Jennifer Rothschild
Jennifer Rothschild[1] (born 1963) is an American author and speaker. She has written over 11 books and Bible studies, including the bestsellers, Lessons I Learned in the Dark, Self-Talk, Soul-Talk, and Invisible: How You Feel is Not Who You Are. Jennifer is the founder of WomensMinistry.Net, a member based website that provides resources for women in leadership and equips them to lead well. She is also the founder of Fresh Grounded Faith, a national Christian women’s conference. She has appeared on Good Morning America, Dr. Phil, The Learning Channel, Life Today, and a Billy Graham television special and spoken for Women of Faith and Extraordinary Women. Jennifer regularly travels and speaks around the country, sharing her story with thousands of women. She and her husband Phil have two sons and live in Missouri.
Early life/education
Jennifer Rothschild was born in Clearwater, Florida on December 19, 1963 and grew up in Costa Rica and Miami. Jennifer lost her sight at the age of 15 due to a rare form of the degenerative eye disease known as Retinitis Pigmentosa. She graduated from Palm Beach Atlantic University in 1986 with a BA in Psychology, and a minor in Communication. After graduating she married Dr. Philip Rothschild, and they now have two sons, Clayton (born 1989) and Connor (born 1998).
Ministry/career
Jennifer Rothschild started in ministry as a singer/songwriter. She's released several Christian music CD's, including, Along the Way: Songs from the Early Years (2003) (CD), Come to the Morning (1990) (CD), Out of the Darkness (1993) (CD), Walking By Faith: The Music Captured Live (2003) (CD), Remember (2009) (CD).
Jennifer is also the founder of WomensMinistry.Net (Established 1998), a member based website that provides resources for women in leadership and equips them to lead well. In addition to a number of guest speaking engagements, since 2007, Jennifer Rothschild has produced her live event called Fresh Grounded Faith, visiting over 70 cities between 2007–2015. Fresh Grounded Faith is a national Christian women’s conference featuring Jennifer as the main speaker, with a musical artist, and special guest speaker.
Published works
Jennifer is the author of over 11 books and Bible studies:
- Lessons I Learned in the Dark (Multnomah, 2002)[2]
- Walking by Faith Bible Study (LifeWay Press, 2003)
- Fingerprints of God (Multnomah, 2003)
- Fingerprints of God Bible Study (LifeWay Press, 2005)
- Lessons I Learned in the Light (Multnomah, 2006)[3]
- Self Talk, Soul Talk (Harvest House, 2007)[4]
- Me, Myself and Lies Bible Study (LifeWay Press, 2008)
- Fresh Grounded Faith Devotional (Harvest House, 2009) Re-released as This Morning With God
- Missing Pieces Bible Study (LifeWay Press, 2012)
- God is Just Not Fair: Finding Hope When Life Doesn’t Make Sense (Zondervan, 2014)[5]
- Hosea Bible Study (LifeWay Press, 2015)
- Invisible: How You Feel is Not Who You Are (Harvest House, 2015)
- Invisible For Young Women: How You Feel is Not Who You Are (Harvest House, 2016)
Awards/media appearances
Jennifer Rothschild has appeared on Good Morning America, Dr. Phil, The Learning Channel, Life Today, and a Billy Graham television special. She has also received the Young Alumni Award From Palm Beach Atlantic University in 1990, the Love of Sight Award from Foundation Fighting Blindness in 2009, and an honorary citation from the US Senate in 2009.
Personal life
Jennifer currently lives in Missouri with her husband, Phil, her son, Connor, and her shih-tzu, Lucy.