An experienced keynote speaker, workshop leader, and Bible study teacher, Cyndee enjoys teaching groups of all sizes. Anchoring each talk in God’s Word, she skillfully shares personal stories and lessons learned with a mixture of tenderness and humor. Cyndee’s training as an elementary teacher combined with her background in theater ensures women will be engaged from start to finish.
Book Cyndee for your women's ministry or church leadership conference, your church's women's ministry retreat, or your podcast.
I'm Cyndee. I'd be delighted to speak at your next event.
While I'm passionate about many topics, these are my go-to speaking topics for women's events, retreats, and conferences. Each one would be specifically customized for your attendees.
Signature Talks for Women's Events
The world may struggle to define a woman, but God does not. A look at how God created women starting in Genesis and highlighting key biblical women throughout the Bible. Taught from a complementarian view.
biblical womanhood
Sharing God's faithfulness shouldn't be a struggle, but it often is. I'll help your women identify rocks of remembrance, share their stories, and address borderline believers.
A Legacy of Faith
Sessions focus on improving your women's time in the Word by unpacking the importance of discernment, discipline, and devotion. Can include READ Bible Study Workshop (inductive-style).
Stewarding the Scriptures
- Hope/Evangelism (Acts 8:26-40)
- Transformed by Christ (Acts 9:19-31)
- Pursuing Peace (Phil. 4:1-9)
- Developing Discernment workshop (Gen 3:1-7)
- Lessons from the Proverbs 31 Woman
Christmas messages:
- Longing for Light (Based on Anna)
- The Wonderous Mystery (Matthew 1:18-25)
While I'm passionate about many topics, these are my to-go speaking topics for training women's ministry teams. Each one would be specifically customized for your attendees.
Signature Talks for Leadership Training
The fiery furnace from the book of Daniel and Jonah provide contrasting stories of serving from faith and from the flesh. Single session, but could be divided.
Serving Faithfully (Even if)
Guided by God's Word, leaders will examine women who were gifted prayer warriors, theologians, caregivers, evangelists, and disciple-makers. Multiple sessions.
Women's Ministry Essentials
Three sessions on James 1:1-8. Leaders will be reminded of the importance of being anchored to the Word so they do not drift and can withstand the storms.
Anchored
- How to Host Christ-focused Ministry Events
- Utilizing Social Media to Encourage Connection
- Praying for Your Women and Ministry
- Developing a Multi-Generational Ministry
- Cultivating Community Through Intentional Icebreakers
- Ditch the Devotionals (at your ministry events and meetings)
- Women's Ministry Makeover (1 or multiple sessions)
- Building Your Women's Ministry Team
- Teaching Women How to Study the Bible
I'm happy to talk about any women's ministry topic, especially those I have covered on the blog.
A seasoned speaker, women's ministry leader, and Bible study teacher, Cyndee has served in women's ministry in five churches for over twenty years.
Cyndee serves as a mentor to thousands of women’s ministry leaders through her website, podcast, and Facebook community, Women’s Ministry Toolbox. She is the author of six books, including Women’s Ministry Essentials and Rethinking Fellowship: A Handbook for Hosting Meaningful Women’s Ministry Events.
Cyndee will graduate with her Masters in Ministry to Women from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary in May 2026.
Cyndee Ownbey has a heart for women's ministry and teaching God's Word.
Professional Bio
- Retreat Attendee
I really appreciate Cyndee’s heart. Her desire to follow Christ and to love women
well is obvious.
- Sherrie, Women's Ministry Leader
I’m just stepping in to lead women’s ministry and you are a tremendous help! Love the Godly foundation of your messages.
- Women's Ministry Conference Attendee
The highlight for me was feeling God’s presence, hearing Godly instruction and counsel, and connecting with like-minded women.
I have a set fee per day/session and multiple days/sessions are discounted. Please send me an email so we can set up a time to talk in more detail.
Do you have a set speaking fee?
We are active members in a Southern Baptist Church. I grew up in a Presbyterian church. Over the years we have attended SBC, PCA, and non-denominational churches.
What denomination do you belong to?
I will graduate in May 2026 with my Masters in Ministry to Women from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary (SEBTS). I also have a BA in Elementary Ed and English.
Do you have a ministry degree?