Faith-Filled Encouragement for Women’s Events and Retreats

Are you looking for a speaker who will encourage, inspire, and connect with the women in your church, retreat, conference, or special event?

Ruth Wheat brings a warm heart, practical biblical teaching, authentic life experiences, and a touch of humor to every gathering. Whether speaking to a small women’s group or a large conference audience, Ruth’s passion is helping women discover God’s purpose, embrace His grace, and find joy in every season of life.

As a Christian author, retreat developer, workshop leader, and founder of Pack Your Purse Ministries, Ruth has spent years creating resources that help women grow deeper in their faith and build meaningful connections with one another.

Ruth’s Speaking Style

Women often describe Ruth’s presentations as:

Biblically grounded
Encouraging and uplifting
Authentic and relatable

Practical and applicable
Interactive and engaging
Filled with hope, laughter, and inspiration

Ruth speaks from both Scripture and personal experience, sharing lessons learned through seasons of joy, challenge, transition, and loss.

Popular Speaking Topics

Grief, Grace & Gratitude

Finding God’s faithfulness in life’s most difficult seasons.

From Darkness to Light

A testimony of hope, healing, and God’s transforming power.

Living Life on the Bright Side

Choosing joy regardless of circumstances.

Discovering God’s Purpose in Every Season

Embracing the opportunities God places before us in every stage of life.

Self-Confidence vs. God-Confidence

Learning to trust God’s strength instead of our own.

Crowned with Purpose

Living intentionally as daughters of the King.

Bloom Where You Are Planted

Finding contentment and purpose exactly where God has placed you.

The Sweetness of Christian Friendships

Building meaningful, Christ-centered relationships.

Women Over 60: Living Your Best Life

Thriving spiritually and purposefully in this season of life.

Additional topics, retreats, workshops, and customized presentations are available upon request.

Perfect For

Women’s Retreats
Women’s Conferences
Church Women’s Ministries
Senior Adult Ministries

Luncheons and Banquets
Bible Studies
Leadership Training Events
Workshops and Special Events

What Event Planners Are Looking For

Ruth understands the challenges of planning successful events. With more than 35 years of event planning experience, she partners with leaders to create meaningful experiences that encourage and inspire women.

When you invite Ruth to speak, you’ll find a ministry partner who is easy to work with, responsive, flexible, and committed to serving your women well.

Testimonial

Sue Milam

President, Cornerstone Marriage & Family Ministries

"Ruth is enthusiastic, inspirational and insightful. Her style is humorous causing you to laugh and enjoy her presentation. She also encourages you to examine your life and look at areas that might need improvement. She is a woman of God and helps others to live out their walk with God."

Brenda Vicente

HaVi Enterprises

"Ruth will empower you. She speaks to your soul, making you laugh and cry. You'll ask yourself, 'How does she know that about me?' Her gift of speaking resonates with everyone in the room. Her stories are real and from the heart. Ruth's daily walk with God will inspire you."

Lisa Bagley

Managing Director and Business Owner

"Ruth is one of the most positive, optimistic, professional overcomers I have ever been around and had the pleasure of knowing. Her spirit is full of Joy, Happiness and her heart is full of Love for Jesus! She is so very good at leading, organizing, and delivering messages that can sometimes be hard to understand. Ruth has a gift for turning a negative into a positive. She loves and includes everyone. She is someone that I want to be around often because her love and positive spirit is contagious.

I would recommend Ruth Wheat for any type of speaking engagement, retreat or celebration. When speaking, Ruth has a way of creating fun, engaging participation and she delivers a moving speech every time. Her speaking experience ranges from the professional business world to retreats geared specific to women, Christian organizations and studies."

Let’s Connect

We would love to learn more about your event and discuss how Ruth can serve your group.
Complete the speaking inquiry form or contact us directly.

Email: ruth@packyourpurseministries.com
Phone: (832) 444-4108

We look forward to helping you create an event that encourages women and points them closer to Christ.