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By Dr. Thomas Lisk, LHD,CSE, President, Professional
Speakers Bureau Int'l
Dr. Lisk offers the following for those who may
find it to be of interest.
For the Secular Bio and topics of Dr. Thom A. Lisk--click
here--and disregard below.
For 30 years Thom Lisk has, by God's grace and mercy, made an effort
to speak for Christ, both in the Church and outside the church in society
at large. Much has changed in 30 years! Our USA society
has become more decadent than before but the Gospel message remains
the same (do you really understand it?), and more needed than ever.
Living a Christian life is more challenging than ever so asking
Dr. Thom Lisk to speak for your Christian group is a greater gift
than ever as Thom certainly is battle tested. On our regular website
we give the secular bio and material about Thom Lisk, now here below you
will find what Thom Lisk dedicates much of the next 30 years of his
life to, if by God's grace, he is able to serve as a speaker for another
30 years.
Christ centered Messages
include: (Seminars, workshops, speeches, retreats) --
partial list only--please inquire
Family: Pray together and stay together (and much more!)
Focus on the Family is more than the ministry of Dr. James Dobson. It
is what Christians are to do first as they carry out their Christian
calling, whether clergy or lay people, whether Catholic, Protestant,
Greek Orthodox, non-denominational or whatever area of commitment you
might be. Thom Lisk visited with his wife Lorna in Colorado Springs,
CO the home of the Focus ministry and other ministry sites to prepare
to serve his own family better, while also ministering to other families
better and more often, by God's grace. Other specific national and international
ministries to the family have been consulted to equip Dr. Lisk to help
families. As the Founder and first President of a diocese ministry to
men he takes special interest in helping men to be the spiritual leaders
they are called to be. This can be a message of 15 minutes to all day
custom seminar or weekend retreat where he and his wife present, and
bring healing to the family.
Focus verses include: Ephesians 6: 1-4, and/or hundreds of others
including teaching from The Theology of the Body, by John Paul II. Inquire
for more specifics @ 614-841-1776 or email: ThomLisk@TerrificSpeakers.com.
Physical/Health: Your Body is His Temple (How-to treat yourself
better!)
When was the last time you had a complete physical examination? Below
Dr. Lisk presents a topic dealing with an examination of your thinking,
your mind is maybe in need of renewed health and vigor, as that does
also, and sometimes most importantly, affect your physical well being,
and commitments to being fit and healthy. Dr. Lisk shares a holistic
Christ-centered approach, if by God's grace, he is given the privilege
and opportunity, that can save your life--or at minimum help you and
those you know live longer. Obviously more information can be
presented in a 1/2 day or one day seminar or weekend retreat, however,
Dr. Lisk is also available, at times, for short 15-one hour speeches,
so give us a call or send an email today. Also, request more in depth
details of this or any program introduced here. Complete outlines
along with course objectives can be provided for all messages regardless
of length.
Focus verses include: I Corinthians 3: 16-17; II Corinthians 6: 16--7:4;
All messages having to do with our physical well being must take into
account first your spiritual well-being, your soul and your eternal
destiny. However, while on planet earth let's work to understand how
to take care of our bodies, "the temple of the Holy Spirit".
Mental and Intellectual: Renew and Grow Your Mind/Heart God's
Way
Sacrificing and Putting on the Mind of Christ This
message comes from a recent research project completed for a Masters
level class in Pauline Theology where Thom Lisk first presented his
findings at Ohio Dominican University. The exegesis of scripture and
evaluation of all interpreters.
Focus verses include: Romans 12-13, especially Romans 12:1-2, and Romans
chapter 7 & 8.
Spiritual Growth through Motivation, the Scripture, & approved
Church teachings: Maximizing Your Life for Christ Now!
Thom A. Lisk has taken theology serious for 30 years. He is a Bible
Study and has taught the Bible for years and years. As a motivational
speaker, among other ways he has served, he has given over 1000 paid
speeches or seminars, and 1000 for free for church groups and community
organizations. He is a Catholic Christian lay leader who understands
audiences of all Christian communities types. Although he can be apologetic
for Catholic groups, he also understands the need to meet any meeting
planners objectives for a meeting. As an example, he was recently hired
to speak to a regional Parents Without Partners Leadership retreat where
people attend from all faith backgrounds. In a case like this he does
not compromise the Truth, but also respects each persons beliefs and
backgrounds, even Jewish audiences are appropriate for a Thom Lisk message.
