Hi, friend! I’m Cecily Lachapelle—a Bible teacher, author of “Repurpose Your Pain”, host of The Higher Pursuit Podcast, and speaker with a passion for helping men and women know God deeply, understand His Word, and live courageously from the truth of who He is.
My own journey with Jesus began at 17, in a season marked by deep pain and brokenness. It was there that I surrendered my life to Him, and everything changed. Since then, through decades of both beautiful seasons and difficult ones, I have discovered again and again that Jesus is faithful, His Word is trustworthy, and His presence is enough.
Life has given me plenty of opportunities to test that truth. I’ve walked through heartbreak, loss, divorce, the pain of watching someone I love battle addiction, and seasons when life looked nothing like I thought it would. Yet in every chapter, God has met me. Through His Word, prayer, and time with Him in the Secret Place, He has brought healing, wisdom, strength, and a peace that circumstances could never give me.
Along the way, God gave me a deep love for Scripture—not simply to read it, but to study it, uncover its truth, and help others do the same. One of my greatest joys is equipping women to open the Bible with confidence, recognize God’s voice, grow in spiritual maturity, and develop a personal relationship with Jesus that can sustain them through every season of life.
I’ve had the privilege of teaching and sharing my story in my home church, at women’s conferences, and in ministry settings around the world, including Costa Rica, South Africa, and Pakistan. Everywhere I go, I’m reminded that people are hungry for something real: truth they can stand on and a relationship with God that reaches far beyond Sunday morning.
My husband, John, and I raised our six children along the beautiful seacoast of New Hampshire, and today some of our sweetest moments are spent with our eight grandchildren.
My heart is to call women into a higher pursuit—to know Jesus intimately, love His Word deeply, live anchored in truth, and become everything He has called them to be. Whatever you have walked through, wherever you are in your faith today, I want to help you discover that there is always more of God to know, more truth to uncover, and more purpose ahead.
Hi there, friend! I’m Cecily Lachapelle, author of Repurpose Your Pain, host of the Higher Pursuit podcast, women’s faith coach, and speaker dedicated to helping women find strength and healing through a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.
My journey of faith began at 17, after experiencing the profound challenges of my parents’ divorce, a traumatic assault, and the derailment of my own academic potential. In that season of brokenness, I surrendered my life to Jesus, and He transformed my heart. Since that day, I’ve walked hand in hand with Him, never looking back.
My life has been full of both joys and trials—like my own experience with divorce and the journey of parenting a child struggling with addiction. Yet through every high and low, Jesus has been unfailingly faithful. In His Word, I’ve discovered comfort, wisdom, and the courage to press on. I’ve learned how to hear God’s voice, whether in the quiet stillness or in the storms of life, and I’ve discovered the unmatched peace that comes from pursuing intimacy with Him in the Secret Place.
I’ve had the privilege of sharing my story and encouraging others from the stage of my home church and at women’s conferences worldwide. My passion for ministry has taken me to Costa Rica, South Africa, and Pakistan, where I’ve seen God’s love transcend borders and transform lives.
Together with my husband of 25 years, John, we raised our six children along the beautiful seacoast of New Hampshire and now enjoy every moment we get with our eight grandchildren. My mission is to inspire women everywhere to find hope in Christ, to rise above pain, and to pursue the abundant, purpose-filled life that God promises.
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