Van's Resources

To purchase any of these resources, please visit the
Proverbs 31 Ministries web site at: http://shopp31.com/
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From the Pound to the Palace book
From the Pound to the Palace DVD
Little Halos book


FROM THE POUND TO THE PALACE
Read the story of a naughty puppy turned obedient dog to your children. This delightful children's book includes Bible verses and questions that will encourage the most important dialog you will ever have with your child, one that will open the door to a personal relationship with Jesus.

FROM THE POUND TO THE PALACE DVD
Listen to the story of a naughty puppy who tells the story of how he was lost and then how his master found him and took him home. Watch as a little boy and his mother step into the kennel to choose a dog and take him home. Help your child connect the story of a little dog to their own need for Master Jesus to lead them on a journey to live with Him forever.



LITTLE HALOS
Whoever said a mother needed to get away from her children to a remote place in order to spend quiet time with God? Hands on, family friendly LITTLE HALOS is filled with a variety of activities that guides mothers and their children deep into God’s Word. While Mommy chooses a spiritual topic to ponder every day, she can match it with an age appropriate activity for each one of her children. Together they turn a pursuit for God into a joyeous and meaningful lifestyle practiced by the entire family.

Visit with Van

Van Walton’s childhood experiences in the South American jungles exposed her to mission work and foreign cultures, introducing her to Jesus’ great commission: Love God and neighbor. Today she pursues God’s purpose for her life through writing and speaking. She also teaches Bible and parenting classes to Latina women at the Charlotte, North Carolina Pregnancy Care Center. Van rejoices in her marriage of 36 years and the wondrous adventure of parenting two sons.

Van delights in weaving Biblical Truth into life’s journey. Her early experiences in Venezuela and Colombia combined with multiple moves fanned her passion to pursue God’s purpose. From teaching teenagers in high school to challenging children in church, Jesus’ command has remained Van’s compass. Of her calling, she says, “Absolute joy is found in shining the light of The Word on a woman’s path to Jesus and celebrating freedom in Christ.”

Van, the director of the Hispanic Ministry for Proverbs 31 Ministries is also a member of the Speakers Team. She is a trained CLASS (Christian Leaders and Speakers Services) speaker, and a Certified Personality Trainer. She is the author of a children’s book, a contributing author to several publications, a graduate of Kay Arthur’s Precepts Bible Study Training, has presented and taught with Dr. Ken Canfield, Center for Fathering, at FATHER / DAUGHTER SUMMITS, and has appeared on INSP ( i-life tv) RAISING AN AMAZING GENERATION.

Van’s (contemplative) Voyages, verse by verse

Pack your bags—get on board as Van packs your heart with valuable gear, preparing you for an extreme passage, a pilgrimage to the promised land where life explodes with purpose. Van uses her Christian legacy as she combines the greatest commandment, love God and neighbor, with the great commission, go forth teaching, to move you from a life of aimless wandering through everyday pitfalls into an existence of assured well-being, resting on God’s eternal promises.

Where I'll Be

Speaking schedule:

2009

August 3: Girlz N Charge 'tween leadership camp, Charlotte Christian School, Charlotte, NC

June 15: Girlz N Charge 'tween leadership camp, Charlotte Chrsitian School, Charlotte, NC

June 6: Meet the Author with Girl Scout Troop 3201, Charlotte, NC

March 24: Young Moms' Bible Study, Church at Charlotte, Charlotte, NC

March 23: Story Time and Meet the Author, Higher Learning Child Care, Shelby, NC

March 14: Story time and Meet the Author with TOT TIME, Church at Charlotte, Charlotte,NC

March 5: GCACSI teachers' conference, Charlotte, NC

February 27: Women's Retreat, Christ Church, Santa Fe, New Mexico

February 18: Story time and Meet the Author, United Faith Academy, Charlotte, NC

February 14:Radio Interview: Dr. Deb Gunderson, Walking in the Way KKIM_AM 1000 Albuquerque NM and FM94.7 Santa Fe and northern NM

February 5: Story time and Meet the Author, Weddington Church Pre-school, Weddington, NC

January 28: Story time and Meet the Author, Central Academny at Lake Park, Indian Trail, NC

2008

November 18: Church at Charlotte, Charlotte, NC

July 28-31: Girlz N Charge: The Pathway to Godly Leadership Seminar for Girls, Charlotte Christian School, Charlotte, NC

June 19 - July 23: Wait Training Bible Study Wednesday evenings, Church at Charlotte, Charlotte, NC

July 25-26: Women's leadership conference GEMS Girl Club Counselor's Conference Ridgecrest Conference Center Asheville, NC

