Guest Speakers

We are thrilled to have Patrick Riecke and Elizabeth Jeffries at Lebanon Christian for our Care Conference 2019.

Read below to learn more about them.

Patrick Riecke

In ministry for 20 years, Patrick now serves Parkview Health in Fort Wayne, Indiana as the Director of Chaplaincy and Volunteers. He leads a diverse staff of professional chaplains across ten facilities. He also chairs the Ethics Committee for the health system.


Patrick is the author of two books: How to Talk with Sick, Dying, and Grieving People, When there are No Magic Words to Say, and 101 Ways to Find Meaning in Suffering.


He will preach the message at Lebanon Christian during worship services on Sunday, August 25 (9 and 10:30am), and also a FREE session Sunday evening.

Elizabeth Jeffries

Elizabeth is a seasoned professional with expertise in developing people. She's been challenging, encouraging, and coaching executives and high potential managers for over twenty years. She knows people. She understands how to get the best from them.


Over a million people in more than 4,000 presentations have participated in Elizabeth's can-do, how-to messages. From General Electric to the Crystal Cathedral, her clients are leaders in their field. 


Elizabeth is a Certified Professional Behavior, Values and Talent Skills Analyst. She is a Certified Speaking Professional (CSP), an award-winning speaker inducted into the elite CPAE Speaker Hall of Fame, and author of several books including The Heart of Leadership: How To Inspire, Encourage and Motivate People to Follow You.


We are truly blessed to be able to have Elizabeth join us for the Care Conference 2019.