Telling Our Stories
Everyone has a story. As Regional Speaker Trainer for Stonecroft Ministries, it’s my job to help people learn to tell their stories.
Several times a year I travel to various parts of the State of Illinois to hold speaker training workshops, teaching Christians how to share their faith. Some of them will become Stonecroft speakers.
I’m currently working with six different women in five different cities to perfect their presentations. They email me their stories. I read them over and send them on to my “reviewers” — other Stonecroft leaders who make suggestions for clarification and change.
After a speaker’s manuscript is approved, a small group of Stonecroft leaders will hear her presentation and offer affirmation and encouragement.
Following approval, I will add the new speaker’s name to our Illinois Speaker’s List. They will be invited to various outreach groups to share their stories. To tell how they came to know Jesus and the difference He makes in their lives?
What makes people want to tell their stories? Why share their lilves with others? Because Jesus said, “Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men.” Christian faith is personal, but not private. God tells His story through ours.
It a fascinating adventure–sharing these stories. After all, if we’re not fishing, are we following?
