RENEE BONDI

The story of Renée Bondi features all the drama, hope and inspiration that only God could orchestrate and it is being shared with millions by the only one who could tell it...Renée herself. An incredibly gifted Christian singer before her accident, Renée has augmented her gifts to include a dynamic speaking ability that grabs her audiences. Whether performing a powerful concert or sharing her profound and victorious story that includes paralysis and a life confined to a wheelchair, those who hear Renée are uplifted and mesmerized by her angelic voice, music and messages. Most importantly, all who hear Renée are encouraged to pursue a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Although a few of her topics are intense, Renée's charisma and sense of humor provide plenty of light-hearted moments, including those in her testimony that highlight her marriage and the birth of her son - events that took place after her accident! Her entertaining and practical messages, which combine speaking and singing, have been met with overwhelming success by churches and conferences throughout the country. Renée's unique ability to be transparent allows her to reach out to each person in the audience creating intimate moments even in large convention halls. It is this special gift that has attracted many organizations to include Renée in their programs.  In 2001, she will be on the cover of Today's Christian Woman magazine, available for interviews at the National Religious Broadcasters Convention in Dallas and Gospel Music Week in Nashville, and a speaker/vocalist for 5,000 women at the Heritage Keepers Women's Conference in Kansas.  Recent keynote and/or performance credits include:  Gospel Music Association's "Seminar in the Rockies" - Hosanna 2000 International Festival in Israel - Gospel Music Week 2000 - National Religious Broadcaster's - Convention World Youth Day -  20th Anniversary Celebration of Joni & Friends Ministries - Statewide Women's Conference for Hawaiian Island Ministries - Western State's Association of Christian Schools International Convention - California Governor's Prayer Breakfast with Dr. Lloyd Ogilivy -Religious Education Congress - Saddleback Valley Community Church - Women's Retreat -  Catholic Charismatic Renewal Conferences, Minneapolis, Anaheim, Phoenix.  Recent Awards include: 2000 Woman of the Year, California State Senate -Unity Award, 2000 Inspirational Artist, United Catholic Music & Video Association - Turning Your Scars into Stars Award, Crystal Cathedral Ministries - Special Congressional Recognition for Outstanding Service to the Community, US House of Representatives - Walter Knott Service Award for Humanitarian Spirit, Goodwill Industries . Focus on the Family recently published Renee's article Living Life with a Purpose for Renewing the Heart and her story has been featured in Chicken Soup for the Christian Soul by Jack Canfield (HCI, 1997) and Life's Not Fair, But God is Good by Robert H. Schuller (Bantam Books, 1993). Renée has released four inspirational CD/cassette recordings including her latest Surrender to Your Love reflecting the triumph and peace Renee has experienced from surrendering her cross to Jesus Christ. Renée invites us to jump with full abandon into the abundant life God has planned for each of us. Combining pop/contemporary with inspirational style her recordings provide variety that adults and teens will enjoy.