At StoneBridge, our vision is to see our community transformed by God. We believe that each of us have a part to play in seeing that happen and that as we follow Jesus and become more like Him (Romans 8.29), and are led by the Holy Spirit (Gal 5.25) into the good works He has prepared for us (Eph 2.10) in the places He has sent us (Jer 29.7) we will see His Kingdom come more fully here on earth as it is in heaven.
We call that "doing your deal" and created a podcast to feature stories of those doing their deal for the benefit and advancement of God's kingdom. Below are the stories of a few of our church members and ministry partners who are doing just that. We hope their testimonies will encourage and inspire you in your journey.
If you would like to share your story please reach out to us at kim@stonebridgemarietta.org
Podcast features
Highlands Church
David Scott worked in vocational church ministry for 15+ years when God put it on his heart to plant a church. At age 40, he and his family made a dramatic shift and chose to leave a secure job and start Highlands Church. Tune in for some great advice for those who feel God stirring in their hearts but are concerned about making a big life-change to do their deal.
12/16/2020
Interviewer: Mark Kelly
Series: Doing Your Deal 2020 4
12/16/2020
Interviewer: Mark Kelly
Series: Doing Your Deal 2020 4
Dwell House Church
God called Russell and Megan Marshall to leave the comforts of secure jobs and their home in the suburbs to develop redemptive relationships at an apartment complex in a transitional part of town. They share the challenges and blessings of doing what all believers are called to do: Listen to God’s call and follow Him in obedience.
12/16/2020
Interviewer: Mark Kelly
Series: Doing Your Deal 2020 3
12/16/2020
Interviewer: Mark Kelly
Series: Doing Your Deal 2020 3
The Table on Delk
Tina Williford's only qualification for doing her deal was a willingness to say "yes" when the Lord called her to serve sexually exploited women and children on Delk Road near I-75. Her first step was simply to hang out at a gas station and talk to the women there. Now, The Table on Delk has grown to serving meals, studying The Word and offering hope and encouragement five days a week.
12/16/2020
Interviewer: Mark Kelly
Series: Doing Your Deal 2020 4
12/16/2020
Interviewer: Mark Kelly
Series: Doing Your Deal 2020 4
Acts 6
Without looking for it, Richard Wannall stumbled upon God's calling to help the homeless in our city one birth certificate at a time. Since birth certificates are required to get state-issued ID's which can open door to jobs, housing, and a host of other resources - they're an impactful and empowering resource to the homeless. Out of his experience helping one homeless person's pursuit of a birth certificate, StoneBridge's Acts 6 ministry was born.
12/16/2020
Interviewer: Mark Kelly
Series: Doing Your Deal 2020 5
12/16/2020
Interviewer: Mark Kelly
Series: Doing Your Deal 2020 5
Women's Ministry
Jennifer Martin endured a heart-breaking divorce and searched in vain for ways to connect with church post-divorce. But as the Lord redeemed her life, he reminded her of the isolation she had felt and drew her toward organizing ministry events that could help women find community and connect with others who were walking similar paths. Enrolling in StoneBridge's FIT class confirmed her "deal" and helped her step out in faith by creating this ministry.
12/16/2020
Interviewer: Mark Kelly
Series: Doing Your Deal 2020 4
12/16/2020
Interviewer: Mark Kelly
Series: Doing Your Deal 2020 4
Go Forth Yoga
At 18, Norrie Morrison was experiencing extreme physical pain. Her physical therapist used yoga poses to help her improve strength and mobility, and Norrie realized her mind was experiencing positve effects, too. She started using yoga and Scripture meditation in her time with God. The Lord was using her painful journey to prepare her for her deal: using yoga to help Christians have stronger bodies, more aligned hearts and quieter minds.
12/16/2020
Interviewer: Mark Kelly
Series: Doing Your Deal 2020 3
12/16/2020
Interviewer: Mark Kelly
Series: Doing Your Deal 2020 3
Chosen Vessels
God revealed a revelation to Bekah Baxter about his direction for her life when she was a teenager on a short-term mission trip. Bekah was amazed to see that more than 5,600 miles from home, God was at work in amazing ways through his people. She began interacting with missionaries, asking them how she could help their work. Out of that was born Bekah's "deal" — Chosen Vessels, a ministry that provides care for missionaries and assists them with special projects.
