Naomi Reed
Naomi Reed is a gifted communicator who loves to use honest, everyday stories to remind us that even in the hardest moments, God has not forgotten us.
Hi there!
It’s spring, 2023, and Darren and I have moved to the Central West, NSW! We’re loving being surrounded by fields of sheep, as well as a sky full of stars at night. As I look out my window, there are clumps of daffodils everywhere. We have also joined a new church community and we’re enjoying making new friends and contacts.
Part of our move here is our desire to support smaller, rural churches. We would also love to take Faith Stories on the ROAD. I’ve now been writing ‘Faith Stories’ for Eternity News for four years! These are published on the Eternity News website and Facebook page. I’ve done 270 of them, and I continue to be really encouraged by the process. God is still at work in the world! https://www.eternitynews.com.au/section/faith-stories.
By mid 2024, we’re imagining getting a small campervan and beginning to collect faith stories further afield. If you would like us to visit your church please send me a message on the contact page. I’d love to hear from you! We would also love to collate some of these stories in both book form, and on camera, so I’ll let you know when that is all available!
If you would like to share a short faith story with me, please send me a message on the contact page. I’d love to hear from you.
With my love and prayers at this time,
Naomi
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Books
Naomi is the author of ten books and one audio book. She began writing in Nepal in 2005, while she and her husband and three sons were living through their seventh monsoon. It began as a means of survival and soon became a love of storytelling. Naomi kept writing even after the rain stopped, firstly the sequel to ‘My Seventh Monsoon’ and then eight other books.
Radio - Everyday Stories
Naomi has recorded 250 radio segments and they are available on this site as well as on Media Point for use by radio broadcasters around Australia.
Storytelling and Speaking
Naomi speaks regularly at churches and larger conventions. Her style is a mixture of creative storytelling and Biblical encouragement. She loves to share on the theme of seasons, the body of Christ, God’s enabling, our true home and having a heart for mission. As well as this, she also presents Biblical portions in first-person dramatic style, enjoying the opportunity to present the gospel message in a fresh and tangible way.
The Zookeeper
The Zookeeper – a tale of unimaginable love, is an original narrative by Naomi Reed, written to appeal to a wide audience of children and families. It tells the Biblical story, from creation to recreation, through the use of engaging allegory. The Zookeeper is available as a 64-page children’s chapter book (illustrated by Stephen Reed), a live storytelling by Naomi, and a ten-part Zookeeper lesson plan, perfect for schools and churches. As well as that, ‘The Zookeeper’ children’s chapter book is available in Nepali!
The Conductor
In 2019, Naomi and her son, Stephen Reed, jointly released ‘The Conductor’. This is a 56-page illustrated children’s chapter book, all about the Conductor who loves his instruments and who longs for them to play together in harmony. They struggle to do that! Naomi also performs the story live (in her own warmly compelling style) at churches and larger conventions, as an encouragement for all of us to be the body of Christ.
INF Ambassador
In November 2017, Naomi took on a new role, as an ambassador for the International Nepal fellowship (INF). The INF is an international Christian mission, working in Nepal since 1952, and aiming to empower the most marginalised and disadvantaged people in Nepal, through health and community development. Naomi and Darren themselves served in Nepal with INF for six years, from 1993-1996, and from 2003-2006. If you would like to hear Naomi speak about the work in Nepal through INF, or if you would like to arrange a ‘Nepali event’ at your church or organisation, please go to the contact page of this website.
Naomi Reed
Writer and Speaker
Naomi Reed is a writer and speaker who grew up in Sydney and studied physiotherapy with her husband Darren. They spent six years in Nepal with a medical mission (INF/Interserve) and during that time Naomi began to write. The ten resulting books have become best-sellers in the Christian market. The family are now based in the Blue Mountains where Naomi is writing, speaking, and trying to keep up with their three sons and mad beagle.