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Cindy Janecka, LCSWUsing her own professional and personal experiences within the framework of God's truths, Cindy captivates and delights listeners of all ages. She effectively communicates the hope and encouragement she has offered others throughout her 30 years as a clinical social worker and individual and family therapist, as well as decades of Bible teaching and discipleship. Courtney, Cindy's daughter, is also available to lead worship for your group or event. Contact us for more information about having Cindy inspire your guests at your next event!
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Videos of Cindy Speaking & Courtney Leading Worship
Watch Cindy's message about the importance of emotional and mental health within the Body of Christ.
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Cindy Janecka, LCSW
Cindy Janecka is a Christian author and inspirational speaker whose passion is to cast a vision of hope for those walking through the trials and challenges of life. As a licensed clinical social worker and marriage and family counselor for more than 30 years, Cindy has helped others work through difficulties in life and relationships, and she shares those same truths whether she is speaking to an individual or large audiences. She has counseled in private practice as well as with students at the Baylor University Counseling Center where she has been able to pursue her passion for sharing the hope and encouragement of God with young adults. Cindy and her husband, Darrell, have worked with the youth at their church for more than 30 years, in addition to teaching marriage preparation classes for engaged couples with Legacy Family Ministries. She has led a women’s Bible study for more than 15 years and continues to disciple youth and young adults. Cindy shares her battle with cancer in her first book, This Can't Be Happening: A story of hope for those with cancer and those who love them. Cindy’s story of her own cancer journey brings a personal and powerful message of God’s faithful presence and provision in times suffering. She also chronicles her family's journey through heartbreak and hope in her second book, My Heart Hurts: Finding Hope in Heartache. Cindy's most recent book, The Challenge to Trust on the Path to Peace, leads readers to explore God's commands to trust Him and what that looks like in each of our lives. It is filled with practical ways to grow our faith and trust in the Lord. Cindy earned a bachelor’s degree in communication from Trinity University and a master’s degree in social work from Our Lady of the Lake University. Cindy and Darrell live in Woodway, Texas, have four grown children and two adorable granddaughters!
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Courtney Janecka
Courtney is a student at the University of Texas at Austin where she is pursuing her bachelor's and master's degrees in Social Work. She is volunteer Young Life leader for high school students and is the chaplain of her sorority. Courtney also leads worship in her church, Austin Ridge Bible Church. She has a heart for missions and ministry, but her greatest passion is for her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Courtney is a singer and songwriter and has several songs on Spotify and Apple Music (@CourtneyJanecka). Since the fall of 2013 when she was just nine years old, Courtney and her friends have made more than 3,000 beaded bracelets and raised more than $25,000. As a result, we have had the joy of giving away more than 3,000 books to cancer centers, hospitals, churches, and individuals who need a message of hope. To learn more about "Courtney Creations" and the story of her ministry, visit her page below.
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Watch Courtney leading worship at the Oh Be Joyful Women's Retreat at Sky Ranch, Ute Trail (2024)
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Watch Courtney leading worship Austin Ridge Bible Church "All Hail King Jesus." (2024)
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From the Archive & When It All Began
Watch the KWTX interview with Cindy and Courtney on Mom's Everyday. (2013)
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Watch Cindy speaking at Gateway's Spring Fling. (2014)
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Watch a video of Cindy and Courtney sharing their story of hope at University of Mary Hardin-Baylor Chapel. (2016)
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Cindy is such a gifted speaker, she could easily share a podium at the 'Women of Faith' conference." |
Some of Cindy's past speaking events . . .
Second Baptist Church - Corpus Christi - Women's Retreat Oh Be Joyful - Crested Butte, CO - Women's Retreat @ Sky Ranch First Baptist Waco - Women on Mission Central Christian Church - Waco, TX - Disciples of Women First Woodway Baptist - Women on Mission First Methodist Church - Waco, TX - Advent by Candlelight First Baptist Church - West, TX - Women's Christmas Brunch Baylor University - Big Man on Campus La Poderosa 100.7 FM Radio Museum of the Bible - Washington, DC - Author Chat Redcar Baptist Church - Redcar, England - Women's Event Museum of the Bible - Washington, DC - Women of Legacy Summit First Woodway Baptist - Care Day Methodist Dallas Hospital - Breast Cancer Survivor Group Grace Bible Fellowship - Hico, TX - Marriage Retreat Tabernacle Baptist Church - Carrollton, GA - Women's Retreat Legacy Family Ministries - ReUnion Marriage Retreat Historic Waco Foundation - One Author's Journey First Woodway Baptist - Living My Legacy University of Mary Hardin-Baylor Chapel Catalaya Foundation - Celebration of Life - Waco, TX Limestone County Relay for Life - Mexia, TX First Baptist Church - Houston, TX - A Story of Hope Gateway Church - Visalia, CA - Women's Spring Fling Visalia Resuce Mission - Visalia, CA |
The topics below are examples of some of the subjects on which Cindy has spoken. If you have a particular topic you would like to request, please contact Cindy for more information.
The Challenge to Trust on the Path to Peace
- Learn how our challenges to trust God impact our relationships, marriage, parenting, family, physical and mental health, and every season of life. Explore why the Bible commands us to trust God and what keeps us from doing so. Learn practical ways to build your trust in God and find peace.
Church Growth and Ministry
- Emotional Health in the Church Body
- The Call to Counsel: Equipping God's people to minister to those in need of help and hope
- Fellowship of Brokenness: Learning to share our brokenness with fellow believers and understanding how to help ourselves and others
- Healthy Boundaries in Life, Relationships, and Ministry: Where does my ministry end and my personal life begin?
Personal & Spiritual Growth
- Learning to Love Yourself
- When God Says, "Stop!"
- Be Still and Know that I Am God
- "Who Am I?"
- A Beautiful Woman of God: A God-Perspective on Beauty
- My Pain. My Faith. My Questions.
- Gaining God's Perspective
- On the Road Again: When God Changes My Direction
- "It's Not About Me"
- Discovering Your Personality
- Pictures of God's Love
Relationships & Marriage
- The Challenges to Trusting God & Its Impact on Marriage
- The Languages of Love in Relationships
- The Art of Communication
- The Garden of Marriage: Weeds Are Unmet Needs
- The Fence Around My Yard: Setting Healthy Boundaries
- Equipped to Resolve: Learning to Resolve Conflict Effectively
- Marriage Done Jesus' Way
The Cancer Journey
- The Chaos of Cancer
- "What I Wish They Knew"
- A Ton of Bricks
- Trusting God on the Cancer Journey
- The Winding Road to Recovery
- Where is God in My Cancer Journey?
Heartache and Healing
- Searching for the Silver Lining
- My Pain & God's Promises
- Making Sense of It All
- The Colors of My Tapestry
- Finding Peace in the Pain