Ask Thom for specific audiences he has served and see the information
further below, please.
Church Growth: Maximizing the Body of Christ Better (Leadership
for your people)
God is Love Pope Benedict
XVI provides his first encyclical in 2006 after becoming Pope in April
2005. Thom Lisk has taught from this rich booklet for
9 weeks one hour a week in a group facilitation effort in his local
Catholic Church. Now, he condenses that into a 30 minute speech or up
to 3 hour seminar. Focus verses include: I John 4:16,
John 3:16, I Cor 13, and many more along with a look at the churches
teaching about Charity and social action.
Noble Leadership© is the title of a book by Thom
Lisk and it is full of ideas for Church Growth via better
"teamwork" and empowered Spirit filled and/or motivated
people. If any organization must be noble in approach and
service, certainly it must be the Church! Regardless of your church
type, Thom tailors the message as he understands the sensitive nature
of doctrinal issues regardless of your denomination so he does not come
to prove anyone right or wrong, but to show and teach about how
to apply the most important teachings of the most noble of leaders--JESUS
CHRIST, The Son of the Living God. Foundational verse: Luke
8:15. Ask for more details or an autographed copy of the book.
Pro-Life Messages Dr. Thom Lisk is a great speaker
for annual meetings about Pro-Life Issues. He first got more involved
in the pro-life issues and message when he became a Catholic in 1991,
however long before that he saw up-close in his own family the affects
of abortion on the family. Dr. Bernard Nathanson is
a well-known figure to pro-life people... he was an MD who committed
numerous abortions until he saw "the Light", repented of his
evil deeds, and gives messages about the affects of abortion. Dr. Lisk
shares these kinds of stories, along with those he has learned from
people like Father Frank Pavone with whom he has shared
the platform before as a keynote speaker. Dr. Lisk can provide scriptural
and church teachings in an understandable way to help people fight the
culture of death in our society and the world. 10% of all his fees received
from pro-life messages go back directly to fighting the fight and overturning
Roe vs. Wade, that landmark decision that legalized
abortion. Thom says, "One of our children most likely would not
be with us today had abortion been legal in 1968 when my high school
sweet heart got pregnant the summer after her first year of college.
It was only afterwards that I became a committed Christian even though
I grew up in a wonderful Protestant Methodist Christian family. How
many great people have we missed due to legal abortion? And have you
heard the stories about how many women (or girls) have lost their lives
due to abortion?" To learn more phone 614-841-1776.
Christian Organizations
whom have utilized Dr. Thom Lisk as a speaker include:
(Note: Business groups, associations, universities,
and many others to who Thom has spoken for fee are elsewhere on this
website)
Church denominational groups including: (alpha
order) Baptist, Catholic, Charismatic, Church of Christ, Church of God, Lutheran,
Methodist, Non-denominational, Pentecostal, Presbyterian, and many more.
Sometimes Dr. Lisk has been used to speak to groups of clergy about
various issues or challenges while teaching how-to communication better,
leadership wiser, serve humbly, etc. Ask for more details. Sometimes
Dr. Lisk will speak for free to church groups!
Christian oriented or affiliated groups including:
Christian Boys Clubs, Healing Services, Kiwanis, Knights of Columbus, Lenten
Series Speaker, Optimists Clubs, Rotary, Serra Clubs, St. Vincent
DePaul Annual banquet, Christian Leadership Retreats, Parents Without
Partners, and others... please ask Dr. Lisk if you wonder about a group
like one to which you belong. Thank you.
Comments from
those who have heard Dr. Thom Lisk in Christian or Church settings:
"Thank you for your effective service and speaking to groups
in your role as Chairperson for the National Day of Prayer."
Governor of Ohio
"To whom in may concern: Mr. and Mrs. (Thom) Lisk are members
of the Catholic Church in Columbus, Ohio. Their pastor, informs me that
they are regular and devout in the practice of their faith. Mr. and
Mrs. Lisk are Catholics in good standing and are not under any canonical
penalties at the present time, to the best of my knowledge."
