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Shannon Upton

Christian Speaker, Author, and Blogger
Organizing You Ministries
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United States (Ohio)
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Christian Speaker, Author, and Blogger

Organizing You Ministries

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Hi, I'm Shannon Upton, a Christian Speaker and Author. I love to help women use a little organization to clear out their spiritual clutter.

I've been informing and entertaining audiences as a Christian speaker since 2011, and it's my favorite thing to do! I speak at retreats, conferences, luncheons, dinners, banquets, and more. I feel blessed during each and every engagement, and with God's help I try to be a blessing—to the coordinator and to every women who attends.

I'm the author of the Organizing You books, Christian self-help books that help women to clear out their spiritual clutter. I also offer many free resources at my website, OrganizingJesusMoms.com.

As a former high school teacher, I love to use my teaching skills to help Christian women live intentionally and grow closer to Christ. I'm also a wife and mother of three amazing kids. I live in the Columbus, OH area and attend Cypress Wesleyan Church.

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Presentations (8)
Where's Your Time Going? (Time Management)

Time management is the cornerstone of all organization—after all, how can you clean out that closet if you can’t figure out when to do it? And in terms of spiritual clutter, few things keep a woman’s mind and heart more distracted than persistent feelings of being in a hurry, or being too overwhelmed to get to the things that matter most in her life. Our time here is a precious gift from God, and with intentionality and planning, you can make the most of that gift! Shannon will share about goal setting (and realizing that some goals—even great, worthy Christian goals—can wait). Then she’ll guide you through specific, adaptable ways to tackle your goals, prioritize tasks, and enjoy your gift of time.

Should Christians Be Minimalists? (Organizing Belongings)

Are you overwhelmed by your material blessings? Actual physical clutter can seriously cloud a woman’s spirit! You can save time, money, and hassle by organizing your belongings in a way that’s realistically maintainable... but perhaps not minimalistic. Shannon will challenge the women in your group to view their “stuff” through the eyes of Jesus—without the guilt trip. Then she’ll share about how much stuff to have in your home, how to sort through your things (even the most sentimental ones), and how to organize any space in a way that will bring peace and contentment into your home.

Dressing to Impress... Whom? (Wardrobe Organization)

Often, we women have spiritual clutter about our appearances that keep us from fully enjoying each day. Whether you love to shop or love your sweats, this is the talk for you! Shannon will challenge the women in your group to take at look at their wardrobes in the light of Jesus. She’ll start by looking at what God says about what we wear (and it’s a lot more than what you might guess!). Then she’ll help you take your wardrobe up a notch by clearing out, filling out, and laying out the clothes in your closet. By the end of this session, you’ll be excited to feel uplifted and confident each day as you dress your body—and your spirit.

Receiving Christmas (Holiday Organization)

Why do Christian women dread the Christmas season almost as much as they look forward to it? (You know you do.) It’s all that work. Sadly, our Christmas Spirit can be overshadowed by our holiday to-do lists. Shannon’s holiday plan is to help the women of your group discover what clutters up their hearts at Christmas, and then clear it right out! She’ll challenge them to use their holiday to-dos to as a way to grow closer to Jesus, by planning ahead, creating meaningful traditions, working prayerfully, and cultivating a receiving spirit (and, no, she’s not talking about getting presents).

Hostessing with Love... and Organization! (Party Organization)

We know that our homes are a gift from God, and that He calls us to show His love through hospitality… but it’s hard to be “the hostess with the mostest.” With Shannon’s help, you can host get-togethers without all of that overwhelming prep work—and without developing a weary, frazzled spirit by the time the party is over! Shannon will start with a practical, Biblical view on hosting, then discusses organizing get-togethers where Jesus’ presence can be felt. Allow her to encourage the ladies in your group to deepen their relationships and further the Kingdom of Heaven through hospitality!

Organized Spontaneity—Yes, it's possible! (Organizing for Family Fun)

Can you plan to be spontaneous? Can you organize family fun? And can you do it without being overwhelmed? Absolutely! Newspapers, magazines, websites, blogs, and well-meaning friends barrage moms with ideas for all that family fun they’ve just got to have—talk about your spiritual clutter. Shannon will help the women in your group focus on what they actually want to do by finding their Mommy Contentment Point (no more comparisons!). Then she’ll share practical, adaptable ways to organize those fun ideas—and actually enjoy doing them. The Lord wants us to enjoy this life, so let’s get to it!

