Jackie Kendall has ministered through teaching and counseling for more than 30 years. Jackie's teaching ministry in and through the local church spans the spectrum from youth, college, singles, and married adults.

As President of Power to Grow Ministries, Jackie is a sought after conference speaker for people of all ages and stages of life. Her teaching presentation is hard-hitting, humorous, and healing. Her teaching allows tough topics to become easier to swallow as she spices them with her savory humor and Biblical style.

Jackie has chosen a road earmarked by personal vulnerability, accessibility and honesty. She readily admits to being a "fellow struggler" and sees transparency as a most important link in personal growth toward Christ. Out of Jackie's hurt and heartache has come a unique speaking ministry. Jackie's instruction is full of practical insights and off the wall humor that takes you on a journey that will leave you changed.

Jackie and her husband Ken taught a spring training Bible Study for the Montreal Expos and the Atlanta Braves between 1991 and 1998. Jackie is now a popular speaker for Pro Athletes Outreach (Baseball and the NFL). Recently John Smoltz (Cy Young Winner, 1996 Braves) introduced Jackie and her husband to Evander Holyfield as his "spiritual mentors."

Jackie has co-authored the best selling book and workbook for single women titled, Lady in Waiting (now in 9 languages). She has also published: Say Goodbye to Shame, The Mentoring Mom (05), A Man Worth Waiting For (08), Free Yourself To Love (Feb 09), and Ladying in Waiting For Little Girls (Fall 09).

Jackie's husband, Ken, is the Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Power To Grow Ministries. Ken previously served in short-term mission with World Servants for 16 years. They have two grown children, Ben and Jessica. Jackie has a Bachelor of Science degree in Education/English and Bible and is working on a Master degree.