Most Reverend Frederick F. Campbell, D.D., Ph.D.
"Praise the Lord for the ministry work of Thom Lisk (and his
wife too). They spoke and ministered at our church here in (Melbourne,
Australia in late 2007) after both Sunday Masses. God certainly used
them powerfully, (after a brief message) with instant relief of many
people with pain their bodies and spirits "due to Lisk's prayer
for many people one on one)."
Fr. Wahid Riad, St. Augustine Parish, Melbourne, Australia
"Thom is intensifying (taking on the Catholic mind) for several
years (1991-current) now through courses in Theology at Pontifical College
Josephinum. He has many gifts to share with our Church. In December
last year I wrote a letter recommending Thom as Catholic Man of the
Year (for our entire diocese). Thank you for considering my support
and recommendation of Thom Lisk..."
Reverend Richard Tomasek, S.J. Office of Spiritual Formation,
Pontifical College Josephinum (3/30/03)
"Thom is the Founder-Leader of the Diocese-wide Catholic Men's
Fellowship of Central Ohio. Year by year more small groups of men have
been formed, and their annual conferences have grown. Thom has been
a faithful and dedicated worker for the Lord and is well known for his
(excellent) spiritual leadership."
Father Jim Coleman, PIME, now parish priest, Diocese of Columbus,
St, Michael Church
"To whom in may concern: God wanted us to begin a prayer group
for men in this parish and I felt a need for an experienced person to
assist with this challenge. Although I attended the first meeting of
the men's group, Thom took on the challenge for Christ and has followed
through every week for the past two months with great benefit. Thom
met faithfully with the men Saturday morning for 60-90 minutes (with
a Bible based message, along with leading prayers). Answers to prayers
include better time schedules at work, better family life, and a better
commitment to God and Church. Thom shared the Word in a way that men
can understand and apply in their daily lives, and I feel some of the
men, now, in the parish are moving towards a more spiritual lifestyle.
I recommend Thom so lives can be renewed in mind, body and spirit."
Father Dave Gwinner, Pastor, St. Timothy Church
After visiting the Lisks home and hearing Dr. Lisk speaker... this Bishop
writes... "Thom Lisk through his book Noble Leadership(c) and
messages from this book to groups can help you learn how-to be someone
who is able to draw more of another than you thought you would be able
to give!" (See more about Thom Lisk above and below for Church
groups)
The Most Reverend Earl Boyea, Ph.D, Auxiliary Bishop of Detroit,
past Rector-Pontifical College Josephinum
"Thom's impressive achievements have grown out of his faith
in God, a sense of humility, research, and a belief that true (noble)
leadership comes from effort to think right and personal initiative
leading to noble actions and a noble life."
Alan K. Mooney, PhA, CFS, RSP, Registered Principal--Columbus,
Ohio, #1 Area Stock Broker, FCS Securities
"Thom, your message of hope and perseverance uplifted
those in attendance. Your genuine demeanor certainly put the attendees
at ease and made them feel that they could achieve many things through
Christ who strengthens them. May God open doors for you in the Church
as you go carrying His message. Peace and Joy."
Roy Handy, Director, Renewal Center, Diocese of Toledo
"Your message, Thom, came across as genuine and with integrity
to your life's experience, in Christ, as well as a great understanding
of the scripture. I recognized many elements of what is written in one
of your books. It was a great joy to have you as our pulpit speaker
on Sunday morning. You proclaimed the Word of God using your excellent
spiritual gifts. I am glad you weren't nervous with the TV camera rolling
as your message was broadcast throughout the Cleveland area. God bless
your life and may the Spirit within you be renewed every day as you
share with others the joy of living."
Meredith D. Coleman, Pastor, Lake Shore United Methodist
Church
"Thanks so much for addressing our Knights of Columbus
district wide meeting in Kissimme, FL. Your remarks were very inspirational
and informative. Your clever use of audience involvement techniques
kept attention."
