Welcome!
If you’re looking for fresh thoughts on church & culture and spiritual growth from a Bible nerd, you’re in the right place. I started this blog in June of 2013 to talk about how God’s Word applies to life. (You can also find my posts at substack.com/@susannemaynes.)
As a charismatic Christian who believes the gifts of the Holy Spirit are for today, I’m especially interested in prophetic ministry and female leadership in the church.
One of my favorite theological topics is the imago Dei. Given today’s confusion about personal identity, Christians must proclaim this core truth more boldly than ever before. Human beings are created in the image of God. He made us, he loves us, and he alone can rescue us from sin and its effects.
For more on human identity and purpose, subscribe to my newsletter and you’ll receive a free eBook called “Reclaiming Human Identity.” Enjoy!
Some Background
I earned my B.A. in Social Science at Bethany Bible College (later Bethany University). I met my husband Scott while working at Mount Hermon Christian Conference Center. We’ve been married for 41 years and have three married sons and ten grandchildren.
After home schooling our sons, I spent ten years helping women and couples distressed by unplanned pregnancies at my local pregnancy help center. These days I work at my church, where I serve as Director of Prophetic Ministry.
In May 2023, I earned a Master of Theological Studies degree at Regent University in Virginia Beach. I’m putting my studies to work by offering prophetic development for churches.
Books and Speaking
My newest book is based on my Masters thesis. Grab a copy of Prophesying Daughters: How Prophetic Ministry and Women in Leadership Strengthen the Church and the accompanying study guide. It’s also available as an audio book.
My first book, Unleashing Your Courageous Compassion: 40 Reflections on Rescuing the Unborn, is an educational devotional about why pro-life ministry is so vital. (For seven years, I blogged for Heartbeat International –use their search bar to find my posts.)
Releasing Your Brave Love: Helping Kids to Change Their World is a devotional for 8-12 year-olds and their parents. It teaches kids to see themselves and others as God’s valuable image-bearers.
I’m available for speaking venues as time allows. For more info see my “Speaking” page.
Many blessings,
Susanne
P.S. Here’s the fam in May 2024.
