Leslie Montgomery is a nationally recognized speaker, bestselling author, and acclaimed ghostwriter with more than 25 years of experience helping leaders shape words that move hearts, change minds, and transform lives. Known for her raw vulnerability, spiritual depth, and storytelling expertise, Leslie brings a rare blend of authenticity and excellence to every stage she steps on.
As a dynamic communicator and global speaker, Leslie has addressed audiences across the U.S. and abroad--from corporate boardrooms and women's leadership conferences to mental health forums, churches, and national tours. She's spoken to Fortune 500 executives on leadership and diversity, to domestic violence survivors on healing and restoration, and to faith communities on navigating adversity through Christ. Her messages resonate because they're real -- rooted in her own lived experience as a woman, mother, therapist, survivor, and believer.
Leslie served as a featured speaker on the Billy Graham/Chuck Colson national tour and has been a keynote presence at major events focused on women's empowerment, pro-life advocacy, and spiritual growth. She was honored with the prestigious Women Mentoring Women Award, presented by award-winning journalist and TV host Lisa Ling, recognizing her outstanding commitment to mentoring women in both business and community leadership.
In addition to her speaking career, Leslie is a seasoned ghostwriter and editorial consultant who has helped faith leaders, political leaders, Fortune 500 CEOs, and media personalities communicate with clarity and purpose. Her ghostwriter work spans national publications and prime-time interviews and has appeared in FOX News, Christianity Today, USA Today, Reader's Digest, and The Western Journal. She is the author and ghostwriter of more than two dozen books, including The Faith of Mike Pence and The Faith of Condoleezza Rice.
Leslie's experience is more than professional--it's personal. A retired therapist, she is a mother of four, including two children with autism and one son with significant mental health challenges. Her insights into trauma, resilience, parenting, and healing aren't just theoretical--they're hard-won and Holy Spirit-tested. Whether she's speaking to leaders, mothers, survivors, or seekers, her message is the same: God restores. And your story is not over.
She reminds audiences that life is but a vapor, no matter their age, and that our mission remains the same: To know God, to be known by Him, and to make Him known.
If you're looking for a speaker who will connect deeply, speak boldly, and leave your audience changed, Leslie Montgomery is the voice your event needs.
The Three-Fold Mission: To Know Him, Be Known by Him & Make Him Known
In a world chasing identity, purpose, and recognition, this message brings us back to the heart of why we're here. Leslie unpacks the biblical foundation of the three-fold mission every believer is called to embrace: to know God intimately, to live from the security of being fully known by Him, and to boldly make Him known to others. With powerful storytelling, practical application, and deep spiritual insight, this talk invites audiences into a life of authenticity, relational depth, and Kingdom purpose. Whether you're leading others or searching for your own footing, this message will refocus your heart and reignite your mission.
Authenticity or Hypocrisy? Living the Double Life: When Your Faith Is for Show and Your Soul Is Starving
It's easy to look the part of a strong Christian--while silently falling apart inside. In this transparent and soul-stirring message, Leslie confronts the dangerous trap of living a double life: one that performs for people but hides from God. Drawing from personal experience and biblical truth, she explores how fear, shame, and religious performance keep us stuck in spiritual survival mode. This message invites audiences to trade image for intimacy and performance for presence--offering the freedom that comes only from walking authentically with Christ. Perfect for women's events, leadership retreats, or anyone longing to be whole again behind the mask.
Healing From Family Dysfunction Without Losing Your Faith
For many, the deepest wounds come from the people who were supposed to love us most. In this powerful and compassionate message, Leslie explores how to navigate the lasting impact of family dysfunction without walking away from your faith. Blending biblical truth, psychological insight, and her own story of generational healing, she guides audiences through the process of forgiveness, setting boundaries, and learning to trust God in the midst of relational brokenness. This talk offers hope for those wrestling with loyalty, guilt, or grief -- and practical tools for breaking cycles while staying rooted in Christ. Healing is possible, and your story doesn't have to end where it began.
Faith & Wellness: Integrating Body, Mind, and Spirit for Wholeness in Christ
True wellness isn't just physical--it's spiritual, emotional, and mental wholeness rooted in Christ. In this inspiring and practical message, Leslie explores the biblical foundation for holistic health and how integrating faith into every aspect of life leads to lasting transformation. Drawing from her background in counseling, ministry, and wellness, she unpacks how anxiety, trauma, and chronic stress can disconnect us from the abundant life God designed--and how to reclaim it through spiritual disciplines, emotional healing, and healthy rhythms. Ideal for women's conferences, wellness retreats, and church groups, this talk equips listeners to steward their whole selves for Kingdom impact.
