Praise & Endorsements for Bonnie: What People Are Saying

“Bonnie spoke to Mothers Together at Menlo Park Presbyterian Church.  Her talk was incredibly well received by our mothers.  She made herself available throughout the planning process to make sure her message was appropriate for our group.

I really appreciated the thought and time she put into meeting me, learning more about the mothers she would be speaking to, and our goals for the morning.

Bonnnie’s talk was a mix of storytelling, teaching, time for personal reflection, and group discussion.  My only complaint was we needed more time with her!  She did a wonderful job of engaging the audience and inspiring us to create “whitespace” in our own lives.

She gave us practical tips on how to accomplish that and walked us through a few exercises that really helped us dig deeper.  I received many compliments from moms on how much they enjoyed Bonnie coming to speak. It was truly a wonderful morning.”

– Alison Rao, Mothers Together Ministry Leader at Open Door Church, Mountain View Campus of Menlo Park Presbyterian Church (pastored by John Ortberg), CA.

“Using her own journey and experience, Bonnie inspired us to treat ourselves like the beautiful, handcrafted artwork/poetry that God has made – Ephesians2:10 ”for we are God’s workmanship…”  To take time to do something kind for oneself; take care of oneself by receiving God’s love and allowing God to speak to us in new ways.

We were blessed to discover the reality of God’s power as Bonnie courageously shared painful episodes in her story and God’s loving presence which heals. Moms in our community learned to nurture their own soul areas, so that they can nurture their children and husbands with the fruits of the Holy Spirit.

Bonnie did a great job of delivering her talk, tailoring the time to our needs, and interspersing practical exercises and discussion at the tables to guide people to do a little processing as she went along.   She gave out to us from the nurturing she has received from God.”

– Vicki Gorin,
Moms’ Time Out ministry team, Abundant Life Christian Fellowship. Palo Alto, CA.

“Bonnie did an incredible job of engaging the entire room and creating an interactive as well as reflective environment. The exercises we did provided an excellent starting point for discussion at our tables as well.“

– Marlene Hekkert, Mothers Together, Menlo Park Presbyterian Church, Menlo Park, CA.

“The words I heard most from our ladies were “dynamic” and “powerful.” One gal talked about how easily Bonnie took the room to a place where the women could feel vulnerable and could talk freely and openly. The women definitely connected with what Bonnie was saying/teaching. They loved the Painting Activity and the Picture of Myself activity… going back to our childhoods was fun and instructive! My personal favorite was the Lectio Divina activity.

This was our first spring one-day retreat and we are thrilled with how it was received. Bonnie was a big draw and she didn’t disappoint!”

– Linda Taggert,
Women’s Ministry, Valley Christian Church, Pleasanton, CA.

The Women of Grace Fellowship Church were truly blessed to have had Bonnie Gray as the speaker at our Getaway this year called Finding Spiritual Whitespace. She was not your typical retreat speaker who just taught about Whitespace – she beautifully wove together scripture, her powerful story, personal reflection activities and group discussion. We not only learned about Spiritual Whitespace but experienced it in a deep way. Women left refreshed having gotten in touch with their souls and their own stories in a profound way. Not only did they get in touch with themselves, but they left touched by Jesus deep within.  As Bonnie courageously shared her story, she gave women to take a courage look at their story and healing began.

The experiences that Bonnie led our group through were wonderful. The group discussion and activities really fostered an amazing sense of community. In fact, many women commented that they felt more connected to other women on this retreat than in the past. Women had so much fun!! The activities that Bonnie led us through really created an amazing atmosphere to break down walls and help women connect. One of my favorite parts of the whole weekend was the Paint Night that we did. One woman with a severe physical disability painted for the first time in her life. It was an amazing moment – there was not a dry eye at her table. Bonnie created an amazing environment where women were free to try new things and the Spirit of God showed up in powerful ways.

Bonnie also deeply values prayer and it was evident that she relied on the Spirit throughout the entire retreat. She had a deep love for the women of our church – standing in line for 6.5 hours to sign books, greet them personally, hear their stories, cry and pray with them. What a gem!

God used her powerfully to help the women of our church get in touch with Him, themselves and each other. Her creativity and authenticity were phenomenal and inspired women to desire to make room for Whitespace in their lives. Even 2.5 months after the retreat I continually hear women referencing what they learned, how they were changed, and how God moved in their lives through Bonnie.

– Tara Kahnert
Women’s Ministry, Grace Fellowship Church, Timonium, Baltimore.

Bonnie Gray was teamed with Margaret Feinberg for California Women’s Retreat 2016, Journey with Joy.  Bonnie was very well received by the women at CWR.  She has a wonderful, calming delivery that drew the women in immediately.  She used her time to not only speak to the women, but to also engage them in activities that allowed them to participate in her message.  The women loved the interactive projects designed to draw them to the Lord and each other.  One of the especially wonderful things about Bonnie is the way she engages with her audience both during her sessions and in between her sessions.  She cares deeply about women coming to know the Lord in a refreshing and joyful new way.

– Cindy Anderson,
California Women’s Retreat Executive Director