June 7: Story Time and Meet the Author,First Baptist Church, Matthews, NC

May 20: Story Time and Meet the Author Sonshine Christian Academy Charlotte, NC

April 13: Story Time with Air and Meet the Author Prospect United Methodies Church, Monroe, NC

April 10th: Getting to Know Me: Becoming acquainted with myself so I can better understand others - A Study of Personality Styles Private Home, Waxau, NC

March 22: Storytime & Meet the Author Liberty Baptist Church Mooresville, NC

March 18: Getting to Know Me - A Study of the Personalities Church at Charlotte, Charlotte, NC

March 8 & 9: Book Signing Calvary Child Development Center Calvary Church, Charlotte, NC

February 16: La Mujer Ejemplar Iglesia Shalom Adonai Charlotte, NC

January 22: From the Pound to the Palace Mom's Bible Study Church at Charlotte Charlotte,NC

January 15: Storytime & Meet the Author Christ Covenant Home School Bible Study Charlotte, NC

January 7: Storytime & Meet the Author Christian Montessori School at Lake Norman Huntersville, NC

2007

December 5: Christmas Devotional Charlotte Pregnancy Care Center

December 3: Story time & Meet the Author Lake Norman Christian Ministries

November 20: MOPS Jamestown United Methodist Church Jamestown, NC

October 13: Golden Girls Luncheon Golden Baptist Church Golden, MO

September 8: Storytime at Kerusso's Fall Gospelfest Eureka Springs, Arkansas

August 10-14: Proverbs 31 Speaker Team to Ecuador Compassion International

July 30 – August 1: You Be the Author Charlotte Christian School Summer Day Camp

July 28: Los Suenos de la Mujer Iglesia Jesus de Las Naciones Monroe, NC

Van Speaks

To book an event please click the above icon or

contact me directly: 704-839-6790

vanmwalton@aol.com



TOPICS:



GirlZNCHARGE:
Tweens Christian Leadership Program encouraging girls to confidently take charge of life decisions, leading them along a path founded on biblical principles.



If I Was Created for the Garden, Why am I Living in the Jungle?
This is the story of Van’s faith journey. Born in South America to a career oilman father and a teacher/writer mother, she grew up visiting the rain forest and learning from Indian legends. Van’s adventures will inspire you to move joyfully through life, pursuing confidently God’s purpose for your life, no matter where He leads you.
Sessions include:
*Motivate: Allow God to change you
*Orchestrate: Let go and let God
*Vacate: Give Jesus control of your heart
*Evaluate: Grow in godliness

From the Pound to the Palace
Defy despair ~ Discover dignity (Based on Van’s children’s book, this presentation can be tailored toward women, mothers, children.)

When Van stepped into the dog pound looking for a family pet, her first impression of the abandoned and stray animals reminded her of the human condition— life laced with fear, loss, rejection and hopelessness. In this message, Van describes how the little dog she brought home forever changed her perspective of herself and her relationship with God. Paralleling God’s invitation to adopt us into His family, Van invites her audience to experience God's best for them as they sit at their Master's feet, walk by His side, and find purpose for their lives through His instructions and promises.


Knowing Me, Knowing You
(Based on Personality Plus a study of personality styles)

The popular song says, "There is nothing we can do..." when relationships begin to break apart. The fact is, there absolutely is something we can do. We can learn to accept others and embrace their God-given personalities, a successful route to a life of harmony. Van invites you to better understand yourself so you can become more intimately acquainted with others, through her fun-filled, interactive and enlightening presentation.
Consider inviting Van to your next Parenting Seminar, Teacher Training,
Team Building Workshop
Mother Daughter Banquet
Valentine’s Dinner
Teenage Girl’s Night Out or
Ministry Leadership Retreat

Wait Training:Surviving Wait Trials
Has God’s answer to wait threatened to drive you to your wit’s end? God has a WAIT ROOM especially designed for each one of us. He takes us there with a unique purpose—to strengthen character and build faith. Join Van in her wait trials and observe how God uses wait training to develop disciples.
Sessions include:
* Watch: Looking for God’s presence
* Anticipate: Prepare for His arrival
* your Inherited: Expect His promises
* Treasure: Trust God



Secrets Woven in the Robe (Parents)

Hannah began praying for her son before he was born! Then, after weaning him, she sent Samuel to the temple where he grew to be a priest, a prophet, a judge, and a known man of God. Van has learned Hannah’s secrets. Listen as she shares how you too can be an important influence in your child’s spiritual development.


