Encouraging words from others about
Octopus Faith® and Christian Women's Speaker Janet Drez
"Janet, your passion and enthusiasm make God's word come alive! Your teaching is relevant to women in their everyday walk with the Lord. You were a terrifically fun "deep sea travel guide" for those of our women who were ready to go deeper in their faith."
Michelle Rauscher, Women's Ministry Director
Cornerstone Christian Fellowship, Chandler, AZ
"I was so pleased with your presentation. It was well thought out, well researched, and heavily rooted in the Word. Moreover, it was a lot of fun - just like you! I received tons of great feedback from the ladies who attended the retreat. They loved you and were so impressed by your willingness to participate in the various retreat activities shoulder to shoulder with themselves. Many made a special request to have you back again, calling this the best retreat in years!
Debra Theesfield, Antioch Christian Church, Odessa, Texas
"Janet, you are a real, approachable, and inspiring speaker who was able to reach into the hearts of each of the women attending our retreat. You made Biblical principles current and applicable to daily life, and were honest about your own challenges in applying these principles. You inspired us to be better examples of Christian women! We love you and would
welcome you again any time!”
Amanda Shilo, Women's Ministry, Casa de Cristo Lutheran Church, Scottsdale, Arizona
"Wow! Watching you act out your opening scene of the course of a busy woman's day reminded me of...ME! What a blessing you are! Thank you for your timely message to "Take time out, before you burn out"! It was very comforting to be reminded that even Jesus needed a break and solitary times. And that our value as women is not measured by what we do but who we are in him! Thank you again for helping me clear my plate and fill up my heart and mind with more joy and peace!"
Marcia "Ms. Lily" McGovern, Founder of "The Bouquet of Blessings"
"Octopus Faith was exactly the message that was needed to springboard us into a season of 'deep sea diving' with Christ. Each and every lady was amazed and surprised at the analogy of our faith to octopus. All loved it and you!"
Michelle Gale, Director, First Ladies Women's Ministry
First Southern Baptist Church of Phoenix
"Thank you, Janet, for a wonderful weekend! We came with our bags packed with burned out hopes and dreams. You encouraged us to explore the deep wells of joy and out jumped loads of laughter! We were inspired to hope and dream once again. Thanks from all of us!"
Lisa DiGiovanna, All Saints Anglican Church, Long Beach, CA
"Janet, you were a delight as our speaker for the ladies retreat. Your creative “Octopus Faith” is inspiring and fun. You freely shared from your personal experience and the Word of God, which made it easy for the ladies to apply the message to their own lives. You are so personable and unassuming - you easily became one of the “girls” with the 58 ladies at the retreat. At the same time your anointed teaching commanded their attention and respect. I would recommend you to anyone who is looking for an applicable life-changing message for a women’s group."
Dolores Patterson, Associate Pastor,
"Thank you again for speaking at our women's retreat. We have had many speakers over the past few years, but you have been the only one who has successfully blended humor, warmth and biblical sound teaching. I knew right away your spirit was genuine when you took on the role of a servant and helped put up the decorations!"
Joy Covell, Director of Women's Ministries, Retreat Coordinator
Echo Mountain Church, Phoenix, AZ
"Thank you so much for being willing to speak at Scenic City Women's Network. Your enthusiasm is contagious! I was very inspired and extremely motivated by your knowledge and real life experiences approach. You left us with a world of wonderful ideas to try ourselves. Your passion for helping other women succeed is commendable! You're a jewel and I thank God for using you in such a special way."
Patti Harris, Executive Director,
Scenic City Women's Network Chattanooga, TN
"Being a teenager and hearing your message, I feel so empowered and I can't wait to share the 8 tentacles of faith with my peers. Thank you!"
Sarah Goodell, Litchfield Park, AZ
"Janet, your ideas and passion and humor touched my heart, mind & soul. I was especially touched by the tentacle Play, I never thought about how the Lord wants us to enjoy and play. I was very blessed to be here."
