You’ve tried the blog—now it’s time to build a forum! To meet the needs of Stonecroft’s volunteer Leaders, we’ve decided to expand. Our forum will be designed to make communication between leaders as convenient as possible—but first we want to hear from you.
Tell us what topics you would like to see on Stonecroft’s new Volunteer Leaders’ forum. What discussion categories would help you to find answers for your questions, spark some new ideas, or allow you to encourage others? From creative outreach ideas to compelling stories of Jesus at work in your neighborhood, God’s Kingdom is your only limit. So, let us know how Stonecroft can help you become an even more effective leader. We want to hear and share your Ideas that Work!
STARTING NEW GROUPS
As a representative, I know many of us desire to see outreach groups grow in our own states in order to share the good news of our Lord.
What process has worked in your state? What insight would you share with those of us trying to start new groups in areas that have ’shown an interest’?
As important as success stories are, what have you learned from the failures that could help others? THANK YOU!
Dear Margo,
I have had the joy and privilege of starting a new group in New Freedom, PA, but the key is, I didn’t do it alone. To start a new group it first needs to be bathed in prayer. Secondly, you need to identify key contacts in the area who know women who might want to get involved. Next, you need to meet with your contacts and form an action plan. Mine was to hold an informational meeting with a dozen or so interested women. Once establishing their interest we went ahead with a Stonecroft on the Road. There was great enthusiasm for starting a new group and many indicated they wanted to see an ongoing group and were willing to be a part of making it happen. It has taken a year to fully establish this group, but next month they will officially be “on their own” as I will have stepped back to let them fly. It has been a major time commitment but the rewards are without measure. The group now has an AR – she was my initial point of contact! She loves the Lord and loves her area and the women in it. Also, the group had a strong presence of Stonecroft Bible Studies already in place. I would say that having Studies is paramount to the success of an ongoing group. If you would like more info or details please feel free to contact me via email. Just remember, if God is working in your area to begin something new and if you are open to His leading, He will make it happen!
Blessings,
LuAnn
Hail
What do you think about this? When it happens?
INVITATIONS:
Since attending Pray Up Lead Up, I am interested in updating our outreach invitation. Any ideas/samples to share?
Thanks!
Wendy
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FEATURES: We’d like to see a list of some unique features that have been tried and seem to have had positive responses. Our outreach group is in a town with a few other towns within a 40 minute drive, so some features that might only be found in cities are unavailable to us. We have a creative group, but new ideas for features are always welcome! We’d especially like some that would appeal to women ages 20 through 35 or so.
INVITATIONS: As well, pictures of invitations/posters/ads that do not cost a fortune to produce would be so helpful. Also, they might give us new ideas for reformatting ours!
Thanks
~Linda