Jean Stockdale...

Calling All MOMS

Calling All MOMS

Are you a MOM? Do you have a newborn? a toodler? a tween? a teenager? a college student? all of the above? Do you live in the Memphis or surrounding area? Standing Near the Cross Ministries wants to tell you about several area churches offering a ministry to MOMS. Whether you have a toddler or a teen, Jean’s Bible studies are written just for you. From DIAPERS to DIPLOMAS, Jean's Bible studies address all stages of mothering-even releasing adult children! Laced with large doses of sanctified humor and personal illustration, Jean will how to apply Biblical truth to the awesome, but challenging, task of mothering. All of Jean's studies are non-denominational and open to the public.

First Baptist Collierville will be doing Jean's 10-week Bible study on the Book of Philippians called "Joy in the Journey" starting September 9, 2009 (please note that I had the incorrect date but it is corrected now). Because this is the first church outside Jean's beloved home church, Bellevue Baptist, to offer her Bible studies, Jean will personally join the MOMS in Collierville on Sept. 15th at 9:30 to kick-off this study. Make plans to join Jean and hear her rousing challenge and words of encouragement as your "train up you child in the way to go." 

First Baptist Collierville is located at 830 New Byhalia Road, Collierville, TN. 38017. For more information about MOMS in Collierville call the church at 901.853.2668

One MOM who completed the study wrote this: The lives you have blessed through your teaching and Bible studies are immeasurable. I am changed, as a wife & momma, because your teachings have done more than prick my heart, they have called me to a higher standard--a higher calling--and while challenging me, your words have also encouraged me to press in & press on. To God be the glory! 

Other churches in the Memphis area offering MOMS are: 

1. Kirby Woods Baptist Church is offering Jeans' MOMS Bible study on the Book of Proverbs entitled "Proverbs and Principles for Parenting Practically Perfect Progeny." The church is located at 6325 Poplar Avenue, Memphis, TN. 38119. Call the church office at 901.682.2220 and ask for Virginia Terrell for more details. 

2. Central Church at 2005 Winchester Blvd., Collierville,Tn. is not offering Jean's Bible study this semester. Please forgive us for any inconvenience our programmer's error(and that be Jean herself) caused!

3. Broadway Baptist Church located at 7400 Getwell Road, Southaven, MS. 38672 is offering "Proverbs and Principles for Parenting Practically Perfect Progeny" which is Jean's study on the Book of Proverbs. To get more information about their minitry to MOMS call the church office at 662.349.2914 for more details. 

Jean's home church is Bellevue Baptist Church and she extends a SPECIAL invitation to join her there!

Bellevue Baptist Church at 2000 Appling, Cordova, TN. will begin Jean's 10-week semester of MOMS on Sept. 17, 2009 at 9:30-11:30. This semester she is teaching from the Book of Ephesians, a study she wrote called "High Stepping in Heavenly Places." The cost of the study is $15.00 for your 192-page workbook. Small group fellowship and accountability as well as Jean’s weekly messges will inspire you and spur you on in the fine art of Christian mothering. Jean’s personal illustrations and practical applications will help you tame the anger monster, tame the tongue, sort out sibling rivalry, keep your cool in the midst of chaos, and make your children mind without losing YOURS! 

Bellevue Baptist offers free childcare by reservation only. We are THRILLED to offer a brand NEW program for all home-schooled children for a small fee. Call Bellevue's Women's Ministry Office at 888888 to reserve your child’s spot and receive additional information. Lunch is served each week after MOMS for $5.00. Information about MOMS at Bellevue Baptist is available by clicking here. 

**Bellevue Baptist Church is also offering an evening version of MOMS. Jean's MOMS' 10-week study on Philippians called "Joy in the Journey" will be offered on Wednesdays night at 6:30 beginning Sept. 2nd. Click here to register online or call the church office at 901.347.5730 for more information.

