Lynde Griggs: Co-Founder of Belle & Sparrows, a Non-Profit for
women, by women.
- In Episode #82, Lynde Griggs shares with us how her life in ministry and missions led
her to co-found Belle & Sparrows. At the age of 42, while serving on the church
staff, Lynde felt the pull on her heart to propose an all women’s mission trip for her
women’s ministry group. Within two to three months, she, with the support of her
pastor and church, was able to assemble the first ever all female team of 24 women
that spent one week serving impoverished women in Guatemala.
- Lynde found herself as an empty nester having what she refers to as a crisis of faith.
She knew that she was called to serve God’s people outside of the church, but
questioned why he would use someone like her to share the message. Although she
felt fearful and uncertain, she knew that God’s call for her life was greater than her
self doubt.
• She shares her personal steps for overcoming doubt and having Faith Over Fear
1. Start with Prayer & Discernment
2. Share your calling with trusted people in your circle and ask for prayers
3. Take a Step of Faith
By stepping out in faith, Lynde along with her co-founder Tiffany Savage were able to
create Belle & Sparrows to be able to serve women both locally and globally. By
partnering with local organizations, volunteers are able to serve women transitioning
from homelessness as well as sexually exploited and trafficked survivors.
Internationally, Belle & Sparrows provides the opportunity to teach women in
Guatemala the necessary skills for gainful employment, and In Haiti, serve foster moms
that are caring for disabled and orphaned children. Nationally, volunteers can serve
Navajo women in New Mexico, women in transitional living in Oregon, and expecting
mothers at the pregnancy center in Waco, TX.
The Stella project is the newest endeavor for Belle & Sparrows. This will be a
transitional living home, and social enterprise where women will be able to make and
sell honey based products from their very own beehive.

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Wednesday, April 22, 2020
While this episode was recorded before we found ourselves in this current situation, I
have found Lynde’s words to be so relevant to this preset time.
“Our lives are in seasons. Just because one season is coming to a close, doesn’t
mean that your life is coming to a close.”
She told our listeners to “Put legs on what you are learning in your bible study and step
out in faith.” She shared that we can’t make disciples if we’re not willing to go. So, we
should all take baby steps, and step by step follow the journey God has planned for us.

Visit www.bellandsparrows.org to learn more about how you can support the
organization or be involved with a mission trip. Lynde can even organize a trip for your
women’s group.
You can follow Belle and Sparrows on IG, LinkdIn, Facebook, and Twitter:
@belleandsparrows