Exchanging hurt for hope is Sheryl Giesbrecht Turner’s focus—a message she shares with audiences as a radio and television personality, author and speaker. A dynamic teacher and motivating leader, Giesbrecht has endured many changes and challenges, moving her to a deep faith, trust, and dependence on God. She serves as the South West Freedom In Christ Region’s Director of Care and Training and leads the Community Freedom Ministry at Canyon Hills Church in Bakersfield. Sheryl serves on part-time field staff with Freedom In Christ. Sheryl is an award-winning author of four books. Her fifth book, Unraveling the Lie-Knot was released in June. She served as Focus on the Family's columnist for Pastor's Wives for four years. Hundreds of her columns, magazine and devotional articles have appeared in myriad publications. Sheryl has a heart for missions and is avid about reaching out to the poor and needy, locally through the local Rescue Mission and worldwide through various ministry partners. Giesbrecht is a Lead Like Jesus Facilitator and has been personally involved with equipping hundreds and facilitating the training of thousands of leaders internationally. The joys of Giesbrecht’s life are her children and fourteen grandchildren. She is excited about the new beginning she shares with her marriage to Dr. Jim Turner. Sheryl holds a Bachelor of Arts from Biola University, a master’s in ministry and a Doctor of Theology. She lives in California’s central valley where she enjoys running 5K races with her 89-year old mother.