Gaye Lindfors
Motivational / Inspirational
Keynote Speaker
Conferences, Retreats
Luncheons and Banquets
Women's Ministry Events
Author of
This is Livin'! Learning to Move From Messy Moments to Happy Places
Anticipate God's Goodness: Letters of Encouragement to Ignite Your Spirit
Getting My Ducks in a Row and Other Stories of Faith
and
God, Girlfriends & Chocolate
Refreshing your faith and bringing you contagious joy!
With her love for God's Word and a wit that keeps audiences engaged, Gaye helps you see how God's faithfulness shows up in your daily life -- from your first cup of coffee to your midnight worry session. She has an eye for spotting God's fingerprints in life's grandest celebrations, its everyday chaos, and those precious you've-got-to-be-kidding-me! moments.
When Gaye speaks, biblical truths feel like a conversation with a trusted friend. She brings the wisdom of someone who's navigated both corporate boardrooms and church basement potlucks -- and appreciates both! Her authentic style shines through at church events, women's conferences, weekend retreats, and association gatherings, where she shares one unchanging truth: God has wonderful things planned for you -- start looking for them!
Her leadership journey reveals a gift for keeping the human heart at the center of every solution: from leading a human resources team that supported 11,000 airline employees to serving as Special Assistant to a university president. Gaye brought that same dedicated spirit to her roles as Midwest Regional Director for Christian Women in Media and president of the National Speakers Association-MN Chapter. Whether she's giving a media interview or leading a volunteer project, Gaye brings her signature blend of insight, authenticity, and that gentle humor that makes everyone feel at home.
As an author, Gaye has poured her heart into books like Getting My Ducks in a Row and Other Stories of Faith and Anticipate God's Goodness: Letters of Encouragement to Ignite Your Spirit. Her weekly notes of encouragement brighten inboxes with reminders of God's faithfulness -- and yes, occasional musings about why Häagen-Dazs ice cream deserves its own spot in the food pyramid (she makes a compelling case for it).
With Scripture as her foundation and encouragement as her heart language, Gaye helps women discover the extraordinary hiding in their ordinary days. Her messages feed your soul, refresh your faith, and lift your spirit, all while helping spot God's goodness in the most unexpected places.
Gaye shares life's adventures in St. Paul, Minnesota, with her husband Steve, where she's probably either writing her next encouraging word or contemplating the spiritual lessons found in a perfect slice of pizza.
Speaking Topics
Anticipate God's Goodness: Reignite Your Spirit!
Imagine a life where you no longer wait, wonder, or wish for change but step into each day anticipating God's goodness -- confident in His faithfulness, refreshed, and ready. Let's reignite our Yes! to God when the roads are smooth and breathing is easy, and when the hills are steep and life feels hard. Gaye offers a breath of fresh air, connecting the dots between God's goodness and your daily living. Instead of waiting for life to show up, show up and find the life God has for you! (A great fit for single or multi-session events.)
Getting Your Ducks in a Row ... Or Not
If you're stressing about getting your ducks in a row -- but aren't even sure it's possible (or you can't even find your ducks!) -- there's hope! You're not alone. With a mix of biblical truth, real-life stories, and humor, Gaye invites you to stop striving, fretting, and fixing. Instead, you'll be encouraged to release control, love the people around you, and be fully present in the moment. This message will encourage your heart, relax your shoulders, and refresh your faith.
Good grief! If reality TV, personal insecurities, and your neighbor's expectations are shaping your life, no wonder you're exhausted and confused! It's not always easy to wear the name tag "Faithful" in a world that demands so much. Yet, deep down, you long to know that your life matters -- that your story is good enough and that the "ideal woman" isn't a one-size-fits-all. With a foundation in God's Word, a dash of humor, heartfelt stories, and plenty of encouragement, Gaye reminds you that a life of significance is god's plan for each of us. You'll be encouraged and leave refreshed, knowing your story matters.
God, Girlfriends, and Chocolate
Life is an extraordinary journey. We experience sunny days, open roads, beautiful rest stops, and annoying detours, and potholes. Our trip can go from carefree to You've got to be kidding me! in just moments. To make the journey more faith-filled and joy-filled, let's share the adventure with God, girlfriends, and chocolate! Laugh, chuckle, and discover how to enjoy the journey, rather than just going along for the ride. Learn how to celebrate the confidence that comes from living fully responsive to God's love and faithfulness.
This is Livin'!
Good things happen to everybody. God is faithful, and grace and mercy are ours for the asking. And ... messy moments happen, and life doesn't always feel good! You will giggle and whisper, "I've been there," as Gaye shares stories and faith lessons learned from her own messiness and happy places. We'll laugh and learn to celebrate great moments, which turn into great days, which turn into a great life. Life doesn't have to be perfect before we start enjoying it!
