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Teaching Women to Live Beautifully Strong and Courageous!
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Barb Roose is a popular speaker and author who is passionate about teaching women to live beautifully strong and courageous so that they experience God’s great adventure of faith and purpose for their lives. Since 2005, Barb has been speaking to audiences in the US and abroad at women’s conferences and events, including national platforms like the Aspire Women’s Tour Event, Proverbs 31's She Speaks Conference and the UMC Leadership Institute.
Barb is a Bible teacher who loves following God more than anything else in life. She’s a real woman who has experienced God’s power and presence during battles with depression and anxiety, parenting challenges and family addiction trauma. Rather than teaching audiences to follow God to get what they want, Barb inspires audiences to discover that God is all that they truly need!
Barb is the author of multiple Bible studies such as Breakthrough: Finding Freedom in Christ, Surrendered: Letting Go and Living Like Jesus, I’m Waiting, God: Finding Blessing in God’s Delays, Joshua: Winning the Worry Battle and Beautiful Already: Reclaiming God’s Perspective on Beauty. She’s also the author of multiple books like Surrendered: 40 Devotions to Help You Let Go and Live Like Jesus, Winning the Worry Battle and Enough Already: Winning Your Ugly Struggle with Beauty. She's serves the (In)Courage writing team. Barb's writing has been regularly featured in magazines or blogs such as Girlfriends in God, iBelieve, Simple Truth Magazine, More to Life Magazine, Just Between Us Magazine, Cherished, and Women of Faith.
An avid traveler, reader, and lover of all things chocolate-peanut butter, Barb is the proud mother of three adult children, an army officer, preschool teacher and NICU nurse. She lives in NW Ohio and whenever possible, Barb prefers to eat dessert first. Visit Barb's online home at barbroose.com.
Submitted by Gull Lake Ministreis on Friday, Jun 07, 2024
It was a joy to work with Barb! From the beginning she was extremely organized, which helped me in having all the information I needed to get approval from our event leadership team. Barb was a true partner with us for this Women's Conference, taking time to chat with ladies, share meals with the emcees, and fully engage in the experience with the guests. We would most certainly have her back.
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Submitted by The Tabernacle on Tuesday, Jan 09, 2024
Barb came to speak to our women's small group last year as we began a study of her book, Enough Already. She was so relational, engaging and informative as she talked with us on the topic of beauty. After her talk, so many of the women in our group expressed how challenged they were by her content and how blessed they were by her transparency and humor. She is a top notch speaker who brings expertise, humor and humanity in her presentations.
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Submitted by Toledo Regional Chamber Of Commerce on Tuesday, Feb 21, 2023
We invited Barb back to speak at our full-day conference for emerging leaders because she is so dynamic! Not only was she well received by the audience she was easy to work with, personable and spent time listening to the other speakers and interacting with the attendees. Her high energy and enthusiasm were amazing. You won’t be disappointed when hiring Barb for your next event.
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Submitted by NorthRidge Church on Thursday, Jan 19, 2023
I highly recommend Barb as a keynote speaker for any event! Leading our retreat as our amazing speaker was beyond our expectations. She is fibrant, honest, detailed and an extreme Jesus lover and it shows with her passion as she spoke truth into us all. We grew immensly through her teaching. Her heart is tender and her love for others shows. We could not be more thankful for this time spent with her.
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Submitted by Compassion International on Thursday, Jan 19, 2023
Barb is professional and timely and her content is on point. She recorded a virtual presentation with us and her engagement on the screen was dynamic. Each audience member could feel she was speaking directly with them.
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Submitted by Hope Church on Thursday, Jan 19, 2023
Our entire Women's Ministry team thoroughly enjoyed working with Barb. She was prompt in her response during our planning process. This made planning logistics easy for our team and the staff that supports our ministry during large events. She communicated effectively and was easy to work with. She tailored her message to our women and our theme for the event. She is an engaging and entertaining speaker. Her love for God's Word and ability to teach it inspired our women to seek out more opportunities for Bible Study in our ministry.
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Submitted by Sidney First UMC on Monday, Nov 21, 2022
Barb's message about God's view of His children's beauty deeply touched all who attended our women's conference by revealing another level of Gods love. The level I'm speaking of is the intense level which enables all who listen to think differently about old habits, negative narratives and unwelcome comments from people regarding a woman's appearance. She's the real deal! We can hardly wait to work with Barb again. Barb provides custom-fit inspirational messages of God's love that deeply touch women. Not only is Barb gifted with words but she also provides invaluable resources for event planning, recommendations on graphic print media, promotional video, marketing and presenting our Women's Ministry event. It is so easy to plan an event with Barbs wisdom and knowledge.
