Virginia Smith has been described as an entertaining and spiritually encouraging speaker. She loves to exemplify God’s truth by comparing real life situations to well-known works of fiction. Her talks frequently draw upon her own life experiences.

“She keeps her audience enthralled through her high-energy presentation,” says Pastor Amy Barkman, director of Voice Of Joy Ministries.

Ginny shares her personal experiences and insights with poignant candor and humor as she strives to be an instrument of God’s grace and mercy to those who hear her speak. She delights in encouraging her audiences with her high-energy style and her conviction that God can make a difference in every life. A Certified Lay Speaker for the United Methodist Church, Ginny's messages are always well-received by a variety of audiences in conferences, retreats, and churches across the country.

Able to tailor a presentation to a specific event’s needs, some of her favorite topics have been:

• Surrender your Dream - After twenty years of unsuccessful attempts to break into publication, Virginia Smith surrendered her tattered dream to God. Only then was she able to write the book He intended to use to reach others with the message of His life-changing power. The inspiring story of her journey to submission and success will encourage all to commit themselves to the Lord. Listen to a Sample

• Rumplestiltskin: A Story Of Grace - A powerful talk in which Ginny compares her own experience as a victim of child abuse to the heroine who cannot spin straw into gold in the fairy tale, “The Miller’s Daughter.”

• Help! I Married a Stepfather! - Drawing on her own experiences, Ginny outlines 5 marital hazards associated with remarriage and children, and identifies Biblical sources of help for each.

•  Claiming Solomon's Throne - Like Solomon of old, God gives each of us tasks to accomplish for Him. We all have different gifts, abilities, talents, likes, dislikes, and life experiences. God knows us intimately, and He gives us tasks for which we're uniquely qualified.  (To view an excerpt from this message, see the video below.)

• Spiritual Truths In “Hansel And Gretel” - A look at three different aspects of our Christian walk, as seen through the actions of the characters in the Grimm Brothers’ tale.

• Biblical Parallels In Star Trek - Can there be anything biblical in the popular sci-fi series? Prepare to be surprised as Ginny shows brief clips from Star Trek episodes and identifies Biblical comparisons.

To inquire about having Ginny speak at your event, send an inquiry using the Contact page.