Lynette’s Story
Lynette Connell Jones’ life changed forever in 1999 when she was working as a leading sales and marketing consultant for Capstar Broadcasting Inc. in Waco, Texas. She miraculously survived a rollover car accident breaking her neck leaving her a quadriplegic, paralyzing her from the chest down. Having been told that she might not sing again because of her paralyzed vocal cords and diaphragm, Lynette was determined to prove the doctors wrong. After six months, doctors were astounded to discover Lynette’s vocal cords were completely restored. This miracle was surely a sign from God to help Lynette embark on what she remembers from an early age: God’s calling to use her in some special way to minister to others.
Lynette’s Message
Lynette has never let her spinal cord injury keep her from living her life to its fullest. The Institute for Research and Rehabilitation invited Lynette to appear in a video teaching series for women with spinal cord injury. Her ministry for reaching out to others quickly grew. She resumed her talents on stage with a break through performance in a special concert entitled Lynette and Friends sponsored by Vive Les Arts. Other shows quickly followed including The Full Monty and Footloose. She is also the very proud mother of her son, Kyle. Together they have combined their vocal talents singing at fund-raising events and concerts. Their volunteer efforts have helped to raise money for many charitable organizations including Peaceable Kingdom, a retreat for chronically ill children, and the Hope Pregnancy Centers in Central Texas.
Lynette is an active member of Eels on Wheels, an Austin-based scuba diving group comprised of dedicated volunteers and disabled divers. They have traveled to Belize, Aruba, Honduras and Cayman Brac.
Motivated by God’s grace upon her own life, Lynette shares her powerful and inspiring story with church and civic groups, youth and school groups, ladies’ retreats and women’s’ groups, and military and government organizations. Lynette continues to be amazed by God’s blessings and praises Him for allowing her voice to be a ministry and an inspiration. In 2009, Lynette was the recipient of the John C. Garth Person of the Year Award presented by the Bell County Judge and Commissioners’ Committee on People of Disability. Lynette is featured on a solo CD of sacred and inspirational songs to released 2012. Lynette has teamed up with Christian Courage, a non-profit ministry dedicated to inspiring and empowering others through life-changing stories of courage.
For more information and booking, please contact Lynette by e-mail or call (254) 290-9000.
Lynette enjoys sharing her message:
Praise and worship services
Conference keynotes
Weekend church services
Community outreach events
Leadership events
Women’s retreats
Chambers of Commerce
Civic organizations
Women’s prisons
Schools
Lynette shared her story July 28, 2013 at Ladies Night Out at Zion Lutheran Church of McGregor, Texas.
Travels From: Waco, TX
Call for more information: (254) 749-4146
