From my Perspective

I wanted this to be fun, so I thought I’d give you the scoop on me before giving you the standard bio information, so here goes:

Alyssa Dees Avant: My daddy named me, Carrie Alyssa Dees. You pronounce my middle name, which is the name that I go by, “A-leee-sha” rather than how it looks. Do not worry everyone gets it wrong the first time. But, I’ve learned it’s just one of the things that makes me unique.

My Husband: My husband and I married when I was 19 and he was 25. He is a probation/parole officer for the State of Mississippi, who has supported me through 3 years of college and several years of seminary. He is my support in every crazy idea that I come up with, and trust me I come up with a few crazy ideas every now and again.

My Kids: I have two children, Baker my super active, curious 4 year old, who is never still and loves to be a “big helper”. Lily my precious baby girl, whose smile can light up any room and is growing up way too fast. Most say she’s getting out of the way, as Greg and I got a surprise this Thanksgiving when we found out we’re expecting baby #3 in July 2008.

My Ministry: I dreamed of creating a ministry to girls for a long time. God saw sufficient to make my dream come true in January 2005 and since then he has grown this venture much more than I could ever imagine. Beauty by Design Ministries (http://beautybydesignonline.com) is my way of serving God and others, outside the box as I like to call it. God has given me the ideas and the plans to make it one of a kind.

My Life: I spend most days, changing diapers, making lunch and supper, and writing, lots of writing as I earn the majority of my income as a writer for hire from home. I love Coco Cola Classic, blogging, and I look forward to my monthly TOMgirls (Together on Mission) meeting, which is a group of girls at my church that get together once a month for mission projects, Bible study, good food and girl time. I am an active member of my church, currently helping to lead Acteens and I feel truly blessed to be at the place I am in life.

My Standard Bio:

Alyssa Avant, Christian author and speaker, founded Beauty By Design Ministries in January 2005 to reach an ever growing population of girls who are pressured and confused by the messages of style, fashion and beauty within our culture. Alyssa brings together her 9 years of experience in the modeling industry with her strong commitment to the Lord and 5 years of experience in student ministry together to make her girls’ events fun, entertaining and empowering. Her mission is “turning the hearts of girls towards God.”

Alyssa now offers her services through her ezine Heart to Heart: Mom-Daughter Connection, her podcast, Mom-Daughter Connection Radio Show and Podcast and articles published monthly in North Mississippi Christian Family Magazine, in addition to her key note speaking, event and party planning services.

Alyssa holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from the University of Mississippi and is completing her Master’s Degree in Christian Education from the New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. Alyssa served as the youth and children’s minister at Carrollton Baptist Church from June 2002 -March 2007.

She has been married to her husband, Greg, for 7 years and is the mom of a 4 year old son, Baker and a infant daughter, Lillian Claire “Lily”, and is expecting her third child in July 2008. She and her family live in Carrollton, MS with their beloved basset hound, Duke.
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