SUPPORT
NEED SUPPORT?
Join an in-person group (Join a local Mom's in the Making Group - Details and Sign Up HERE)
Attend a Ladies Retreat (more info coming Spring 2021!)
Receive daily encouragement on social media (Instagram @I.am.fruitful and Facebook /ifruitful)
Order Joy Comes in the Morning: Coloring Through Infant Loss and Miscarriage HERE
Need miscarriage support? email lauren@iamfruitful.org
Be encouraged by our growing library of testimonies!
SPEAKING
I am passionate about teaching women how to truly thrive in the midst of waiting, in the middle of the battle, or in a wilderness season. We cannot wait until everything is perfect to bear fruit! We should not sit back in complacency while our promised land sits within eye-sight! I haven’t always thrived in the waiting. I’ve had to peel myself off the floor and brush my hair and choose joy. But there’s so much more to it than that. I’d love to equip your ladies with tools to thrive NOW, and in every season.
What a strange subject to get excited about. But I do. And I’ll tell you why- because the Father loves healing women, setting them free, and redeeming what was stolen from them. He’s done it in my life and He’ll do it in yours. And you know what I love doing? Punching the devil in the face. Add a room full of women doing the same thing (while getting free), well just go ahead and cue the hanky-wavin’ church choir! Through God’s grace alone, I’m able to bring an authentic joy and positive perspective to one of the toughest subjects. Let’s not get together and cry. Let’s get together and heal. And punch the devil in the face.
Not getting what I wanted, when I wanted it (right NOW).. rocked. my. boat. It ruffled my feathers. It made me, quite honestly, pretty ugly and in need of a good crushing. But it was in the crushing that He made me strong (and continues to make me strong every day). He taught me about resilience. He showed me what steadfastness looks like (these qualities that our generation is seriously lacking)! I’d love to empower your ladies to dress themselves in a strength unlike the world’s. What needs to accompany your faith in order to be stronger than the struggle? What does a strong woman really look like?
I think just about every issue in our lives comes down to this one thing: WHO WE ARE. I relish speaking identity over women and equipping them with tools to help them walk in their identity and callings. But in this generation- we have to combat fear, comparison, and lies more than ever before. What is the truth about who we are in Him? I’d love to come alongside your women and watch them come alive in this area! And don’t get me started on your kids!!! Girl, I’ll get up on a couch and PREACH to moms about instilling identity into their children.
As a momma who had to wait and war for my miracle babies, these Bible stories have absolutely come alive to me on my own faith journey! Let me take you through 7 stories of God’s faithfulness as it relates to fertility. From Sarah to Hannah to the Shunamite woman…and many in between... these stories are treasures we can cling to during the time we’re waiting on our promise. Let’s activate our faith together by digging deep into the Father’s heart regarding our fertility.
I am a dreamer. I love blank journals and old school daily planners and time with the Father– to brainstorm, to hear His heart on a subject, to plan. Throw in a few friends and a cup of coffee, and it’s. the. perfect. moment. It’s my absolute joy to equip women in this area. Whether your ladies desire to begin dreaming for their families, your team needs a nudge in the planning department, or maybe you’re dreamers already and light up when someone says “let’s brainstorm.” Whatever the reason, I’d be honored to share my thoughts, my tips, and my heart on vision-casting. Blank journals highly encouraged but not required.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Personal Assistant to Lauren Bourne - Lauren is looking for a part-time, volunteer assistant who is willing to help with day-to-day tasks which will vary. May include emails, phone calls, spreadsheets, in-person events (when available) and other tasks related to I Am Fruitful. Must be able to download Voxer and Wunderlist apps on cell phone. (Approx 2 hours/week at your convenience)
Communications - Coordinate prophetic cards, fundraising letters, marketing communications, Christmas Card/Mother’s Day exchanges. This will include coordinating volunteers and making sure direct mail and other communications projects are accomplished within certain timelines. (Hours tbd)
Team Lead: Fundraising and Events (oversee/schedule/etc) - We have some exciting events coming up and we are looking for someone to help us plan our first retreat, upcoming events (including Hope Gatherings) + fundraising. You will be leading the Events Team, which includes coordinating the event volunteers. (Hours vary depending on specific event).
Facebook Fundraising - Facebook birthday fundraisers are so effective for our ministry, and we’re looking for someone who can send direct messages once a week providing information about the opportunity to host a birthday fundraiser for I Am Fruitful. (approx 30 min/week)
Product Coordinator- We are looking for someone to oversee our products. This will include collaborating with the team on new product ideas, design, orders, launching them, working with our photographer and graphics team, marketing. Creative or marketing experience preferred but not required. (Hours tbd)
Hope Box Coordinator - orders supplies, tracks costs, works with vendors, helps with Hope Gatherings, and distributes Hope Boxes to the shipping partners. Help us develop a smaller version of our Hope Box for hospitals. This person will most likely lead the Hope Box team. (hours vary; talk with Lauren if interested)
Group Curriculum - help launch groups and oversee communications/group leaders/forms/applications/sales. This position will require occasional in-person meetings as well as weekly Monday morning video meetings. (Talk with Lauren about hours if you’re interested)
Social Media Team (Content)- provide by email- relevant quotes, scriptures, etc to go on graphics. Provide by email- links to FB articles that might benefit our community (i.e., rainbow baby photo shoot, good sermons, worship video, etc.). (approx 1 hour/week; Wunderlist app required)
Branding Coordinator- We are looking for someone with branding experience to work with our social media team, website volunteers, email campaign volunteers, shipping, product, and events teams to help keep our brand cohesive as we expand our reach and grow our team. Branding & marketing experience required. (Approx 4 hours/week).
Events Team (support)- We have some exciting events coming up this year. If you cannot serve in any of the roles above, but still want to be involved- this is your opportunity to stay connected by serving at in-person events (i.e., setting up before a Hope Gathering, coordinating food, praying at a retreat, etc.). You will be notified of each event and can come based on your availability. This is not a volunteer staff position, and you can accept or decline any opportunity. You’ll be placed on an email list so we can keep you informed. Monday morning meetings and volunteer training not required.
