Tess Scott is a Christian speaker, the award-winning author of Listen, Sister!Finding Hope in the Freakshow of Life, and a former black sheep turned "Jesus Girl."
With humor and vulnerability, this mom of eight is on a mission to help other women with messy stories shed their shame by teaching them to find their identity in Christ and embrace the power of God in their imperfect lives.
Tess has survived multiple divorces, married her husband twice, and watched in awe as God has guided her through breast cancer, bathroom renovations, and menopausal hormones. Her redeemed life screams of the prodigal daughter, unmistakably chosen. It's this hope, this story of redemption, and God's indisputable faithfulness that Tess brings to encourage women everywhere.
An expert storyteller, Tess joined the Fun & Faith "Girl's Night Out" Tour in 2024. She has a boatload of hilarious tales that will have your women rolling in the aisles as they learn about God's faithfulness straight from His Word. By the end of your event, your women will be encouraged and equipped with Biblical tools to embrace their future with hope.
Initially, when she heard God call her to speak, Tess thought she would teach women about holding tight to Jesus through the topsy-turvy world of raising eight boys, the stress and joy of a special needs son, and the mayhem of being a wife and mom. But as time passed, the Lord had so much more.
As she takes the stage with Truth and transparency, the Lord meets women where they are. Sharing about God's faithfulness, love and mercy brings women out of the woodwork to admit that they too have been shouldering a hefty load of guilt and regret (in various shapes and sizes) and finally can begin to shed that shame. Praise Jesus!
Tess loves women, and you will see her engaging with your gals, listening, chatting, praying, and posing for pictures with them throughout the day.
Speaking Topics
Finding Hope in the Freakshow of Life
Don't you love it when life just moves along all tickety-boo? Me too! But what do we do when it doesn't? How do we find hope when things are falling apart all around us? Tess offers three steps from God's Word for finding hope in your freakshow life .. Remember God's Faithfulness; Read God's Word; and Ruminate on Truth. Engaging, relatable personal stories are woven around each step to help the audience lock in important tools for the future.
Girl! Remember Who You Are
Tess shares her personal testimony in this signature message and reveals how shame held her prisoner for decades. Childhood abuse set the stage for a lifetime of bad decisions and a truckload of terrible choices in search of love. Your women will learn a tactical game plan to shed their shame and regret and break free to live a life of power in Christ. Women will hear Biblical reminders of their identity in our Creator and valuable strategies to live like the Jesus-girl He's called them to be.
Black Sheep Turned Jesus-Girls
Don't you love to be encouraged by women who have gone before you? Been there, done that, and have the t-shirt to provide it? Let's see how the lives of a handful of women in the Bible (I call them Jill, Rae, and Rosie) offer encouragement and HOPE as we navigate this crazy freakshow life. Join me as we watch how GOD disrupted the lives of the Samaritan woman at the well, the Jerico prostitute, and the lady who bled for twelve years. You will be reminded of how GOD uses the least likely women to further His kingdom, and be encouraged that your story can touch the lives of other women for Jesus.
Testimonials
"Our church women were delighted to welcome Tess Scott as our speaker for our women's retreat in October of 2024. This was an extended event where we required our speaker to present on four occasions over the three-day event. Tess was spot on our theme which was evidenced by the participant evaluations that were overwhelmingly moving and positive. Her talks were God inspired, touching the lives of the 40+ participants of all ages. Tess was in touch regularly during the planning stages and the wrap up. She provided relevant and timely promotional messages that we were able to post on our social media and during our services. We are grateful to Tess for sharing her gifts with our church and would recommend her as a speaker."
Claudette Leduc
Women's Retreat Organizer
Lighthouse Community Church
"Tess was the speaker at our recent Christian women's event. She is an engaging speaker, and her message was encouraging and relatable to all age groups that attended. Tess helped us prior to the event by sending promotional information. Absolutely recommend Tess as a speaker."
Bonnie Rush
Lakewood Community Women
Earlier this year I invited Tess Scott to provide the keynote address for The RED Event. This event was for any woman that had ever heard the words "You have cancer!" This fun-filled day included uplifting music, inspirational speakers, and educational breakout sessions. Tess's talk was the highlight of the day. Tess was funny, engaging, and energetic. Her talk was well prepared and relevant to all the women in attendance, and she left the audience wanting more. Leading up to the event, Tess was very communicative. She was great at checking in and engaging with our event on social media. Tess is an absolute joy to work with. She has a heart of gold and a heart for God. I would highly recommend her for any women's event."
Kim Becker
Founder, Hello Gorgeous of Hope
"We had Tess Scott speak at our Women's Night Out, and she was amazing. She is down to earth, real and so helpful for the ladies, and such a blessing to us. I would highly recommend having her."
Crystal Singeil
Temple Baptist Church
"Who knew? An evangelist with a sense of humor! Tess Scott was a great addition to our Ladies Day recently. She is fully devoted to Jesus, and she's funny and flexible when things go according to a 'different' plan. I would recommend her to your church for any event."
Wanda Pratt
First Baptist Church Petrolia
"Tess brings an authentic and genuine spirit to her platform. Her confidence and light humor engage the audience and draw them into a feeling of having a coffee-chat with their best friend. Tess's session and book at the spouse break-out time of our annual 10-7 Retreat was a blessing."
Jenn Claus
Ministry Director
Canadian Christian Police Ministry
"With authenticity, vulnerability, and humorous insight rooted in biblical truth, Tess provides an engaging and encouraging experience for her audience. The preparation for our event was seamless, and the impact was long-lasting. For a speaker that brings the humble evidence of God's grace through her life, I would recommend Tess!"
Pastor Deve Persad
Evangelical Missionary Church
"With so many incredibly talented speakers out there, why Tess Scott? Well, I'm so glad you asked. Tess has an incredible way of immediately engaging any audience. She is hilarious. She is real, very authentic, vulnerable, and the important part of what Tess can bring to any event is the ability to use all that life has thrown her way. She takes an audience through that journey of laughing and experiencing these stories with her, and then points them to Jesus. So, if you're looking for an incredible speaker who can relate with your audience in unique and very real, authentic ways, Tess Scott is your girl."
Val Cressman
Women's Ministry Leader
Bluewater Church
"Tess is delightful and engaging. She brings a message of hope and faith that women of all ages can readily relate to. She has an incredible sense of humor and will have you laughing throughout. I highly recommend Tess for any women's gathering/conference. You will not be disappointed!"
