Proverbs 31 Ministries: Volunteer Team

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Welcome! We are so excited that you have made the decision to become a volunteer with Proverbs 31 Ministries. Our heart and prayer for you is that as a Proverbs 31 Ministries volunteer team member, you will find it a fulfilling way for you to carry out God’s work.

We are real women that offer real-life solutions to women who are striving to maintain life’s balance, in spite of today’s hectic pace and cultural pull away from godly principles. Women by nature are relational, they cross-pollinate and connect. We believe if you can reach a woman with the message of Christ in a strong and powerful way, you not only reach her, but you reach her friends and family as well.

This volunteer blog is set up to be interactive – WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! Tell us how your volunteering is going, what you tried, what God helped you to bless forward. So please post your thoughts, ideas, challenges and blessings.

We encourage you to embrace all that Proverbs has to offer, to stay informed, and help us to spread the Word – God’s Word through all the resources we offer. We are so excited that you have decided to join our incredible group of women. You are a treasure for volunteering and we truly appreciate you.

If you are not currently a volunteer and would like to be, you can get more information and fill out an application by going to: http://proverbs31.gospelcom.net/supportp31/volunteer.php

Blessings,

Carrie McGinty
Executive Development Director
Coordinator

Wendy Pope
Development

I will show you my faith by what I do. � James 2:18

From Our Speakers

Every two months we will feature one of our speakers on our volunteer blog, so that you can get to know them better. This will be a personal bird’s eye view of: who they are, how their speaking is going, what their challenges and blessings are, and what you can pray for. Please post comments to them. They would love to hear from you!

Wendy Pope

Wendy is a native of North Carolina. She currently resides in Charlotte area with her husband and two children. She is the Development Coordinator for Proverbs 31 Ministries. Wendy is the author of Out of the Mouths of Babes and a contributing author to God's Purpose for Every Woman. Wendy writes for Encouragement for Today , daily devotionals for Proverbs 31 Ministries. Her devotions have been featured on Crosswalk.com. The articles she has written for the P31 Woman magazine have encouraged women all across the world.

Wendy has been teaching and encouraging women through in-depth Bible Study for many years. She teaches with passion, candidness, and humor. Her desire to see Christians grow in their relationship with the Lord has led her to be actively involved in Women's Ministry and Discipleship Training at her home church in Matthews, North Carolina.

From Wendy's Heart

My heart's desire is know Christ intimately and to stir the same desire in other women. The calling God has placed on my life is to encourage women to hunger for a close walk with Jesus Christ. I want women to know their needs, their thirsts can only be quenched by a life totally abandoned to self and devoted to Him. My life's verse is Acts 20:24: "However, I consider my life worth nothing to me, if only I may finish the race and complete the task the Lord Jesus had given, me, the task of testifying to the gospel of God's grace."

The Skinny on Wendy:

Favorite speaking topic: Living Free in Christ
Favorite Book: After the Bible: i am not but i know I AM by: Louie Giglio
Best Speaking Experience: Destin Beach, FL with Hillcrest Baptist Church
Worst Speaking Experience: I plead the 5th – I love every opportunity to speak on behalf of my Savior
When I became a Christian: I was 7. I turned control of my life over to the Lord when I was 31. It has been a great adventure so far.
Married: I married the man of my dreams, Scott, November 23, 1991
Kids: Our first born, my daughter was born in September 1997 our son came along in April 2000.
Favorite thing in the whole world to do: Have the scriptures manifest themselves in my life
I feel God has specifically called me to: challenge when to have a morning quiet time with the Lord.
Biggest Challenge: Balance between home, work, and ministry
What comes easy: talking about the greatness of the Lord

Wendy’s Prayer Request

I always stay real in ministry.
Protection for my family as I minister to others.
Spiritual growth for my family.
Pray for me as I write my next book.

What You Can Do to Support Wendy
Pray for me. Support and pray for Proverbs 31 Ministries. Pray for the women we lead.

