Glenda Durano - Unexpected Grace

One look at Glenda’s resume says that she knows what it’s like to live through change: she has been the owner of multiple businesses, an educator, a church staff member, an award-winning speaker, a television director, a wife, a mother, and an author. But you need to hear her speak to learn how God used all that change to mold her into an obedient child.

In 2009, Glenda combined her professional background in marketing, management, and communication, with her love of education and created College Advising and Planning Services, a full-service, faith-based educational consulting firm whose purpose is to focus, empower, and motivate students in the college planning process. She is one of only 300 Certified Educational Planners in the United States, demonstrating the highest level of competency in the field. Glenda wrote The Christian’s Guide to College Admissions. 

Glenda serves as the Children’s Choir Director at Calvary Chapel, Albuquerque, where she directs the annual Christmas “Praise-entation,” with 150 kindergarten through fifth-grade children. Glenda leads the prayer ministry for a weekly community Bible Study. Glenda recently celebrated her 30th anniversary with her “Mr. Right,” who is an award-winning Green Builder. Glenda has two amazing daughters, and equally amazing son-in-laws.
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Glenda is privileged to share life lessons with others through speaking, writing, music and teaching. She enjoys mentoring Christian women as God provides the opportunity.