Kansas City, Missouri—One word seemed to prevail on the Stonecroft campus one evening in June 2007. That word was “Wow!” as the Stonecroft Ministries staff, retirees, Board of Directors, and guests enjoyed tours of the newly renovated Baugh Center for Evangelism Training and the Manor house. Attendees were astonished at the beauty of the buildings and many were brought to tears as they recalled fond memories. "Mrs. Helen Duff Baugh, Stonecroft’s founder, would have loved this,” commented one staff member.

Many cheers and shouts of joy went up as the ribbon was cut to officially open the Baugh Center.

The Stonecroft Board of Directors approved plans for a campus renovation to allow for expanded evangelistic training opportunities. At the dedication service, current Board Chair Vera Velk and former Board Chair Phyllis Stern expressed their gratefulness to God for His faithfulness. “We are thankful for the opportunity to continue to use this property to impact future generations to reach our world for Jesus Christ,” Phyllis said.

Ruth Hild, Vice President of Operations, also thanked those who made the renovations possible. She expressed gratitude to Pearce Construction Company, Mantel Teter Architects, and Hampton Court Designs for their dedication. “They have been such a blessing to work with,” Ruth commented.

“Our founder influenced thousands of women to discover how God could use them to share the Gospel,” said Stonecroft CEO/President Geneva Vollrath. “Her legacy lives on as we reach out and mentor others for leadership.”

Ruth prays that those who visit the campus will be inspired to share the Good News of Christ with others. The new sign on the property, which refers to Mrs. Baugh’s book, reads: The Story Goes On…Through You. “This is Stonecroft’s desire,” commented Ruth, “to equip and encourage people to share the amazing story of Jesus Christ. This is the story that we want to see continued by all who visit Stonecroft Ministries.”

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