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Submitted by Vineyard Cincinnati on Tuesday, Aug 02, 2022
In a heartbeat, our conference team would recommend partnering with Barb Roose for future events. Barb spent time talking to us not only about her specific role, but learning more about the vision and heart of the conference. This translated into her meeting and exceeding all deadlines and expectations our team had for her role within the conference. Thanks,
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Submitted by Marietta First United Methodist Church on Wednesday, Feb 16, 2022
Barb lead our "Courageous Women" conference and was an absolute delight. She has the power to connect with all women and energize them. She told engaging stories that helped us all see how God works and is present in our every day lives. We learned how to let worry stop conquering our fears and how to lead our best lives!
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Submitted by American Heart Association on Saturday, Nov 13, 2021
Barb was a true professional to work with! Her message was impactful and delivery was extremely well received. The feedback has been awesome and there was definitely something for everyone to take away in her message. I can't wait to work with Barb again in the future! She is a beautiful person inside and out!
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Submitted by She Found Joy on Friday, Jul 09, 2021
Barb is an excellent communicator and it has been a pleasure to have her speak at our women's events through the She Found Joy ministry. With years of experience, Barb knows how to perfectly deliver a message for any and every audience. It is a treat to hear her speak!
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Submitted by Beauty Fit For A Queen on Thursday, Nov 29, 2018
Barb is a passionate and inspirational speaker. She is authentic & memorable and knows how to connect with everyone in the audience! She is passionate about sharing God's word, as well as her own personal stories, to really encourage women of all ages. Her books are fabulous, and will keep you entertained and inspired. I highly recommend her for your next event!
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Submitted by St John Mennonite Church on Tuesday, Nov 13, 2018
Barb spoke at our Women's Fall Kick-Off Event for our small groups. She was engaging, humorous, and so authentic in her presence and message. God's Word was her central focus, and she was not afraid to challenge us and bring us out of our comfort zone. As a result, we have a lot of women involved in our fall small groups, doing the Joshua study written by Barb, "Winning the Worry Battle." May God continue to bless you, Barb, and use you for His glory and His honor!
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Submitted by Fellowship Of Christian Athletes on Friday, Sep 21, 2018
Barb Roose was fantastic! Her passion for God, and her obedience to speaking His truth was powerful. She was great to work with before and after the event. She was confident in how she carries herself, but humble and personal in dealing with the lives of those she served. A few of our leaders have picked up her materials and have stayed in touch, as they have been spiritually impacted by the truth of God that Barb has shared. A servant of God, full of hope and truth.
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Submitted by Tabernacle Toledo on Wednesday, Sep 19, 2018
Barb was absolutely fantastic!! Engaging, authentic, humorous, challenging, and practical describe Barb’s heart and delivery! We decided that we would love to hear from Barb every month! The Lord has uniquely gifted Barb to identify with and pour into women. I recommend her 1000%!!!
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Submitted by EPIC Toledo on Monday, Mar 19, 2018
Barb made the biggest impact of any speaker at our full day conference. She was able to connect with our audience of young professionals in a dynamic way and months later they are still talking about her! Her message was tailored perfectly for our audience and challenged them to make the most of the day.
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Submitted by Iron Sharpens Iron on Friday, Oct 20, 2017
Barb was a keynote speaker at our women's conference just this past weekend. She was a pleasure to work with, so flexible and positive. When Barb got up on the platform to speak she just came alive. She connected with the women and shared a powerful message. I highly recommend Barb as a speaker for your event.
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Submitted by The River Church on Tuesday, Oct 17, 2017
Barb's personal stories connect you to what she is speaking about and her passion for seeing women discover their worth and beauty in Christ is contagious. She is authentic and teaches with Biblical authority and insight. It was a joy to work with her at our women's retreat!
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Submitted by Gitche Gumee Bible Camp on Friday, Sep 29, 2017
Barb brought so much energy to our retreat. She shared Biblical truth with great opportunities for application!
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Submitted by Impact Products LLC on Saturday, Sep 23, 2017
We contracted with Reiso Resources for Barb to conduct a management and supervision session on communication and she knocked it out of the park with her "Five Tools for a High Five Leader!" By far one of the best educational sessions our team has ever participated in. Barb was engaging, dynamic and very personable and made you feel very comfortable to participate openly. The concepts she presented are being used every day by our team and we are definitely seeing a difference! We highly recommend Barb for your leadership teams.
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Submitted by Revive 4:14 Women's Ministries on Wednesday, Sep 06, 2017
From beginning to end, Barb was nothing short of amazing. A baby ministry, we are still new to hosting speakers and Barb was full of grace. What took me most by surprise was her honesty about how she decides if she will do an event. Her desire to put Jesus first, to make sure it was God first, her second - I was blown away. The day of our summer event, Barb showed up prepared, on time and was the perfect mix of personal and professional with our guests. I was thankful for Barb for being respectful to the day's schedule. Upon review of the surveys guests filled out, the response to her two part talk on Surrender and Self Discipleship were all very positive. If you are considering Barb, be prepared to feel challenged to do better every time you interact with her. She was such a blessing to my women's ministry and the women who heard her. A genuine lady - walks the talks she gives!