The Secret Struggles of Christian Women--and the Freedom That Follows
Behind the smiles, Bible studies, and service roles, many Christian women silently battle shame, insecurity, addiction, resentment, and deep emotional pain. In this raw and freeing message, Leslie brings those hidden battles into the light--with compassion, vulnerability, and truth. Sharing her own journey and stories of women she's mentored, she reveals how secrecy keeps us stuck, but surrender sets us free. This talk is an invitation to let go of the pressure to be perfect and embrace the healing power of authenticity, community, and Christ. It's for every woman who's ever wondered, "Is it just me?" (It's not.) And freedom is closer than you think.
Consciously Unconscious: Escaping Addiction With Eyes Wide Open
Addiction rarely starts with rebellion--it often begins with escape. In this gripping and grace-filled message, Leslie explores how the pain we avoid becomes the prison we live in, and how seemingly "innocent" coping mechanisms can evolve into cycles of bondage. Drawing from her own journey and years of work in recovery and trauma, she exposes the unconscious patterns that keep us stuck--and how Christ offers a way out that heals the root, not just the habit. Whether the struggle is substance, performance, approval, or control, this message brings truth to the surface and invites audiences into freedom with eyes wide open. It's not just about breaking addiction--it's about reclaiming identity and purpose in Christ.
Why Emotional Pain Is a Warning, Not an Enemy
We've been conditioned to avoid pain--but what if it's trying to save us? In this eye-opening and compassionate message, Leslie reframes emotional pain not as something to fear, but as a divine signal pointing to deeper needs, wounds, and invitations from God. With insight from her background in therapy and personal healing, she helps audiences understand how anxiety, grief, anger, and even numbness can be messages, not just symptoms. Through biblical truth and practical tools, Leslie shows how to listen to your pain, lean into God's presence, and find the courage to heal instead of hide. Perfect for churches, retreats, and mental health ministries, this message invites women to stop numbing and start noticing--because healing begins with listening.
Whispers That Move Mountains: The Transforming Power of Prayer
Prayer isn't our last resort--it's our greatest weapon. In this deeply moving and faith-building message, Leslise invites audiences to rediscover the power of personal, persistent, and Spirit-led prayer. Drawing from her own intimate walk with God through seasons of loss, healing, and breakthrough, she explores how even whispered prayers--offered in weakness, doubt, or desperation--can move the heart of heaven and shift the mountains in our lives. With biblical insight and personal testimony, Leslie equips listeners to pray boldly, believe fiercely, and trust deeply, even when answers feel delayed. Whether you're weary, waiting, or just learning to pray again, this message will reignite your confidence in the God who still hears, still speaks, and still moves.
Redemptive Suffering--and Other Lessons Learned From the Garden of Gethsemane
Some of life's greatest revelations are found in our darkest hours. In this powerful and contemplative message, Leslise leads audiences through the Garden of Gethsemane--where Jesus wrestled, wept, and ultimately surrendered. Through this sacred scene, she unpacks the mystery of redemptive suffering: how God can use anguish not to destroy us, but to shape us, draw us deeper, and align our will with His. Blending biblical reflection with personal experience, Leslie helps listeners see their own Gethsemane moments through the lens of purpose, not punishment. This message speaks to anyone walking through pain, loss, or spiritual wrestling--and offers hope that what feels crushing now may be cultivating resurrection later.
Reality Evasion Disorder: Why We Numb, Hide, and Run From Life
We scroll, binge, overschedule, and self-medicate--not always out of rebellion, but out of a desperate need to escape. In this insightful and eye-opening message, Leslie introduces the concept of "Reality Evasion Disorder"--the subtle, often socially acceptable ways we disconnect from pain, purpose, and even God. Drawing from her personal journey, counseling experience, and biblical truth, she uncovers why we run from discomfort and how avoidance sabotages the healing we long for. This message invites audiences to face what they fear, feel what they've buried, and step into the life Jesus died to give them--fully present, fully known, and fully free. Ideal for mental health conferences, women's events, and spiritual growth retreats.