Sandy Wilson, Pilot Grove, MO
"Your ability to reach each woman at whatever point of life she is at - young, older, wiser, new child in Christ - was so refreshing and helpful."
Sandy Paquet, Phoenix, AZ
"I loved it all! You used lots of Scripture references, it was fast-paced, personal and relevant. I'm giving thanks and praise to God for your life and ministry!"
Christy Collie, Retreat Coordinator, Northwest Community Church, Tucson, AZ
"Great job. You are adorable and your heart for God and maturity is evident."
Kelly Wishart, Peoria, AZ
"Janet, God's given you an amazing insight using the octopus to interpret His word, who'd of thought? I loved the reminder that I am a daughter of the King. It's worth passing on!"
Dawn Marcuse, Chandler, AZ
"Thank you again for your wonderful, light-hearted, refreshing ministry, which draws us closer to our Savior. I have had all good response to your presentation. The women all seemed to fall in love with you, me included! The light of Jesus shines through you."
Ruth Applegate, Event Coordinator, El Camino Baptist Church, Tucson, AZ
"I loved it all! The connection you made - tying everything to the octopus will help us remember it."
Tracy Beresford, Glendale, AZ
"You are one of the most enjoyable and highly energetic speakers I've heard in a long time. You can tell you love God."
Mary Mosier, Sedalia, MO
"I like your genuineness - you are one of us. Your presentation was clear, funny and powerful."
Kathy Cancilliere, Glendale, AZ
"The whole morning was great. I enjoyed listening and learning and feeling empowered even more. I was so touched by the section on pearls - with all of life's frustrations and undependability in others, it reassures me that HE really is all I need to press through."
Connie, Glendale, AZ
"I will never look at an octopus again without thinking of you! I loved the way you used the octopus to sahre with us about faith. The Biblical references were wonderful and the facts about the octopus were amazing. You were a delight to have speak at our Women's Summer Event. Everyone loved you! Thanks for taking us deep!"
Marlena Hawver, Women's Ministry, Christian Church of Casa Grande
"You're great! Make sense in everything you say. The session was well-organized and you know your subject and express it clearly. I was especially touched by the tentacle of play. Rarely do I think of joy and laughter as serving God and doing what He wants us to do. Thanks for that reminder."
Jan Michaels, Sun City, AZ
"The Crown of Life Women's Celebration was a tremendous success. There were 115 women present, lunch was very good...and then there was you. What a wonderful lady. Your presentation was tremendous. We are still getting those wonderful comments everywhere we go from women who were so very blessed by hearing your presentation. We hope to have you return to Crown of Life at some time in the future. Thank you!"
Darline VanderWerf, Coordinator of Parish Activities, Crown of Life Lutheran Church, Sun City, AZ
"This is so well organized and flows so well. I so enjoyed the Biblical references and the visuals will stay with us... great word-picture teaching!"
Anita Gerdes, Glendale, AZ
"What did I like best? So much Scripture - it was really grounded in God's Word."
Sharon Johnson, Phoenix, AZ
"This was such an interesting topic, so well researched, well presented and such fun - I wish more women had attended!"
M.K. Hammett, Surprise, AZ
"Janet, you are soooo real and very approachable. The retreat was absolutely wonderful and you are so spunky! I loved it all!"
Sarah Joy Meade, Phoenix, AZ
"The idea of Octopus Faith® at first seemed like a tremendous stretch, I admit it. But it was refreshing and a lot of fun. This was a study that edified me, fed me, encouraged me and challenged me."
Tami Rawlings, Chandler, AZ
"You are a very interesting and captivating speaker and very approachable. Thank you!"
Julie Polzin, Akeley, MN
"Thank you so much - the Lord used you to touch my heart in many areas, especially in the area of who I am in Christ - I needed to be reminded again! I also loved the many scriptures you used for reference, the analogies were great!"
Debbie Oberin, Northwest Community Church, Tucson, AZ