Recent Events
Speak Up Conference 2012 - June 2012
What a fabulous conference for Speakers, Writers and Leaders! I had a fabulous experience being on staff this year and met so many passionate and humble speakers! I made so many new wonderful friends that I am in touch with and working with through this conference... and I really felt a push to more transparent and open in my writing and speaking. Wonderful time! Hope to see you there next year!
CALL Study released - newest book of the AWARE Series! April 2012
I am so excited that CALL is now available! I am the primary author and it is a product of Stonecroft Ministries. Find out more, click here.
Walking with Purpose: Stonecroft Bible Studies Women's Weekend- September 22-24, 2011
I enjoyed being both a speaker for this event and the worship leader. I gave a talk highlighting the three small group bible studies I have been writing with Stonecroft: AWARE, BELONG, and the (now in process) CALL. It was a joy and honor to spend a few days with the passionate women who attended this event!
Brighton, MI Vital Network Fall Event -September 18, 2011
I enjoyed wonderful food and warm companionship at this event where I shared my "Listening Matters" talk and my song, "So much more." See photos of this even above.
AWARE released June 2011
I have finished my content writing for AWARE and the editing team at Stonecroft Ministries has worked on making it the best it can be! It has been printed and is available for purchase. Find out more about this project, and read feedback from pilot participants by clicking here.
BrotherHowe Album - Summer 2011
I am working with my husband and our band, Brother Howe, to release a new album of previously unreleased songs! We record on our own and you can check out www.brotherhowe.com for updates! This album includes one song I wrote and sing called "Search me Oh God" and the harmonies turned out great! We have everything mixed and mastered so keep an eye out for our release date! You can listen to the song "Make a Difference" on my blog page!
Stonecroft Regional Retreat for Michigan - April 30, 2011
I enjoyed presenting: "Unwrapping the Need to Belong" at this informative and interactive retreat in Lansing, MI. It was exciting to be a part of the workshops and each attendee received their own copy of the Bible Study belong. I particularly learned a lot during our multi-generational discussion of how to connect with people around us!
Connected Professional Women of West Michigan - March 15, 2011
I was honored to present the interactive talk: "Listening Matters: Building better relationships through listening" to this group at their dinner, at the Alpen Rose Restaurant in downtown Holland. I had a great night and learned some new things about listening during our discussions! Go towww.cpw-wm.orgto learn more about this group and upcoming events!
Living Wide Open Workshop - April 2, 2011
I had a wonderful trip to Bloomington, IL with Tami Walker and Lynn Kraker to put on this one-day interactive workshop highlighting how busy people can make Christ known in their everyday lives. The Stonecroft women of Illinois were wonderful hosts! (Click the Living Wide Open bar on the top of browser to learn more!)
Ridgepoint Church MOPS Group - January 6, 2011
I had a wonderful morning with some fantastic moms as I presented my interactive talk: "How to Take Down Momzilla: Dealing with the unrealistic expectations we put on moms." I loved the beautiful space they meet in, the engaged leadership and the encouraging "mentor moms" at each table. What a great group! www.ridgepoint.com
After Five" Stonecroft Group Kalamazoo, MI October 19, 2010
I enjoyed a great night in Kalamazoo, and had some of my family come out for the event! I followed a small business expo with my presentation: "Can You Hear Me Now? The Benefits of Really Listening." I also shared one of my original songs, So Much More. I even got a little Christmas shopping done! Thanks, Ladies!
Manistee Stonecroft Vital Network, October 12, 2010
These ladies welcomed me as a last minute substitution and I presented my talk: Friendship: A Place to Belong (a.k.a. Be the Neighbor), which relates to the recently released Stonecroft group bible study: belongevangelism, of which I was the primary author.
belong released!!! October, 2010
The small group bible study, belong, is now released and available! I worked with a team at Stonecroft Ministries as the primary author on this project and I am so excited it is now ready! Belong is a study of how we can share the Gospel of God, while we share our lives as well. It's an investigation of how we can love our neighbors as ourselves and really "be the neighbor" to those we encounter. Every lesson looks at Jesus and how he begins relationships, engages outsiders, loves others and offers mercy, notices people and goes out into the community. Go to the belong site to find out more by clicking here.
