Sarah K. Asaftei is the founder of ReDefinition Ministries, and the Assistant Director of the Centre for Secular & Postmodern Studies at the General Conference Office of Adventist Mission.

An engaging international speaker, Sarah is passionate about ministry - speaking to teen and adult audiences on sexual purity, romance, evangelism to unchurched postmoderns, young womanhood and Christian identity.

In addition, Sarah also serves as the Marketing Director and Production Coordinator of tedMEDIA productions, a cutting edge Adventist film group based in the UK. She is a pastor’s wife, author, former Bible worker, and has traveled to 29 countries.

An alumnus of Southern Adventist University, Sarah also graduated from Andrews University with a master’s degree in Administration & International Development, specialising in curriculum design and adult learning. She has worked as a colporteur, youth leader, evangelistic speaker, radio announcer and educational administrator.

She has been a featured guest on AWR Italia, Truth Talk LIVE Radio, and other Christian radio and television programmes. Her articles and stories have been published by Women of Spirit Magazine, the Adventist Review, INsight Magazine, Adventist World, Ministry Magazine, HUB and other publications. She was also a contributing author for “Praise, Prayer & Promise,” a 2006 devotional book.

Besides loving young people, Sarah’s domestic interests include reading, music, homemaking, gardening, hospitality and entertaining, and sharing a life of ministry with her husband, Pastor Marius R. Asaftei.

“I believe that God is the creator of romance, intimacy and all things lovely. In a society where everything is instant, few learn the value of waiting for something better instead of grabbing something NOW.

Today’s culture battles against surrender, discipline, and patience. Yet some experiences are sweetest only when they have been deferred. Romance is one of these.

Most young people receive little education about who to love, how to love, and when to love. They to be mentored into godly identity as men and women.

I see young women who have never been discipled into feminine maturity. Beautiful girls without poise or confidence. It takes authentic commitment to become a Proverbs woman – gentle determination and grace.

I see young men who have never been shown how to become true men. Boys without godly masculine mentors. Becoming an Ephesians man is a lifetime commitment. It is no small calling to love as Christ loved – to lead as Christ led, as a servant.

Before our young people are ready to love – they must know who they are. They are truly a unique generation – an generation of youth longing to be shaped into men and women of God.

The passion of youth is a treasure to be cherished. When it comes to romance, the waiting is agony – but the rewards are priceless.
I know – I waited.”

~ Sarah K. Asaftei

Sarah K. Asaftei is available to speak for weekend retreats, camp meetings and seminars. To schedule an event or ask a question, contact her through the form below.

…means taking the world’s definition of love and giving it a new meaning.

It means teaching young people that romance is something beautiful, to be cherished.

It means understanding that God created intimacy to be so powerful that if we wish to experience its fullest ecstasy – we must wait.

It means exercising delayed satisfaction, allowing God to orchestrate your romance and give you a magical love story.

It means surrendering your romantic heart to God for His protection, His timing, and His plan.

It means that young people must learn the biblical definition of becoming men and women before they are ready to love.

It means that God forgives past mistakes and provides strength to find purity again.

It means that fairy tale romance really does exist!

Lecture Topics

Redefining Romance frankly confronts the struggles young people face in the journey toward purity and adulthood.

In Defense of Love
Why does Christianity often paint sex as dirty? Why are so many marriages unhappy? Is God the love scrooge, or the ultimate matchmaker?

A Parable of Two Closets
How do I surrender my romantic heart to God? When am I ready to give my heart away? How do I know who is right for me?

Ephesians Man
What defines real manhood? How do I become a strong, pure Christian man? How can I discover what godly masculinity looks like?

Proverbs Woman
What is being a woman all about? How do I make sense of all the mixed messages in society? Can I really master the art of being a gracious and feminine woman?

Heavenly Love in Earthly Places
Does God really work romantic miracles in our times? Hear a modern romance story that will inspire trust and anticipation.

Generation P
What does God really want of me? How can I become different from the world without losing my identity? How do I achieve true surrender as a contemporary young person?

For more information about this seminar, or to arrange for Sarah to speak at your event, please fill the form below.

Have you ever felt confused by the mixed messages you get on how to be a real woman?

ReDefining Young Womanhood is a chance for you to discover your hidden potential.

