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"Pastor Debbie is a powerful teacher. She is a great storyteller that is able to bring the Bible to life, to people of all ages."
Pastor Trish Gunn Trinity Community Church |
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"Debbie Keever is a woman after God’s own heart! She has a love that pours out to all who are around her. Her relationship with the Lord is alive and growing everyday. I have watched her, over the years, reach out to women, those in prison, children and adults. The reality is that she is willing to go wherever the Lord tells her to go. Debbie is a solid, passionate, and trustworthy voice in the Kingdom of Heaven."
Pastor Ruth Hendrickson Ruth Hendrickson Ministries |
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"Debbie Keever is the real deal! She is equally at home mentoring one or speaking to hundreds, and her passion for Christ is contagious. For many years, Debbie has led a weekly girls’ Bible study at our school, and that experience has been the highlight of many students’ high school years. She engages the tough issues with a gentle but uncompromising heart for truth and students of all ages eagerly respond to her leadership. Debbie is one of the finest speakers we’ve had in our chapel services— she’s on point, clear, direct, and loving. I can’t recommend her more highly!"
Dr. Roger Erdvig Headmaster, Wilmington Christian School |
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"Debbie Keever has been a personal friend and inspiration to me for more years than I can count. Our sons spent so much time together that she actually became Momma Keever to my son! As our relationship grew, I watched Debbie mature into this amazing woman of God with a message to share with other women, including teenage girls that she loves and mentors as her own. Although she is an incredible speaker for women's conferences and other large church events, my favorite picture of Pastor Debbie is when she is speaking to a group of elementary students at a Friday chapel. They hang on her every word and are blessed by the practical Biblical message that she shares with them. The question I hear over and over again is, "When is Pastor Debbie coming back?" I am so thankful for Debbie Keever and her support and partnership over these many years!"
Gwen Campbell, M.Ed. Lower School Principal, Wilmington Christian School |
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"For the entire time I've known Pastor Debbie Keever, her service has been characterized by sterling character and integrity: Debbie always conducts herself with unimpeachable character, an exemplar of self-possession and Christian virtue. Tireless, unceasing work ethic: Every week Debbie greeted us parents with clear communication about her thoughtful, meticulous plans for our children’s spiritual growth. More remarkably, after exhausting sixteen-hour days at kids camp, she sent out email and picture updates to parents waiting eager at home. She consistently labored with extraordinary diligence to the benefit of our kids. Seeking God in everything: Debbie always seeks at all times for her life, family, and ministry to be led by the Good Shepherd; despite her incredibly busy schedule, she steals away to wait in God’s presence for His sustaining strength and direction. The time she has spent seeking God’s voice led her concretely and specifically to direct our children into growth, maturity, and thriving. Extraordinarily empowering children: Debbie created and lived a model of child empowerment that is nearly without precedent in anything I’ve ever seen in twenty-five years of ministry involvement. Because of her consistent coaching and empowerment of our kids, our church has become accustomed to seeing kids lead the altar prayer movement over the past years as though it were something typical, but it is absolutely atypical almost anywhere else in the church. More than ministering to our children so faithfully, she taught our children to be leaders and ministers. I am confident that Pastor Debbie's diligence, unceasing faithfulness, quest to follow God, and constant empowerment of our children will bear rich fruit throughout their lives and all eternity. I am so thankful that she has laid down her life to serve them."
Peter Ahlin Elder at Trinity Community Church |
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"Debbie is a woman who invites women into a deeper relationship with the Father. Countless women, myself included, have moved to a new understanding of God’s plan and purposes for their lives through Bible studies, retreats and small group meetings. With the Word of God as the plumb line for her life and ministry, Debbie has encouraged me, prayed for me and influenced my life for the Kingdom of God."
Pastor Laura Piraino Laura Piraino Ministries |
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"When I first met Debbie over 20 years ago, I was deeply wounded and struggling with guilt and shame. Through her Bible studies, weekend retreats and one-on-one prayer sessions, I became a completely different woman – living out my identity as a daughter of the King. Debbie has a heart of compassion for the hurting and speaks Biblical truth in love. She ministers truth that the Holy Spirit has taught her as a result of walking through difficult seasons of life. Debbie’s Bible study and conferences encourage participants to enter His presence, listen for His still, small voice and when we do, our lives are forever changed (Psalm 16:11)."