Where Wendy will be...
If you a volunteer and are in the area and want to help, send Wendy an email at wendy@proverbs31org

MAY 3, 2008
Marshall 1st Christian Church
Marshall, IL
Contact: S. Boyer, sara@penielgroup.com

To see our entire speaker calendar click here.

Adopt a Speaker
What’s this -- adopt a speaker? That’s right, if you are interested, pick a speaker from the list below and email them and ask them what you can pray for. Getting out there and spreading God’s Word is important and our speakers run into all kinds of obstacles when they get ready to speak. Knowing that you are backing them with prayer will mean a lot. I’m sure they would also enjoy notes of encouragement. What ever you feel God leading you to do to support your adopted speaker will be much appreciated.

To see more information on the P31 speakers go to www.proverbs.org

Speaker Team List
Shari Braendel
Email: mkteamwork@earthlink.net

Micca Campbell
Email: miccacampbell@comcast.net

Amy Carroll
Email: acarroll8@nc.rr.com

Melanie Chitwood
Email: melandtheboys@carolina.rr.com

Karen Ehman
Email: karenehman64@aol.com

Zoe Elmore
Email: zoeelmore@carolina.rr.com

Sharon Glasgow
Email: sharon@sharonglasgow.com

Charlene Kidd
Email: charkidd@comporium.net

Tracie Miles
Email: tracie@traciewmiles.com

Rachel Olsen
Email: RachelOls@ec.rr.com

Wendy Pope
Email: wendy@proverbs31.org

Luann Prater
Email: lprater@genisysbc.com

Susanne Scheppmann
Email: Susanne@cox.net

Renee Swope
Email: renee@proverbs31.org

Melissa Taylor
Email: melsa@carolina.rr.com

Lysa TerKeurst
Email: lysa1@proverbs31.org

Van Walton
Email: vanmwalton@yahoo.com

Marybeth Whalen
Email: marybeth6@gmail.com

Glynnis Whitwer
Email: editor@proverbs31.org

Prayer Corner

By Jodie Wolfe
P31 Volunteer

Prayer has always been close to my heart. I have a behind the scene type of personality. One of the things that I love about prayer is that it is something that I can do anywhere and anytime. Often I would like to reach out and physically help someone, but I am not always able to do that. I can always be a prayer warrior. I encourage you to step out in a new way by being a prayer partner with P31.

Prayer is the vital part of any ministry. One of the ways that God can use you daily as a volunteer with P31 is through prayer.

Over 350 verses in the Bible mention the importance of prayer. The majority of us will not be called to be frontrunners in the ministry, but we can have a significant role within the ministry by spending time each day praying for P31; praying for the speaker team, praying for the office staff, praying for hearts to be open to the gospel… the list goes on and on with the needs that are represented within P31.

Are you willing to take a step of faith by covenanting to pray daily for P31? Let’s see what mighty things God does through the humble prayers of His servants.

31 DAYS OF PRAYER FOR PROVERBS 31 MINISTRY

Pray for She Speaks Conference.
Pray for P31 Woman magazine to reach women for Christ.
Pray for the speaking ministry of Proverbs 31.
Pray for Online Devotions to touch hearts.
Pray for the radio ministry.
Pray for the Next Generation outreach to young girls.
Pray for the development of the Single, Single Again ministry.
Pray for the Forever 31 Gather & Grow groups that meet across the country.
Pray for the leaders of Women’s Ministries in various congregations.
Pray for the Online Communities of P31.
Pray for the International division of Proverbs 31.
Pray for the Spanish speaking ministry.
Pray for the staff that runs the P31 office.
Pray for the volunteers with P31.
Pray for hearts of women to be prepared as the speakers go out.
Pray for safety as the speaker team travels.
Pray for the equipment in the office to run smoothly.
Pray for the Proverbs 31 website.
Pray for the editors of the P31 Magazine as they work to choose quality articles each month.
Pray for the editors of the Online devotions as they choose appropriate articles and resources.
Pray for hearts to be open to the Gospel.
Pray for the follow-up of women that have come to a faith in Christ.
Pray for the family members that are left at home while the speakers travel.
Pray for financial support of Proverbs 31.
Pray for a hedge of protection upon each worker within Proverbs 31.
Pray for the Proverbs 31 Ministries online store to run smoothly, without technical difficulties.
Pray for technical support, when problems arise.
Pray the Gospel to be spoken and accepted.
Pray for God to expand the ministry of Proverbs 31.
Pray for the Outreach division of Proverbs 31.
Pray for clear direction for the future of Proverbs 31 and how God wants to use it.

