Speaking
Melanie has over a decade of experience in public speaking, engaging audiences as a keynote speaker, workshop leader, emcee, and panelist in both secular and Christian contexts. With a deep passion for both God and people, she brings authenticity and insight to every platform. Currently, Melanie serves as an adjunct speaker with Apologetics Canada, where she shares her expertise and faith with diverse audiences
Speaking Topics:
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Finding Hope in Hardship - workshop
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Breaking through Spiritual Complacency - workshop
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Leading with Integrity
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Understanding Addiction & Recovery
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Identity in the world vs identity in Christ
Melanie is a dynamic speaker who is deeply committed to sharing the transformative, authentic love of Christ in a world marked by division. Whether for a conference, church event, recovery gathering, youth group, or women's retreat, she brings a message of hope and unity. To book Melanie for your next event, simply complete the Speaker Request form today!
The Leadership Summit
Apologetics Canada
Melanie led a session called "A Leadership Story" Where she shared her own experience of being put into a leadership position at a young age with no understanding of what it meant to lead well. She challenged attendees to lead with integrity, create a personal mission statement and remember that everyone is a leader - so choose to lead well.
The AC Podcast: Rekindled Faith, an interview with Melanie Beerda
Melanie sat down with Troy with the AC Podcast to talk about life and how Jesus will meet us in our brokenness and change our whole story.
TedX Abbotsford
Melanie is an organizer and speaker coach for TedX Abbotsford. She was also one of the co-hosts for 2021, 2023 & 2024.
Apologetics Canada
Conference 2023
Melanie led a break out session on Addiction & Identity. From her own personal testimony of recovering from Alcoholism 14 years ago and her experience working with others who are in active addiction and seeking recovery, Melanie has hands on knowledge and understanding of the cycle of addiction, the stigma and the redemptive love of Christ calling many warriors out from the shadows of shame. We do recover!
Past Speaking Engagements
Northview Community Church Women's Christmas Social
2022
Life Recovery Charity Golf Tournament
2013 & 2022
Co-host with TedX Abbotsford
2021, 2023, 2024
Langley Christian School
2016
Abbotsford Christian School
2019
Mennonite Educational Institute
2022
Journey with People in Recovery Conference
2016