BIO:
Cara Shine is a Lay Pastor, Author, Speaker, Retired Elementary School teacher, and Bible Study teacher with a surprising testimony of finding Jesus in the midst of chaos and fear.
Raised in the Jewish faith, Cara spent much of her early life feeling rejected and judged by the Christians around her. The bullying she endured as a child left lasting scars, shaping her view of Jesus and her sense of belonging.
But everything changed in the fall of 2002, during the terrifying three-week reign of the DC sniper attacks. As a young mom and schoolteacher paralyzed by anxiety, Cara encountered Christians who showed her the true heart of Christ through love, kindness, and courage. What followed was what she calls a “Holy ripple effect” that transformed her life, her faith, and her purpose.
If you’ve ever been afraid to share your faith, unsure of how to reflect Jesus to others, or burdened by the actions of those who misrepresented Him, Cara’s story will reignite your passion to lovingly share the Gospel.