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Cindy Clarkin

Mar 16, 20202 min read

The 1st ICCFS "Virtual Tournament"

It was an amazing day of firsts. I am so proud of Dede Ruff, the ICCFS Director and Mary Gunther, the ICC Chief Influence Officer (along...

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Dr. Teresa Moon President and CEO Institute for

Mar 4, 20202 min read

The Necessary Ingredient

Communication is the cement of education.

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I used to think I couldn't use my opinions...

Cindy Clarkin

Feb 24, 20201 min read

I used to think I couldn't use my opinions...

Ordinary to Extraordinary Story by Will Connor

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I used to think I had to bottle up my feelings....

Cindy Clarkin

Feb 23, 20201 min read

I used to think I had to bottle up my feelings....

Ordinary to Extraordinary Story by Christy Northup

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I used to think that I would never be good enough...

Cindy Clarkin

Feb 22, 20201 min read

I used to think that I would never be good enough...

Ordinary to Extraordinary story by Rachel Everette.

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I used to think that I needed to do things by myself in order for it to be done well...

Cindy Clarkin

Feb 21, 20201 min read

I used to think that I needed to do things by myself in order for it to be done well...

Ordinary to Extraordinary story by Ben Stamp

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Cindy Clarkin

Feb 20, 20202 min read

Networking Event Highlights

Thank you for coming out to support the RI HOPE Student Leaders. Over 50 people came to hear 6 teens tell their ordinary to...

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Once again God showed me that He had a different plan

David

Jan 28, 20202 min read

Once again God showed me that He had a different plan

Ordinary to Extraordinary Story by David Stamp

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Dr. Teresa Moon President and CEO Institute for

Jan 21, 20202 min read

Some Goff-isms to brighten your week

Six members of RI HOPE had the privileged of attending IGNITE Winter Advance Leadership Training January 16-20 in Spring City, Tennessee....

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Cindy Clarkin

Jan 8, 20201 min read

Praying for His Guidance in 2020

This morning we had a prayer meeting at First Baptist Church of Hope Valley. It was wonderful to gather to worship Jesus and pray for His...

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Do You Want a Sneak Peek of a Chapter Meeting?

Cindy Clarkin

Dec 18, 20191 min read

Do You Want a Sneak Peek of a Chapter Meeting?

For the past 20 years I have worked with more than a half a dozen speech organizations and none can compare to the intentional caring...

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Cindy Clarkin

Dec 13, 20192 min read

Keeping "Christ" in Christmas

I am rejoicing today as I think about all that God did yesterday in and through the RI HOPE students and their families to bless both...

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Olivia

Dec 11, 20191 min read

Worth Telling

Ordinary to Extraordinary Story by Olivia Dailey

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Cindy Clarkin

Nov 6, 20192 min read

Let's Celebrate the WINS!

Join RI HOPE as well celebrate the wins.

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How Our Words Impact Others - Harnessing the Power of the Tongue

Michael Hyatt

Nov 4, 20194 min read

How Our Words Impact Others - Harnessing the Power of the Tongue

Our words carry enormous weight. More than we sometimes think. They often impact people for decades, providing either the courage to...

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Teaching Humor with Silly Hats and Sunglasses

Cindy Clarkin

Oct 30, 20191 min read

Teaching Humor with Silly Hats and Sunglasses

Today the Student Leader Team surprised the Young Communicators for Christ (YCC) with a costume party. It has been an RI HOPE Tradition...

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Mary Gunther

Oct 22, 20192 min read

Call home!

It was 1982. I was in the Navy and living in the Philippines. I still remember the call. With a twelve-hour time difference between...

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Dede Ruff, ICC Southeast Coordinator

Sep 17, 20192 min read

"This is like a piece of heaven..."

“You MUST and you CAN” get to a Communicators for Christ Conference!! We just finished the first one in Louisiana. This one is a DON’T...

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World-class Training in Communication and Leadership Coaching

Dr. Teresa Moon President and CEO Institute for

Sep 10, 20191 min read

World-class Training in Communication and Leadership Coaching

I am thrilled to announce - our Northeast Communicators for Christ conference is now open for registration! Your conference will be held...

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Cindy Clarkin

Aug 14, 20192 min read

ICC = Intentional Caring Community

For the past 20 years I have worked with more than a half a dozen speech organizations and none can compare with the intentional caring...

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