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.
Cling to the Lord
“But cling to the Lord Your God . . .” Joshua 23:8 (Amp) During one of our moves, our daughter Val was helping me pack boxes. Zachary, their youngster, was crawling by then, but never wandered far from his mother. In fact, he would grab on (cling) to her leg and she would have to drag him along [...] Read More >
Come Worship The King
Wise men still seek Him. Take a closer look at the scripture behind the carols with our Carols of Christmas lessons. “They saw the child and his mother Mary, and they bowed down and worshiped him.” (Matthew 2:11) Do you worship with your words and actions? Do you worship with your heart? Because we have eight grandchildren, [...] Read More >
Concert of Prayer
Please feel free to use this outline for a very meaningful corporate prayer assembly in your church or community. Celebration Begin the Concert of Prayer with a time of praise and worship. Let the emcee open in prayer. Preparation Emcee: “To begin, we will take time to prepare our hearts for this concert of prayer. Much like the participants of [...] Read More >
Count it all Joy!
“Count it all joy when you fall into various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience. But let patience have its perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing.” – James 1: 2,3,4 My husband quotes this verse a lot. I used to dislike it when he quoted [...] Read More >
Delight Yourself in the Lord…Because He Delights in You
“Like newborn babies you should crave (thirst for, earnestly desire) the pure (unadulterated) spiritual milk, that by it you may be nurtured and grow into (complete) salvation.” – 1 Peter 2:2 During a Bible study with our JESUS film team in Mexico, we discussed the meaning of that verse. A medical doctor in our group [...] Read More >
Do it For Jesus
“Whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of Jesus” (Colossians 3:17). My daughter, Val, dropped by the other day to bring me the wrapping paper I had purchased. It was for a fundraiser for my grandchildren’s school. After we talked for a bit, she was about to leave when she pulled [...] Read More >
Do You Pray Every Day?
“If we are faithless (do not believe and are untrue to Him), He remains true, (faithful to His Word and righteous character), for He cannot deny Himself” (2 Timothy 2:14). Two little girls were playing dress up in gramma’s attic. They were playing “pretend church.” The younger girl asked the other, “Jane, do you pray [...] Read More >
Don’t Complain
“Do everything without complaining or arguing.” Philippians 2:14 Please read the verse again. It doesn’t say “try not to complain” or “don’t complain so much,” it simply says, “Do everything without complaining or arguing.” The word that really got to me was “everything.” Because I want to obey God, I asked Him to help me [...] Read More >
Dreaming God’s Dreams
Jesus said, “I came to seek and to save the lost.” He had a clear purpose. He never wavered from what God had sent him to do. What is God’s dream for you? Have you asked Him about it? Are you following His plan? Helen Keller said,”Is there anything worse then being blind? Yes! The [...] Read More >
Eagerly Watch
Has your world shattered and left you with no hope for your marriage? Talk to us. Join us for our Daily Devotional Chat today in our Women’s Chatroom at 10:30 am EDT. “In the morning, I lay requests before You and wait in expectation” (Psalm 5:3). One version of the Bible translates the phrase, “wait [...] Read More >