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One on One Mentoring
Flourish is a unique mentoring ministry rooted in Scripture. Flourish: One on One Mentoring meets year round and you may sign up at any point!
To become a mentor- please complete the form below and turn it into the women's ministry office!
To be mentored- Please reach out to Debbie Stuart at debbies@gabc.org to be connected with a mentor!
flour·ish /ˈfləriSH/
(adj.) to grow luxuriantly, to develop in a healthy or vigorous way, especially as the result of a particularly favorable environment
Flourish is a unique mentoring ministry rooted in Scripture. Each of our Flourish groups meet monthly for 5 months. Our Flourish semester runs September-January and February-June. Flourish groups are made up of 4-6 women seeking mentoring in a specific topic. We encourage women to only sign up for 1 Flourish group per semester. When you join a Flourish you can expect to be challenged and encouraged in your walk with the Lord, and enjoy some good food!
Fall 2024 Flourish Groups
Holy Spirit
Leader: Lori Fryling
Holy Spirit
Book: Embraced by the Spirit by Chuck Swindoll.
Meeting time: 2nd Wednesday, 5:30pm
Join us for a semester of study, discussion, and questions about the Holy Spirit. We will use Chuck Swindoll’s book, Embraced by the Spirit to guide us as we seek to understand this member of the Trinity.
Abundant Life
Leader: Shelley Wagner
Book: Recovering Redemption by Matt Chandler
Meeting time: 1st & 3rd Thursday, 7-8:30pm
Location: Flint
Do you have pain, struggles or frustrations that are keeping you from living the abundant life Jesus promises in John 10:10 (“The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.”)? Would you like to step boldly into God’s Word to discover the heart of your struggles? Join us the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of each month (starting September 19) 7-8:30pm as we embark on this 12 week journey into the heart of God’s Word which is all about the heart of His people! Cost is $23 to cover the workbook.
Help is Here
Leader: Phyllis Craig
Meeting time: 2nd Friday at 10am
Meeting location: Hideaway
Marriage
Leader: Stephanie Leonard
Book: Love & respect by Dr. Emerson Eggerich
Meeting: Thursdays, 6pm starting Sept. 26
What I have learned through 39 years of marriage and going through lots of growing during that time is that we as women don't understand the value of unconditionally respecting our husbands. Husbands crave respect whereas women crave love. It was a lesson I had to learn and I hate to admit I did not learn this very early in my marriage. I was so hardheaded and selfish I didn't realize what I was doing. When the light bulb finally went off and I fully began to respect him, there was a huge restoration and shift in our marriage.
Friendship
Leader: Sarah Richardson
Book: Heart Sisters by Natalie Chambers Snapp
Meeting: 3rd Thursday at 6:30pm
This group will walk through what it looks like to be a good friend and how to find good friends. Meetings will be the third Thursday of the month at 6:30pm.
Caregiver Connections
Leader: Holly Walling, Scarlett Hughes, Ellen Winegeart
Book: Prayers of Hope for Caregivers by Sarah ForgaveMeeting time: 2nd Thursday 11:30-1:00pm
Meeting location: Tyler, Connections Cafe
Whether you are currently overseeing/managing care for a loved one, you anticipate doing so or you’ve walked this road in the past, we would love for you to join us. We meet once a month to encourage, share and pray as we navigate the challenging journey of caregiving.
Questions?
Contact Taylor Gibson at taylorg@gabc.org or 903.525.3231