Gina Bauer is a dynamic and entertaining speaker, teacher, trainer, and new author. Her book, Undivided Love, you are worth the fight, is based on St. John Paul II’s Apostolic letter to women. With years of experience serving dioceses, parishes, families, youth/young adults, men and women’s groups. Gina captivates and engages her audience with lively stories and humor. She is able to convey Catholic teachings in a compassionate, down-to-earth style that reaches the hearts of listeners.
Her vocation as a wife and mother of four personally connects her to audiences on a very real and practical level, drawing them in the beautiful love story of the Catholic Church. Her inspirational speaking moves listeners and equips them with practical tools to live holy lives in today's culture. In addition, she is an expert on the topic of the dignity of the human person. Gina received her undergraduate degree from the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul, MN and her Master's in Theological Studies from the University of Dallas Institute for Religious and Pastoral Studies.
Gina has been a youth minister for years, successfully pioneering youth programs in parishes throughout Minnesota. Gina developed and administered vibrant youth programs. Including annual pilgrimages to Steubenville Catholic youth Conferences all over the country, coordinated yearly retreats, weekly Adoration, and scheduled frequent participation in the sacraments for the youth.
Gina has extensive experience training and mentoring religious leaders, lay leaders, and Catholic educators throughout the country. She was invited to the LifeTeen program's founding parish to train youth ministers from around the country. Gina has been a teacher and speaker for St. Paul Seminary in Minnesota, NET Ministries in the Twin Cities, and the St. John Bosco Conference for catechists and religious educators in Steubenville, Ohio. She has traveled the country serving as a retreat master and trainer for youth and adult groups alike in such venues as the Ave Maria Catholic Youth Conference in Florida, diocesan-sponsored events, individual parish programs, and private retreats.
When she is not working, Gina enjoys spending time with family and friends, especially her husband, Duane, and cooking, hiking, swimming, and visiting Red Lodge Montana.
Speaking Topics (more available):
- Undivided Love - Based on Gina’s book by the same title. This talk is a love story - A story of the extravagant, lavish, love that God has for all of his children. Gina inspires both women and men as she explores the principles outlined in St. John Paul II’s Apostolic letter, On the Dignity and Vocation of Women (Mulieris Dignitatem).
- The Rules of the Sea - The same God who led you in will lead you out! Based on Exodus 14, this teaching is great for teachers / ministry groups as well as parish or family mission. It is inspirational and good for all ages.
- The Upper Room - This retreat gives practical steps to living daily life in the power of the Holy Spirit. Based on St. John Paul II encyclical "The Lord and Giver of Life.
- Theology of the Body - Based on the writings of St. John Paul II, this talk or series of talks will help teens to discover the Divine plan for human love. Talks also include practical wisdom for chastity and living a good life of virtue and how this leads to happiness!
- The Eucharist, My First Love - Based on “Sacrosanctum Concilium” this talk will focus on: Why you must come to the Eucharist with faith and conversion. Why Jesus Christ is our first love. Why everyone much choose. Covenant of Mercy....the Eucharist is Gods victory and triumph over death and judgement.
- The Eucharist Powerhouse of Grace - Based on Saint John Paul II “Ecclesia De Eucharistia” this talk will focus on: “The New Strong” your faith will be strengthened and renewed in Jesus, the Eucharist and the Church, Christ shows a love which goes “to the end”, “He who eats it with faith, eats Fire and Spirit.”, Eternal life... “they already possess it on earth.”
