Hope and Healing for a Stronger You

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Booking & Contact Information

For a review copy of Sue’s latest, information about an upcoming event, to inquire about speaking, or to schedule an interview, please reach out to Sue here.

Representation

Karen Neumair, literary agent
Credo Communications

Short Bio

Sue Schlesman is an award-winning author, freelance writer, and church leader. In ministry and education for over 30 years, Sue encourages individuals to find hope and healing through local and foreign churches, schools, retreats, and conferences through her leadership, creativity, and discipleship. Sue has a B.A. in Creative Writing and a Master’s in Theology and Culture.

Sue’s nonfiction book Soulspeak: Praying Change into Unexpected Places and her recently-published children’s Bible The Compassion Storybook Bible are both award-winning books. Sue and her husband Shane minister to weary church leaders through retreats, conferences, The Stress Test Podcast, and their ministry stress book, Death by Pastoring. Sue and Shane have been married for over 35 years and enjoy their three sons, two daughters-in-law, and one precious granddaughter. Sue loves travel, literature, missions, art, and dessert. Her website is filled with encouraging and challenging prayers and articles that attract visitors from around the globe.

Booklist

  • Oct. 2024
  • Apr. 2024
  • Apr. 2024
  • Feb. 2021
  • Jan. 1990

Awards & Recognitions

  • 2025 Silver Illumination Book Awards
    The Compassion Storybook Bible
  • 2025 Selah Finalist
    The Compassion Storybook Bible
  • Selah Award 2020
    Soulspeak
  • Director’s Choice Award 2020
    Soulspeak

Video

I love speaking to classes, retreats, conferences, and audiences of all sizes. Some of my talks have been recorded on YouTube, podcast, and radio. Click below for a sampling or visit my youtube channel.

  • Real Victory Radio

  • “Searching for My Father” Interview/Special Feature

  • “How to Conquer Shame” Interview

  • “Moved with Compassion” Interview