STIR Web Simulcast Event, October 2, 2010
I enjoyed being a panelist and prayer leader for this event. What a powerful day of presentations, conversations and prayer! LIVE. MOVE. BE. Go to www.stonecroft.org/stir to view a recording of this event from your own computer!
Georgetown Women's Connection May 12, 2010
I enjoyed a great lunch, fashion show and making friends at this meeting! I presented: "Can You Hear Me Now? The Benefits of Really Listening."
Speak Up with Carol Kent 2010
I had a great time connecting with friends from last year and making new ones. I have found this seminar very helpful both years that I have attended and have every intention to go again next year. If you are considering public speaking or are currently a public speaker... you should go!
Naturally Supernatural Conference
I offered a workshop entitled: Opening Doors to Evangelism through Listening on Friday, January 29, 2010 at Vineyard North in Grand Rapids. It was a great time of sharing information, group discussion and practice.
GNP2U
(Grace and Peace To You)
GnP2U is my blog to accompany the Bible Study I'm leading on Ephesians. Check it out at www.GnP2U.blogspot.com.
Lakeshore Women's Connection
On Friday November 13, 2009 I shared the talk: "Can You Hear Me Now? How to strengthen relationships through listening." With the Lakeshore Women's Connection Group at City on a Hill. It was a great time and I was overwhelmed with the kind encouragement I received.
MeRCy Group
I was able to give a talk I'm very excited about, "Chosen to be My Kid's Mom...How to take down Momzilla" on November 21st at the MeRCy meeting for moms at Lakeshore Vineyard Church. We used a workshop format and I was so appreciative to all the attendees for their awesome input!
Stonecroft Conference: VOICES
In December I traveled to Kansas City, Missouri to take part in a Stonecroft Conference. I led worship with an awesome and gifted new friend and was completely blessed by all the women's singing during our times of acoustic worship.
What a fabulous conference for Speakers, Writers and Leaders! I had a fabulous experience being on staff this year and met so many passionate and humble speakers! I made so many new wonderful friends that I am in touch with and working with through this conference... and I really felt a push to more transparent and open in my writing and speaking. Wonderful time! Hope to see you there next year!
CALL Study released - newest book of the AWARE Series! April 2012
I am so excited that CALL is now available! I am the primary author and it is a product of Stonecroft Ministries. Find out more, click here.
Walking with Purpose: Stonecroft Bible Studies Women's Weekend- September 22-24, 2011
I enjoyed being both a speaker for this event and the worship leader. I gave a talk highlighting the three small group bible studies I have been writing with Stonecroft: AWARE, BELONG, and the (now in process) CALL. It was a joy and honor to spend a few days with the passionate women who attended this event!
Brighton, MI Vital Network Fall Event -September 18, 2011
I enjoyed wonderful food and warm companionship at this event where I shared my "Listening Matters" talk and my song, "So much more." See photos of this even above.
AWARE released June 2011
I have finished my content writing for AWARE and the editing team at Stonecroft Ministries has worked on making it the best it can be! It has been printed and is available for purchase. Find out more about this project, and read feedback from pilot participants by clicking here.
BrotherHowe Album - Summer 2011
I am working with my husband and our band, Brother Howe, to release a new album of previously unreleased songs! We record on our own and you can check out www.brotherhowe.com for updates! This album includes one song I wrote and sing called "Search me Oh God" and the harmonies turned out great! We have everything mixed and mastered so keep an eye out for our release date! You can listen to the song "Make a Difference" on my blog page!
Stonecroft Regional Retreat for Michigan - April 30, 2011
I enjoyed presenting: "Unwrapping the Need to Belong" at this informative and interactive retreat in Lansing, MI. It was exciting to be a part of the workshops and each attendee received their own copy of the Bible Study belong. I particularly learned a lot during our multi-generational discussion of how to connect with people around us!
