- Stress Test: how to lead with a healthy heart
Sue, with her husband Shane, speak about handling pastoral & leadership stress. Sue and Shane have spoken to pastors, leaders, and church staffs about the why and how to lead from a place of rest and peace, rather than expectation and anxiety. Sue and Shane’s book Death by Pastoring launches in May 2024. Its pages are filled with personal stories, biblical exegesis, and heart-healthy how-tos for identifying debilitating stress and eliminating performance-based work. Sue and Shane unpack the principles in Psalm 23 and Matthew 11 to address how and why God intends for us to join him in his work.
Sue and Shane present this challenging and inspiring material in multiple sessions or sermons. Their podcast Stress Test Podcast features interviews with leaders and pastors willing to share how catalytic moments of stress redirected them toward the lives God meant for them to live.
Sue also loves to speak to pastors’ wives about the struggles of pastoral ministry and raising kids in the fishbowl.
- Soulspeak
Praying powerful change into unexpected places.
- Resilient
Surviving and thriving in a unpredictable and overwhelming life.
- Shame Off Us
Dismantling the shame that shackles us.
- How to tell delicate stories with respect and compassion
Telling true transformation stories without shaming the characters
- How to write riveting creative nonfiction
Blending the art of storytelling with expository writing
- Common writing mistakes you can avoid and correct
Eliminating novice errors and standing out to publishers
- Any Biblical content or topic
You choose the topic
- Searching for my Father
The story of my father’s mysterious death, finding his crash site, and awakening to my Heavenly Father
- Living Well
Exploring grief, joy, and connection to God
Invite Sue to Speak
I love speaking to classes, retreats, conferences, and audiences of all sizes. Some of my talks have been recorded on YouTube, podcast, and radio. Visit the media page for a sampling.
Invite SueSue could have spoken on any topic and hit it out of the park. After she left, I heard comments such as ‘best speaker ever’ and ‘great, practical information.’ I immediately asked her to come back to our group next year!
Karen B.Sue engages her audience with well-crafted questions and challenges listeners to engage more deeply with Scripture for transformational growth. I highly recommend her as a guest speaker in any context.
Marlyn D.I can remember the first time I heard Sue speak. She told the story of losing her father, and it was one of the most poignant I had ever heard. Even more powerful was how she allowed her pain to shape her life so positively. She has dignity yet vulnerability and relatability that makes her message extraordinary and unforgettable.
Renee C.Sue hit a home run at our women’s conference. The Holy Spirit spoke through her to each woman who attended. They can’t stop talking about it.
Lisa H.I have NEVER heard the story of Hannah explained as well as you did today. You spoke directly to my heart and were so powerful. Thank you for allowing God to speak through you today.
Melba B.What a powerful message you brought this morning! It was so different from those Hannah messages! Wow, God is really working in you. Today I sat tearing up for every point you delivered because what you brought was what I needed to hear; my soul was stirred, and I left making things right with God! Thank you for being a spiritual Mother.
Yoneko S.Such a wonderful message. May you birth more spiritual daughters into the kingdom. I could sense a holy boldness in you as you were delivering the message. It came out with power and conviction. You are a blessing to me and many other women.
Yamini R.I just want to let you know how thankful I am for your message. God has used you to help and encourage me to continue to move forward.
Mary C.Sue was such a blessing to our group! She was incredibly intentional about the content she shared. She connected with our ladies in a deep and authentic way that was so special. She was very present and personal with each lady who wanted to talk with her.
Kandace L.Our ladies loved her! Lots of compliments on her teaching style and authenticity.
Justin F.