Once Upon a Time: Living a Faith-Based Life in a Fiction-Focused World
Good grief! If reality TV, personal insecurities, and your neighbor's expectations frame how you live your life, you'll be very confused ... and tired! It's not always easy to show up with "Faithful" on our name badge in a world that demands so much. Yet, your heart wants to know that you make a difference for God's Kingdom. You want to know that your life matters, that your story is good enough, and that the "ideal woman" has many definitions. With humor, stories, and passion, Gaye will remind you that a "life of significance" is intended for each of us. You'll laugh, reflect, and laugh some more as you celebrate your story.
Help! There's a Hole in my Life Jacket!
You know you are loved by an Almighty God. You know you were created for a divine purpose. But what happens when the ship takes on water -- and you have to bail? What do you do when your life jacket doesn't fit? When your energy has gone overboard? When there's only one oar to row with? Whether you're enjoying "Peace Like a River" or seeking a "Bridge Over Troubled Water," you will appreciate Gaye's humor and encouragement as she reminds you of the peace that can only come from Jesus, the Captain of our Souls.
Testimonials
"Gaye was the perfect fit for our major annual event. She was vivacious and humorous, yet eloquent, compassionate, personable, and God-honoring in her presentation and in all interactions. She is a professional in all she does. She made the business aspect of it easy from an event planner's perspective. For anyone looking for a speaker who can hold an audience's attention and inspire women, she's your gal. You'll love her! We sure did!"
Melissa Dockum
Live Oaks Community Church
The Villages, Florida
"From my first point of contact with Gaye, she 'had me at hello.' What a true joy and delight she is! Gaye was genuinely invested in the success of our event through her support of our marketing efforts and the way she crafted her message to align with our event theme. She spoke in a full auditorium, but with her warm and connecting speaking style, we felt like longtime friends just chatting over coffee. Gaye's zeal for life and ease of laughter is surpassed only by her love for Jesus and the way she shines HIS light!"
Kathy Boyes
Prayer Ventures
Eden Prairie, Minnesota
"I wish Gaye was my next-door neighbor! With the perfect blend of friendliness and wisdom, she makes you laugh, and you leave her presence feeling valued and encouraged. She lets you know your stories count -- what we do each day has real purpose."
Cheri Buelow
Trinity Lutheran Church
Hudson, Wisconsin
"Gaye's faith-filled message gave all of us encouragement and hope. She is a warm and engaging speaker and every woman was able to relate to her stories and learn from her presentation. She has a way of putting everyone at ease, yet her message is clear, direct, and inspiring. We hope she can join us for other women's events in the future."
Deb Childs
Faith in Christ Fellowship
Eagan, Minnesota
"Gaye has the gift of sharing what is in her heart while helping others learn how to reflect and respond to God's invitation to "come." Her warmth and ability to make Jesus and His love for us come alive is a treasure."
Barb Grosz
Presentation Sisters
Sioux Falls, South Dakota
"Everyone that I talked to that attended the Spring Brunch had wonderful things to say about Gaye. She is a dynamic speaker who is very genuine, down to earth and inspiring. Her sincerity and encouraging words reminded us that God is always with us on our journey. We were truly blessed to have her as our speaker, and we look forward to having her speak again."
Judy Weiss
Zion Lutheran Church
Buffalo, Minnesota
"We really connected with Gaye. Loved, loved, loved her -- she was down to earth, smart, knowledgeable, and fun. Her content brought superior value to the conference. She had such great stories and so many good ideas -- the best!"
The JOY Conference
Appleton, Wisconsin
"Gaye was fun and engaging, combining her humor with a sincere message of faith and trust in Christ. Her message resonated with every woman in the room. I wish I could just get in front of every person who is considering having her speak and say, 'She's amazing!'"
Megan Bireley
Christ Presbyterian Church
Edina, Minnesota
"Gaye Lindfors is a very talented and accomplished speaker. Her combination of humor, life events, and spiritual journey made our event such a great success that we want her back in the spring! Many of the comments I received were, 'This was the best ladies' event I've ever been to.' 'She was so much fun.' 'I can't wait to hear her at another event; I'm going to invite all my friends.' Thank you, Gaye!"
Debi Smith
New Hope Lutheran Church
Grantsburg, Wisconsin
"Gaye brings laughter, insight, words of wisdom, scripture, and encouragement to everyone. She is a dynamic communicator. Our ladies are still talking about her presentation. We WILL have her back!"
Marci Larson
MapleRidge Church
Maple Grove, Minnesota
"Gaye had a wealth of experience and ideas to draw from. Her natural presentation style delighted our guests. She was funny, Biblical, faithful, and poignant ... our women loved and related to her."
Pastor Sarah Moat
Gethsemane Lutheran Church
Hopkins, Minnesota
