What People Are Saying…
“We love to have Lucinda Secrest McDowell speak at our retreats and here is why we have asked her to come again and again: She not only blesses the women with deep Biblical truths, humorous stories, and authentic Christianity during her speaking sessions, but she actively participates in all the aspects of the weekend. Cindy sees our event as the “Lord’s event”, during which she is ‘poured out’ and available for the sake of souls who need encouragement. We are so grateful for how she joins our team in ministry when she is here! She encourages us too!”
~ Judy Jordan, Faith Crafting Retreat Director at Singing Hills Conference Center, New Hampshire
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“Lucinda Secrest McDowell was a dynamic emcee and speaker at our recent “Iron Sharpens Iron Women’s Conference” attended by 2000 New England women. Her ability to convey information in a way that is both professional and yet personable proves a great combination for keynote sessions. Women enjoyed the humor, warmth and worship facilitated by Lucinda and we look forward to partnering with her again next year.”
“Lucinda Secrest McDowell is a gifted communicator! Her messages provide the best combination of biblical truth, spiritual depth, anecdotal humor, and poignant application. I am always challenged, encouraged, and motivated to live a life that matters for eternity when I hear Cindy speak. She connects at a heart level with her audiences on and off the platform. I highly recommend her as a speaker for your retreat, conference, leadership event, or retreat!”
- Carol Kent, Author/Speaker and founder of “Speak Up Speaker Services”
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“Lucinda Secrest McDowell is a gifted speaker who is comfortable sharing God’s Word in a variety of settings. Whether it is on stage in front of a large group of people, in the pulpit at church, or in a small intimate Bible study, she shares her passion for Jesus and His message with great authority, given to her by God te Father. She gives the message of salvation in Christ with deep conviction, with humor and is totally biblically sound.”
- Judith Franzen, Board Chair, First Church of Christ in Wethersfield, CT
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“Lucinda Secrest McDowell’s retreat topic “Focused Living in a World of Distraction” was spiritually relevant for today’s woman and her gifts as an author came through explicitly in her storytelling. Each woman we spoke with told us they felt as if Cindy was talking directly to them because has a special way of connecting with each individual while staying focused and on track. She delivered her message in a powerful, challenging, thought provoking way with humor mixed in. Cindy was very personable and the ladies felt comfortable speaking and praying with her after the retreat. We loved Cindy and her message, the Women’s Ministry Team at Three Village Church would highly recommend her to any group that is looking to grow spiritually in a loving, nurturing, challenging yet humorous way!”
- Patricia Smith, Three Village Church, Setauket (Long Island) New York
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“I have been in attendance at least six times when Lucinda Secrest McDowell was speaking or emceeing an event. Cindy has the ability to draw her audience in and make each person feel like they have known her forever. She is also a talented, engaging speaker who has a superb knowledge of God’s Word. Cindy has written three Bible studies for the First Place 4 Health program and I highly recommend her for any event where you need someone of her ability.”
- Carole Lewis, National Director, First Place 4 Health ______________________________________
“Lucinda Secrest McDowell was a wonderful blessing and her suggestion for the theme of our retreat – “With God on the Journey” — was just what the ladies needed to hear and their positive responses reflected that. Cindy knows the Word, lives the Word and imparted the Word in a genuine, heartfelt, receivable way. Cindy is truly a Colossians 3:16-17 servant of God.”
- Diane Street, Pastor’s Wife at Salem Evangelical Church, Marion, OH
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“Lucinda Secrest McDowell drew her audience into the Christmas season when she spoke at the Manchester Christian Women’s Connection’s December Brunch. Through her words and scripture, she shared the true meaning of ‘A Royal Christmas’. She always gives to those who hear her, words of wisdom, loving thoughts and encouraging words.”
- Connecticut Christian Women’s Connection (Stonecroft Ministries)
“WOW” is only one word to express Cindy’s capable way of connecting with the ladies while allowing the Holy Spirit to use her to minister. Cindy’s knowledge of the scriptures allows her to teach at a personal level that everyone in their own personal way can catch a hold of. With this, the ladies are taught biblically and are challenged to never give up even when they don’t understand, for our God is always with them. We here at Faith Evangelical Free Church of Waterville, Maine look forward to having Cindy here with us again. We so enjoyed the laughter tears and true life adventures that she shared, we want more! Cindy truly is living the Role of a Lifetime.”_____________________________
“We would like to thank Lucinda for a wonderful contribution that she brought to our Role of a Lifetime event. SO many women at our conference needed what the Lord presented through her. She was a wonderful mix of wit and depth and challenge and encouragement. The whole event exceeded our expectations and the Spirit was present and active. Thank you Lucinda and May God continue to use your life for His glory.” - Anna Yasharian, Women’s Ministry of Evangelical Baptist, Laconia NH
“Lucinda Secrest McDowell delivered an amazing presentation on her book “Role of a Lifetime” this spring at historic St. Philips Church in Charleston. She was totally engaged in giving our women a message that was clearly inspired, humorous and pertinent to the lives of everyone. She connected with our multi-aged group about their heart’s desire…finding a unique place of significance in the Kingdom of God. We would love to have Cindy present to us on all of her books!”-Peter W. Wielhouwer, Men’s Ministry Coordinator, Congregational Church of Windsor Locks, CT
”What a delight it was to have Lucinda Secrest McDowell at Harvest Bible Chapel’s Revive 2010 conference. Here are some of the responses we received from our ladies. ‘This is the first conference that the speaker spoke to me!’. ‘Cindy was so warm and real.’ ‘She has energized me to live my life as God has a plan for me.’ We had a great time of getting to know God more through her words and every women felt encouraged know God loves them and will not fail them. Cindy, thanks so much for being you!”– Deb Heck, Pastor’s Wife, Resurrection Life Church in Rome, NY
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”Our ladies were blessed to hear Lucinda share at our recent Christmas Tea. Everyone felt she was ‘real’ as a person, relevant in what she had to say, and easy to listen to as well as to approach. It was a pleasure to spend the afternoon together, and I know God used her to impact hearts. It was also nice to have her “Encouraging Words” book table available for resources to help us grow in our walk with the Lord. We only wish the time together had been longer!”
- Joyce Musser, Women’s Ministry Director of New Village Church in Lake Grove, NY
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“Having Cindy speak at our Annual Christmas Luncheon was a true blessing! She was warm, energetic and fun to listen to, but more importantly, she pointed us straight to the manger in Bethlehem and the Child who was born to be a King. The women who attended responded enthusiastically and came away with new insights as to how we could honor God and respond to His incredible Gift to us in our celebration of the upcoming Christmas Season.”- Betsy Redgate, Director of Faith Studies, St. James Parish in Stratford CT
“What a blessing Cindy poured out upon our women at our “Spa for the Soul” retreat this weekend! Cindy spoke from her heart about her life experiences with love and humor we all can relate to in one way or another… what a joy is was to laugh, sing, pray and worship God with her! Thanks Cindy!”
- Marcy King, Retreat Team, Kirk in the Hills Presbyterian, Bloomfield Hills, MI _________________________________________
“What a delight to have you speak at our first ‘Celebrate Together’ event. You blessed us all with your wit and wisdom. May Lord continue to use you to advance His kingdom and encourage His daughters!”
