For 20 years, Amy Hayward spent her time in ministry serving artists, musicians and pastors behind the scenes. 

As an event manager, Amy planned tours and conferences while walking through a process of healing behind the scenes with the Lord.

"I'm  39 now, and about 10 years ago, the Lord took me through a process of healing. I might call it the valley of the shadow of death. I thought it was the end, but it was just the beginning of freedom and breakthrough that he had planned for me for a long time," Hayward explains.

Although Amy loved serving others and creating atmospheres at events where people can encounter the Lord, she felt called to step out from behind the scenes where she could be heard and seen.

This came with plenty of pain and rejection along the way, something she was able to overcome over the course of several years. 

“Each of us has a unique story, and for too many of us, that story includes rejection. I’ve seen that it’s possible to find freedom and break out of that cycle of rejection, fear and pain. I thought rejection would always be part of my identity, but God showed me the truth about who I am, His Beloved.”

 Amy is now sharing her story in her first book, Victory Over Rejection, in hopes of bringing that same freedom to others that may be struggling. 

The main message of Victory Over Rejection is that you can apply the victory of the cross to personal areas of fear and anxiety that stem from rejection. Amy walks the reader through dealing with past pain and future fear, imparting encouragement as well as practical tools to apply in their own lives. After seeing incredible transformation in her own life, Amy has been teaching and leading others into victory as well.

 An E-course is also available for those who want to dig deeper and get help applying the tools and principles laid out in the book. Amy also has a podcast and other resources at her website, speakbeloved.com.