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Submitted by Whiteford Wesleyan Women on Friday, Jun 02, 2017
Barb was so much more than a guest speaker at our women's event last month! She has a genuine love for our women's committee and helped us with the planning process along the way. I can't express enough how giving of herself she is. In addition, the feedback we received from women who attended our event hands down included their love of Barb. Her love of Jesus and connecting women to Him through her topic (C. A. R. E. S.) , energy and enthusiasm is a blessing!
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Submitted by Calvary Bible Chapel on Wednesday, May 24, 2017
I was very pleased with our experience hosting Barb. She was well-prepared and flexible. She presented herself as a real woman with real issues and connected well with the ladies at our retreat. Her speaking topics coincided with our retreat theme and served to make everything feel cohesive. She even took her relatability up a notch when she surprised us by joining in on late night game time! She truly was a blessing to the ladies at our retreat!
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Submitted by Grace United Methodist Church on Tuesday, May 16, 2017
Barb Roose was the speaker at our morning women's retreat at our church. Area churches were all invited. We had close to 80 women attend. Barb spoke with a spiritual depth that only comes from years of experience and gaining wisdom. She was well prepared, dynamic and addressed areas all women need to hear but seldom deal with - how to take care of ourselves: clothing, exercise, appetite, rest, and being grateful. All these areas have both physical and spiritual applications to help us be all God wants us to be! Women left encouraged, energized and refreshed. Women ask to have Barb back, and that's the highest compliment to a good speaker.
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Submitted by Edgehill Community Church LiLY Women's Ministry on Sunday, Apr 30, 2017
Barb Roose spoke at our conference in Cleveland in April 2017. What powerful messages we received on being a woman who cares and surrender. Her humor and Holy Spirit filled attitude connected with all the ladies at our conference. We so appreciated the biblical scriptures and practical applications. Wow!
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Submitted by Brentwood United Methodist Church on Wednesday, Apr 26, 2017
Barbara Roose was an excellent speaker for our Women's Conference. She brought a Bible-based, encouraging, engaging message laced with humor and personal testimony which received great feedback from our attendees. Her books flew off the shelf after the conference! We highly recommend Barb Roose to other groups who are seeking an inspiring and encouraging speaker for their event.
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Submitted by Rise Up Event on Wednesday, Apr 05, 2017
We had a women's event for 300 women in Logan, Ohio. Barb Roose was dynamic. She used to Word of God to bring women before the Throne. She captivated the audience and when she was finished, you knew you had heard what God wanted you to hear. I would recommend her to any audience.
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Submitted by Churches Of God, General Conference on Tuesday, Mar 28, 2017
Barb did a tremendous job for us. She taught around the disciplines of execution. It was an extremely helpful experience. She engaged our leaders well and kept them processing the real impact of the information.
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Submitted by Concord United Methodist Church on Friday, Mar 10, 2017
Barb was an excellent presenter. She was authentic and so relational with the women who attended our Women's Event. She was extremely well-prepared, planning ahead to provide necessary information, and extremely professional. Her heart for Christ is so apparent and she sincerely blessed each event participant. She blends just the right touch of humor, sincerity, emotion while encouraging women on their faith walk. I am blessed to have spent time with her on her visit and I would highly recommend her as a speaker for future events.
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Submitted by Northwest Ohio Health Information Management Association on Tuesday, Feb 14, 2017
The Northwest Ohio Health Information Management Association is truly blessed to have been given the opportunity to hear Barb Roose speak. She had an amazing presence in the room and had our audience of 140 hooked for the entire presentation. I would like to give Barb the highest of recommendations as she gave our audience a sense of empowerment, self-worth, and confidence. She gave an inspiring presentation that was enjoyed by all!
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Submitted by Winebrenner Theological Seminary on Friday, Dec 02, 2016
Barb was very engaging. She presented a rather broad subject in practical terms and gave guests an opportunity to discussed what they were learning in real time. She is a tremendous speaker.
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Submitted by Therma-Tru Corporation on Wednesday, Nov 30, 2016
Barb spoke at our HR Conference with both men & women in the audience on the topic of personal leadership. Barb instantly created a connection with our leaders with her credibility & authenticity. Since it was a workplace setting, she relayed Biblical principles, such as kindness, without making our attendees feel "churched." I received multiple, unsolicited feedback from the audience that they loved the content she presented, the conversations she provoked, and her delivery style. I would highly recommend Barb to speak in a professional setting.
