Daystar Speaker Services

Book Dr. MaryAnn Diorio to Speak

Are you looking for a dynamic, enthusiastic, Spirit-filled speaker for an upcoming event? Look no farther.

Popular speaker, award-winning author, and graduate of CLASS (Christian Leaders, Authors, and Speakers Services), Dr. Mary Ann Diorio, offers a variety of workshops and seminars to meet the needs of your group. Each seminar runs approximately 60 minutes. Seminars can be booked singly or in groups of two to six. Half-day programs may include two or three seminars. Whole-day programs may include five or six seminars.

Dr. Diorio offers two series of seminars: the Living Free! Seminar Series
and the Workshops for Writers Seminar Series.

Well-received topics in the Living Free! Seminar Series include:

• Overcoming Fear and Worry
  We live in an age of heightened danger. This seminar will demonstrate how we can live in safety and peace in no matter what situation we find ourselves.
  
  
• Finding Your Life Purpose
  This seminar includes practical insights on how to discover and fulfill God's purpose for your life.
  
  
• The Lies We Believe
  Defeat comes from believing the lies of Satan. This seminar covers Biblical strategies for identifying those lies and replacing them with the truth of God's Word.
  
  
• Making Your Marriage Work
  Based on Dr. Diorio's book by the same title, this seminar discusses five Biblical principles for building a marriage "made in Heaven".

• It's Time for Meat!
  Far too many Christians are stuck at the baby stage. This seminar shows believers how to become a mature Christian and to possess all that God has for them.
  
  
• Personality Styles (Especially great for Sweetheart Banquets)
  God created each of us with a unique way of looking at life. This seminar examines the four temperaments and how they affect our relationships.

• The Power of Faith
  The Word of God says that we are "more than conquerors" through Chris.t Yet many Christians are living defeated lives. This seminar deals with the role of faith in experiencing God's supernatural power.
  
  
• Selling Yourself On You: Discovering Who You Are in Christ
  Based on Dr. Diorio's popular book, this seminar helps the believer understand his identity in Christ and the freedom that comes from that understanding.
  
  
• Freeing the Woman Within (Suitable for Mother/Daughter Events)
  Many women are in bondage to lies that are keeping them from experiencing the abundant life that Christ died to give them. This seminar explores some of the most common lies that women believe and shows them how to replace the lies with the truth of God's Word.
  
  
• Dealing with Depression
  Most depression has its roots in unresolved anger. This seminar explores some of the faulty beliefs that trigger anger and, hence, depression.
  
  
• Growing Up in Christ
  Christ is coming back for a church "without spot or wrinkle." In other words, He is coming back for a Bride who is spiritually mature. This seminar examines the dichotomy between the flesh and the spirit and discusses Biblical ways for subduing the flesh and living in the spirit.
  
  
• Parenting with Pizzazz!
  Parenting is an art. It is also a science subject to specific Biblical laws. This seminar will discuss the laws of parenting and provide practical suggestions for raising Godly children.
  
  
• The Blessings of Brokenness
  The end of one's rope is a wonderful place to be for it is there that we come face to face with God and realize that He is all we really need.

• Healing: the Children's Bread
  God wants His children well. This seminar will cover Biblical principles for receiving healing and common hindrances to healing.
  
  
• How to Receive from God
  God responds to faith, and only to faith. This seminar explores our legal covenant with God through Christ and demonstrates that faith is the key to executing that covenant.
  
  
• The Overcoming Power of Faith
  Without faith it is impossible to please God (Hebrews 11:6). In this seminar you will learn what faith really is, how to acquire it, and how to use it effectively to produce the results you desire in your life.

• Understanding Spiritual Warfare
  Christians are in a war. But unless we understand the tactics of the enemy, we will be defeated every time. This seminar explores Satan's tactics and how to resist him.
  
