2008 Marriage Movement Forum and
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Session 1  Tuesday    10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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Register Your Spouse Is Not Your Problem!
The rise in cohabitation, declining marriage rates, dual income homes, increases in adultery, divorce among Christian leaders are compelling marriage ministry leaders to re-examine their approach to supporting married couples. “Your Spouse Is Not your Problem,” is a phrase coined in Radical Love, the 12-week faith-based, marriage skills building program. 		101
Trainer(s): Tony Moore , L.P.C. and Kim Moore , M.S.W.
Register Marriage Mentoring: 12 Conversations for Building Strong Marriages
Learn how to organize a proactive marriage mentoring program in your congregation and engage in intergenerational ministry using the wisdom of healthy committed couples, their stories, and friendships to mentor younger marriages for a lifetime of love. A brief survey of marriage growth/mentoring programs will be provided along with a training overview of the 12 Conversations. 		102
Trainer(s): Ed Gray , Ed.D.
Register Helping Parents Who Feel Like They're in a Tug of War
Based on Romans 7 we are in a constant tug of war between what we know we ought to do and what we do. As ministers, children’s directors and pastors, you can take these workshop activities, handouts and visual aides back to your church/ministry and easily replicate them to present to parents. Helping parents understand this concept on a personal level allows them to have more empathy for their children when they are disrespectful or even downright rebellious. Empathy is a key element in trusting and effective relationships, which impact how children make decisions. 		103
Trainer(s): Sue Laney
Register Caring for Self: The Heart of the Gospel and Key to a Great Marriage
Marriage in the church is under ongoing attack. The key to turning the tide may be controversial, going against conventional wisdom, but lies at the heart of the Gospel. Caring for self is assumed by Jesus in the Great Commandment. When managed well, it creates the foundation of effective Christian witness and great Christ-centered marriages. 		104
Trainer(s): Robert Paul , M.S.
Register Stepfamily Basics: Building a Strong Foundation
This workshop will equip you to teach the basics to stepfamily couples or couples preparing for remarriage. You will learn statistics, myths and realities, stages of development in a stepfamily and how to build healthy Stepfamily Connections. We will look at the Biblical perspective on building a stepfamily on the firm foundation of Truth and how to do it successfully. 		105
Trainer(s): Don Coryell and Kathy Coryell
Register Becoming Lovers: Six Disciplines for Deeper Intimacy with God and Your Mate
God has given his children skills and attitudes (disciplines) they can practice that can help build a more intimate love life with each other and their Savior. These disciplines are also the basis of a more passionate sex life in marriage. This workshop will develop the concept of discipline and explore six crucial concepts that will provide valuable wisdom and specific skills for marriage ministries in the church. 		106
Trainer(s): Douglas Rosenau , Ed.D. ; Michael Sytsma , Ph.D.
Register Family Connections Single Parent Family Ministry With a High Calling and a Low Budget
Discuss the need and possibility of having an effective Single Parent Family Ministry in your church. This enthusiastic and powerful presentation will open your eyes to the many families in your community who feel the church is for pretty people, intact families and couples, but not for them. This practical workshop will guide you through the issues and details of implementing this cutting-edge ministry with little or no budget and grow your church. 		107
Trainer(s): Robyn Besemann
Register Creating and Conducting Marriage Enrichment Seminars in Churches and the Community
This seminar emphasizes local church or community personnel conducting marriage enrichment seminars on an ongoing basis. The content, resources to use, ways in which to engage participants for maximum learning, methodology and teaching approaches, and varieties of enrichment models will be presented. 		108
Trainer(s): H. Norman Wright , M.A.
Register Setting the Captives Free
This workshop will be a discussion of how the church has not addressed abuse and helped victims and children witnessing intimate partner violence. We will discuss a theology of helping victims and holding batterers accountable. The God of Peace is a God who has called us to intervene in intimate partner violence. 		109
Trainer(s): Ron Clark , D.Min.
Register How to Engage the Engaged in Your Pre-Marital Program
Frustrated with how your marriage preparation ministry is going? Tired of excuses couples give for not completing the requirements? Transform your premarital program and the couples who participate in it by following the twelve simple steps taught in this workshop. Walk away with a new or revitalized plan to maximize your time with engaged couples. Participants receive free templates to take their program to the next level! 		110
Trainer(s): K. Jason Krafsky , M.A.