Engaging the Enemy--A Christian Woman's Spiritual Battle/A Parent's Spiritual Battle
Spiritual warfare isn't just real--it's personal. Whether you're a woman fighting for your family, your mind, or your identity in Christ, or a parent battling for the soul of your child, the enemy doesn't fight fair. In this empowering and biblically grounded message, Leslie exposes the subtle tactics of the enemy--distraction, discouragement, deception--and equips listeners with the tools to stand firm in truth, prayer, and authority. With personal stories of hard-won victories and a call to spiritual vigilance, this talk is a wake-up call to rise up, armor up, and take your place on the front lines of faith. Perfect for women's conferences, parenting retreats, or spiritual warfare workshops.
From Pulpit to Podium: The Art of Ghostwriting for Faith, Politics, and Fortune 500s
What do bestselling books, high-stakes speeches, and viral thought leadership have in common? Many were written by someone you've never heard of. In this behind-the-scenes look at the world of ghostwriting, Leslie Montgomery shares her journey writing for influential figures in faith, politics, and the corporate world. With over 25 years of experience and dozens of published works--including The Faith of Mike Pence--Leslie reveals the unique skill of capturing another's voice with authenticity and excellence. This message offers insight into the power of words to shape culture, inspire action, and build legacy--whether you're a communicator, a leader, or the hidden pen behind the podium. Perfect for writers, leaders, creatives, and anyone curious about the art of influence from the shadows.
Resurrecting Sissy: A Testimony of God's Power to Breathe Life Into a Dying Soul
This is more than a testimony--it's a resurrection story. In this raw, redemptive message, Leslie shares her deeply personal journey as "Sissy," a broken girl buried under trauma, addiction, shame, and rejection. With gripping honesty and Spirit-filled hope, she recounts how God pursued her in the darkest places and breathed life into the parts of her she thought were dead forever. This message is for anyone who feels too far gone, too damaged, or too weary to believe things can change. Through Leslie's story, audiences are reminded that God still redeems, restores, and resurrects--and no soul is beyond His reach. Ideal for testimony nights, women's conferences, recovery groups, and anyone needing proof that Jesus still saves.
Finding the Father You Never Had: Fatherlessness Within the Church
(Book release, 2026)
What happens when you believe in a Heavenly Father but never had a healthy earthly one? In this powerful and deeply personal message, Leslie addresses the silent epidemic of fatherlessness--even within the Church. With vulnerability and wisdom, she explores how absent, abusive, or emotionally unavailable fathers impact our identity, faith, and ability to trust God. Drawing from her own story and years of ministry, Leslie gently leads audiences into a place of healing--where God becomes not just a Father, but your Father. This talk invites listeners to exchange insecurity for intimacy and performance for belonging. Perfect for women's events, recovery ministries, and church groups seeking deeper emotional and spiritual wholeness.
When Violence Hits the Body of Christ: Confronting Domestic Violence in Christian Homes and Restoring Hope Within the Family of Faith
Domestic violence doesn't stop at the church doors--and silence isn't safety. In this courageous and compassionate message, Leslie tackles the often-hidden reality of abuse within Christian homes. Drawing from her own journey and years of advocacy, she exposes the myths that keep victims silent, the theology that can be misused to justify abuse, and the urgent need for the Church to be a place of refuge, not religious shame. With biblical truth and redemptive hope, Leslie calls the Body of Christ to rise up, speak out, and restore dignity and healing to those affected by domestic violence. This message is essential for pastors, women's ministries, and any community seeking to become a safe place for the broken.
Fearfully and Wonderfully Wired: Parenting Children with Autism Through God's Eyes
Parenting a child with autism is a journey filled with both beauty and battle--and it requires more than patience; it requires purpose. In this heartfelt and hope-filled message, Leslie draws from her own experience as the mother of two children on the spectrum to reframe autism through the lens of God's design. She speaks to the heartache, the humor, the exhaustion, and the awe--while offering encouragement rooted in scripture, grace, and real-life insight. Parents will walk away feeling seen, supported, and strengthened in their calling, reminded that their child is not broken but fearfully and wonderfully wired by a God who makes no mistakes. Ideal for parenting groups, church events, and special needs ministries.
