Kristen Smeltzer

Kristen Smeltzer refers to herself as “an ordinary girl with an extravagant God.” Throughout her 45 years of walking with the Lord, Kristen has continuously chosen to step out of her comfort zone and jump headlong into unknown territories—to bring renewed hope, fresh faith, and God-given identity to His people. Along her journey, and especially during a painfully dark season of spiritual warfare involving one of her sons, God gave Kristen beautiful insights into His Word and character, as well as a Biblical strategy for overcoming spiritual attacks. Kristen is an author and speaker whose message will open eyes to the true nature of God and inspire hearers to engage afresh with the Lover of their souls. Kristen holds a B.A. from Spring Arbor University in Michigan. As an avid learner, she also graduated from a ministry school in 2023. Kristen and her husband, Richard, live near Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. They have three grown sons, a “daughter-in-love,” and two beautiful grandchildren.