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Teresa Moon
Mar 14, 20233 min read
15 takeaways from our February sabbatical
First, I want to thank you. It is such a gift to know how much this life-giving community supports our organization and our intentional...
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Teresa Moon
Mar 10, 20233 min read
Fight to Flourish
In her book, The Fight to Flourish, Jennie Lusko talks about this idea: we were designed to flourish. But it doesn’t just happen. We have...
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Teresa Moon
Jan 27, 20232 min read
A “Hope-filled” and “Christ-centered” community (and other Ignite reflections)
This month, we held our first live event of 2023 - our annual Ignite Winter Leadership Retreat. This gathering of member families was a...
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Travis King
Jan 12, 20232 min read
Rooted in Jesus and focused on the family we gather together
I have been personally challenged as I have been blessed to be able to devote my Fridays to this great idea. The invitation to join RI...
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Travis King
Dec 19, 20222 min read
How the gift of public speaking was first introduced to me.
In a season of gift giving, I gratefully reflect upon people and experiences that are gifts I have received or that I've been blessed to...
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Cindy Clarkin
Dec 12, 20222 min read
10K for IGNITE - We did it!
As a volunteer at RI HOPE, I have the privilege of mentoring young people to be leaders for Christ at home, in the local community and...
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Julie Rambo
Dec 9, 20222 min read
When do your students come alive?
First, when they speak in front of people. I’ve witnessed my daughter Madeline speak with clarity, passion, and enthusiasm for actual...
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Johanna Lonngren
Nov 30, 20222 min read
How Speech Class has Impacted My Life.
I looked out over the room of weathered veteran faces. Stern but kind. I shifted nervously from foot to foot on the stage that elevated...
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Eunice Au
Nov 2, 20222 min read
Did you know there are ICC school chapters?
When my 15-year-old daughter insisted that we go to an ICC conference, I had no idea what a huge impact it would have on my family’s...
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Mary Gunther with Photograph by Cindy Clarkin
Oct 31, 20221 min read
How are you supposed to love?
Members of RI HOPE at IGNITE 2022 Theologian Francis Schaeffer called Christian community – the kind that is rooted in love and unity –...
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Teresa Moon
Oct 17, 20223 min read
Meet the strategic leaders serving you and your students!
What a joy it is to serve you and the next generation as we help them get ready to speak! We’ve seen some truly vibrant transformation...
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Mary Gunther with Photograph by Cindy Clarkin
Sep 25, 20221 min read
In Loving Memory of David Moon
It is with a mixture of joy and grief that I share the news of Mr. David Moon’s passing from this world to his eternal home in glory. A...
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Cindy Clarkin
Sep 12, 20221 min read
Summer Fun at the 1st RI HOPE Chapter Meeting!
The first RI HOPE chapter meeting featured items ranging from beachballs to sunglasses all reminiscent of the summer vacation. It was...
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Dr. Teresa Moon President and CEO Institute for
Sep 7, 20226 min read
5 Ways Being Ready to Speak Will Help Your Student This School Year
For 25 years, my organization, The Institute for Cultural Communicators, has been helping the next generation get ready to speak. With...
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Institute for Cultural Communicators
Sep 2, 20221 min read
Get Ready to Speak at Communicators for Christ
Last year, over 63% of students on college campuses were reluctant to speak according to Inside Higher Ed. How can we prepare our...
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Institute for Cultural Communicators
Sep 1, 20221 min read
Make a Big Impact on Your Child’s Communication
The research shows that to help your child develop the communication skills they need for success, starting with speech is the way to go....
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Institute for Cultural Communicators
Aug 5, 20221 min read
Our 10th International Convention -A Beautiful Gathering!
Last month we hosted another encouraging, life-giving, and flourishing gathering of ICC family and friends at our annual convention - our...
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Dr. Teresa Moon President and CEO Institute for
Jul 29, 20221 min read
Communicators for Christ is a better, safer way to practice coaching
Communicators for Christ conferences are the flagship program of the Institute for Cultural Communicators. In the early days, we focused...
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Cindy Clarkin
Jun 8, 20222 min read
Transformation: from spectator to speaker
The Rhode Island Hope Student Leader Team led a fantastic evening performance on Tuesday, June 7th at Faith Fellowship Community Church...
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Dr. Teresa Moon President and CEO Institute for
May 24, 20223 min read
Connection is Key: Developing the Whole Student
In previous posts, we talked about how competence without character is dangerous, and character without competence is ineffective....
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