Dr. Natalie A. Francisco "Those who do not discern your worth are disqualified from relationship." Company: Women of Worth & Worship LLC Location: Hampton, VA Website: www.nataliefrancisco.com

Biography:
Dr. Natalie A. Francisco serves as Co-Pastor along with her husband, Bishop L.W. Francisco III, and the Minister of Music at Calvary Community Church in Hampton, VA. Although she was ordained in February of 1999, she has served extensively in full-time ministry for over 25 years in areas of leadership in both the Music and Arts and Christian Education departments of her local church. The culmination of her years of experience in marriage, motherhood, ministry and mentoring women in particular, allowed her to author her first book entitled Wisdom for Women of Worth & Worship: Lessons for a Life of Virtue, Value & Victory published by St. Paul Press (scheduled for national release March 1, 2009).

Dr. Francisco earned a Bachelor of Arts and a Master of Arts in Christian Education from International Bible College and Seminary in Independence, Missouri and a Doctorate in Christian Education from Carolina University of Theology. As a result of her experience and educational training, she co-founded Calvary Christian Academy in 1991 which offers quality programs that target the spiritual, academic, physical and emotional needs of children enrolled in preschool and elementary grades. She also co-founded Calvary Bible College in 1997 and served as Executive Vice President of CBC, an institution which has educated and empowered many through its certificate and associate degree programs. Additionally, she and her husband co- founded Calvary Covenant Ministries, Inc., an organization which seeks to bring together clergy, national and international churches and ministry partners at various levels with the objective of imparting spiritual, administrative and practical information into the lives and ministries of those who desire to serve God with a spirit of excellence.

As founder of the Women of Worth Conference in 2002 and the Women of Worth and Worship Institute (WOWWI) in 2007, Dr. Francisco seeks to provide godly and practical instruction to women of at least 18 years of age and older who desire to learn and implement biblical truths and principles from her life's lessons. As the personal mentor of countless women, she strives to equip them with the tools to lead meaningful lives by adding value to others while embracing their own self-worth. This is accomplished through annual women's conferences, specialty workshops, retreats and several eight-week sessions that are held throughout the year onsite at Calvary Community Church in Hampton, VA and on-line for registered participants across the country and around the world.

Dr. Francisco and her husband have been married for almost 26 years and are the grateful parents of three beautiful daughters: Nicole, Lesley and Lauren.

Availability:
Available as a motivational speaker and mentor for women's groups, conferences, workshops, Christian education seminars and in-service training, and leadership development.