The Gospel According to Autism: What My Children Taught Me About Grace, Patience, and God
Sometimes the clearest picture of God's love comes through the most unexpected teachers. In this tender, humorous, and deeply moving message, Leslie shares the life-altering lessons she's learned from parenting two children with autism. Through their unique perspectives, challenges, and triumphs, she's encountered grace in its purest form, patience beyond human capacity, and a deeper understanding of God's heart. This talk reframes autism not as a limitation, but as a lens--one that reveals divine truths about love, acceptance, and the beauty of every soul. Perfect for parenting conferences, special needs ministries, and anyone needing a fresh reminder that God often teaches us through the least expected voices.
The Silent Teachers: What Raising Two Autistic Children Taught Me About Humanity
Sometimes the most profound lessons aren't spoken--they're lived. In this heartfelt and eye-opening message, Leslie reflects on how raising two children with autism has reshaped her understanding of communication, compassion, and what it means to be truly human. These "silent teachers" have revealed the power of presence over performance, connection over conversation, and dignity beyond diagnosis. Through deeply personal stories and spiritual insight, Leslie invites audiences to reconsider the value, beauty, and brilliance of those who experience the world differently--and to see every individual as made in the image of God. This talk is ideal for parenting events, special needs ministries, educators, and anyone seeking to better understand love without limits.
When the Mind Breaks, But God Holds: A Mother's Faith in the Face of Schizophrenia
What do you do when your child's mind shatters, and there's no roadmap to put it back together? In this raw and faith-filled message, Leslie shares her journey as the mother of a son with schizophrenia--a path marked by heartbreak, hope, and holy surrender. With honesty and deep compassion, she explores the tension between relentless love and helplessness, fear and faith, lament and trust. This talk is a lifeline for parents, caregivers, and faith communities navigating mental illness, offering both spiritual encouragement and practical insight. Above all, it's a testimony that even when the mind breaks, God never lets go. Ideal for mental health ministries, parenting groups, and events focused on faith and resilience.
God of the Shattered: Loving Your Child When the Diagnosis Makes No Sense ... (This wasn't in the baby books)
When a diagnosis shatters your expectations for your child's future, how do you hold onto faith, hope, and love? In this deeply personal and Spirit-led message, Leslie shares the emotional and spiritual journey of parenting a child whose diagnosis defies logic and leaves more questions than answers. With vulnerability and grace, she speaks to the heartbreak, the surrender, and the sacred strength it takes to keep showing up in the unknown. This message offers comfort to parents walking through complex medical, neurological, or mental health challenges -- and reminds listeners that even when life makes no sense, God is still writing the story. It's a message of perseverance, fierce love, and the unshakable presence of a God who dwells in the shattered places.
When the Prodigal Doesn't Come Home
We love the story of the prodigal son--but what happens when the prodigal doesn't return? In this heartbreaking yet hope-filled message, Leslie speaks to the silent grief of parents whose sons or daughters remain distant, rebellious, or estranged. Drawing from her own experience, she addresses the pain of unanswered prayers, the ache of waiting, and the guilt and questions that haunt so many faithful parents. With tenderness and biblical truth, Leslie offers a new lens of trust, reminding listeners that God sees, God pursues, and God never gives up--even when the journey home feels impossibly long. This talk is for anyone holding onto hope in the face of heartbreak--and learning to love like the Father while they wait.
Loving in the Dark: When Your Child Walks Away--From You and From God
Few pains cut deeper than when a child turns away--not just from their faith, but from you. In this raw and compassionate message, Leslie gives voice to the grief, confusion, and spiritual anguish that parents experience when a child disconnects emotionally, relationally, and spiritually. Sharing from her own deeply personal journey, she explores how to keep loving when communication is broken, boundaries are tested, and God seems silent. With biblical truth, emotional insight, and a tender spirit, Leslie offers hope for healing, even in the unseen places, and reminds parents that God never stops pursuing--nor should we stop believing. This message is a lifeline for those parenting through estrangement, spiritual rebellion, or silence.
The Love That Waits: Parenting a Prodigal Without Losing Yourself
When your child walks away, it's easy to lose yourself in the grief, guilt, and endless "what ifs." In this honest and empowering message, Leslie speaks to the heart of every parent walking the long, painful road of loving a prodigal. With deep compassion and hard-won wisdom, she explores how to stay anchored in your identity, maintain healthy boundaries, and love without enabling. Through scripture, personal experience, and Spirit-led encouragement, Leslie reminds listeners that waiting in faith is not passive--it's powerful. This message offers hope to parents who are weary, perspective to those who feel lost in the process, and reassurance that you can still be whole, even while you wait. Perfect for parenting groups, church events, and anyone carrying the silent weight of a child gone astray.