3/17/21
Interviewer: Mark Kelly
Series: Doing Your Deal 2020 4
3/17/21
Interviewer: Mark Kelly
Series: Doing Your Deal 2020 4
High School Bible Study
Nancy Hutchins struggled to find the time to teach her teenage daughter about faith in Jesus before heading off to college. But to her delight and surprise, her daughter agreed to invite her friends over for a weekly breakfast and Bible study before school. Her daughter is out of the house now, but the Bible study continues as the Lord provides a new group of young hearts for Nancy to disciple each year. Listen to the excitement in Nancy's voice as she shares how fulfilling it is to discover your deal and see God work through it.
8/17/21
Interviewer: Mark Kelly
Series: Doing Your Deal 2020 4
8/17/21
Interviewer: Mark Kelly
Series: Doing Your Deal 2020 4
Tanzania Community Transformation
God led Susan to leave her corporate job and engage full-time as a missionary in Tanzania. Over the past eight years, Susan has trained Tanzanian believers to show and share the love of God among two people groups where the vast majority of people had never heard the good news of God's love before. As a result, dozens of people have opened their hearts to Christ, home discipleship groups have been born, and entire communities have experienced the abundant life God's kingdom offers.
Interviewer: Mark Kelly
Series: Doing Your Deal 2021
Interviewer: Mark Kelly
Series: Doing Your Deal 2021
Business Owner
Brandon Hutchins shares transparently about how God transformed his life as a business leader, leading him to see himself at work as a pastor, rather than a hard-driving boss, and giving him opportunities to encourage young men and business leaders to step into who God has made them to be.
Single Mothers in Crisis
During Greg Tabb's 20+ years in real estate and property management, he's seen the housing struggles single women with children face. As he researched the hardships facing homeless and at-risk families, his eyes were opened and he decided his God-given "deal" was to help single mothers in crisis get into stable, long-term housing through StoneBridge's Acts 6 ministry.
Interviewer: Mark Kelly
Series: Doing Your Deal 2021
Interviewer: Mark Kelly
Series: Doing Your Deal 2021
Mission 1:27
When her family began rehabbing an apartment complex to serve low-income single mothers, Angie knew she should be involved to help those in need. James 1:27 spoke to her about helping "widows and orphans in their distress." Angie now leads the Mission 1:27 team to enrich and transform lives in the entire group of communities that has grown from that first apartment complex.
Interviewer: Mark Kelly
Series: Doing Your Deal 2021
Interviewer: Mark Kelly
Series: Doing Your Deal 2021
The Art of Listening
June Littlepage shares how she was led into her calling as a prophetic artist. Joy and child-like faith have marked her ministry and have opened the door to hearing the Lord in unique ways. Her ministry has touched 6 continents and impacted many lives simply by being present with people and obeying the Lord in the moment.
Interviewer: Mark Kelly
Series: Doing Your Deal 2022
Interviewer: Mark Kelly
Series: Doing Your Deal 2022
The Forgotten Initiative
Alex and Tess Dykstra found themselves living the “American dream” with good jobs, ample finances, and a spacious home. But God soon made them aware of the enormous need for safe, loving families to care for kids in foster care and prompted them to use what He’d given them to help those in need. Since then, they’ve had multiple foster placements and have seen God refine and redeem families, and their own hearts, in powerful ways.
Interviewer: Mark Kelly
Series: Doing Your Deal 2022
Interviewer: Mark Kelly
Series: Doing Your Deal 2022
ACHA Mentor
At ge 29, Katie Brown was faced with a life-altering medical diagnosis of a congenital heart defect that would require open heart surgery. Katie later had a successful open heart surgery and shortly after, became a peer mentor for the Adult Congenital Heart Association (ACHA). There, Katie has walked alongside others facing similar journeys and has seen God present through it all.
Interviewer: Mark Kelly
Series: Doing Your Deal 2022
Interviewer: Mark Kelly
Series: Doing Your Deal 2022
Picnics with The Table on Delk
Cris worked with the children of inmates for five years before becoming a stay-at-home-mom in 2012. But even in her new role, her heart continued to stir. One night she spoke with her daughter and realized that making an impact in others' lives doesn't have to be a grand gesture, so she made some simple plans and wants to encourage you to do the same.
Interviewer: Mark Kelly
Series: Doing Your Deal 2022
Interviewer: Mark Kelly
Series: Doing Your Deal 2022
We'd love to hear your story!
Email Kim@stonebridgemarietta.org with a description of how you're doing "your deal" to be considered for a podcast feature.
Email Kim@stonebridgemarietta.org with a description of how you're doing "your deal" to be considered for a podcast feature.