Michael Aun, FIC, LUTCF, General Agent, and prior
Worldwide Toastmaster of the Year recipient
"Thank to you, Thom, and all the others who organized the wonderful
men's fellowship meeting which we attended Nov. 6th. Each member of
our party of seven found the meeting and all the speakers (including
Thom) to be very edifying."
Ed J. Taylor, Catholic lay leader
Christian service
biographical sketch of Dr. Thomas (Thom) A. Lisk
Dr. Thomas (Thom) A. Lisk was born in Columbus, Ohio
is the second born son of four children Harold C. Lisk and Betty Bynner
Lisk, Hilliard classes of 1934 and 1936. He learned about Christian
service, rightness, speaking, and writing from them first. (His mother
was an award winning teacher, his Dad a well-respected Journalist, both
with college degrees, and with academic awards. Thom's mother-in-law
holds a Ph.D. in Education and his father-in-law was a journalist, and
two-term elected congressman.) Now read about Thom who gives God and
his parents praise and thanksgiving for all his blessings to date, all
as a result of how God has allowed Him to serve and bless others first.
Thomas (Thom) A. Lisk walked the aisle to receive
a Doctor of Humane Letters degree from Southern California Seminary
due to a book dissertation and nine month residency in 1990 at this
Protestant Seminary. While there he began to study in more depth the
true history of the Christian Church including the Church fathers writing
and teachings from the first through fifth centuries. Thom had been
up until 1991 very active in leadership in his (protestant) church not
only as a scholar and teacher of the Holy Bible but also in ways including
but not limited to in chronological order starting in 1976: Usher, Head
Usher, 9th grade Sunday School Teacher, Adult Couples Sunday Morning
Teacher, Christian Boys Club Group Leader, Faith Mission Homeless
Minister, Committee member, Christian newsletter columnist, Long
Range Planning Committee Chairperson, retreat organizer and leader, President
Christian Business Management Association, Chairperson for Ohio for
the 1983 Year of the Bible, Chairperson for all of Ohio in 1984-1986
for the National Day of Prayer, Men's Prayer Group organizer and leader,
District Speaker for Annual Prayer Breakfast, founding member
of a new Christian Church along with some other people sent out
from the mother church.(very partial list all provided to glorify and
thank the Lord!) He served as one of the first (un ordained)
deacons or elders at this church, continuing as a bible student and
speaker for protestant church groups throughout the 1980's in Ohio,
and in California in 1990 to early 1991.
Dr. Norman Vincent Peale was and is one of the best
known and loved Protestant Ministers of all of Christian history, at
least so if you look at how many of his messages have been distributed
via his books (published 56), taped or written sermon messages
distributed along with his booklets and pamphlets. Along with his wife
Ruth S. Peale he founded the best selling Guideposts (monthly) magazine.
So, it was with great surprise and joy that 2001that Dr. Thomas (Thom)
A. Lisk received the Peale Award (for Lifetime Achievement Speaking
Success) from the oldest still active association in America (at that
time), the International Platform Association (cofounded by Daniel Webster
under a different name). Other recipients of the Peale Award include
dozens of people, but one a year, including: Art Linkletter, Elizabeth
Dole, etc.
But what happened between 1991 and 2001? Thomas A. Lisk married for
the first time "officially" 11/23/91. He married Lorna Millan
Narcelles, a young widowed (in 1983) Catholic lady whose first
husband was a pediatrician. Thom met Lorna
in 1987 at a Christian gathering. First he had been married under duress
in 1968 three months out of high school so this marriage, although lasting
19 years total, was annulled mid year 1991. Thom had wanted to
use his gifts as an ordained Protestant minister however his
first wife was never a church goer with he and their two children so
his dream of ordination was dashed especially so when she left Thom
for worldly pursuits. (The Bible says if the unbeliever leaves let them
go) Thom's study of the Church Fathers and the doctrines of the
Catholic Church had been intended to help him (truthfully) evangelize
Catholics better to the protestant church but these studies led him
to accept the Catholic Church--then he was able to accept marrying a
Catholic woman with their sacramental Catholic marriage. Now, 15+ years
later here is apart of what has happened to qualify Thom Lisk further
to serve.
