Kim Ketola (formerly known as Kim Jeffries) has broadcast experience hosting programs on CBS News/Talk powerhouse WCCO-Radio and WCCO-TV, Christian Talk KTIS and Faith Radio Network, and Contemporary Hit Radio KS95. With the help of friends in her home church Bible study, in 2003, Kim founded Tell Them I Love Them Ministry™ in 2003. This 501c3 non-profit presented professional conferences to equip therapists, social workers and counselors and helping individuals recover from the emotional and spiritual wounds of abortion. The ministry name was changed to Life Redeemed™ with the 2004 launch of Life Redeemed™, a radio and online outreach offering stories of healing and hope after abortion. Kim served as Executive Producer and Host of this daily short feature which aired on KTIS-FM. She is a trained peer counselor and speaker with New Life Family Services Conquerors post-abortion support groups, and she has led groups at MN Teen Challenge and elsewhere.
Kim's story of redemption and hope was reported in Knight Ridder newspapers. Kim is a pro-life keynote speaker for churches and pregnancy centers, currently on the roster for the Ruth Graham and Friends "Get Growing" conferences. She also addresses community groups on a variety of topics related to faith and current events. Find a complete listing of Events here.
Kim serves as Chair, MN Governor's Council on Faith and Community Service Initiatives, since January, 2006. She is also a Board Member at Union Gospel Mission and a volunteer with Charis prison ministry and Missionary Evangelism to Corrections jail outreach. She contributes articles to Minnesota Christian Chronicle and has also been published in the Star Tribune, Pioneer Press, and Minnesota Women's Press. The National Alliance for the Mentally Ill-MN awarded Kim their 2003 Annual Media Award. She holds a B.S. in Ministry from Northwestern College.