Yvonne Turnbull’s teaching insights come from many years of walking, stumbling, stretching, and growing with the Lord.

She became a Christian in her twenties and quickly realized she had been designed by God for a purpose. Yet too often she found herself held back by a negative attitude, continual worry, and fear.

The Lord began teaching Yvonne how to depend fully on Him and trust Him in every area of life. As she gained confidence in His direction, she experienced new freedom, growth, and a deeper understanding of His faithfulness in every circumstance.

When she began sharing her journey with other women, she discovered many were struggling with the same worries, fears, and attitudes. From that discovery came the retreat:

Yvonne’s desire is to help women experience spiritual and personal growth by encouraging them to seek God’s answers for every area of life.

Her speaking style combines energy, enthusiasm, and encouragement as she brings God’s Word alive in a biblical, practical, and engaging way. She speaks heart-to-heart, offering hope and reminding women what God can do in their lives.

Daily life rarely unfolds exactly as expected. It may be something small — like the dryer breaking down during seven loads of laundry — or something deeply painful, like a broken relationship.

How do we respond? What attitude do we embrace? Do we merely go through trials — or grow through them?

This session teaches that true growth comes when we allow God full control over our circumstances.

Worry plagues many women. While men often enter “fix-it” mode, women frequently enter “worry” mode.

Worry doesn’t solve problems, but it can damage us physically, emotionally, and spiritually. Scripture teaches us not to worry — but how do we actually live that out?

Drawing from 1 Peter 5, this session presents three practical tools for worry prevention — even for the most habitual worrier.

Words have power. What we say — or repeat — can deeply impact our relationships.

This session explores three reasons from the book of James why women must learn to control their speech. Practical guidance is given to help women become effective, grace-filled communicators.

After several stressful moves, Yvonne once decided not to line her shelves with paper because she feared moving again.

Over nine relocations, God used moving as a tool to teach her faith over fear.

This session encourages women who wrestle with “what ifs” and long to live stretched by faith instead of paralyzed by fear.

(May be presented individually or combined with the Retreat Package)

Women often feel they operate on a different wavelength than men. Why do men think and act the way they do?

Drawing from personal experience and insights gained through “TeamMates” marriage seminars conducted with her husband, Yvonne shares valuable insights into how men think — and what men wish women understood about them.

This session benefits wives, mothers, daughters, sisters, and female coworkers alike.

Outer clothing shapes part of our image. But the garments we wear internally — kindness, patience, compassion, humility, forgiveness — reveal who we truly are.

Focusing on Colossians 3, this session challenges women to unclutter their inner closet and put on the wardrobe God designed for them.

Many women say they simply don’t have enough energy.

Over 25 years ago, Yvonne grew tired of being exhausted and made intentional lifestyle changes. In this session, she shares four foundational principles that transformed her health and energy levels, along with practical steps women can implement immediately.

A Woman by God’s Design can be presented as:

• A Women’s Retreat 
• A Church Seminar
   

“Yvonne impacted over 450 women at our annual retreat. She was practical and relatable. There were many first-time decisions for Christ and rededications.”
— Pine Valley Bible Conference Center, Pine Valley, CA

“She was refreshing, heartwarming, and spiritually rewarding. Her transparency allowed women to deeply connect.”
— Annual Wesleyan Women’s International Conference, Hershey, PA

“Kind, humble, and authentic. She pointed consistently to Scripture as the ultimate authority.”
— Linda Sparks, Women’s Director
Beachcities Community Church, Huntington Beach, CA

“She was real and refreshing. The health session was especially impactful.”
— Sandy Mackinga
Baycities Community Church, Redondo Beach, CA

“She mixed personal experience with the Word of God. We left believing we were each designed for a purpose.”
— Annual Grace Brethren Women’s Retreat
San Bernardino, CA

“Energetic, enthusiastic, and deeply encouraging.”
— Palomar Community Church, Vista, CA

“Meaningful, applicable, and powerful. God used her to strengthen relationships with Him and with one another.”
— The Main Place Christian Fellowship, Santa Ana, CA