Before describing Thom's Family Life, this is a BIO of Thom's Church
service work to qualify him to serve you (condensed, version since
late 1991) as he and Lorna hope to serve more people through the Church--Catholic mostly,
or Protestant--in the future, by God's grace. (1) Thom/Lorna
went on a ten day holy land tour on their honeymoon after their rather
elaborate and holy Catholic marriage complete with a number of unique
Filipino cultural customs and prayers included. What a great foundational
start! (Lorna was born in the Philippines but has been an American citizen
35+ years.) (2) You may know the Biblical teaching about widows and
orphans which Thom Lisk took seriously when he married a widow with
three boys, now all three medical doctors like their blood father, yes,
but they are stronger Christians, as with Lorna, now due to Thom's ministries.
(3) Shortly after marriage Thom began taking the initiative to
group Catholic men together to teach them the Bible, and continue his
studies after completing RCIA at Easter 1992 when he was fully accepted
into the Roman Catholic Church. Since you always learn more when teaching,
this effort continued with monthly meetings (and still do) and in 1997
Thom organized (along with men he recruited) and annual men's conference
which now has grown into about 800 men attending the 9th annual event.
(4) Thom has attended numerous Christian educational conferences for
years but since becoming Catholic all over America and at some fine
universities. (5) He has completed Masters in Theology classes at Pontifical
College Josphenim and Ohio Dominican University. (6) Together with wife
Lorna they have ministered to diocese-wide church events in several
states in the USA and in the Philippines, England, Ireland, Rome-Italy;
in individual churches Thom has spoken and/or ministered in some way
in at least 200 different Catholic Churches in the past 15 years,
but he also gets opportunities to speak to Protestant Groups, as he
works to bridge the gap of understanding, and dispel misunderstandings.
(7) In his local parish Thom currently teaches twice a week, Sunday
morning for Adult Education, and he leads a Monday night Bible study.
He is a Lector, Eucharistic Minister, Choir member, member of two men's
groups and St. Vincent De Paul. Recently he was elected to serve three
years on Parish Council.
The Family Life of Thomas (Thom) A. Lisk is like for
any minister, whether ordained or currently un ordained as with Dr.
Lisk, is the most important qualification for Church leadership. When
Thom uses that word--leadership--he is quick to quote Jesus who defined
the role of the Christian leader (starting with in the family) who said,
"I came to serve not to be served." This has been Thom's attitude
towards his family all his adult life, but increasingly more so as he
and Lorna have seen NINE grandchildren born to them and their five children
in less than six years! Since FAMILY is the most important area of service
to Thom this could be by far the longest section of these pages about
Thom's ministry life, but this is intended to be concise as Thom knows
the most important family to YOU is your family. Because Thom understands
lay Christian family life so deeply please realize he is one of
the best equipped leaders to serve families, and he covets for the Lord
opportunities to make a difference in more families, 100% for the
glory of God. So... if you want to know more of the specifics
of Thom's family life ask for a free copy of Thom/Lorna's 2006 year
end Christmas and New Year greeting letter (2 pages) sent out to his
extended family, friends, clients, business associates, etc.
Topics or
other titles offered for the Church by Dr. Thom-Terrific Lisk
Thom Lisk can present numerous Christian centered
topics---too numerous to mention here. Simply ask if he is qualified
to teach a particularly topic in which you are interested, please. Thom
will tell you if he has not researched that particular topic, maybe
recommend another speaker to you in that topic area, or if time allows,
do the needed research if not yet complete to present any topic you
need. No one can be an expert in any topic area, however Thom has worked
to be an expert on anything in the Bible
In regards to titles of messages, as with a Pastor who has a different
sermon or homily each week, he customizes titles for messages based
the criteria and profile of each intended audience, even more so when
in a church setting than he might in his secular messages.
Lorna M. Lisk, MS, Thom's wife, is a speaker too
for Churches only; whereas Thom has spoken professionally for 30
years for all kinds groups throughout our society: Business, Associations,
etc. you name it. Together Thom & Lorna Lisk give messages and healing
services. More information about that can be found at www.worldpray.org
or read about them on this site on Lorna Lisk's
page. Contact them both at the phone numbers below or email: speak@terrificspeakers.com
for date availability and more references.
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