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Karen Schatzline | Ministry Biography

The Ministry of Karen Schatzline:

Karen Schatzline is one of America’s premier speakers to people of all ages. She is the co-founder of Mercy Seat Ministries and The Forerunner Schools of Ministry. Through both of these ministries Karen has raised up and launched Christian disciples across the world. Karen not only travels on her own doing ministry, but also with Evangelist Pat Schatzline her husband of 22 years. Karen has appeared on nationally televised broadcasts such as the Daystar Network.

With a passion to teach men and woman of all ages purpose, wisdom and freedom Karen leads with a heart of transformation. God has used her in church services, camps, conferences and retreats to be a voice of freedom. She ministers with passion, purity, purpose, and meekness. She is known best by messages such as: “Conversations with the King,” “Confessions of a Shopaholic,” “Catching the Glimpse of the Father,” and “Issues, Yet I Live.” Her messages restore lives to intimacy with the father and she is known for using humor, straight talk and relative topics to get her message out. Her services are always touched with the tangible presence of God! On most occasions Karen has not even finished speaking before people run to the altar for an encounter with Jesus!

New Ventures:
Pat and Karen recently established Legacy Conferences (www.Legacyconferences.org). This is a conference dedicated to the young in ministry to help them establish a foundation for a life of ministry. They also recently co-founded the “Mercy Seat Evangelist” web site at www.mercyseatevangelists.com. This site is dedicated to the launching of young evangelists across the world.

Karen led in the establishment of a powerful ladies ministry called “Girlfriends” located in Birmingham, Alabama. She was also a columnist sharing a weekly devotional that went out to thousands. Karen’s passion is to see young ladies and women understand the power of knowing the Father’s love. Through this passion she has established “Catching the Father’s Glance.” A unique and powerful retreat for girls and ladies held all over America. She believes her greatest accomplishment is simply being a mom to Nate and Abby, and the love of Pat’s life.

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"It is difficult to find women with the ability to speak to our ultra-urban youth and adults. Karen Schatzline did just that! She connected with everyone whether they were from the Projects or the suburbs. While we were laughing... she brought us into an encounter with GOD that left us all wanting more"
Forrest Beiser, Lead Pastor
Glad Tidings, San Francisco, CA

"Our church was privledged to have Karen Schatzline and Mercy Seat Misistries minister at our annual women's conference in Salt Lake City. Karen is a gifted speaker and anointed woman of God. She possess such grace and transparency that women both young and old from all walks of life can identify with her message. Karen's words of purity and hope not only bring freedom to every life she touches, but also empowers women to walk the journey of life with Jesus in a personal way. I highly recommend Karen Shatzline and her team of amazing students from Forerunner School of Ministry."
Leslie Crandall, Youth & Young Adults Pastor's Wife
Bethel Church
Redding, CA

"Karen's messages touched the hearts and spirits of our ladies at our annual retreat. Her warm and friendly personality made it easy to connect with her and her passion for reaching the hearts of women to address real topics for today's women was evident to all. We were truly blessed by her ministry!"
Kerry Iannone, Lead Pastor’s Wife
First Assembly of God,
Port Jervis, NY

"The young women and ladies of Brownsville Assembly in Pensacola, Florida were recently blessed to have Karen Schatzline share at their Daughter's of Destiny Tea . Karen has a special gift uplift those who struggle with issues of low self esteem. Her gentle approach to ministry is anchored deeply in prayer. Her sense of humor penetrates the hardest hearts paving the way for the admission of the Holy Spirit. You will enjoy this delightful woman of God!"
Deborah Horton, Lead Pastor's Wife
Brownsville A/G
Pensacola, FL

"May I recommend to you Karen Schatzline, with Mercy Seat Ministries, as an extraordinary speaker who will present a powerful message to your people. With a passion to see others experience a deeper relationship with God, Karen brought a powerful Word to our recent Captivating Conference. She invited each young lady to stand back and watch the wonder of grace and healing at work in their lives, as she led them to submit to a God who is willing to eternally forgive and forget and to transform their brokenness into his beauty. I wholehaertedly recommend Karen Schatzline for any speaking opportunity under consideration."
Pastor Susan Nording, Co-Lead Pastor
CT Church
Houston, Texas