A preacher, a lawyer, and a stand up comedian all walk into a room…

…meet Rev. Susan Sparks. Trained as a trial lawyer, then a stand up comedian, and finally as an ordained minister and preacher, Susan brings over 25 years of public speaking to the stage. Susan offers perspectives on life, work, and the spiritual path through the lens of humor. Her message is one of “motivational humor with spirit.”

Laughter opens us up. It clarifies, it builds bonds and it heals. Susan shows us how humor and comedy can enrich our lives, as well as provide fresh, honest and vibrant views on both work and soul.

Her unique message draws from a range of experiences. Susan has traveled from the Arctic Circle to the Cape of Good Hope, run a dog sled team, sung country music in Nashville, worked with Mother Teresa’s mission in Calcutta and trained as both a wilderness guide and a fly fisherwoman. She is also a recent cancer survivor.

Susan is the Senior Pastor of the historic Madison Avenue Baptist Church in New York City (the first woman in its 158 year history!) www.mabcnyc.org. Her work has been featured on such networks as CNN and the Discovery Channel, in USA Today, and in numerous comedy clubs, including Caroline’s Comedy Club in New York City. Currently, Susan appears weekly with Naomi Judd on “Naomi's New Morning” airing Sunday mornings on Hallmark Channel.

SPEAKING TOPICS:

• How to Use Humor to Enrich your Life, Work and Soul
• The Power of Humor for Healing
• Humor in Times of Tragedy and Loss
• Humor and the Sacred: Laughing Your Way to Grace
• 'Standup Comedy for Clergy
• Humor in the Workplace
• Spirituality in the Workplace
• How to Capture Any Audience — Power Presentations