It is an opportunity to find new definitions for the hot issues that characterize modern women.

Womanhood is a treasure. It’s a gift to be cultivated & cherished. And it doesn’t have to be limited to old-fashioned tradition.

Godly women do not happen by accident. They are women who realize their worth in God’s eyes. They relish their role in society.

Society challenges every biblical principle. In a world that offers a glitzy counterfeit for every divine blessing, we cannot just blindly accept contemporary definitions of what is right and wrong.

Do you embrace your feminine identity? Do you move with confidence?

Will you choose to see what you can become as a woman of God?

Session Topics

Redefining Womanhood addresses the following topics with humor, depth and a Biblical perspective:

Confidence
How should we balance accomplishment and womanhood while striving for Biblical femininity?

Beauty
MYTH: Beauty is naked sexuality and physical perfection.
TRUTH: Beauty is complex, varied and multi-dimensional.

Purity
How do I protect my heart? How do I find purity? How can I recover from past choices or abuse?

Dress & Fashion
What responsibilities does a Christian woman have regarding appearance? Should we be stylish? How do we achieve modern modesty?

Submission
Just how do modern women achieve submission without becoming doormats?

Leadership
How do I discover my talents and sculpt them for God’s glory? How can I know that I’m doing His will? What does the Bible really say about women and leadership?

For more information about this seminar, please fill the form below.

God, Who do You Want Me to Be?

Every girl and woman wants to be someone - someone loved, someone important, someone useful and valued, someone beautiful.

Sometimes it gets a little messy trying to figure out who we are, who we want to be, and who we ought to be.

One simple way to find answers? Change the question you’re asking. Instead of trying to figure out it all alone - ask God. “Who do You want me to be?”

The stories of these ancient women can help in that journey toward meaning and fulfillment as modern women.

Mary Magdelene: surrendering your most precious treasure to Jesus

Martha: finding your source of identity

Sarai: loyalty and trust even when things don’t make sense

Bathsheba: the concept of purity in action

Ruth: developing authentic compassion and faithfulness

Abigail: taking personal initiative and acting decisively

Queen Esther: developing discretion, poise, and gracefulness

For more information about this seminar, please fill the form below.

Have you ever longed for meaningful companionship among fellow women?

Mothers In Israel is a challenge for women of all ages to come together in mentoring relationships according to the Biblical mandate in Titus 2.

Are you a mature woman with a story of how God has led your life? Are you a young women searching for direction and meaning?

This seminar is specifically designed for female audiences with a broad age-range. It is ideal for mother-daughter conferences, women’s retreats and other venues where women of different generations fellowship together.

Join for a weekend of prayer, heart-searching, sharing and Scripture!

Session Topics

Beautiful, Confident Leadership
Isn’t every woman hardwired with a longing to be beautiful? Yet how often we allow our quest for external youth and beauty to eclipse our need for inner peace with God!

Mothers in Israel
Every young girl struggles in the art of becoming a woman. Today’s society makes it even harder. Where better to learn about godly womanhood, than from women who are already striving?

Purely Feminine
God created us as women, distinct and beautiful and separate. It is a challenge to learn to celebrate His creation as He intended it to be. How do we succeed in a competitive world, while maintaining our femininity and purity?

For more information about this seminar, or to arrange for Sarah to speak at your event, please fill the form below.

No matter who you are, or what you do for a living – you have opportunities every day to share what Jesus has done for you. As followers of Jesus Christ, we are instructed to share His love with those around us.

But often, we are too shy, or too frightened, or too preoccupied with the routine of our daily grind to notice the golden moments the Holy Spirit brings.

Come to this seminar to discover simple, effective ways to share what Christ has done for you. Practice your new skills in a safe environment, and hone your witnessing talent.

Workshop Topics

Your Testimony
Learn how to give a three-minute and five-minute testimony of how God has led in your life. Discover how powerful your own personal story with Jesus can be!

Write Your Own Bible Study
Learn practical methods of writing your own Bible studies. Find out how to make them short, sweet, and to the point. Practice sharing your new Bible study with someone you don’t know.

Presenting Your Bible Study
Practice the art of sharing your new Bibles studies. Gain confidence with presenting clear explanations and simple truths, so that even children can understand.

