Speaking
It is my passion to share my story of hope with families, or with anyone interested in addiction and drug prevention. I enjoy speaking at community events, in schools and colleges, as well as to business and civic groups.
I also enjoy sharing my faith walk through the most difficult time of my life, carrying the message, “… with God, all things are possible (Matthew 19:26).” I welcome invitations from churches and small groups.
Contact Barbara to Speak“Barb’s compelling story of a mother’s unconditional love is one you will not want to miss. She delivers her story with humor, grace, passion and honesty. She opens the door to grace for those who carry the burden of loved ones trapped in addiction. Her message is one of redemption, hope, forgiveness and education on the effects, warning signs and helpful tips for keeping your home safe. I could listen to Barb speak over and over again!”
Kim Hatfield, Fostering Hope Coordinator, Westside Church, Bend, Oregon
“Central Oregon is blessed to have Barbara Stoefen as a committed advocate… as she takes her message into classrooms, businesses, and government agencies across Oregon, her message could make the difference between life and death for someone you know or love.”
Gary Bennett, Executive Director, Central Oregon Adult and Teen Challenge
“We loved having Barbara Stoefen as our guest speaker [at our women’s retreat]. She shows how God can transform one of the hardest parenting challenges in life, into a reason for hope…”
Cheryl Foidel, Director Women’s Ministry, Ranch Chapel Church, Crooked River Ranch, Oregon
Here’s what’s currently on my speaking schedule:
July 14, 2016
- Janet’s Book Club
- Bend, Oregon
May 14, 2016, 10:00 a.m. – noon
- Keynote Speaker
- Coping With Addiction in the Family
- Unitarian Universalist Church
- Corvallis, Oregon
May 10, 2016
- Hazel’s Book Club
- Bend, Oregon
April 29, 2016, 6:00 p.m.
- Dinner speaker
- Independent Order of Odd Fellows (IOOF)
- Saratoga, California
April 7, 2016, noon
- Speaker
- Women’s retreat, Ranch Chapel Church
- Diocese of Baker Retreat and Conference Center
- Powell Butte, Oregon
March 19, 2016, 10:00 a.m. – noon
- Keynote Speaker, Teen Challenge outreach event
- First Annual Women’s Brunch
- Westside Church
- Bend, Oregon
September 17, 2015
- MC, “The Anonymous People” Movie Event
- National Recovery Month
- Hosted by the Meth Action Coalition
- Bend, Oregon
September 14, 2015
- Book Club
- Featured Author/Speaker
May 21, 2015
- Skyview Middle School
- Bend, Oregon
- Drug prevention education through the Meth Action Coalition
May 16, 2015
- Speaker at the “Steps of Change” rally
- Steps of the State Capitol Building, Olympia, WA
- www.changeaddictionnow.org
May 13, 2015
- Book Club
- Featured author/speaker
May 8, 2015
- Bend Senior High School
- Bend, Oregon
- Drug prevention education through the Meth Action Coalition
April 30, 2015
- Cascade Middle School
- Bend, Oregon
- Drug prevention education through the Meth Action Coalition
April 16, 2015
- Summit High School
- Bend, Oregon
- Drug prevention education through the Meth Action Coalition
April 3, 2015
- Summit High School
- Bend, Oregon
- Drug prevention education through the Meth Action Coalition
March, 13, 2015
- Skyview Middle School
- Bend, Oregon
- Drug prevention education through the Meth Action Coalition
February 18, 2015
- Book Club
- Featured author/speaker
January 30, 2015
- 8:00 a.m. interview on KBNW
- Bend, Oregon
January 29, 2015
- Bend Senior High School
- Presentation on the story of A Very Fine House
January 28, 2015
January 9, 2015
- Bend Senior High School
- Drug Prevention Education
January 7, 2015
- Redmond Kiwanis
- Redmond, Oregon
- Featured luncheon speaker
November 3, 2014
- Family Drug Court
- Bend, Oregon
- Graduation keynote speaker
November 3, 2014
- Skyview Middle School
- Bend, Oregon
- Drug prevention education
October 24, 2014
- Cascade Middle School
- Bend, Oregon
- Drug Prevention Education
October 22, 2014
- Redmond High School
- Redmond, Oregon
- Drug prevention education
October 3, 2014
- Summit High School
- Bend, Oregon
- Drug prevention education
October 2, 2014
- Faith Radio – Interview
- Minneapolis-Duluth-Madison-Sioux City-Fargo-Waterloo
- Click here to connect to the podcast
September 25, 2014
- Tom Roten Morning Show – Interview
- News Radio 800WVHU
- Hungtinton, WV
September 23, 2014
- Barnes and Noble book release!
- Bend, Oregon
September 22, 2014
- KTVZ – Interview
- Bend, Oregon
- Click to view
August 19, 2004
- Quota Club of Bend – Presentation
- Bend, Oregon
April 29, 2014
- Skyview Middle School
- Bend, Oregon
- Drug prevention education
April 4, 2014
- Cascade Middle School
- Bend, Oregon
- Drug prevention education
March 14, 2014
- Cascade Academy
- Bend, Oregon
- Drug Prevention Education
February 26, 2014
- KTVZ TV interview regarding marijuana dispensaries
- Bend, Oregon
- Click here to view the TV interview
February 14, 2014
- Cascade Middle School
- Bend, Oregon
- Drug prevention education
February 6 and 7, 2014
- Pilot Butte Middle School
- Bend, Oregon
- Drug prevention education
January 23, 2014
- Skyview Middle School
- Bend, Oregon
- Drug prevention education
January 17, 2014
- Bend High School
- Bend, Oregon
- Drug prevention education
December 18, 2014
- Bend High School
- Bend, Oregon
- Drug prevention education
November 10, 2013
- Water Church
- Bend, Oregon
- Click to hear the podcast, “…with God, all things are possible.”
October 10, 2013
- Skyview Middle School
- Bend, Oregon
- Drug Prevention Education
July 15, 2013
- KTVZ TV interview re marijuana dispensaries in Oregon
- Bend, Oregon
- Click here to view KTVZ interview
June 3, 2013
- Obsidian Junior High
- Redmond, Oregon
- Drug prevention education
May 10, 2013
- KBND Radio Interview
- Bend, Oregon
- Click here to listen KBND radio interview
February 19, 2013
- Bend High School
- Bend, Oregon
- Focus: Drug prevention education
February 21, 2013, April 11, 2012, May 23, 2013
- Skyview Middle School
- Bend, Oregon
- Focus: Drug prevention education
March 5, 2013
- Cascade Middle School
- Bend, Oregon
- Focus: Drug prevention education
