ENCOURAGED IN HEART

(Colorful Art of Friendship) – From the moment she accepted our invitation to speak to military wives, Stephanie embraced our organization and took a personal interest in our ministry. Her desire to serve the ladies in our group was evidenced by her ability to speak directly to the hearts of those in attendance. Steph’s quick wit and humor were so enjoyable and her presentation to our group was heartfelt and thought-provoking. What a blessing! Susan Simmons, Hearts Apart Ministry at Immanuel Bible Church in Springfield, VA.

(Colorful Art of Friendship) – Steph’s “girlfriend talk” was exactly the note I wanted to end our MOPS year on! It was straight from the heart and clearly from a mom who knows how important all facets of friendship are in every stage of life. She made us laugh, confide in her, and reminded us how important friendships are, both past and present. Her biblical examples of friendship were terrific! They were great reminders of how fondly the Lord views our fellowship with one another and what He hopes to provide for us through such relationships. Tiffany Boone,Coordinator of MOPS at Living Hope Evangelical Presbyterian Church in Haymarket, VA.

(A Bright Light in a Dark World – Leadership Retreat) – A Bright Light in a Dark World was so applicable to our roles as women and leaders in Christian ministry. This was my favorite leadership development experience in my four years as a leader in MOPS. We all walked away with tons to think about, tons to grow and stretch us, and a renewed, excited spirit to start our new semester. Jeannie Skarka, Coordinator of MOPS at Christian Fellowship Church in Ashburn, VA.

(A Bright Light in a Dark World) – I loved having Steph minister to our women.  She knows just how to connect with women, how to reach their hearts. I think because she shares from her own heart.  She has the ability to use personal trials and triumphs and turn them into teaching tools that real women can relate to.  Her topic of being a LIGHT was spot on!  Just what we needed. Kristen Mason, Coordinator of MOMSnext at Christian Fellowship Church in Ashburn, VA.

(Colorful Art of Friendship) – We loved Steph’s sense of humor and the analogies she used that we as young moms could relate to (i.e. innie and outie belly buttons!).  She was so real and approachable.  Steph’s encouragement and practical thoughts concerning friendship were honest, funny, helpful and all around so “right on”.  We’ve had some great feedback and only wish we had recorded her talk to share with those who missed hearing her. Andrea Adie and Kristy Rumbaugh, Co-Coordinators of Vienna MOPS at McLean Bible Church in McLean, VA.

(Colorful Art of Friendship) – Steph was truly a blessing.  She was warm and bubbly and very easy to connect to. I loved they way she gently stated the importance of Jesus being your best friend and then your husband. I heard several comments at my table saying I want my husband to be my best friend how do I do that? Or my husband travels so much, how do I do that? We had some great discussions. I loved the theme of (friendships being) the Masterpiece. Valerie Johnson, Co-Coordiator of Chantilly Bible Church MOPS in Chantilly, VA.

(Colorful Art of Friendship) – Steph blessed our MOPS group by presenting a topic that typically goes by the wayside for moms of preschoolers, The Art of Friendship. With relatable personal stories, memorable word pictures and insightful discussion questions, Steph gave our ladies a lot to talk, think and pray about with regard to friendships during this season of motherhood. Steph also brought along a great list of books pertaining to the subject of friendship. Ann Pilarte, Coordinator of Crossroads United Methodist Church MOPS in Ashburn, VA.