As president of Plano, Texas-based Women of Faith, a division of Thomas Nelson, Inc., Mary Graham oversees the organization that hosts America's largest women's conference. Since 1996, nearly four million women have attended Women of Faith conferences in some 76 cities.
Women of Faith conferences have been compared to “a giant slumber party” and “a spiritual refill.” A Women of Faith conference is made up of energizing music and dynamic speakers. It’s a place where mothers, daughters, sisters and friends can bond while taking in humorous, inspiring and heartfelt messages of God’s love.
Mary is actively involved on the conference stage and at the Women of Faith offices. During conferences, she steps into the spotlight to serve as the host for the weekend’s activities as well as works closely with the speakers and musical guests. At the office Mary directs Women of Faith's 100 employees, supervises the annual budget, works with ministry partners and oversees Women of Faith publishing and recording contracts.
Mary started her career with Women of Faith in 1999. Before becoming a full-fledged employee, Mary volunteered her time to help the conferences move smoothly.
Prior to joining Women of Faith, Mary served as the director of international ministries for Insight for Living, the radio ministry of Dr. Charles Swindoll. She began her position there in 1991.
Before working with Insight for Living, Mary invested 22 years serving with Campus Crusade for Christ International.
Mary graduated from California State University, Fresno with a bachelor's in Sociology. She grew up in a small Oklahoma town where she was the youngest of eight brothers and sisters.
Throughout her career Mary always has been involved with women's ministries. As she has matured, she's shifted her focus from college students to professional women. Her work has taken her to every continent and she has lived all over the U.S
