GirlTalk

A bald baby who finally grew blonde ringlets, which later became brown curly locks, DL has had a variety of hair colours. Today, with almost 30 years of ministry experience, Donna-Lee is a prematurely grey woman who brings enthusiasm, encouragement and fresh vision to those she works with, and the audiences she speaks to.

Raised in a Christian home, DL came to know Jesus personally at the age of five. Immediately, she felt the call to vocational ministry, although, she did not know to call it that then. Her formal training at Briercrest College & Seminary in SK prepared her with a great theological education. Serving on staff at four churches (13 yrs Youth Ministry = Gray Hair) has provided ample opportunity to put her education to work.

Donna-Lee is an experienced Children’s Worker, College Recruiter, Nursing Home Chaplain, and has served as Bible College Adjunct Faculty in the area of Womens Ministry. In addition, she has specialized in camping ministry, initiated and built local church Women’s Ministries, and has volunteered in many areas of service in the local church including worship leading. In the past she was involved in establishing a Crisis Pregnancy Centre in her hometown, has been an Instructor with the Womens Ministry Institute, and was in the first cohort to complete Next Level Leadership training. Recently she completed a three year term of service as a Board Member for Monarch Bible Camp, and as a volunteer with a Youth Unlimited afterschool group.

Her passion for working with women is evident, and the spiritual gifts of teaching, encouragement, hospitality and leadership enhance her natural abilities. With the Lord’s strength, she has served with distinction despite a serious health challenge.

As a speaker and trainer, she seeks to encourage and facilitate leadership development of women in the church – especially in the area of pastoral care of women. In 2008 she started a retreat ministry, GirlTalk Getaway Womens Weekends, based on her book GirlTalk – A Language, A Pastime, A Mystery. Later this year she plans to publish GirlTalk; as well as the accompanying Bible Study material. In addition to GTG Weekends and Day events, DL offers Scrapbooking Retreats, and does consulting and workshops for churches in order to strengthen their ministry to women.

Regardless of her hair colour, Donna-Lee’s style of communication is warm, humorous, and insightful, and her seminars very comfortable and informative. After 15 minutes of sharing she’ll make you feel as though you’re chatting with an old friend, and when your time together is done, you will be. ♥