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Helen Speaks at Chosen 2012
I had the honor and privilege of being one of the keynote speakers for Seacoast Church‘s first women’s conference, which they aptly titled “Chosen”. It was an amazing experience, where I was truly humbled to be on the platform with other women who were incredible speakers (Lisa Bevere and Jo Saxton), as well as spending time with a group of moms who are inspiring me with their missional lives. Check out a peek of the Chosen 2012 recap here. And if you live anywhere near Charleston, SC, make plans to attend Chosen 2013!
Helen Speaks at Moody’s 2011 Missions Conference
I encouraged Moody Bible Institute students to “Think Different” (an homage to the recently departed Steve Jobs) about the future, about marriage and family, and about their mission as Moody students. Feel free to listen in on my talk, which even included the participation of my three boys! You’ll also find links to other talks at this annual conference to encourage, challenge, and inspire you!
Helen at the Sentralized Conference!
I’m excited to be a workshop speaker at the Sentralized Conference in Kansas City! Many key people in the missional conversation will be present (Alan and Deb Hirsch, Dan Kimball, Mike Breen, Neil Cole, to name a few), and I’m honored to add my voice to the discussion. I’m also excited to learn from these speakers, then bring back what I’ve learned and share it here! If you are anywhere near the Kansas City area at that time, come and join us!
Time with Tricia Goyer!
I’m thrilled to be on Tricia Goyer’s radio show this week, live at 3:15 p.m. Central time, June 23rd. You can click here to listen live to our conversation or to access the interview at a later time. Tricia is an amazingly prolific author of both fiction and non-fiction, speaking to the hearts of Christian women and moms everywhere, in addition to hosting her weekly radio show. I’m looking forward to our time together!
A Night With Park Church Moms in Chicago
I recently had the good fortune to spend an evening with the moms of Park Community Church in Chicago. I don’t often have the chance to spend time in the city on a weekday evening, so it was a fun treat and a wonderful gathering at one of the most well-organized and well-planned events I’ve ever attended. Moms are amazing people, I say! If you’d like a peek at what I discussed that evening, feel free to check out the video of my talk!
Contest Winners!
Thanks to all those who participated in the first Missional Mom Prize Pack contest! Congrats to Megan, Lyn and Pamela, who were each the winners of FIVE Prize Packs! We will do it again soon. In the meantime, you can access a bunch of freebies to accompany the book! Go to the Resources area of the site to access free journal pages, a free discussion guide, and even a free chapter if you’d like! Print them out, then pass along to your friends as you read the book–because missional living is best done in community! You can also find a recent interview that I did on Moody Radio’s Midday Connection. Check them out!
The Missional Mom Releases This Week!
The new year is upon us, and with it comes the release of The Missional Mom! The book is available at major online booksellers such as Amazon.com, Barnes and Noble, and CBD.com, or you can find it at your local Christian bookstore. And remember that a portion of the proceeds of each copy goes directly to One Day’s Wages, an organization dedicated to eradicating global poverty. Grab a copy for yourself and your friends–it’s a great book to read together with a group!
Vote for the Compton Initiative!
The Compton Initiative, a long-term project that aims to transform the city of Compton, CA into a city of hope and promise, is mentioned in The Missional Mom as several of the women interviewed have been long-time volunteers with this initiative. The project is currently in the running for Pepsi’s Good Ideas program, which gives money to those endeavors receiving the most votes. If you would like to vote for The Compton Initiative, visit this website. You’ll be helping an extremely worthy cause!
Free Review Copy for Pastors & Bloggers!
If you are a pastor or blogger and you’d like to see a review galley of The Missional Mom, please let me know! I would love to make that galley available to you. Contact me or email me at helen (at) themissionalmom (dot) com and tell me a little bit about your ministry or blog. And after you read the book, if you decide to blog or tell your congregation about it, let me know ! Thanks for your interest in the book and I look forward to hearing from you!
Newest Endorsements!
The reviews have been coming in for The Missional Mom, and I am so humbled and honored by those who have offered their words of support for this book and what it stands for: encouraging today’s mothers to answer God’s call to serve him both in our families and in the world around us. Check out the Reviews page for the newest endorsements from Valerie Bell, board chair of MOPS International; Tom Davis, CEO of Children’s HopeChest, and Dave Ferguson, author of Exponential and lead pastor of Community Christian Church. Thanks to you all for your support and encouragement!
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