Jennifer Strickland Ministries exists to inspire girls and women to shine from the inside out, by helping them discover real beauty, worth and a purpose that truly lasts. Through inspirational events, resources and mentoring, our ministry is fiercely combating the media’s unrealistic images of beauty and perfection by offering truth that sets girls free to be who God designed them to be. Through Jennifer’s speaking, writing and leadership of our dynamic team, we are teaching this generation that we are daughters of God, made in the image of our Creator, hand-crafted to reflect his beauty in the world.
THE REACH
We are reaching “every woman,” while specifically offering hope and healing to young women suffering from eating disorders, poor self-image, drug and alcohol abuse, cutting, sexual abuse and promiscuity, which chip away at their sense of well-being. Through Jennifer’s book Girl Perfect, monthly devotionals, magazine articles, media interviews, and powerful speaking at teen, mother / daughter, and women’s events, we are reaching this generation for Christ. Since our inception in 2005, we have reached over 500,000 women and girls worldwide with the message of real beauty through a relationship with God.
THE JOURNEY
The journey began when Jennifer was living in Europe working as a professional model, gracing the magazines and runway, while also suffering from an eating disorder, poor self-image, loneliness and the demeaning effects of a business that only valued her for her appearance. In 1995, she encountered the great love of Jesus Christ and he turned her world around by shattering every “perfect mask” she wore with his perfect love. In search of God’s dreams for her life, she walked away from a fifteen-year modeling career, vowing to share her story in hopes of inspiring girls to see themselves through the eyes of God instead of the eyes of the media. (Read more of Jen’s Testimony)
THE NEED
Studies show that:
1 in 3 girls are sexually abused by the age of 18
1 in 3 teens experience abuse in their dating relationships
3 out of 4 girls are having sex outside of marriage
70% of women looking at fashion magazines report feeling depressed, guilty, and ashamed of their bodies after only a few minutes of viewing
Over ½ of teen girls say they want to lose weight because of magazine pictures
While only 20% of teen girls are overweight, 70% think they need to lose weight
40% of girls start dieting at age 10
80% of American women and girls have disordered eating
Over 10 million women in the U.S. are facing a life and death battle with an eating disorder
Eating disorders, low self-esteem, and depression are the most common mental health problems of teen girls
THE WORK
Jennifer Strickland Ministries is devoted to reaching women and girls through events, resources and mentoring. Click on the following links to learn more about Our Events, Our Team, Jen’s Bio, Jen’s Speaking, and Jen’s Book, Girl Perfect. Today, our hope for you is that you know how precious and beautiful you are, just as you were made. You have value and purpose that can last forever. Read More.
