SPEAKING

Providing Hope & Healing Through Scripture

As a speaker, I love creating space for people to understand their faith in new and healing ways, and build a community that encourages vulnerability and curiosity.

I speak to groups about the hope and healing offered in scripture. As a trauma-informed specialist, I offer a fresh and unique approach to scripture and God’s connecting nature and behavior.

I am available to speak in-person or virtually (workshops only) at retreats, conferences, and training seminars.

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Each message is tailored to individual events based on the audience and needs of your community. Previous speaking topics include, but are not limited to, the following.

Keynote Messages:

  • Connection-based readings of Old & New Testament stories

  • Strong & Courageous Living

  • Embracing Our Identity in Christ

  • Discovering & Pursuing Purpose

  • Running After the Activity of God

  • We Fight Differently

  • Navigating Seasons of Life

  • Finding Joy

Workshops:

  • Mindful Parenting: Moving from Reactive to Purposeful Parenting

  • Connection-Based Discipleship

  • God: The Original Trauma-Informed Care Giver

  • Creating Connection-Based Ministries

  • Becoming a Trauma-Informed Church

  • Honoring Your Adoptee’s Voice

  • Married on Purpose

recent & future events

Feb. 18, 2023: Family is Forever, Southeast Christian Church, Louisville, KY

March 22, 2023: Orphan Care Alliance Connection Group, Louisville, KY

April 21, 2023: Married on Purpose Southeast Christian Church, Louisville, KY

April 26, 2023: Orphan Care Alliance Connection Group, Louisville, KY

May 4, 2023: SECC Resident Program Louisville, KY

Oct. 24, 2023: Northeast Christian Church, Louisville, KY

Sept. 20, 2023: Christian Alliance for Orphans (CAFO), Oklahoma City, OK

Nov. 1, 2023: Wednesday’s Child Shining Star, Louisville, KY

Sept. 30, 2023: Renew Retreat
Louisville, KY

Nov. 30, 2023: AG Foster Care Network Conference, Dallas, TX

Jan 26-27, 2024: North Point Community Church Foster Care Retreat, Brunswick, GA

March 9, 2024: Every Child Symposium Indianapolis, IN

April 13, 2024: Renew Retreat
Louisville, KY

April 27, 2024: North Texas District School of Ministry Graduation, Waxahachie, TX

Endorsements

  • Kyle Idleman, Senior Pastor at Southeast Christian Church

    I am blown away with the environment Kelly creates when speaking. I love the way she encourages women in her ministry.

  • Lesli Reece, North Point Community Church

    Kelly is genuine, faith-filled and has met some of the hardest challenges in life. Anyone fortunate enough to be able to be led or encouraged by her will be truly blessed. Kelly brings humor and insight to hard things and that makes her extra special as a shepherd for other women.

  • Kat Armstrong, Author & Speaker

    Kelly Hamilton is one of the trusted voices I listen to when I want trauma-informed interpretations of Scripture. Additionally, I love her podcast! I have very little time each day to devote to continued learning, but when I find the time I choose shows like Kelly's to fill my tank and teach me new things.

  • Callie Troyer, Event Attendee

    Kelly is the kind of speaker, teacher, and friend we all need - the one who can both convict and encourage in the same breath. With honesty and wit, she draws those around her close to the heart of Jesus and compels them to live out their God-given purpose. Her deep knowledge of Scripture and her ability to bring the character of God to light have given me a new and beautiful perspective of who God is and what He wants to do in my life.

  • Beth Purcelli, event attendee

    As an adoptive mother, I have been so encouraged by Kelly. She never fails to align the journey of parenting kids from hard places with gospel truth. She strives to understand and present the perspective of the adoptee with grace and gentleness. Anyone privileged enough to learn from Kelly Hamilton will gain from the veracity of her research and the authenticity with which she teaches.

  • Rick DuBose, A/G Assistant General Superintendent

    Kelly uses her theological training, passion, and life experience to help women with their unique responsibilities and struggles. She has a real gift for teaching and leading, and her ministry benefits everyone she connects with.

  • Gaylan Claunch, A/G Assistant Superintendent

    Kelly Hamilton is an authentic and passionate Christian leader with an empowering message for Christians today. God has gifted Kelly with outstanding abilities to think strategically and communicate issues of faith and offer practical insights to live out that faith that are engaging and inspirational. I am personally challenged each time I listen to the wisdom and encouragement Kelly brings in her teachings.