Loving Without Return: When Your Child Walks Away and Shuts the Door
What do you do when the child you raised no longer responds to your love--and barely acknowledges your existence? In this deeply personal and tender message, Leslie addresses the silent sorrow of parental estrangement. With compassion and honesty, she shares her own journey of learning to love from a distance, to grieve what was lost, and to release what can't be controlled. Through biblical truth, emotional resilience, and spiritual hope, Leslie encourages parents to keep loving even when the door feels permanently shut. This message is a balm for weary hearts--reminding them that while reconciliation isn't always immediate, redemption is always possible. For anyone silently suffering in the shadows of rejection, this talk offers hope, healing, and the strength to keep loving anyway.
When Love Isn't Enough: The Silent Grief of Estranged Parents
You loved them, raised them, prayed for them--so why did they walk away? In this poignant and grace-filled message, Leslie speaks directly to the quiet heartbreak of parents estranged from their children. With raw honesty and spiritual depth, she explores the complex layers of rejection, shame, silence, and sorrow that often go unspoken in Christian communities. Drawing from her personal journey and counseling background, Leslie helps parents process their grief without losing their identity, faith, or hope. This message is not about fixing what's broken--it's about healing while it's still broken, and trusting God to write the next chapter. It's a sacred invitation to every parent who's ever whispered through tears, "I don't understand."
Ghosted by My Own Child: A Parent's Journey Through Rejection and Redemption
There's no pain quite like being cut off by the child you once held in your arms. In this raw and redemptive message, Leslie shares her personal journey of being "ghosted" by her own child--the unanswered texts, the holidays missed, the silence that speaks volumes. With honesty, humility, and deep faith, she walks audiences through the emotional terrain of rejection and the unexpected redemption that follows surrender. Blending biblical wisdom with lived experience, Leslie offers hope to parents navigating the shadows of estrangement, reminding them that God sees, God redeems, and God can still write beauty into the most fractured story. This message is for every parent loving in the dark and waiting on a miracle.
Corporate Topics
Leading with Fire & Grace: How Fierce Empathy Builds Stronger Teams
Great leadership isn't just about results--it's about relationships. In this compelling faith-based message, Leslie unpacks the power of leading with both conviction and compassion--what she calls "fire and grace." Drawing from her experience working with Fortune 500 leaders, ministry teams, and high-stakes organizations, she explores how fierce empathy fuels resilience, inspires loyalty, and transforms team culture. Audiences will learn how to lead with strength and softness, creating an environment where people feel seen, supported, and motivated to thrive. Blending biblical principles, leadership psychology, and real-world insight, this message equips leaders to embody the heart of Christ in every boardroom, meeting, and mission.
The Trauma-Informed Leader: Understanding the Invisible Wounds in the Workplace
Behind missed deadlines, disengagement, or conflict often lies something deeper: unhealed trauma. In this timely and eye-opening message, Leslie equips leaders to recognize and respond to the invisible wounds many team members carry. Drawing from her background in counseling, communications, and corporate strategy, she breaks down how trauma affects behavior, decision-making, and workplace dynamics--and how compassionate leadership can transform culture from the inside out. With faith-based insight and practical tools, Leslie helps leaders move from frustration to understanding, from reaction to restoration. This message is essential for anyone who wants to lead with wisdom, empathy, and the heart of Christ in today's emotionally complex work environments.
From Surviving to Thriving: Building Burnout-Proof Teams in a Stressed-Out World
In a culture that glorifies hustle and overload, burnout has become the silent epidemic of the modern workplace. In this energizing and insightful keynote, Leslie reveals how leaders can create environments where people don't just survive--they thrive. Blending organizational wisdom with faith-based values, she unpacks the root causes of burnout and the leadership shifts needed to build healthier, more sustainable teams. From setting boundaries to fostering purpose, Leslie provides practical strategies to prevent exhaustion, boost morale, and cultivate a culture of rest, resilience, and renewal. This message is a must for organizations ready to trade chronic stress for Christ-centered strength.
