Speaking
Melanie is an Adjunct Speaker with Apologetics Canada.
She has been public speaking since 2010, sharing her testimony of how God has transformed and redeemed her story was how her love for speaking began. Since then she has have the opportunity to speak on topics such as:
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Rekindled Faith - Empowering the burnt out Christian
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Leading with Integrity
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Understanding Addiction & Recovery
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If God, why suffering?
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Identity in the world vs identity in Christ
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Help! My teen in deconstructing - What to do when your teen is walking away from faith
Melanie is a passionate speaker who believes in the deep and authentic love of Christ in a world set on division. If you are interested in booking Melanie for your next Conference, Church event, Recovery event, Youth Group, or Women's retreat, 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.
Apologetics Canada
Conference 2023
Melanie led a break out session on Addiction & identity. She explained the cycle of addiction, stigma around addiction and what it means to seek Christ in the storm.
Past Speaking Engagements
Northview Community Church Women's Christmas Social
2022
Life Recovery Charity Golf Tournament
2013 & 2022
Co-host with TedX Abbotsford
2021
Langley Christian School
2016
Abbotsford Christian School
2019
Mennonite Educational Institute
2022
Journey with People in Recovery Conference
2016