Everyone goes through hard times. When life kicks us around it’s easy to get stuck in our comforts and excuses, fearing anything worse to happen. Sometimes it’s hard to hold onto hope and remember God’s goodness and plans for us.
Rachel relishes the opportunity to remind people there’s always hope! She encourages women out of their comfort zones and excuses into disciplined lives for Christ, no matter the situation. This helps them fulfill God’s mission, build strong accountability and discipleship, and grow madly in love with Jesus through the process!
Upcoming Events:
We are booking dates for 2026-2027. Please contact us if interested in booking Rachel Van Pelt and/or Sammy Bernard (co-host of Inspire Hope Podcast and co-author of Warrior in Training for Men.)
June 12-14, 2026
Calgary Youth Unlimited Keramiko Mom’s Retreat
Blue Bronna Wilderness Camp
Longview, Alberta
Private event
Steps to schedule Rachel:
- Call Rachel
- Share what you desire to see happen at your event
- Build a plan together
- Bring the event to life!
What kinds of women’s events does Rachel do?
- Retreats
- Conferences
- Workshops
- Breakout Sessions
- Keynotes
- Special Events
- Staff Chapels
- College/University Student Ministries
- Bible Study groups
- and more
Rachel’s education and experience you can trust:
- Certificate in Biblical and Theology Studies
- Advanced speaker certification
- 18 years in active Christian ministry
- Founder and CEO of Hope Through Hard Times ministry since January 1, 2020.
Current Topics:
- Reviving our Hearts through Prayer:
- Session 1 – Helping ladies understand the barriers we build (idols, past wounds, unforgiveness, apathy) that keep us from a deep, loving relationship with the Lord and how to revive our hearts in Him.
- Session 2 – Rachel takes ladies on a tour of the tabernacle and shares how each element is a symbol of the Gospel. This leads to them understanding how much God loves us and treasures every one of our prayers.
- Grow Confident in Christ by Understanding Spiritual Warfare from a Place of Victory – Based on Exodus 6:10-18
- How to OPT into God’s Plans for You – our walk with God in leadership is actually Him inviting us to participate in His plan rather than leading ours – based on Moses through Exodus. (OPT stands for Observe, Participate, Triumph)
Sample Topic:
Showing women how they can have a disciplined, powerful, intimate relationship with Jesus through prayer.
Main Points of the Message:
Prayer Provides Accountability
Prayer Builds Intentionality
Prayer Activates Discipline (Self-discipline)
Book/Call Rachel Today:
Call Rachel – 519-981-3551
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Events from 2025
November 1, 2025 – Women of Hope Conference, Leamington, ON
June 13-15, 2025 – Calgary Youth Unlimited Keramiko Mom’s Retreat: Blue Bronna Wilderness Camp, Longview, Alberta
June 6-7, 2025 – Brave Conference: Lakeshore St. Andrew’s church in Windsor, Ontario
April 23, 2025 – Embers Prayer Group: St. Paul’s United Church, Aylmer, ON
April 1, 2025 – ShareWord Global Canada: Staff Devotional – Closed Event – Guelph, ON
AM700 The Light
Interview with Les Moore
https://www.hope150.ca/stories/
Full Episode, Rachel’s clip, Podcast episode
Ladies of Grace Conference
New Brunswick Bible Institute
Coming Home – Setting Captives Free
Session 1 – Hold onto Hope
Session 2 – Restoration Begins
Session 3 – Running with Focus
WMUZ the Light, Detroit’s Christian Radio Station –
Interview with Chris Ayotte
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Why Me Project –
Interview with Johnny Rocket and Hollie Taylor
Podcast episode
Creative Christianity Summit –
Virtual summit hosted in England by Cheerfully Given