Susie Bartlett |
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"Deb Keever’s unwavering obedience to God had a direct and profound effect on my life, and as a result, the lives of many others. I had not met her prior to the 2012 Women’s Retreat in St. Micheal and found myself in a place of isolation, leaving me hopeless to know how to proceed. Upon arrival, I greeted Deb and placed myself at the back of the room, behind 30 other women who had come to “camp out” for the 24-hour intensive in the beautiful home offered by Renee and Tom Stevenson. Within an hour or two, God spoke through Deb to me, and it placed my life’s trajectory and birthed a ministry that have been nothing shy of miraculous. The prophetic words He spoke to me through Deb that weekend launched a fight against a hidden evil I soon recognized as human trafficking. In Delaware. It changed my life in the process. Deb walks out daily what she teaches. She is authentic, transparent and dedicated to ministering to girls and women in a way that I had never previously experienced. She loves truth. She loves others. She is the conduit through which God brings transformation to the hearts and lives of those she comes in contact with. She displays the heart of Jesus tangibly."
Yolanda Schlabach, R.N., M.A. Executive Director, Zoë Ministries, Inc. |
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"Many times over the years I have thanked God for Pastor Debbie Keever. My family has been blessed by her ministry, her friendship, and her love. Debbie’s teachings are thought out and Spirit lead. I am confident that the greatest work God has in store for Debbie is still ahead of her! Thank you Debbie and may God continue to bless you and those He brings before you!"
Pastor Robert Kossak |
Review for Debbie Keever
West Lawn United Methodist Church
November 2021
"How Fresh Is Your Bread?"
The title of the weekend seemed like a lighthearted and safe topic for a weekend women’s church retreat. The Holy Spirit had other plans. The theme of the weekend was actually the metaphor that challenged all of us to really evaluate where we were personally, spiritually, and relationally with others and in our walk with God.
Debbie isn’t just a talented presenter. She has the heart of a teacher. My mother always says that teaching is equal parts art and science. Debbie is gifted at both. She provided session plans and materials for our group so we could concentrate on the message instead of just taking notes. She planned for small group work to take in the content in a personal way. She demonstrated how to make the important connections from the Word to our daily lives and helped us dive deep to uncover and understand ways to incorporate it. She does not just deliver the what, but she teaches the how.
The most important skill that Debbie brought to our weekend was her ability to listen and follow the direction of the Holy Spirit. She came prepared to deliver her package to our group, but we needed more. Debbie heard the still small voice calling her to make changes that would provide the unique message meant just for us. I cannot express enough our gratitude for Debbie’s teaching and guidance for a most impactful and meaningful retreat experience.
West Lawn United Methodist Church
November 2021
"How Fresh Is Your Bread?"
The title of the weekend seemed like a lighthearted and safe topic for a weekend women’s church retreat. The Holy Spirit had other plans. The theme of the weekend was actually the metaphor that challenged all of us to really evaluate where we were personally, spiritually, and relationally with others and in our walk with God.
Debbie isn’t just a talented presenter. She has the heart of a teacher. My mother always says that teaching is equal parts art and science. Debbie is gifted at both. She provided session plans and materials for our group so we could concentrate on the message instead of just taking notes. She planned for small group work to take in the content in a personal way. She demonstrated how to make the important connections from the Word to our daily lives and helped us dive deep to uncover and understand ways to incorporate it. She does not just deliver the what, but she teaches the how.
The most important skill that Debbie brought to our weekend was her ability to listen and follow the direction of the Holy Spirit. She came prepared to deliver her package to our group, but we needed more. Debbie heard the still small voice calling her to make changes that would provide the unique message meant just for us. I cannot express enough our gratitude for Debbie’s teaching and guidance for a most impactful and meaningful retreat experience.
