"Jami gave us an 'incredible gift of grace'...she left a profound mark on the women who attended, and I continue to hear of 'the stirring' she left behind in women and men discovering more of who they were created to be." ~ Women's Ministry Center in Greeley, CO
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Are you looking for someone who can speak for a community or business event?

Jami is available to present The Personalities in a work, school, community, or business setting.

Are you trying to find someone to speak for your Christian event or church activity?

Jami is available to present The Personalities and a number of other topics to church groups, MOPS groups, or other Christian organizations.
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Do you ever get so busy with everyday events that you forget if you are coming or going?

Life can sometimes consume us. When we slow down and evaluate where we are in our journey, we can get direction from God.

Getting caught up in daily frustrations or challenges might keep us from something God has in mind for us. It is exciting to look ahead and see the opportunities He has waiting. God has given us passions and interests. He also asks that we be good stewards of what He has given. When we are faithful in the little things He will give us the big things! And don't let the big things scare you?God enables you to do what He has called you to do.

There is a motivating passage in Hebrews 10:35-38.

"So do not throw away your confidence; it will be richly rewarded. You need to persevere so that when you have done the will of God, you will receive what he has promised. For in just a very little while, "He who is coming will come and will not delay. But my righteous one will live by faith. And if he shrinks back, I will not be pleased with him."

There may be new ventures in your life. God will give you what you need as He guides the journey. Don't shrink back out of fear or intimidation. Get excited to see what God has in store.
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ABOUT JAMI

God has taken Jami down a very interesting course to get where she is today. Hopefully this site can be an encouragement to you. Life disappointments and catastrophes can still work together for God's good. Jami attests to thatJami Kirkbride lives on a Wyoming ranch. She has a master's degree in counseling, is a certified personality trainer, freelance writer, and speaker. Her inspiration comes from everyday adventures with her husband, Jeff, and their four children. Jami's work has been featured on MOMSense radio broadcast and MOPS website.

She grew up on a farm in Colorado. Through an odd twist of events, her once sheltered and naive perspective of life was challenged. "I felt as though my life was turned upside down. I didn't think there would ever be a brighter day. I was exposed to a variety of life experiences...many that I never dreamed possible."

Those challenging life experiences helped mold her into the person God desired her to be. He allowed her perspective to be forever changed. "While there are events in my life that I know were unfortunate and devastating, I can clearly see that I am a different person because of them. To remove those events from my life would change who I have become."

She desires to use her life experiences to relate with others who may be experiencing or know someone who is experiencing something similar. Struggles in life don't have to look the same...sometimes just being able to relate to the feeling of "having the rug pulled out from under you" is all that matters. Whether your situation involves death, divorce, victimization, depression, or any other hardship, there are others who can identify with your hurt and pain.

Jami's life verse speaks of her inspiration through the difficult times.. "For I know the plans I have for you," says the Lord, "Plans to prosper you, not to harm you. To give you a future and a hope." As she encourages others through hardship, she is making the most of every opportunity. God has given her unique life experiences and she desires to use them for His glory.

"God has given me a future and a hope. He has blessed me over and over. I think of His blessings each day as I enjoy my four joyful children, a loving supportive husband, and a home nestled quietly on a ranch in Wyoming. There were many days I never thought I would find sunshine after the rain."
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PERSONALITY PRESENTATIONS

Putting the Pieces Together

Have you noticed that everyone around you is different? And have you noticed that your attempts at changing others have been unsuccessful? Discover the four personalities and how you can understand yourself and others better. This information can help you relate better with others as you begin to see the different strengths and weaknesses of each personality as well as why people do what they do. This session is the basic personality module and can be presented in 30-45 minutes.

Each of the following presentations can be better applied when The Personalities have been explained first. The first module (personality basics) can be added to any of the following modules or combination of modules. Time would vary depending on the information covered?30-40 minutes per module is needed.

Putting the Pieces Together--Teambuilding

Once you understand the basics about The Personalities, it can be helpful to apply them to teams. Whether your team functions in a business setting, student organization, community club, or church ministry, there is a group of differing people working together to accomplish a task or purpose. Find out how to communicate, delegate tasks, and motivate people according to their personalities. Working with your team's strengths and understanding their weaknesses will make your team more effective, productive, and happy.

Putting the Pieces Together--Understanding Yourself and the One You Married

You fell in love with them and thought they complimented you. Now are you wondering why you can't see eye to eye? Discover how The Personalities can help make sense of your marriage. Understanding the strengths, weaknesses, and needs of you and your spouse can help you relate better. Learn keys to communicating and motivating each other. Find out how different combinations of personalities play out in a marriage. Putting this information to use in your relationship will help you achieve a deeper level of love and acceptance and can bring about a life-changing effect.

Putting the Pieces Together--Parenting With Personality

Have you noticed that what works with one child doesn't necessarily work with another child? Discover how the personalities are expressed in children. Learn how you can meet their unique needs, maximize their strengths, and tame their weaknesses. Understanding how your personality interacts with your child's personality may bring about a whole new level of relating. Putting the information about the personalities to use in your home will help you not only parent your child with purpose but to enjoy the process too!

Putting the Pieces Together--Understanding Yourself and Your Spiritual Journey

Have you tired yourself on trying to live up to an ideal standard of spirituality? Discover how The Personalities can help you make sense of your spiritual journey. How will your strengths, weaknesses, and needs affect the way you view God, worship, and your personal walk? Do you have realistic expectations for your own spiritual journey or are you trying to follow in someone else's shoes? Find out how understanding yourself and your view of God can help you set realistic spiritual goals. Spend more time relating to God as He created you to be and less time worrying about it!

