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Cindy Bultema

Author & Speaker

Cindy Bultema has been a part of the Speak Up faculty since 2011. She loves the Lord, loves life, loves her family, and loves to celebrate! But don’t let her cheerful smile fool you—Cindy has overcome addiction and survived tragic loss.

Get To Know Cindy


Cindy Bultema has been a part of the Speak Up faculty since 2011. She loves the Lord, loves life, loves her family, and loves to celebrate! But don’t let her cheerful smile fool you—Cindy has overcome addiction and survived tragic loss.

Cindy is now the Executive Director of GEMS, the go-to ministry for girls’ spiritual growth.

Before GEMS, Cindy served as an international speaker, Grief Share expert, communications coach, as well as the author of two Bible studies, Red Hot Faith and Live Full Walk Free.

Cindy lives in Michigan with her husband, four children, and two naughty dogs.

Keynote Speaker


Your Most Important Message

Your story matters. Whether you’ve been walking with Jesus for decades or days, you’ve been entrusted with a life-changing message others need to hear. But how do you tell just enough of your story to give God glory, without going into painful details or making your family, friends, or former co-workers mad? Join Cindy Bultema as she shares her transformation from addict to overcomer, as well as 5 keys to communicating your most important message in a way that will positively impact your audience. No matter your past or platform, you can communicate your story with authenticity, grace, and confidence for maximum Kingdom impact.

Breakout Session


Retreat Speaking that Rocks!

Retreats are an amazing way to engage with your audience, share powerful messages, and create opportunities for transformation that are hard to replicate in any other form. However, speaking multiple times and connecting with a large group of new people within a couple of days is not easy. In this practical workshop, you’ll learn simple steps to enhance the effectiveness as a retreat keynote speaker so your audience will remember your time together for years to come. Join Cindy as you learn to:

  • Recognize the difference between a keynote message and retreat message planning
  • Communicate your needs effectively with the retreat planning committee or organizer
  • Create memorable and engaging retreat messages
  • Consider the energy level of the audience throughout the weekend
  • Identify potential pitfalls and navigate around them successfully
  • Leave a lasting impression that encourages people to recommend you to other events

15-Minute Appointments


With over 20 years of ministry experience, Cindy would love to serve you by sharing the lessons she’s learned—whether as a passionate women’s speaker, author, Bible teacher, communications coach, and/or Executive Director of GEMS Girls’ Clubs, a non-profit ministry serving 25,000+ girls globally.

Also, GEMS is currently looking for writers interested in helping create curriculum, activity box content, and other girl-friendly, Truth-filled resources for today’s girls. Are you passionate about reaching today’s girls around the world? Cindy would love to connect with YOU!

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Don’t miss out on this amazing opportunity. Sign up now & join us at Speak Up 2023!