Connected Professional Women of West Michigan - March 15, 2011
I was honored to present the interactive talk: "Listening Matters: Building better relationships through listening" to this group at their dinner, at the Alpen Rose Restaurant in downtown Holland. I had a great night and learned some new things about listening during our discussions! Go towww.cpw-wm.orgto learn more about this group and upcoming events!
Living Wide Open Workshop - April 2, 2011
I had a wonderful trip to Bloomington, IL with Tami Walker and Lynn Kraker to put on this one-day interactive workshop highlighting how busy people can make Christ known in their everyday lives. The Stonecroft women of Illinois were wonderful hosts! (Click the Living Wide Open bar on the top of browser to learn more!)
Ridgepoint Church MOPS Group - January 6, 2011
I had a wonderful morning with some fantastic moms as I presented my interactive talk: "How to Take Down Momzilla: Dealing with the unrealistic expectations we put on moms." I loved the beautiful space they meet in, the engaged leadership and the encouraging "mentor moms" at each table. What a great group! www.ridgepoint.com
After Five" Stonecroft Group Kalamazoo, MI October 19, 2010
I enjoyed a great night in Kalamazoo, and had some of my family come out for the event! I followed a small business expo with my presentation: "Can You Hear Me Now? The Benefits of Really Listening." I also shared one of my original songs, So Much More. I even got a little Christmas shopping done! Thanks, Ladies!
Manistee Stonecroft Vital Network, October 12, 2010
These ladies welcomed me as a last minute substitution and I presented my talk: Friendship: A Place to Belong (a.k.a. Be the Neighbor), which relates to the recently released Stonecroft group bible study: belongevangelism, of which I was the primary author.
belong released!!! October, 2010
The small group bible study, belong, is now released and available! I worked with a team at Stonecroft Ministries as the primary author on this project and I am so excited it is now ready! Belong is a study of how we can share the Gospel of God, while we share our lives as well. It's an investigation of how we can love our neighbors as ourselves and really "be the neighbor" to those we encounter. Every lesson looks at Jesus and how he begins relationships, engages outsiders, loves others and offers mercy, notices people and goes out into the community. Go to the belong site to find out more by clicking here.
STIR Web Simulcast Event, October 2, 2010
I enjoyed being a panelist and prayer leader for this event. What a powerful day of presentations, conversations and prayer! LIVE. MOVE. BE. Go to www.stonecroft.org/stir to view a recording of this event from your own computer!
Georgetown Women's Connection May 12, 2010
I enjoyed a great lunch, fashion show and making friends at this meeting! I presented: "Can You Hear Me Now? The Benefits of Really Listening."
Speak Up with Carol Kent 2010
I had a great time connecting with friends from last year and making new ones. I have found this seminar very helpful both years that I have attended and have every intention to go again next year. If you are considering public speaking or are currently a public speaker... you should go!
Naturally Supernatural Conference
I offered a workshop entitled: Opening Doors to Evangelism through Listening on Friday, January 29, 2010 at Vineyard North in Grand Rapids. It was a great time of sharing information, group discussion and practice.
GNP2U
(Grace and Peace To You)
GnP2U is my blog to accompany the Bible Study I'm leading on Ephesians. Check it out at www.GnP2U.blogspot.com.
Lakeshore Women's Connection
On Friday November 13, 2009 I shared the talk: "Can You Hear Me Now? How to strengthen relationships through listening." With the Lakeshore Women's Connection Group at City on a Hill. It was a great time and I was overwhelmed with the kind encouragement I received.
MeRCy Group
I was able to give a talk I'm very excited about, "Chosen to be My Kid's Mom...How to take down Momzilla" on November 21st at the MeRCy meeting for moms at Lakeshore Vineyard Church. We used a workshop format and I was so appreciative to all the attendees for their awesome input!
Stonecroft Conference: VOICES
In December I traveled to Kansas City, Missouri to take part in a Stonecroft Conference. I led worship with an awesome and gifted new friend and was completely blessed by all the women's singing during our times of acoustic worship.
