Vivian Mabuni

Vivian Mabuni is a national speaker, author, bible teacher and podcast host. With over 30 years on staff with Cru, Viv loves teaching about the Bible and its practical application to ministry and life.

She has been a keynote speaker at IF:Gathering, QCommons, Cru Winter Conferences, and Family Life’s “Weekend To Remember” marriage conferences. Her writing has appeared in Christianity Today, SheReadsTruth, Our Daily Bread, Propel Sophia and her teachings have been featured on the YouVersion Bible App’s “Verse of the Day”. Author of "Open Hands, Willing Heart”, she also serves on the Board of Trustees for Denver Seminary and is the founder & host of “Someday Is Here” a podcast for AAPI (Asian American Pacific Islanders) leaders.

She is passionate about helping raise up and equip the next generation of women leaders. Viv loves drinking coffee with her husband of 32 years, Darrin. They live in Mission Viejo, CA and have three young adult kids, a daugher-in-law, and a 115 pound German Shepherd dog. Connect with her on Instagram/Twitter @vivmabuni or on her website www.vivianmabuni.com

Topics Include
Women | Cross-Cultural | Faith & Bible Teaching
Possible Formats
Keynote | Panels | Retreats

Past Engagements

  • IF:Gathering

  • QCommons

  • FamilyLife Weekend to Remember marriage conferences

  • Cru Winter Conferences

  • JohnsonFerry Women’s Conference (Marietta, GA)

  • Willow Creek North Shore Women’s Conference

  • Mom’s In Prayer National Conference

  • Lake Avenue Women’s Event (Pasadena, CA)

  • Hope Fellowship (Frisco, TX)

  • Denver Seminary Commencement


Travel Info

Departing From: Mission Viejo, CA


Vivian did a fantastic job of bringing to life how the lessons learnt as a cancer survivor can be transferred into the work place and home life to help cope with the constant pressure and change we face under difficult circumstances. There was a real buzz in the room after her presentation, with several people asking to purchase her book and wanting to directly thank her for such an inspirational presentation.
— Stacy Davis, Director of Events and Fundraising, Susan G. Komen Orange County
Vivian is a mix of two of my favorite things: compassionate and bold. Her leadership is needed in this generation, not only as a woman of color, but as a pure-hearted, fiery lover of Jesus.
— Jennie Allen, author of Nothing to Prove, founder of IF:Gathering
Vivian is a passionate and compelling communicator. She preaches and teaches with Biblical depth, personal stories, and practical insight. Add these talents to her love for people, vast leadership experience across cultures, and contexts and generations. Vivian is a gift to the wider church and an asset to any event or conference.
— Jo Saxton, co-pastor of Mission Point Church, chair of 3DMovements board, speaker, author