Putting the Pieces Together--Capture Your Class

Have you noticed that one style does not fit all, when it comes to teaching? Have you observed that one student learns in a very different way than the next? Discover how The Personalities can be put to good use in your classroom. Learn how to get the most from your students when you can work within their strengths and understand their weaknesses. Recognizing the different needs of the personalities can help you structure lesson plans that can be effective and productive. Relate to your students at a deeper level when you can see why they do what they do. Capture your class in a whole new way!

Putting the Pieces Together--Compatible Communication

Do you struggle to understand and be understood? Do you wish that you could relate with others in a more meaningful way? When you understand your personal strengths and weaknesses, you can communicate more effectively. Learn some ways to minimize your personality weaknesses and practice more healthy communication. Find out how you can tailor your approach according to the needs of your listener. When you understand how the different personalities communicate, you can make the necessary adjustments to help your communication feel more compatible.

Putting the Pieces Together--The Personalities in Scripture

Are you wondering how The Personalities would fit within the Scriptures? You might find it interesting that the four Gospels were each written by a different personality. Find out some interesting facts about the four Gospels as we learn how the personalities "show through" in the different writing styles of each. This is a fascinating way to gain new information about both the personalities and God's Word.

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OTHER PRESENTATIONS

Keys to Bringing Your Children's Values to Life

Raising kids in today's world can feel like managing a huge project. Not only do we have to deal with the problem areas, but we also need to be growing those areas of their lives that make their character strong. We will uncover three important keys to teaching children values and talk about unique and purposeful ways to bring our children's values to life.

The Gift of Love

Do you sometimes feel like you are struggling to connect with a friend or spouse. Whether in friendships or relationships, it can be difficult to express love in a way that is understood or effective. We will talk about the five love languages and give some useful ideas about how to better connect. This simple approach will help you understand yourself and others better and has the potential to maximize your friendships and relationships.

A Night Light for the Dark Times

Have you or some one you cared about struggled with depression? It can feel like the darkness is never-ending. We will discuss some practical suggestions to help in navigating through these times. More importantly, we will uncover some hope that can offer a true light in the darkness.

Where Am I and Why Am I Here?

Have you ever stopped and asked yourself these questions about your life? If you haven't maybe it's time. We don't want to just find out where we are in life and why, but uncover some truths about where God wants us to be and how to get there. Are you ready for the journey?

Piecing Together Shattered Dreams

Most likely, each of us will be affected by loss of some kind. It may be death divorce, loss of job, loss of dreams, or something else. How will you piece life back together? When will it feel better? We will discuss healthy ways to approach a loss and the life changing effects it may have. This discussion will either help you or enable you to help someone you care about.

A Winner In the End

Have you faced any challenges in your life? Are there things in your past that affect the way you view yourself? This topic allows us to see our experiences through God's eyes. If you have ever struggled to see yourself worthy...this talk is for you. Find out how God can use us just as we are.

The Journey to Joy

Do you find yourself wishing and wanting for more? It is so easy to get caught in the race to have the best or get the most. But have you stopped to realize you are where God wants you. This topic will look at the differences in happiness and joy. A change in your mindset may create a whole new you!

Glimpses of God in the Every Day Things

Do you spend a great deal of your day with small company? Most mothers do. Do you ever giggle at the funny little things they say? This talk presents some life lessons through the eyes of a child. There really are glimpses of God in the every day things when we take the time to really listen.
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These are a few presentations Jami has already given or is prepared to present. Some of the groups she has spoken for include MOPS, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, and Future Business Leaders of America.

Her master's degree in counseling and work experience combine to offer an array of perspectives. Some of her work experience includes working as a preschool teacher, a victim's advocate with a police department, an intern with PsychCare and Family Recovery, and a mental health therapist for juvenile delinquents. Her education, work experience, and life experiences allow her to speak on a wide variety of topics including teamwork, understanding personalities, goal setting, communication, pursuing your dreams, contentment, conflict, marriage, parenting, discipline and more. She is also willing to tackle the tough topics like depression, loss, divorce, single parenting, miscarriage, blended families, sex, domestic violence and sexual assault.

In her pursuit for quality education, Jami enjoyed a variety of coursework. She was able to glean a great deal from her collegiate experiences.

- Completed Broadcasting Courses
- Completed Early Childhood
- Education Courses
- Obtained an Associate of Liberal Arts Degree
- Earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Psychology
- Graduated with a Master's Degree in Community Counseling

Jami feels strongly that education doesn't end with the classroom or a degree. She seeks other opportunities to receive training in areas that will help her serve others more effectively. She has attended a number of training and seminars. The following are just a few:
- SASI Training (Sexual Assault Survivors Inc.)
- Critical Incident Stress Management
- COPS (Concerns of Police Survivors) Trauma of Law Enforcement Death
- Victim Services Training with the Greeley Police Department
- Domestic Violence Risk Assessment
- Intervention and Postvention with Suicide Education Support Service
- Corrective Thinking

In between taking care of her family, Jami finds time to contribute to the community. She has taken an active role in many organizations and enjoys a variety of experiences.
- National Certified Counselor (NCC)?working toward licensure as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
- Certified Personality Trainer (CPT)
- Wyoming Coordinator for Postpartum Support International (PSI)
- Board Member for the Laramie County Library Foundation
- Director of the Cheyenne Berean Vacation Bible School
- Past Cheyenne Berean MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) Coordinator
- Past Assistant High School Volleyball Coach
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Read Jami's interview regarding her involvement in the "Laundry Tales" book

Visit Jami's web site

Find out about having Jami speak for your group or event
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