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Submitted by Therma-Tru Corporation on Wednesday, Nov 30, 2016
Barb spoke at our HR Conference with both men & women in the audience on the topic of personal leadership. Barb instantly created a connection with our leaders with her credibility & authenticity. Since it was a workplace setting, she relayed Biblical principles, such as kindness, without making our attendees feel "churched." I received multiple, unsolicited feedback from the audience that they loved the content she presented, the conversations she provoked, and her delivery style. I would highly recommend Barb to speak in a professional setting.
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Submitted by Vineyard Cincinnati on Wednesday, Oct 26, 2016
Barb is a dynamic, fun speaker whose humor and compassion communicate to women how loved and precious they are. Barb is vulnerable and real, qualities that all women are drawn to.
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Submitted by Group Leader on Saturday, Oct 08, 2016
Not only is Barb Roose an amazing author who is deeply rooted in God's Word, but she is also an exceptional and encouraging speaker. She has a passionate way of drawing her audience in with real-life stories, humor, and indepth wisdom.
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Submitted by H2O Church - Collegiate Church Nework on Thursday, Apr 14, 2016
Barb was a big hit at our women's retreat! Her tender heart and passion for Christ was evident throughout the weekend. She is a gifted speaker - she brought us to tears one minute and had us laughing the next! Her desire and willingness to minister to our women before and after the main sessions was a blessing as well. Barb has an amazing testimony of God's grace (which was our theme) and she displays grace to all she meets. Everyone loved her!
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Submitted by Bowling Green Covenant Church on Monday, Apr 11, 2016
Barb spoke at our women' s retreat and was fabulous! She was captivating, insipirational, humerus, and real. Barb had us laughing, crying, and thinking. She has a heart for God and wants women to really encounter God.
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Is there something in your life that you’ve been trying to control, but you can’t? No matter how hard we try to protect what we love, fix what’s broken or try to...
Posted by Barb Roose on 04/04/2016
Why do women go overboard taking care of everyone in their lives, but feel guilty for taking care of themselves! Neglecting ourselves leaves us tired and run down with little desire...
Posted by Barb Roose on 04/06/2017
Do you or someone that you know struggle with worry or anxiety? If you've been stressed out during the days or pacing the floor sleepless at night, the good news is that God longs...
Posted by Barb Roose on 01/30/2018
Have you been praying for God to give you patience? Is there a breakthrough, renew or rescue that you’ve been waiting for, but it hasn’t happened yet? It’s...
Posted by Barb Roose on 01/28/2020
Are you tired of your "ugly struggle"? Barb shares biblical teaching and stories from her ugly struggle with beauty. She offers a friendly perspective and practical advice on how to see the goodness, blessing and purpose in every area of our body as well as how we can WIN our ugly struggle with beauty once and for all! Available wherever books are sold, including barbroose.com ! ...
Posted by Barb Roose on 04/04/2016
Get ready to overcome discontent and comparison and learn to live fully as the beautiful unique creation God designed you to be! "For Christian women struggling with body and beauty issues, Barb Roose says what we need to hear with humor and intelligence as she applies the truth of God's Word to the cultural challenges we face." -Sandra D. Bricker, author of Live-Out-Loud Fiction, including the Jessie Stanton series. Buy now by clicking here. clicking here. Other Beautiful Already Resources available: Leader guide, 6-week DVD and participant guide. ...
Posted by Barb Roose on 04/04/2016
Many Christians do not have a full understanding of what it means to fight the good fight of faith. They try to live by faith but in the face of everyday trials and failures, they find themselves disillusioned and discouraged, wondering if they have done something wrong or if living by faith only works for others. The problem for most is simply a lack of understanding regarding what faith is and how it works. This book, inspired by the Book of Joshua, reviews three tools a person can develop to Fight In Faith: 1) embracing God’s promises, 2) courage and commitment under pressure and 3)...
Posted by Barb Roose on 01/30/2018
In this six-week Bible study on the Book of Joshua, we will join God’s people as they arrive on the edge of the promised land only to find themselves in hostile territory, faced with fear and uncertainty. As we dig into the story of how Joshua and the Israelites claimed God’s promised victory, we’ll discover that winning the worry battle requires more than having faith; it requires learning to fight in faith! Following their bold, courageous footprints, we’ll learn how to fight in faith as we internalize God’s promises, draw strength from God’s faithfulness,...
Posted by Barb Roose on 01/30/2018
During this interview with Marnie and guest, Barb Roose, author of the newly released book, Breakthrough: Finding Freedom in Christ (A Study in Galatians), you’ll discover: • Break free from legalism and performance-based acceptance. • Stop trying to measure up and embrace God’s grace. • Distinguish between lies and truth. • Discover that you cannot mess up God’s love for you. • Cultivate and celebrate spiritual breakthroughs. The author of three books and five Bible studies, Barb Roose blogs and hosts a podcast,...
Posted by Barb Roose on 07/01/2021
