Wiki Bio / Profile Background
Introduction :
Lisa Bevere (maiden name Lisa Toscano) is a pastor & the co-founder of the ministry Messenger International. She is also the bestselling author of the New York Times bestseller book ‘Without Rival’.
Personal Life, Parents and Family Details :
- Lisa Bevere was born on June 6, 1960.
- She has one brother, Joseph Toscano.
- At five years old, Lisa was diagnosed with retinoblastoma, a rare form of cancer that affects eye tissue. Due to this, she had to have her eye removed and has used a glass eye ever since. Lisa had to continue getting checked every six months until she was eighteen to ensure the cancer hadn’t returned.
- When Lisa was twelve, her parents divorced, only to remarry two years late and then divorce again years later.
- At the age of twenty-one, while studying at the University of Arizona and getting into sororities, Lisa was at a very low point in her life due to a prevalent eating disorder and a toxic personal relationship.
Marriage and Children :
- Lisa spent the summer at home in Indiana, and upon returning to Arizona was soon invited to a Bible study picnic by the man who would become her husband, John Bevere.
- On this first date, Lisa heard the Word of God and was immensely drawn to it.
- She then read the Bible and became even more passionate about spreading the word herself.
- When she was twenty-two, Lisa married John. The couple went on to have four sons: Arden Christopher Bevere, Joshua Alexander Bevere, Addison David Bevere, and Austin Michael Bevere.
- Currently, she lives in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
Church Work and Sermons :
- Lisa entered the ministry at the young age of 21 with her future husband, John Bevere.
- The couple initially started ministering in Dallas, Texas, but then relocated to Colorado Springs, Colorado, where they remain to date.
- Lisa is the founder of the ‘Messenger International’ organization, together with her husband, John. The organization is aimed at the development of devoted followers of Jesus Christ.
- She spends a lot of her time preaching around the world and giving interviews for radio, TV, and print media outlets.
Other Work, Books and Net Worth :
- After editing several of her husband John’s books, John’s publisher asked Lisa to write one of her own, which started a very successful trajectory for her career as an author.
- Her first book, Out of Control and Loving It, came out in 1996. She then published The True Measure of a Woman in 1997 and You Are Not What You Weigh in 1998.
- Following the success of the previous books, Bevere continued writing and publishing, with hits such as Kissed the Girls and Made Them Cry in 2002, Fight Like a Girl in 2006, Lioness Arising in 2010, and Girls with Swords in 2013.
Interesting Facts and Trivia :
- Lisa has manifold hobbies: she has driven across Alaska in a four-wheeler, she surfs, and she tends to preach while dressed in black leather.
- She also frequently speaks at conferences aimed at teenagers.
- On a flight from Atlanta to Los Angeles, Lisa approached Maria Shriver and felt compelled to give her a message of strength, which left quite an impression on Shriver.
Body Figure / Physical Info
Lisa Bevere Measurements :
- Lisa Bevere Eye : Lisa has always been self-conscious about her eye as she was called “one eye” & “cyclops” since she was young. Name calling carried the intention of reducing her to the past and sabotaging her future. Her experiences as a child made her strong & have created compassion for others who have been bullied.
- Haircut / Hair Color : Brown
- How tall / Height : No confirmed information is available.
- Feet / Legs / Boots / Shoe Size : No confirmed information is available.
- Pregnant? : Currently, she is not expecting a baby.
- Weight Loss : A few Google queries regarding this, but we couldn’t find anything conclusive on any of her social media.
Personal / Home / Contact Details
- Marital Status / Married? : yes
- Lisa Bevere Children / No of Kids : 4
- Ethnicity / Origin / Heritage / Race : White
- Nationality : American