One of our goals at by design is to partner with other local ministries for mutual support and encouragement. One of the ministries that has been a tremendous blessing to us is Gilead’s Balm, which was created by and is … Continued
You’ve been reading the updates for months … and some of you have been reading them for years! You’ve prayed faithfully for WeConnect and generously donated to the ministry. You’ve watched as we conducted interviews with scores of millennials and … Continued
We held our first WeConnect Leadership Team retreat! The retreat took place at the beautiful and restful Gilead’s Balm in Salem, NH. The lovely, comfortable setting and the outstanding hospitality of our host, Marnie Wells, were the perfect facilitators for … Continued
By Dr. Stephanie Averill I recently had someone tell me, “You are so amazing! And with three young kids, to get everything done the way you do is just inspiring.” I said “thank you” because I’m trying to learn to be … Continued
By Kristi Stoughton WeConnect is the young women’s ministry arm of by design. You may remember reading or hearing about it in the past, but you may not be up on all the latest! Reaching the next generation for Christ is … Continued
By Mary Donnelly I’ve been giving our kitchen a long overdue facelift, a project I’ve put off for several years, knowing the work that would be involved once I committed to peeling that first section of wallpaper. I truly wished … Continued
This past ministry year was such an exciting adventure! We held our very first “Mentoring Discussion Event” and due to the enormous response are now scheduling more events in other churches. (If you’d like to attend one of these or … Continued
Sometimes, those who are considering becoming a mentor feel daunted by the challenge, wondering how to go about it and what to do in certain situations. To address some of these questions, we’ve spent some time visiting with Marnie Wells. … Continued
By Sheree Harrington Recently, I received some challenging news regarding my current employment. I need to make a decision whether to continue my counseling with my current practice group or establish my own private practice. The director of our practice group … Continued
By Kim Stiver This was the turbulent view out my window on a recent ocean cruise: rolling seas as far as the eye could see, with 20-foot swells, 60 mph winds, and dreary skies. Not exactly the kind of day we’d … Continued