Permission to Pause: The New Productivity Secret No One Talks About
In a world addicted to hustle, pausing feels counterintuitive--yet it's exactly what we need. This powerful talk explores the biblical principle of rest as a strategic tool, not a weakness. Drawing from both Scripture and neuroscience, we'll uncover how intentional pauses increase clarity, creativity, and resilience in leadership and life. Attendees will walk away with practical strategies to integrate spiritual stillness into their work rhythm, proving that rest isn't the opposite of productivity--it's the fuel behind it. Give your team permission to pause...and watch what God does next.
Rewrite the Narrative: Overcoming Your Past to Own Your Future
Your past may explain you, but it doesn't have to define you. In this transformative session, we'll explore how faith empowers us to break free from limiting beliefs, old wounds, and generational patterns that keep us stuck. Using biblical truths, personal reflection, and leadership insights, this talk equips attendees to confront their history, reclaim their identity, and rewrite the story they're telling themselves. Whether you're leading a team or rebuilding your life, learn how to partner with God in writing a new chapter--one marked by purpose, freedom, and forward momentum.
The Double Life Trap: Why Authenticity Outperforms Perfection Every Time
In leadership, there's often pressure to appear polished, put-together, and unshakable--but behind the mask, many are exhausted and disconnected. This talk exposes the hidden cost of living a double life and challenges the lie that perfection is the goal. Through biblical wisdom and relatable stories, we'll explore how authenticity builds trust, deepens connection, and cultivates resilient teams and organizations. Attendees will be invited to step out of image management and into integrity, discovering that the most powerful influence doesn't come from having it all together--but from being real, grounded, and whole.
Story Driven Success: How to Use Your Words to Lead, Inspire, and Transform
Great leaders aren't just strategic--they're storytellers. This session unpacks the power of narrative in leadership, showing how your words can shape culture, cast vision, and move people to action. Whether you're leading a team, launching a mission, or navigating change, your story has the power to build bridges and breathe life into others. Rooted in biblical truth and communication insight, this talk will help attendees craft and share authentic stories that inspire purpose, ignite passion, and foster transformation--from the boardroom to the break room.
When to Speak and When to Be Still: The Power of Listening in Leadership
In a world full of noise, the most powerful leaders know when to be quiet. This session explores the often-overlooked discipline of listening as a transformative leadership tool. Grounded in biblical wisdom and practical insight, we'll examine how intentional silence, active listening, and discernment foster trust, defuse conflict, and deepen influence. Attendees will learn how to lead with empathy and clarity--knowing when their words carry weight and when their presence speaks louder. Because sometimes, the wisest thing a leader can say... is nothing at all.
Called to the Boardroom: Leading with Biblical Wisdom in Secular Spaces
You don't have to leave your faith at the door to lead with excellence. This empowering session is for professionals who feel called to bring kingdom values into corporate environments without compromising influence or integrity. Drawing from the lives of biblical leaders like Daniel, Esther, and Joseph, we'll explore how to lead with conviction, courage, and compassion in spaces that may not share your beliefs. Attendees will discover how biblical wisdom can elevate decision-making, strengthen culture, and quietly--but powerfully--transform the boardroom from the inside out.
Broken for a Purpose: How God Uses Pain to Shape Powerful Leaders
True leadership isn't forged in comfort--it's refined in the fire. In this deeply personal and inspiring talk, we explore how God uses seasons of pain, failure, and brokenness to develop leaders of resilience, compassion, and depth. Drawing from Scripture and real-life examples, this session will encourage attendees to see their wounds not as disqualifiers but as sacred spaces where purpose is born. Pain doesn't sideline your calling--it strengthens it. For anyone who's ever asked, "Why this?"--this message offers hope, healing, and the reminder that brokenness in God's hands becomes a breakthrough.
The Power & Strength of Humility
(Focus on the Family, Book release 2026)
In today's culture of self-promotion and competition, humility is often mistaken for weakness. But in God's economy, it's a superpower. This compelling session explores how true humility--rooted in identity, not insecurity--can elevate leadership, strengthen relationships, and create space for God to move. We'll look at biblical models of humble strength, practical ways to lead without ego, and how choosing humility can dismantle pride, foster unity, and build lasting influence. Attendees will walk away with a new vision for leadership that is bold, grounded, and undeniably powerful.
