“On Focus on the Family’s flagship Web site, we typically need writers who are research-oriented and have a keen attention to detail. Mary has all of these qualities. From the first time we worked together, I was impressed with her professionalism and her approach to sensitive topics. Thanks for the great work you’ve done, Mary!
-Jay MacInnes, Senior Editor, Focus on the Family
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“Mary Yerkes is an effective writer and communicator. She writes in such a way that the reader will immediately benefit from her knowledge and experience. I would highly recommend her to any publisher looking for a writer who has the ability to immediately connect with her audience.”
-Mike Wonch, Youth Editor, Barefootministries.com
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“Mary has been a joy to work with! As an editor, I’ve worked with all types of writers: good ones and more challenging ones. Mary has always been professional, providing our readers with solid, Christ-centered writing.”
-Stefanie Hendrickson, editor Credo
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“Mary Yerkes writes with a refreshing style that affirms and edifies the reader. Her timely topics address a diverse audience, and her gentle spirit and professional manner make her a delight to work with.”
-R. Darwin Hayes, Editing Coordinator for Network 211
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“Mary’s story, “An Angel in the Night,” is wonderful! We were pleased to award it first-place in our 2004 True-Story Angel Dogs Contest and to include it in our book, Angel Dogs: Divine Messengers of Love. Our panel of judges found Mary’s story emotionally evocative and well written, with the perfect blend of warmth, humor, and healing comfort. She has a real gift for writing and is a pleasure to work with because of her professionalism. We are delighted to share her story with our readers!”
-Allen and Linda Anderson, Cofounders of Angel Animals Network, Authors of Angel Dogs and Angel Cats
Speaking
“Her words had the anointing of God upon them and lives were changed.”“Mary Yerkes was well received as our special speaker to the chronically ill at the Spiritual Care Support Ministry Center in Warrenton, VA. Her topic for this seminar was “Turning Pain in to Purpose.” She captured the hearts of men and woman from the very beginning as she began to share her personal testimony of how God helped her turn her own pain of Chronic Illness to purpose for God’s glory. She was able to speak to the spiritual, physical and emotional pain that many in the audiences was experiencing and then she was also able to teach those that attended the seminar steps they could take to promote healing and hope for their future. Mary was well prepared and was an excellent speaker. Her words had the anointing of God upon them and lives were changed.”
-Rev. Liz Danielsen, Chaplain - Founder of Spiritual Care Support Ministries, Inc.
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“Mary’s presentation to Capital Christian Writers was a delight…rather like a semester of college-level writing instruction on speed dial. Not because she rushed through it, but because she cut to the good stuff in short order and provided an unbelievably meaty handout. This ‘Renaissance Woman’ could probably run the country if she paced herself, and yet, she is a delight to work alongside in a team. I am impressed with who she is as a person, her compassionate outreach to the hurting, and her presentations. She’s one of the ‘ask backs’.”
-Betsy Dill, Director Capital Christian Writers
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“As a teacher, Mary Yerkes is articulate, compassionate and wise. Her lessons are rooted in a clear, insightful exposition of God’s Word and a personal experience of its truth. Sensitive to both the Holy Spirit and the needs of her audience, she brings them together in the bond of Christian love. It was a blessing to receive her lessons out of the book of Job on the gift of pain.”
-Cameron B. Clark, Attendee, The Gift of Pain
Ministry
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“The timeless principles of the sacred text become a dynamic template for contemporary living under her pen.”“As a writer, Mary Yerkes’ contribution resonates with the insights of one who possesses spiritual depth and a tried faith. The timeless principles of the sacred text become a dynamic template for contemporary living under her pen. Such insights are only borne through a tender, close relationship with the Lord and the tenacious application of truth through the fires of real-life testing.
In her varied roles in local church ministry, Mary has always been a special kind of contributor. Always on the mark, on time, and never adequate – she meets her responsibility and then some! I hardily recommend Mary Yerkes.”
-Timothy A. Hager, D.Min. Senior Associate Pastor, Manassas Assembly of God
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“Mary Yerkes brings a standard of excellence to the Women’s Ministries Board at Manassas Assembly of God. Her professionalism and leadership experience ground a less experienced Board. Her ability to articulate her thoughts and opinions based on that experience regularly lends itself to efficient decision making for the Board as a whole. Her prowess as writer and leader are complemented by her warmth in relationships and love of God. Her laugh is contagious, and her genuine care for others is inspiring. It is an honor to work with a woman of her caliber.”
-Patty Byrd Keating, Director of Women’s Ministries, Manassas Assembly of God