluations were tallied and most of them asked to have Kari come back and teach again, which of course we are definitely going to do!”
–Jody Bormuth, Director of OWOW (Oregon Women Of the Word)
“Kari was our recent Ladies’ Retreat speaker for our church in Southern Oregon and did a beautiful job opening the Word and applying it to our lives. She speaks clearly, practically and with passion. The reviews we received from those in attendance reflect that her teaching is enthusiastically received. We look forward to sitting under her teaching again in the near future. In addition, she is a delightful young woman to meet and to know. The ladies LOVE her!!”
-Becky Bonner, Director of Women’s Ministry and pastor’s wife, Calvary Crossroads Church, Grants Pass, OR
“I viewed the beautiful, young speaker, Kari Patterson, with some reservation. After all she was close to half my age. What could she possibly share that I hadn’t heard for 40 years? … I was impressed by Kari’s depth of knowledge and understanding of the Scriptures and her application of it to everyday life. … Kari’s message hit home on so many areas of my life. She showed me age has nothing to do with maturity in Christ. Her teaching was real, alive, transparent and useful.”
—Charmaine Brackett, attendee
Although I enjoy studying and speaking on new passages and topics, and always want to seek to share God’s specific word for your occasion, here are a few of the themes and topics I’m focused on at the moment:
2024-2025 Retreat Topic Offerings
- THE SECOND MILE: Extending Grace & Finding Freedom When Life Unkind & Unfair (Matthew 5)
- ONE: God’s plan for unity (3-part retreat focusing on John 17)
- SACRED MUNDANE: How to find freedom, purpose, and joy
- AS YOU GO: Where Mission Meets Life (3 or 4-part retreat through book of Matthew, focusing on Great Commission)
- THE LORD IS MY SHEPHERD: A journey through Psalm 23
Current Single Teachings/Workshops:
- THE SECOND MILE: Finding freedom when life’s unfair
- LIGHT (CHRISTMAS message!)
- SACRED MUNDANE: How to find freedom, purpose and joy
- EMOTIONS: Finding freedom from all the feels