Prayer Requests
Below in the posting section is an area that you can place as well as come to find prayer requests from P31.

Answers to Prayer
One of the exciting things about being a part of the P31 Prayer Team is hearing the answers to prayer. Please feel free to post the answers that God has given in regards to your prayer requests. Let’s praise Him together for the wonderful things He has done.

Volunteer Corner

What does it mean to be a part of the Proverbs 31 Ministries Volunteer Network?

We are friends who want to get the word out about our message and ministry. Our volunteers are those that step forward to spread the word to others about Proverbs 31 Ministries and lift prayers to the Father.

There are many ways to support Proverbs 31 Ministry. Giving of your time and talents is a great way to help. We have a small staff, many of which are unpaid. The position of volunteer is designed for the woman who desires to serve in a Christ-centered, creative, and self-directed role. She seeks opportunities to present, and share Proverbs 31 Ministries to her friends and others in her community, and within her sphere of influence.

We know it can be a little challenging to share your passion with others for the P31 Ministries as a volunteer, so we have brainstormed some ideas to help get you started. If you could do one or two a month that would be great! Then post on this blog what you did. Pray over them before choosing.

Volunteer Ideas…
• Pray -- for the ministry, for guidance, and that we reach those women that need us the most with the message of Christ.

• Give P31 Woman magazines to friends

• If you have read any of our books why not write a book review? You can do this by going to these web sties…
o Amazon.com
o LifeWay.com
o ChristianBook.com
o BarnesAndNoble.com

• Email your friends about your favorite P31 book. If you go to our Shop P31 area on our web site, www.proverbs31.org, you can even highlight the book thumbnail photos, copy it and then paste it in your email to make it look nicer.

• Church Book Store – If you have a book store in your church, ask if they carry any of the P31 books.

• Email your friends about P31 podcast. Just go to.. http://www.oneplace.com/Ministries/Proverbs_31/
Or you can sign up right on the ITunes web site -- just go under podcasts and type in Proverbs 31 Ministries – and we come up.

• Tell friends about signing up for daily devotions – Encouragement for Today. It’s free! And such a blessing. Just email your friends to go to… http://proverbs31.gospelcom.net/dailydevotions/subscribe.php

• Do you have friends that feel God calling them to speak or write? Then tell them about the She Speaks Conference. It is going to be June 20 – 22, in Concord, NC . Just go to… http://www.shespeaksconference.com/

• Ask your Pastor or Women’s ministry leader if they would be interested in having a P31 speaker come to your next women’s retreat or other church event. Check out our web site for a wide range of speaker topics. http://proverbs31.gospelcom.net/speakingministry/speakingMinistry.php

• Help speakers at their events. Check out the speaker calendar on our web site and see when a speaker may be in your area. Give theme a call, they can usually use the help. http://proverbs31.gospelcom.net/speakingministry/speakerTeamCalendar.php

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Share Ideas

There are so many unique and talented volunteers out there, and that means there are many unique ways to spread the word about Proverbs.

Post your idea below and don’t forget to mention…

What you did
When you did it
How it blessed others
Any challenges you had

Volunteer Newsletter -- What's Up

One Thing
We are receiving feedback from volunteers that they are not sure what to do to help and how often they should help, esp. those that live out of town from Charlotte. So we thought of One Thing -- we are asking volunteers to pick One Thing a month from the Volunteer Corner. After you complete your One Thing, post it on the blog or email Carrie and let her know-- what you did, how it went, how it blessed others, or how it blessed you. That's it – just One Thing!

Special Thanks To P31 Volunteers:

Jodie Wolfe for helping with the volunteer blog.
Jody Bezek for handing out magazines at an event.
Linda Schock for helping at Lysa's table.
Sheryl Estridge for handing out magazines.
Cyrstal Mirabal for being a writing mentor for the Next Generation girls.

