Chalkbrd is available to speak on a variety of topics. She is co-founder of OAIM and is co-author of the book BIBLE Counseling. She has also authored many booklets on various topics. Chalk has been a public school teacher for 17 years and has been a popular presenter at several foreign language conferences over the past few years. Chalk lives in northern Indiana. Speaking fees are for churches within 60 miles of Plymouth, Indiana. For other locations or for more information, please e-mail us.

Speaker Topics

1. The Effective Biblical Teacher
How can you be the best Bible teacher you can be? Bring out the best in your Sunday School and Bible Study teachers. Also receive tips on writing a Bible education (curicculum) plan for your church. This is a 4-hour workshop. $150 speaking fee.

2. Paganism in the Church Today
Paganism, in some form, exists in almost every church today. What are the signs to look for? What teachings should you be on the alert for? How can you help those who are caught up in paganist ideas? This is an approximately one-hour talk. $75

3. A Biblical Response to Depression
Depression is becoming an overwhelming problem in society today and our churches are no exception. How can the Bible help lift us out of the pit of despair? Can the Bible give us practical help with depression? This is an approximately one-hour talk. $75

4. Where is God when I need Him?
Why does it seem that when I'm at my lowest, God is not around? How can I learn to see God's hand at work through the most difficult times in my life? This is an approximately one-hour talk. $75

5. Warning Signs of Spousal Abuse
From the outside looking in, their marriage seems so perfect. Under the surface, however, things are quite different. What are some signs we can look for in our dating relationships that will keep us from marrying an abusive spouse? What signs can we look for in friends to expose the abuse behind the scenes? This is an approximately one-hour talk. $75

6. In a Multitude of Counselors
Should counseling be limited to the "professionals" or does God have other plans for His church? How can you start a lay counseling ministry in your church? This is an approximately two-hour workshop. $100

7. Why do we get angry?
Is anger always wrong? What is the reason behind our anger? How can we learn to manage our angry biblically? This is an approximately one-hour talk. $75

8. Don't be afraid of doctrine
Are you theologically challenged? Do you fear the day someone asks you to tell them why you believe what you do? When the Mormons knock on your door, do you hide until they leave? What you believe influences every aspect of your life. During this workshop, you will be challenged to examine what you believe and begin to build your own doctrinal statement so you can defend what you believe. This is an approximately 3-hour workshop. $150

9. Can You Really Trust God?
Many who have been abused in their lives have difficulty trusting others, including God. What is at the heart of this distrust? How can we rebuild trust in God's goodness? This is an approximately one-hour talk. $75

10. The Single Soul
What is God's intended role for singles in His church? How can you live a single yet fulfilled life? Is premarital sex always wrong? This is an approximately one-hour talk. $75

11. Understanding the Single Soul
This talk is for those who are married and who want to better understand the singles in their church. What are the differences and similarities that can help us work together for God's kingdom? This is an approximately one-hour talk. $75

12. The Internet: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
How can the Internet be an asset to your church? What pitfalls should you avoid? What dangers do you need to navigate around? How can you establish an Internet ministry of your own? This is an approximately one-hour talk. $75

13. Don't Be a WWW (weak-willed woman)
In 2 Timothy 3:6-7, Paul talks about "silly women" (KJV) who are led astray (called "weak-willed women" in the NIV). The important role of the woman in the family means that we have to be careful about what we believe and what we are passing on to our children as we care for them daily. This is an approximately one-hour talk. $75

14. Meditation and the Microwave Mentality
Is Christian meditation an option or a necessity? What does it mean to meditate on God's word day and night? How do I do it? This is an approximately one-hour talk. $75

15. Securing the Insecure
Why do we always feel so insecure with our relationships? What is at the root of our feelings and how can we become more secure and confident? This is an approximately one-hour talk. $75

16. The Pharisee in All of Us
Jesus warned against the leaven of the Pharisees for a reason. It eats away our hearts, turning them to stone, causing us to look more to our own self-righteousness than the grace of God. How can we spot Pharisaism in our own lives and change it? This is an approximately one-hour talk. $75

All fees include all speaker expenses.