Ministry Quotes About Leslie Montgomery
"Leslie has a rare gift--the ability to paint an exquisite picture with words, whether you're hearing her speak or reading what she writes. I highly recommend you experience both."
Mike Huckabee
U.S. Ambassador to Israel, Former Governor of Arkansas, Television Host
"Leslie stood in front of approximately ninety to a hundred and twenty United States political and faith leaders and gave compelling and engaging speeches, and commanded the room as if she did it every day without hesitation on three difference occasions while on tour for her book, The Faith of Mike Pence, when his colleagues sponsored book events in different states. Everyone was mesmerized by her as a professional, her intellect, as a communicator, and writer."
Andrew Phipps
Radio / TV Host, Phipps Gospel Singer Leader
"Leslie is a beautiful woman of God, writer, friend, and mother. She is completely honest and transparent, whether she is visiting on your couch, encouraging people on social media, or speaking to audiences on a platform. Leslie does not hesitate to share her 'beauty for ashes' life testimony and speaks LIFE and ENCOURAGEMENT to all she touches!"
Jeanne Bougie Horning
Cornerstone United Methodist Church Women's Group
"I heard Leslie speak at the Sioux Falls, SD, SME Women in Business Awards for Sales & Marketing Executives, where she was awarded the "Women of Excellence" award for outstanding mentorship in business and community relations, given by journalist and television reporter Lisa Ling. Leslie didn't just speak--she ignited the entire room. Her words carried both authority and tenderness, rooted in deep experience mentoring women in business, nonprofits, and the broader community. When she took the stage at the Women in Business Awards, she didn't deliver a speech--she delivered a shift. She delivered passion. Power and authority. Her compassion is disarming, her wisdom undeniable, and her call to lead with purpose left every woman in the room believing she was born to make a difference. Leslie is a force--and a gift--to anyone seeking transformation."
Dianne Andrews
CLF Women's Group Leader
"Leslie's acceptance speech moved me to tears. In all my years, few speeches--especially award acceptances--have left such a lasting impact. She didn't just move the room; she moved our hearts to speak from hers."
Lisa Ling
American Journalist & Television Personality
"I had the privilege of hearing Leslie speak multiple times on the Billy Graham/Chuck Colson tour across America, and each time, I was struck by her deep spiritual preparation. She didn't just show up--she fasted and prayed beforehand, readying her heart to hear from the Spirit of God. Her role was to share her testimony, and she did so with a rare boldness--filleting herself on stage, exposing her darkest chapters so that others could finally step into the light. Leslie gives the Holy Spirit room to move and gives the audience permission to come forward and do the same. Because of her transparency and anointing, we witnessed salvation that words alone could never have drawn. Leslie is living proof that God restores what the locusts have eaten. She doesn't just believe in redemption--she embodies it. And when she speaks, heaven touches earth."
Dallas Anderson
National Tour Coordinator, Billy Graham/Chuck Colson Tour
"I heard Leslie speak at the Northwest Conference for Covenant Women's Ministries, and I'll never forget it. The theme was HOPE (His Overflowing Peace Encourages), and she spoke on overcoming life's difficulties through Christ and the power of intimacy with God. Her words weren't just inspiring--they were deeply healing. Leslie has a unique ability to blend raw vulnerability with unwavering faith, inviting every woman in the room to believe again--for restoration, for purpose, and for the kind of hope that doesn't disappoint. Her message didn't just touch hearts--it transformed them."
Heather Freeman
Women's Leader
"When Leslie speaks, people listen. Lives are transformed. And the Holy Spirit lingers."
Alan Mayor
Famous Christian/Country Music Industry & Crusade Photographer
"Leslie Montgomery [doesn't] miss a beat..."
Dr. Robert Jeffress
Pastor, First Baptist Church, Dallas, Texas; Fox News contributor
"Leslie Montgomery captured the essence of what is the centerpiece of the heart of God in her message."
Ronald Geston
United Methodist Church, Forest, Virginia
"Not only does [Leslie] portray life, but promotes a faith whose principles, if practiced, could change a nation."
Dr. Charles Lake
Executive Director, Growth Ministries
"Leslie Montgomery has intricately captured the passion and reveals the heart of [God] in such a manner that it leaves you encouraged, inspired, and challenged in your own journey of faith."
