Speaker’s Bureau
Karen Metzger
Member since 07/2010
I am a preacher's wife, a stay-at-home mom, and a homeschool mom. My husband, Mark, and I have been married for ten years. We have homeschooled our children--Benjamin (7) and Hannah (6)--for the past three years. Finding my place at home and fulfilling the call God has put on my life to homeschool our children is a blessing beyond measure. I have a BBA in management from West Texas A&M University, which in no way qualifies me to be a homeschool mom. But what does qualify me is the love I have for my children, the joy I have in spending time with them, and the passion I have for following God's calling on our family to homeschool. In addition to wearing the hat of "preacher's wife", I am active in a variety of areas of our church. I assist with our children's ministry, teach an adult Sunday School class, lead many of our women's ministry activities, and teach a wide range of small group and Bible studies. I also am active in our local homeschool co-op and help coordinate activities for the elementary-age children in our group. Although I am new to the homeschool speaking circuit, I have a vast array of speaking experience. From the board room to the Sunday School room, from women's retreats to women's Bible studies, I have spoken before a variety of audiences. I am always blessed to have a platform from which to share the things God has taught me along this exciting journey we call "life."
My Mission Statement
It is my desire to be an encouragement and to share with others the experiences I have had and lessons I have learned in an effort to make their journey a little easier, a little less bumpy, and a lot more fun! I pray that God will use me as an instrument to bless those whose path I may cross through various speaking engagements.
Honorarium
Travel expenses reimbursed, including hotel if necessary.
Past Engagements/Seminars
"God's Faithfulness and the Journey of My Life" Perryton UMC - 9/2010
"Intentional Scheduling" HomeschoolBlogger.com Webinar - 8/2010
""Who's Going to Take Care of Mom"" HomeschoolBlogger.com Webinar - 8/2010
Presentations
Homeschooling From the Parsonage
Experience and encouragement from the unique perspective of homeschooling as the pastor’s family and how to handle those subtle (and not-so-subtle) comments from members of your congregation and community.
Intentional Scheduling
Tips on being intentional about the things you want to accomplish--from what you want to teach your children to what projects you want to get done around the house--and how to get it scheduled into your already busy day.
Who's Going to Take Care of Mom?
Encouragement and advice for moms on the importance of making their own health and well-being a priority--from a mom who stubbornly had to learn that lesson the hard way by battling through depression, heart problems and more!