MOMS is a great way to connect with other women in the trenches of mothering. If you live anywhere in the Memphis area, please consider joining the MOMS at Bellevue Baptist or at any of these local churches for a time of sweet fellowship, instruction, encouragement and fellowship with other MOMS.

**Are you interested in hosting an in-home Bible study? Does your church have a ministry to MOMS? Would you be interested in adding a ministry to MOMS to your church programming? Jean's 10- week Bible studies for MOMS are perfect for individual study, small group home settings, or your church's program. You can find more details on Jean's other studies, including the ability to read the Week One – Day One lesson, testimonials, pricing, and ordering information by clicking here. Or you can contact Jean at Standing Near the Cross Ministry by calling 877.409.5564.

Three Things You DO NOT Know About Me

Three Things You (Probably) DO NOT Know About Me

1. I got to pet this hummingbird. If you DO know me, you certainly know these ARE NOT my hands because I ALWAYS (almost always) have my nails done. The man (whose hands are in the picture) was banding the birds in Holly Springs, Mississippi in conjunction with the Audubon Society and he DID NOT offer to let me hold the hummer.

 

2. I love my morning cup of coffee with Land O Lakes fat-free half & half. Seriously, how do they make fat-free half & half at Land O Lakes? Really, I don't care how they make it but I do love it in my first cup of coffee. Yumo! As a subpoint - I drink my coffee so slowly that it often ends up COLD so a metal coffee cup is the best choice for me. I have lots of different mugs that I love but this particular one is from my church, Bellevue Baptist in Memphis, TN. I love Bellevue Baptist and I love coffee with fat-free half & half.

 

3. This is my sister, Mary Lou, and me taken about 3 years ago. My sister, Mary Lou, and I are married to brothers. That's right . . . brothers. Mary Lou is married to Craig's brother, Terry. They began dating after they met at our wedding in 1974.

 

4. Okay, so I got 4 things you probably DO NOT know about me. Sue me! My very FIRST book signing ever, was at BARNES AND NOBLE in Memphis for my first Bible study for MOMS, "Proverbs and Principles for Parenting Practically Perfect Progeny" and my second one, "Run Well, Finish Strong" (November 2007). I do LOVE to teach MOMS. Seriously. Love to teach MOMS.

 

So there you have it. Three things that you probably DO NOT know about me and may not care. Seriously. You simply may NOT CARE. That is okay because there is only ONE THING about me that matters. The most important thing to know about me is that I know and love the LORD JESUS CHRIST! I long to be conformed to HIS image. He is my ALL and ALL! Click here for more about THAT.

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Not Me Monday

Not Me. Surely that is Not Me!

For the last 30 years I have been a SAH mom. My husband, Craig, and I have raised and released 2 great guys into the adult world. Both guys are married and have babies of their own. It is tremendously satisfying to watch them build their own household of faith. 

I have been a Christian for 30 years now. Having coming to know Christ st the age of 24, I developed a veracious appetite for the Word of God.For nearly 26 of those years, I have been a Bible teacher and Christian Conference speaker. I have no greater joy then teaching women, especially moms, how to study God's Word and make its profound truths become practical for daily living. For the last 20 years I have been writing my own Bible studies and teaching moms how to train up children according to God's standard. 

Two years ago, Craig and I sensed the Lord leading us to publish my Bible studies for MOMS and create DVDs to accompany them. This would allow individuals to do the interactive studies, or small groups and churches to add a ministry to MOMS to their Bible study programming. In the last 2 years, I have written and published 6 Bible studies with accompanying DVDs. Studying God's and teaching women about the fine art of Christian mothering has become the driving passion of my life.

My studies are available on my own website, Amazon.com, Barnes and Noble.com, and other on-line vendors. But imagine my surprise and subsequent delight when we spotted my book on the shelf of our local Barnes and Noble's store. My first book, Proverbs and Principles for Parenting Practically Perfect Progeny, was situated between other well-known authors. I think I had an out-of-body experience! Not Me! Surely that is not me! Here are the photos. You can judge for yourself.

 

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