Volunteer Conference Call
We will have our volunteer conference call in May - more information coming...

Bless it Forward
Many of you received a DVD of Micca or Lysa in the mail. Make sure to watch it and then give it to a friend that God puts on your heart and Bless It Forward! Please contact Carrie at: clmcinty@yahoo.com if you did not get a DVD, and she will get that out to you.

P31 Woman Magazine
We sent P31 Woman Magazines to volunteers to give to friends and family. If you did not receive any and would like to, please contact Carrie at clmcginty@yahoo.com.

Volunteer Name Badges
We will be sending out name badges to volunteers that are out and about helping at speaker tables or helping at events. If you would
like one, please email Carrie at: clmcinty@yahoo.com

The Girl’s Get-A-Way Cruise to Cozumel
Sail away with the P31 Gals on the Girl's Get-A-Way cruise to Cozumel! Once again we will be sailing the high seas with Premier Christian Cruises. If you joined us last year, you know what a fabulous trip this will be! This years' lineup includes our own Lysa TerKeurst and Shari Braendel, as well as Karen Kingsbury, Angela Thomas, and The Spa Girls.

To reserve your space before they open reservations up to the public, and to receive a $100 savings, click here -- http://www.premierchristiancruises.com/blasts/GGA09/eblast/gg09-eblast-new-p31.html Make sure you enter the code "P31" at check-out to receive your savings!

Speaker Blogs
If you would like to get to know our speakers better and see what they are up to -- go to: http://proverbs31.gospelcom.net/speakingministry/speakerteam/speakerTeam.php. Click on the speaker’s photo, and their blog is listed on their speaker page.

We Would LOVE to Hear From You…
I am (Carrie) calling all the volunteers to touch base, pray with you, and see how you are doing. Please feel free to call me too 719.282.8112. I would love to hear from you! Or email us at volunteer@proverbs31.org.

She Speaks Conference
The Conference is sold out except for Next Generation. It will be held June 20 -22 in Concord NC which is minutes from Charlotte.
The cost for Next Generation is $275. The Lord is planning another awesome conference. Check out the web site for more information at http://www.shespeaksconference.com/index.htm.

Your Season to Volunteer
We realize that God calls people to service for a season. If you feel being called to other service, and can no longer volunteer --
please email Carrie and let her know clmcinty@yahoo.com.

Proverbs 31 Ministries
616-G Matthews-Mint Hill Road
Matthews, NC 28105
877-P31-HOME (877-731-4663)
704-849-2270
FAX (704) 849-07267
Pone 1-877-731-4663

volunteer@proverbs31.org

Office hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30am-5pm (EST)

• For general questions, please contact: adminassistant@proverbs31.org

• For questions about resource orders, please contact: resources@proverbs31.org

• For administrative questions regarding P31 Woman Magazine (change of address, start date, etc), please contact: adminassistant@proverbs31.org

• For information about speaking engagements, please contact: speaker@proverbs31.org

• For information about She Speaks, the annual speakers and writers conference, please contact: shespeaks@proverbs31.org

• For information about our radio program, please contact: radio@proverbs31.org

• For questions about online communities, please contact: online@proverbs31.org

• For prayer requests and praise reports, please contact: prayer@proverbs31.org

• For more information about becoming a volunteer for the ministry, please contact: volunteer@proverbs31.org

Testimonials

What Volunteers are Saying…

“I signed up to be a P31 volunteer after attending She Speaks in 2007. I have been familiar with the ministry of P31 for several years, but never realized that I could actually be a volunteer because I live in PA. It has been an honor for me to volunteer with P31. I enjoy contacting various speakers to see what information they would like the volunteers to know. My newest role has been helping Carrie to design this blog.

We live in a society that seems to be getting further and further from God. It is a blessing to be a part of a ministry that encourages women to go against what is culturally acceptable, to live a life for Christ. It is a joy to encourage others along in their Christian walk. My desire is to be more like Him.”

Jodie Wolfe
Shippensburg, PA