My Song (Keynote Speech)

This presentation is Shannon’s story. More inspirational than educational, “My Song” is a thirty-minute keynote presentation about living in Christ’s abundance. You’ll learn how the Lord took Shannon on journey from a clinical anxiety disorder to a speaking and writing ministry. You’ll also hear her main ministry message about how we all have spiritual clutter that we can clear out with a little organization and a lot of prayer. You’ll leave this talk feeling uplifted, blessed, and ready to clear out your spiritual clutter!

Note: This presentation is for any Christian audience—including the guys. “My Song” is perfect as a stand-alone presentation, or it will easily combine with one or more of Shannon’s other presentations to create a wonderful women’s retreat.

5 Organizing Stumbling Blocks—And the 1 Way to Overcome Them (Organizing You Workshop)

When you try to organize, do you just get stuck? We all trip ourselves up when it comes to organizing—but we can all learn to do better. In this unique 60-minute workshop, Shannon will challenge you to discover the spiritual clutter that blocks your organizing progress… and encourage you to embrace the truth behind any organizing success.

Note: This presentation is a great additional session for a women’s retreat with Shannon. Or, if you’re hosting an outreach event for your entire community, Shannon can modify this presentation for an audience with varying backgrounds and beliefs. However, she’ll still share her faith a bit (she just can’t help but talk about Jesus!).

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Organizing You Retreat
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Books & Articles (6)

Organizing You: Finding Your Spiritual Clutter and Using Organization to Clear it Out
Columbus Press,
2016
Building Your House: A Faithful Mom's Guide to Organizing Home and Family
Columbus Press,
2015
Organizing For a Wonderful Wardrobe: An Organizing You Handbook
Columbus Press,
2018
Organizing For Christian Hospitality
Columbus Press,
2018
Organizing For Joyful Holidays
Columbus Press,
2019
Organizing for a New Year
Columbus Press,
2020

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Testimonials (6)
  • We recently had Shannon at our Women's Retreat. Everyone really enjoyed all her sessions on different ways to organize our lives so we can live more for Jesus and enjoy our home and family even more!
    Tammy Stose
  • My MOPS group in central Ohio has had the privilege of welcoming Shannon Upton two come speak at our meetings for two years in a row now. Our ladies loved her! She was our highest rated speaker all year, according to our annual survey. We love her down-to-earth advice, great sense of humor and engaging content. The hour just flies by when she’s with us. I would highly recommend Shannon to anyone seeking a speaker for their group and will gladly have her back again next year!
    Betsy Semmens
  • Shannon’s presentation on hospitality was right on point and the ladies were very engaged. I suspect that a large portion of the audience will take into account her material as they prepare to open their homes for Jesus.
    Ronnie Wood
    Verified
  • We had a wonderful God-filled retreat with Shannon as our speaker. The comments have been overwhelming about what a wonderful speaker she was. She shared her story with us in a God-filled testimony and then shared in two more sessions about how we can de-clutter spiritually so that we can be organized in our thoughts, hearts and homes! But more than that, she has a sweet spirit that was so easy to listen to and work with and I thank her for doing a superb job for our ladies! I would highly encourage you to invite her to your next gathering!
    Chricket King
  • Our event was a one day mini-conference where Shannon did three speaking sessions. The focus of the event was to give moms a day to refresh, relax and fellowship with other moms. Emphasis was placed on the Word in order to restore the joy (or provide endurance) of motherhood. Shannon did an amazing job and her sessions did exactly that! Her three sessions consisted of her testimony, organization tips, and hostessing. She is an engaging and gifted speaker! All of her sessions were well received! We had approximately 75 mothers attend the event and administered an anonymous survey at the end. Our surveys all rated her highly, which is difficult to do with a variety of mothers in attendance! We highly recommend Shannon!
    Holly
    Verified
  • Shannon spoke at our event earlier his month and she was engaging, insightful and encouraging! Many ladies who attended the event have asked that she speak again so that they can hear more practical information and resources. Many were empowered by what Shannon had to share!
    Mindy
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