Katherine J. Kehler
An innovator and entrepreneur, she has launched and developed many successful ministries. Among them are:
* Women in Leadership, a strategy to help influential women examine the spiritual side of their lives and
* Women Today, Canada, a strategy to equip and mobilize women to reach out to the world.
As part of her vision to reach and help women around the world, Katherine served as the producer and executive editor of Women Today Magazine, which was read in over 140 countries. In 1995, she began a website version of the magazine. In only a few years, the website grew to five websites, in English and French. When she transferred the responsibility to other woman, over 220,000 women from 155 countries visited these websites every month. More than 11,000 women subscribe to her inspirational thoughts .
When Dreams Come True: Her first book, When Dreams Come True: Women Today Online was published in September 2001. In October of that same year she was included in The Celebration of Women, a book that profiled influential Christian leaders from around the world. Articles about her have been published in several publications such as Faith Today, Maranatha, and Christian Leadership.
Retirement With a Purpose: In 2002, Katherine decided to target another Internet audience – men and women over 50 years of age. In September of that year Retirement With a Purpose was launched. The purpose of this monthly e-zine was to be a resource to both men and women who are seeking for opportunities to have a significant impact during the second half of their lives. In the 33 months she directed this website, the audience grew to over 95,000 visitors from 195 countries each month.
Secrets of Success: Together with a motivated team, Marvin and Katherine directed Secrets of Success TV programs and website for over four years. Millions of people were exposed to the gospel and thousands committed their lives to Jesus Christ.
Thoughts About God is her most recent website. Together with her staff team they:
-Teach people to walk in the power of God’s Holy Spirit.
-Inspire and teach people to know their God and obey Him.
-Introduce people to God’s Son, Jesus Christ.
Katherine has a history of trusting God for the impossible and working hard.
She was born in born Bassano, Alberta. Now she and her husband Marvin live British Columbia’s beautiful Fraser Valley. It was during a successful business career that God changed their priorities and they committed themselves to helping fulfill their Lord's Great Commission.
They have been leaders within Campus Crusade for Christ, International, for over 36 years. They have four grown children and nine grandchildren and one great grandson.
For relaxation, Katherine enjoys walking, reading, golfing and gardening.
A Tribute to Dr. Bill Bright – Founder of Campus Crusade for Christ
On July 19th, 2003 at the age of 81, Dr. Bill Bright went home to be with the Lord. Three years prior we were told he was dying with a terminal lung condition, pulmonary fibrosis, but when we received the call an hour after he died, it was still a shock. Our first response was, “Oh, […] Read More >
A Vision for Grandparents
I have a dream. I have a dream about God reviving and mobilizing grandparents. I have a dream that God would inflame the hearts of older men and women, to ignite an unquenchable zeal within their hearts, a fire that cannot be put out. I have a dream where grandparents will band together to form […] Read More >
Accomplishing Your Dream
Steps to make your dreams come true! Have you ever wondered why some women who have had dreams influenced their nation and the world by their achievements, while other women’s dreams never got past the dreaming stage? I have talked to many women who have told me about their dream. Usually their eyes begin to […] Read More >
Affirmations
Ever tried one of our online interactive studies? There are dozens to choose from and you’ll receive a personal response from an online mentor. “Because the Lord God helps me, I will not be dismayed; therefore, I have set my face like flint to do his will, and I know I will triumph” Isaiah 50:7 […] Read More >
All Kinds of Gates
** Has life taught you to keep people a safe distance away? If you put up barriers in your relationships we want to pray for you. Let us know at http://thelife.com/interactive/share.html “Lift up the gates so the King of glory can come in” (Psalm 24:7) Gates. We live in a world of gates. Gates to […] Read More >
An Honest Call for Help
Thank you, Lord, for giving me new insights. Little by little you have been getting through my befuddled mind to teach me another concept useful for living. Someone said that life doesn’t become problem-free as you get older. But in fact, I have found life gets more complicated. Lord Jesus, I don’t like to hear […] Read More >
Aphids and Sin
“Above all else, guard your heart, for it is the wellspring of life” (Proverbs 4:23). What a delight it was to drive into our yard after a three-week ministry trip. My eyes drank in the colorful, beautiful flower beds and I gave my inward approval. They had been well looked after. They were alive and vibrant with […] Read More >
Beware! We Have Many Observers
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Celebrate
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Changed Three Times Before I Left the House
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