Melissa Steeves currently resides in Lethbridge, Alberta with her husband, Jerry and they have three grown children. Melissa has lead bible studies for over twenty years and has been involved with local Christian Women's Clubs. A passion for women to realize the depth of God's love for them has lead her in to speaking. She has been speaking for Stonecroft Ministries for fourteen years and also enjoys sharing at women's events and retreats. A member of  the American Christian Fiction Writers she is currently working on the sequels to her first novel. The release of her first novel "No Room For Fear" in December 2004 has given her more opportunities to share God's love with women who deal with worry and fear in their lives.

Speaking Topics: Gifts my Grandmothers gave me -- Melissa's personal testimony that deals with fear and the gift of love. Living a Legacy -- Women of the Bible -- four parts that can be used as a weekend retreat or indiviually. A Legacy of Love -- Melissa's testimony--Learning to let go of fear and let God love us fully and unconditionally.  A Legacy of Drawing Near -- Mary Magdalene -- Learning to Draw near to God in all areas of our lives. A Legacy of Trust -- Martha-- Learning to trust God with our stress and worries. A legacy of Obedience -- Deborah--Learning to obey God even when we think it is impossible.

Fees: Love offering or honorarium and reimbursement of traveling expenses at $0.35/kilometer if traveling by car or cost of airfare. A table for Melissa's books to be sold after event.