When It’s Time to Change ::sha na na na na::

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Here in the world of cyberspace, people often delineate friendships that are IRL (in real life) and friendships that are formed online (y’know, internet friends).

In Jan 2008, two internet friends that had never even met IRL launched an online ministry to serve an ever growing group that was close to their hearts– the homeschooling community. Amy Stults and Amy Bayliss (aka The Amies) have prayed and worked diligently to make Heart of the Matter {online} what it is today, a thriving site that offers support, encouragement and resources to over 10,000 homeschoolers a day.

HOTM is their baby. And like any baby, you are so proud when they start crawling… then walking… then running!

Babies grow and change. Just as there are seasons in a baby’s life, there are seasons in ministry. These seasons are necessary for growth, health, rejuvenation and staying in the race for the long haul.  We here at HOTM are embarking on a new season of change.  Don’t fret, this new season will be just as beautiful as the last one and we’ll still be the same homeschooling friend you can turn to and learn alongside.  The difference will be Heart of the Matter will now be under the leadership and guidance of their dear friend Angela DeRossett.

Both Amy’s have very inspiring new projects in the works so you’ll definitely be seeing them around the Internet.  Amy Stults is involved in an exciting new venture with Leah Nieman, the co-founder of CurrClick (more details coming soon) as well as taking time to concentrate on her love of genealogy.  Amy Bayliss will be focusing on cultivating  A Woman Inspired and will be offering more conferences than ever.  We hate to keep you waiting but Amy B. also has a huge surprise project in the works…one that you all will LOVE! Lord willing, you will hear all about Amy and Amy’s new projects in October.

Heart of the Matter’s new owner, Angela,  is a fun-loving, married to the military, homeschooling mother of four. She has four cats and a great big dog and loves her very full house. She is currently pursuing a Master’s in Christian Education and holds a Bachelor’s of Arts and Science in Christian Ministries.  Angela is a coffee and theology junkie and is passionate about Autism advocacy and disability rights. You can find her blogging at Memoirs of a Chaotic Mommy and Homeschooling the Chaotic Family.

A Word from Angela…

I have been granted the blessing of stepping up to continue Heart of the Matter’s ministry as the new owner. The ‘Amies’ have set the bar awfully high in the way they have grown this ministry and all they have accomplished throughout the past three years. I am honored to have the opportunity to be a part of Heart of the Matter’s ongoing growth. Having seen their work, firsthand, I can say that their heart and souls will always be in this ministry and intertwined in its legacy. Thank you for the opportunity to serve all of you in the same way they have served me and thousands of others.

Change can be bittersweet, especially if your name is Amy. Not to worry though! They will still be around, looking after their precious baby from a distance.
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