Who is Carol Van Atta?

Carol Van Atta is a highly imperfect, slightly zany, and passionate woman of God. Her transparency, combined with her great sense of humor, and desire to see women discover hope and healing, make her presentation and writing style not only warm and heartfelt, but radically life changing.

She has been described by her audience members as:

“The real deal”
"More than inspirational ... transformational"
“Totally open”
“One of us”
“Kind, compassionate, and real”
“Not just a speaker, but a participant”

She is the founder of Princess Warriors for Christ…Reigning Real—One Step (and a prayer) at a time, and believes every woman is a priceless princess and a worthy warrior. She has worked for a number of years in the social service field, as a women’s ministry leader at her home church, and in a drug and alcohol treatment setting. Currently, she serves as the Ministry Outreach Coordinator and Spokesperson for Bethany House, a Christian organization dedicated to rescuing at-risk, pregnant women from lives characterized by homelessness, abuse, addiction, and chronic despair.

Carol’s speaking engagements allow her to speak for a variety of audiences and events including-fundraisers, retreats, MOPS Groups, luncheons, banquets, conferences, and workshops.

Carol speaking at a women's retreat, utilizing a willing participant from the audience to illustrate a point. Yes, there was laughter involved!

Yet another women's event involving the ever-popular audience participation. Powerful illustrations have proven to be highly memorable and effective tools for sharing God's truth. Who says Christian teachings can't be both powerful and fun? Not Carol!

With Carol you can expect to draw closer to God and each other. In addition, laughter and tears are provided, even encouraged.

So, bring a tissue and get ready to be ignited, inspired, and invited to reign real as a Princess Warrior for Christ.

See Carol's Speaking Topics

Comments about Carol

"Carol, you encouraged me to be real and take off the 'church lady' mask. God bless you." Elizabeth (Retreat Participant)

"Carol, I see a big Jesus in you. You are so real. The Lord has totally ordained you to minister to us hurting women. I loved you the whole weekend. I'm going home refreshed and excited about God. Thank you." Margaret (Retreat Participant)

"Dear Carol, God has truly blessed and annointed you with inspiration for all of us! Thank you for your heart - thank you for your love in Christ - it shines through." Pat (Retreat Participant)

"Carol, you are one of the very few speakers I have heard that is very open and casual. That has been such a blessing to be comfortable through the time this weekend. You are such a special woman of God." (Retreat Participant)

"Carol, thank you so much for serving us this weekend. You had such a way of making us all feel like old friends who have known each other for years. Your teaching was truthful, insightful, encouraging, and powerful, while at the same time so practical. I'm so glad we connected." Corlis (Retreat Participant)

"Carol, it was so wonderful to meet you and see our connection with Gresham and Olympia. I've heard a lot of retreat speakers in 30 years of ministry, but I don't believe I've felt a connection with any of them as I have with you. Our testimonies are miles apart but God gives us all the same rebirth and fresh start. Thank you so much for letting God use your humor to honor Him and lift up His princesses!" Nanette (Pastor's Wife, EVFC)

"Dear Carol, You are amazing! I enjoyed being with you this weekend. I don't feel like you were just our guest speaker, it feels like you were our friend! From the moment we picked you up at the airport, our friendship began. God used you all weekend to confirm that I am hearing Him and that is comforting to me. You blessed all our women and I thank you for that! I hope our paths will cross again someday. God bless you!" Cathy (Women's Ministry Leader, EVFC)

"Carol Van Atta was AMAZING! Her spirit-led teaching was real and applicable to my life!"

"Carol was so funny and transparent. I feel refreshed and refilled. Carol's teaching helped me to identify some places where I need to lean into God more."

"The best thing about this retreat was the revealing power of the Lord through Carol's testimony and witness."

"I loved our Speaker! She helped me to find the "princess" in the "warrior"."

"This was the most wonderful retreat I've ever been to! and I have been to many."

"The speaker has been very life giving and extremely real. I felt like she was on our level. So many things she said I could relate to. I feel like I have had a breakthrough. The things Carol said really hit home. I am leaving changed."