Meet Shana

God has a plan for you. And it’s beautiful, captivating and full of adventure. It’s providence! At the heartbeat of every message, blog, or song that Shana writes or speaks is the truth of powerful providence that is guiding and sustaining us every day.

Shana’s story is about overcoming shame and taking hold of the destiny God designed for her. Insecurity, doubt, fear and depression were all too familiar to Shana. Those emotions weren’t just acquaintances to Shana; they were constant companions. Her life seemed full of negative emotions that constantly kept her in a state of passivity and unbelief. Being a Christian the majority of her life did not exempt her from feeling un-important, un-needed, and un-original. Shana was born with facial deformities that became a constant source of pain for her.

The struggle of shame and insecurity led Shana to form an intimate relationship with Jesus Christ as a young child. Shana fell deeply in love with Jesus. At an early age, her parents realized her musical gift and helped to guide her in developing it. She grew up singing in church and school recitals, choir, and playing multiple instruments.

At the age of 19 she began composing songs and leading worship in various churches. She felt drawn to the topic of worship and compelled to dedicate her life to writing songs and sharing them with others. This dream sparked the beginning of a journey for Shana that led her to pursue fulltime ministry with her music.

In years past, Shana competed and received excellent marks for her songwriting and vocal abilities at such competitions as GMA’s Music in the Rockies and various regional talent

competitions and placed as high as third. Shana is an accomplished singer/songwriter and worship leader with three Christian radio releases to her credit. Her song “Emmanuel Has Come,” released in 2010, placed as high as #7 on the Contemporary Christian charts and her song “Rescue” reached #24. She also facilitated worship for an event for international speaker, Sheila Walsh.

In 2010, Shana signed to LifeStage Records, helping her to achieve full time status as a worship artist. However, shortly thereafter doors began to close unexplainably. Shana and her husband were forced to sell their business due to economical constraints, close the doors of their church and find full time employment. The record label decided to release Shana as a roster artist. She felt as though her entire world crumbled as she laid the dream to rest and returned to the work force. But through that dark season, God birthed the song “Providence” and consequently the book of the same name, after walking through the most painful season of her life.

The result of that painful season also awakened a hunger in Shana to immerse herself in the Bible and consequently share those truths with others. She discovered the ability to not only write songs, but also blogs and Bible studies. The season also served to help her discover the speaking gift within her.

She earned a degree in Religious Studies, graduating with High honors from Kilgore College in 2008. In 2013 she decided to further her education and pursue a degree in Psychology but still has not completed due to a full time work load. She is also a certified Precept Ministries facilitator which enables her to speak at various women’s events. Her struggle with overcoming low self esteem is the platform she uses to help other women trapped in the same bondage. Many women are now set free from the bondage of self hatred through the ministry God birthed in Shana. She also shares about overcoming depression, finding her true identity and walking out the unique destiny. Shana feels compelled to inspire others to embrace Christ, motivate them to step into their calling, and to equip them with the tools to do so.

She combines speaking and singing as an effective communication method to share her messages. With authenticity and passion she captures her audience by sharing stories about God’s faithfulness, power and great love. She draws upon the Biblical truths learned throughout the dream journey to share with her audiences. Her transparency allows the Holy Spirit to shine through the songs and messages so others experience a genuine encounter with God.

Shana currently hosts a bi-monthly blog in which she shares from personal experiences that are relatable to readers. Her blogs are humorous and entertaining, meant to hook her readers so that a spiritual truth can be imparted. Her goal is to inspire readers to overcome by learning to trust God and obey His voice.

Shana is very active in her local community and currently serves as a Stonecroft local hub leader in Longview, Texas, helping other women learn how to share their faith in their community.

Her desire is to share the message of destiny and purpose with others. More than anything else she wants people to truly know Jesus.

When she isn’t ministering, she loves sipping on a gigantic cup of coffe, chillaxing in her family getaway cabin in Arkansas, riding four wheelers with her hubby, and getting spa pedicures with her daughter.