by Stonecroft | Sep 30, 2019 | Printed Newsletters, Tips
“You’re bringing people together,” encouraged Dr. Naomi Cramer Overton, President and CEO, on a recent call with Stonecroft leaders to explain how Fall Fundraisers advance the Stonecroft vision. “You’re building the Kingdom where a million women can be personally...
by Stonecroft | Sep 30, 2019 | Prayer, Printed Newsletters, Tips
The women sat around the table, Bibles open, devotion books at hand. We were taking prayer requests, and an older woman with grown grandchildren asked for prayer for a wayward grandson. “I just want him to see the truth,” she said. It obviously upset her that faith in...
by Stonecroft | Sep 30, 2019 | Printed Newsletters, Tips
Recruiting is more than something we do to make a group continue to move forward. Recruiting is more than asking someone to hold a position on your team. Recruiting is more than a temporary commitment. Recruiting, or inviting, is a beautiful opportunity that we allow...
by Suzy Shepherd | Nov 21, 2018 | Encouragement, Tips
As we move into the holiday season, we may want to have in mind some ways to connect with family members that won’t escalate into a debate. Combativeness opposes connectedness. Here’s the thing: We need to be prepared. When others challenge the things most personal to...
by Stonecroft | Nov 1, 2018 | Printed Newsletters, Tips, Women's Connection
Georgia makes jam. She preserves blueberries, elderberries, chokecherries – whatever’s ripe in her part of Maine. For 40 years, these jars of homemade goodness would end up in her neighbors’ homes at Christmas. It was Georgia’s way for the Basko family to spread...
by Stonecroft | Nov 1, 2018 | News, Tips
The use of our ministry giftings most often goes way beyond building our personal self-esteem or covering ourselves all with warm fuzzies. It even surpasses feelings of significance. When we dedicate our time to be part of Stonecroft’s Gospel-sharing mission, we’re...