The Cooks were missionaries in Taiwan for many years. It was there that Shelly was born and raised, speaking both English and Mandarin Chinese. At the age of 13 Shelly made her own personal commitment to missionary service. During her university years she participated in summer mission projects in Southeast Asia, India and Brazil. I remember being so impressed when she returned from Brazil speaking Portuguese.
Someone as special as Shelly should have an equally impressive husband. And Glen certainly fits that description. Interestingly, it was when Glen was my roommate that he and Shelly began their serious relationship that has resulted in a 35-year marriage and two sons and a grandchild.
Shelly and Glen lived and served in Quito, Ecuador for more than twenty years. He was an executive with Radio HCJB, one of the most powerful and influential radio centers in the world, reaching millions of people from many nations with the Gospel. They both speak fluent Spanish.
Shelly's special gift of encouragement expresses itself through her speaking, writing, training, mentoring and counseling. During her years with HCJB she also co-hosted radio programs...in English and Spanish. She regularly speaks and teaches in conferences, seminars, retreats, universities and churches in many countries, especially in Latin America and the US. As a teacher of the Word and a Biblical counselor her passion is to encourage women to find out whom God is and what difference He can make in their daily lives. Shelly teaches Bible studies for women hungry to deepen their walk with God. She loves to mentor army wives and young mothers as well.
Shelly has written three books. Some have been translated into six languages.
She also serves on the board of Get Hope International, an organization that provides business training and micro-loans to impoverished women around the world.
I am excited that Shelly is coming to Latvia. Every woman who listens to her messages will be deeply touched and encouraged.
