The voice behind Voices with Purposes
Meet Jill Mertens.
Jill has spent a lifetime finding — and helping others find — their voice.
01 · The voice that started early
From her first opera to a life in music.
At nine years old, Jill performed in her first opera. She later stood on the Miss America stage as a contestant and spent ten years signed with Universal Records, touring and recording.
That experience informs the way she coaches today: the voice deserves careful training, and the person behind it deserves thoughtful guidance. Whether you are preparing for a stage or finding confidence in a room, both matter.
02 · The pastor and the coach
Skill in service of something greater.
Jill has served as a worship pastor for over 15 years. She has also coached musical theater vocalists and women in the Miss America Organization through pageant and platform coaching.
Her work brings together vocal skill, public presence, and faith. She helps people consider what they want to communicate, and develop the confidence to share it.
03 · The builder
Calling takes practical work.
For a decade, Jill built and ran a successful business. For over 15 years, she has coached individuals and leaders. She understands that moving an idea forward takes more than enthusiasm.
Her business coaching makes room for branding, marketing, launching, delegation, and true leadership. It is practical guidance for new entrepreneurs who are ready to put their gifts to work.
04 · The center
Jesus is at the heart of it.
Jill loves Jesus with everything in her. As an evangelist with an active healing ministry, her faith shapes how she serves, encourages, and coaches.
She wants people to know their identity as sons and daughters of God and use their testimony, life experience, and gifts for His glory.
Jill’s mission
To love well.
To love well, give excellent guidance, and release heaven to help sons and daughters of God become more like Him. To help them find their identity, go forth boldly with the gifts they have been entrusted with, and share the good news through their testimony and life experience — for His glory.
Who Jill works with
Different gifts. Meaningful work.
Singers in worship, musical theater, stage, and studio. Speakers and ministers. Believers exploring identity and calling. New entrepreneurs. Pageant contestants developing their voice and platform.
You do not need to have every next step figured out. Come with a willingness to learn and an area you would like to strengthen.