Dealing With Objections
Find out how to gently answer objections to a variety of Biblical topics. Role-play tough conversations with your fellow students as practice.

Becoming a Listener
Discover the importance of being a good listener. Practice improving your communication skills and deepening your genuine interest in other people.

For more information about this seminar, or to arrange for Sarah to speak at your event, please fill the form below.

Sarah K. Asaftei, President
Macon, Georgia
Founder of ReDefinition Ministries, speaker and author. Alumnus of Andrews University, Southern Adventist University and Weimar College. Pastor’s wife and former Bible Worker.

Debbie Thompson Kippel
Roseville, California
Wife and pastor’s daughter. Photographer and musician.

Holly LaRoy
Edmonton, Alberta
Alumnus of Weimar College. Wife and mother. Author and musician.

Maria Long
Berrien Springs, Michigan
Alumnus of Southerwestern Adventist University. Pastor’s wife, musician, elementary teacher, returned missionary.

Rachel Matthews
Tyler, Texas
Alumnus of Oklahoma Academy. Musician and speaker. Returned missionary from Bolivia. Nursing student.

Andrea Moskalova
Berrien Springs, Michigan
Alumnus of Andrews University. Speaker and writer. Pastor’s daughter and missionary.

Melita Pujic
St. Albans, England
Alumnus of Southern Adventist University, Newbold College, and Sagunto College. Photographer, graphic designer and marketing specialist. Pastor’s daughter and linguist.

G. Katherine Matthews
Mrs. Kathy Matthews is a mature woman with a varied background. Married to her high school sweetheart for 35 years, she has raised two daughters to love and fear the Lord. She currently serves as Dean of Girls at Oklahoma Academy, where she is surrogate mother to more than 20 girls.

With her husband, Tom Matthews, she has served as a missionary in Russia and lived for several years in Germany. They enjoy travel and culture, and share a deep passion for family life and ministry. Together, their home has been a warm and hospitable refuge for hurting youth, people in need, and anyone needing a place to sleep!

Mrs. Matthews is a long-time hostess of the 3ABN Television program “Thinking About Home”, featuring guests such as Richard O’Ffill, Dr. Jay Sloop, and Sarah K. Asaftei. She also presents “ReDefining Gracious Living,” a workshop intended to teach young people good manners and poise through activities such as banquets, introductions, table setting and overnight guest etiquette.

Adrienne Townsend
Pastor Adrienne Townsend is currently serving as Assistant Dean of Women at Andrews University. Simultaneously, she serves as an associate minister on the pastoral staff of Andrews University’s New Life Seventh-day-Adventist Church. Her responsibilities include providing pastoral care, planning, and implementing opportunities for students to come in contact with Jesus Christ.

Pastor Townsend holds a B.A. in Elementary Education and Psychology, MA in Curriculum and Instruction, and is currently completing a Master of Divinity at the Seventh-day Adventist Theological Seminary at Andrews University. In addition to this, Pastor Townsend was commissioned into the U.S. Navy Chaplain candidate program in June 2005.

This former NY city grade school teacher has grown into an accomplished vocalist and orator. Through her own organization, One Touch Ministries, she gives dynamic and life changing seminars and workshops. She has also traveled extensively with her singing group, Journey Ministries International.

Pastor Townsend’s hobbies include reading, singing, and encouraging others to draw closer to Christ.

Cindy Tutsch
Cindy Tutsch is currently an Associate Director of the Ellen G. White Estate at the General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists in Silver Spring, MD. Her position includes promoting an enthusiasm and understanding for Ellen White among youth and young adults worldwide.

Pastor Tutsch has been involved in youth ministry and evangelism for 33 years as a youth pastor, Bible teacher, lay ministries coordinator, and conference youth director. She initiated Youth Challenge in North America, an evangelistic outreach that uses teens to teach Bible studies and Revelation Seminars, do service projects for the community, and distribute gospel literature door to door. Pastor Tutsch is currently a doctoral candidate at the Andrews University Seventh-day Adventist Theological Seminary. She is the recipient of several awards for excellence in ministry and teaching.

She and her husband, Ulrich, have three adult children. She enjoys her pets and participating in outdoor recreation.

Agnes Moushon
Wife, mother of ten. Retired probation officer in Illinois Prison System.