  
• Goal Setting for Mental and Spiritual Health
  Goals are the blueprints of life. People who set goals are generally healthier, happier, and more successful. This seminar explores Biblical reasons for setting goals and Biblical principles for achieving them.

Well-received Topics in the Workshops for Writers series include:

• Writing Fiction for Children
  Have you always wanted to write stories for children but do not know where to start? If so, this workshop is for you. You will learn how to find a story idea, how to focus it, how to create the one-sentence summary, how to develop the three-part story structure, how to create dramatic tension, and how to create well-rounded characters. You will also learn the basics of marketing your manuscript to a publisher.
  
  
• Writing Non-Fiction for Children
  Non-fiction is the fastest growing children's market. In this workshop you will learn how to find ideas, how to research a non-fiction article or book, how to organize your piece, how to write a query letter, and how to prepare your manuscript for submission to a publisher.
  
  
• The Basics of Article Writing
  In this seminar, you will learn the three elements of a good article, how to analyze a good article, how to develop a powerful lead, how to tailor your article to a publication's needs, and how to submit your manuscript for publication.
  
  
• Creating Believable Characters
  The most memorable stories focus on a memorable character. This workshop will explore techniques for bringing your characters to life. We will cover flat characters vs. well-rounded characters, stilted dialogue vs. fluid, realistic dialogue, and creating suspense through character action.
  
  
• Writing the Personal Experience Article
  Turn your life experiences into articles that touch lives. This workshop will show you the goldmine of ideas hidden in your own life. It will show you how to tap into that goldmine to retrieve nuggets that can be shaped into powerful, personal experience articles of great impact.
  
  
• Life Management for Writers
  Artistic people often struggle with setting priorities and organizing their lives. In this exciting workshop, we will learn ways to manage your life in such a way that you will be more productive and successful in your writing and in every area of your life.

N.B. In addition to the above topics, Dr. Diorio will be happy to work with you on a topic that will specifically meet the needs of your group.

FEE LIST provided upon request.

When you contact Dr. Diorio, you will be sent her Speaker's Packet which includes her feel list and other helpful and detailed information for the sponsoring organization.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

By email: daystar405@aol.com

By snail mail: Daystar Speaker Services, PO Box 405, Millville, NJ 08332-0405

By telephone: (856) 327-1231

By FAX: (856) 327-0291

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For Dr. Diorio's Speaking Schedule, please click here.

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Endorsements

"A knowledgeable and engaging Christian speaker, Dr. Mary Ann Diorio radiates great joy in the Lord, and communicates the importance of possessing vibrant and expectant faith to all who hear her. My congregations have received great blessing from her seminar on faith and healing, her guidance shared in women's Bible studies, and her insights into the ministry of Christian writing. If your church or group would benefit from a good dose of Spirit-filled inspiration and encouragement, book Mary Ann today!"

Pastor Stephen Elliott
Tabernacle United Methodist Church
Tabernacle, New Jersey

"Your presentation to us...was particularly helpful. Many times speakers are largely anecdotal, with little reference to scripture. You helped us to see the real roots of Christ's healing ministry, an emphasis too often overlooked."

The Rev. J. Wesley Vanaman
Christ Episcopal Church
Millville, New Jersey

"I've been blessed to know Dr. Mary Ann Diorio for a number of years and appreciate her heart for the Lord, her desire to help others grow in their relationship with Him, and her work to equip others to serve Him through the ministry of writing. Her workshops are practical and encouraging. She is a blessing!"

Marlene Bagnull, Litt.D.
Director, Colorado and Greater Philadelphia Christian Writers Conferences

"Conferees gave Mary Ann high marks for her morning challenge as well as her workshops on writing for children. Those who attended her Life Management seminar raved about the principles she shared. Her content, organization, countenance, and demeanor reflected the love of Christ all week. It was a joy to have her minister to us with competence and grace."

Patti Souder, Director
Montrose Christian Writers' Conference
Montrose, Pennsylvania