Ewes Moving (Women Who Move)

How do women respond to God's call when we hear that we are facing a major, long distance move? Do we listen, allowing the Shepherd to lead us, or do we pine for the past? Van’s stories encourage the “contemporary corporate pilgrim" to experience the move as God's calling to "higher pastures."


In A Nutshell

Van shares her many lessons from God’s creation, including the life-styles of squirrels. Listen to her warm and inspiring stories learned from the nature in her backyard. You will be encouraged to go out on a limb to build your faith

Van Moves - June 30, 2007

Van's Thoughts - July 12, 2007

While walking around in my yard, cleaning up after a heavy rain storm, a misplaced garden creature caught my eye. Upon further investigation and a closer study I found a tiny, cream colored frog tucked tightly behind the framing of a window. There he lay, ever so still. I wondered, “Did he think he was hidden from all the world, safe and protected from threatening storms and prowling predators?” I thought about myself. Where do I go to hide when storms blow my way? Where do I find safety when fear reaches out to strangle me? Like my friend the frog I find a safe place away from life’s hard blows, roll up and tuck in, close my eyes in a dark corner and block out all threats.

There, in that quiet place I remember the Psalmist’s words,

“Where can I go from your Spirit?
Where can I flee from your presence?

If I go up to the heavens, you are there;
if I make my bed in the depths, you are there.

If I rise on the wings of the dawn,
if I settle on the far side of the sea,

even there your hand will guide me,
your right hand will hold me fast.

If I say, 'Surely the darkness will hide me
and the light become night around me,'

even the darkness will not be dark to you;
the night will shine like the day,
for darkness is as light to you.”

Psalm 139:7-12 (NIV)

Van Speaks

Please visit
http://proverbs31.gospelcom.net/book_speaker.htm
to book an event.


TOPICS:

If I was Created in the Garden, Why am I Lost in the Jungle?

This is the story of Van’s faith journey. Born in South America to a career oilman father and a teacher/writer mother, she grew up playing in the rain forest entertained by missionary tales and Indian legends. Van’s adventures will inspire you to open your eyes to view our Creator who guides us to move joyfully and pursue His purpose for our life.

From the Pound to the Palace : defying despair, discover dignity
(Based on Van’s Book)
When Van stepped into the dog pound to find a family pet her first impression of the abandoned and stray animals reminded her of the human condition— life laced with fear and loss, captivity and loneliness, rejection and hopelessness. Listen as Van describes how the little dog she brought home forever changed her relationship with God. Van will encourage you to defy despair and discover dignity, by taking a daily stroll with Master Jesus and allowing Him to clothe you with strength and dignity.

Wait Management

God takes us to His WAIT ROOM when He wants to build strength into our character. Learn how to manage “wait” while lifting your heavy “waits.”


Secrets Woven in the Robe (Parents)

Hannah began praying for her son before he was born! Then, after weaning him, she sent Samuel to the temple where he grew to be a priest, a prophet, a judge, and a known man of God. Van has learned Hannah’s secrets. Listen as she shares how you too can be an important influence in your child’s spiritual development.


I’m Stuck On You, Girlfriend (Mentoring)

“Wherever you go, I will go.” These are words spoken by a young widow to her mother-in-law while she was searching for “the way.” Look with Van into the lives of Naomi and Ruth, observing and learning that mentoring relationships need a ‘Naomi’ - a woman who knows the way and a ’Ruth’ - a woman willing to learn, focus and follow.


Ewes Moving (Women Who Move)

How do women respond to God's call when we hear that we are facing a major, long distance move? Do we listen, allowing the Shepherd to lead us, or do we pine for the past? Van’s stories encourage the “contemporary corporate pilgrim" to experience the move as God's calling to "higher pastures."


In A Nutshell

Van shares her many lessons from God’s creation, including the life-styles of squirrels. Listen to her warm and inspiring stories learned from the nature in her backyard. You will be encouraged to go out on a limb to build your faith


Personality Parade

You have personality! You walk with personality and talk with personality. Personality is the relational tool that builds or breaks relationships. Van invites you to better understand yourself so you can become more intimately acquainted with others. She will lead you as you sing, dance, and celebrate your way into living a life of harmony with those you call family, friend, neighbor, and co-worker.

Holidays, Hospitality, and Hallelujahs

Has the holiday season taken control of your life leaving you exhausted and overwhelmed as you prepare for the “best Christmas ever?” Do you find yourself decorating your house and too intimidated to entertain? Van will give you spiritual insight on God’s original plan for the Holy Days and share her tips for simple and meaningful decorating, leaving you with songs of hallelujah in your heart and home.