Session 2  Tuesday    1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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Register Teaching Leaders How to Facilitate an Interactive Communication Workshop for Couples
The workshop session will give an overview of our nine-hour communication workshop and the material we would be sharing if we have a train the trainer session at the end of the conference. It will teach people (couples) how to more effectively communicate with each other about difficult issues. Four skills are modeled, taught and experienced by the participants. 		201
Trainer(s): Alan Heller , M.A.C.F. and Pauly Heller , BA
Register Building and Developing Caregiving Teams in the Local Church
Using decades of experience of counseling and a profound understanding of God’s Word, Dr. H. Norman Wright will lead participants in understand their role as spiritual and emotional caregivers in the local church. In addition, Norm will present proven tools and techniques that will assist participants in their ministry. Particular emphasis will be placed on equipping pastors and ministry leaders to train their church members. 		202
Trainer(s): H. Norman Wright , M.A. ; John Thurman , M.Div.
Register University and 20something Marriage Initiatives? Have We Lost Their Minds?
Interested in shaping future marriages? Metropolitan hot-spots and the university are crucial to the marriage movement. Yet, is it even possible to implement a healthy marriage initiative with a population that has a hard time trusting marriage? We have more questions than answers, but this may be where our best work is needed. Begin the process of framing some of the hard questions in order to connect with the pre-engaged. 		203
Trainer(s): Byron Weathersbee , Ed.D. and Carla Weathersbee , B.S.
Register Becoming a StrongFamilies Coach: A “Just Start Here” Approach to Equipping Parents to Build Strong Families and Faith
Learn Dr. John Trent’s “Just Start Here” model for launching a marriage and family ministry at your church. From entry level tools, to easy to implement strategies and “best practices,” participants will be equipped with one model for taking first steps in helping build strong marriages, and help parents pass down their faith to their children. Based on the power of making Two Degree changes to build momentum for change in your church, participants will also learn a model for taking next steps towards building strongfamilies. 		204
Trainer(s): John Trent , Ph.D.
Register Theology of Divorce and Remarriage
To effectively minister to single parents and stepfamilies, one must develop a personal theology of divorce and remarriage. Key Biblical texts are examined and illustrated to facilitate this process. 		205
Trainer(s): Jeff Parziale , Ph.D. and Judi Parziale , Ph.D.
Register Sex Education for Parents: “Back to the BASEX”
Back to the BASEX (Biblical Authority on SEXuality) is a comprehensive educational program that is based on Biblical truth. It encompasses the five-factors crucial for shaping sexual character: needs, values, beliefs, skills and support. Using instructional presentation, interactive segments, assignments and role-play this program focuses on reinstating parents as the most significant sex educator in the lives of their children. 		206
Trainer(s): Deborah Wade , MFT
Register Using Retreat Settings for Enrichment and Intensive Intervention
The pace of life is robbing us of intimate, deeply connected relationships. Removing couples from the distractions and stress of day-to-day life gives them a chance to reconnect with each other and with God. Retreat settings provide the sequestered, hospitable environment for marital enrichment to be optimally successful. Couples in crisis are also finding hope and healing through the Intensive Therapy Model used any some retreat settings. 		207
Trainer(s): Shawn Stoever , Ph.D. and Christina Stoever ; Steve Trafton , Founder/Operator
Register How Much "Us-ness" is in Your Ministry? Couples in Leadership Part 1 of 4
Have you ever noticed that ministry leadership couples or pastors and wives often feel that they are in parallel but separate ministries? Learn how to build an increasing “us-ness factor” in marriage that can make a significant impact on your ministry. Hear life stories of commitments to spiritual disciplines and practice confiding skills that can transform your daily walk together. 		208
Trainer(s): Dave Lind , M.A. Min. and Dawn Lind , M.A.T. ; Len Benson , M.B.A. and Lynne Benson
Register The Great Marriage Experience
Join Dr. Gary Rosberg from America's Family Coaches as he presents a multi-year strategy for the marriage ministry of your church by unlocking, discovering and living the 6 Secrets to a Lasting Love. This program has been utilized at McLean Bible Church (Washington, DC) and churches throughout US and Canada, including Gary's home church which has a marriage success rate of 98.5% of participants in The Great Marriage Experience even after six years. 		209
Trainer(s): Dr. Gary Rosberg , Ed.D.
Register Visionary Parenting: Equipping Parents to Disciple Their Children
Most church leaders believe that parents and grandparents are to be the primary spiritual trainers of their children. But is it really happening in your church? Do your youth and children’s ministries equip the parents, or do the work of discipleship apart from them? In this workshop, you will learn dynamic Biblical messages that you can share with the families of your church that will inspire them to embrace God’s call to disciple their children. 		210
Trainer(s): Rob Rienow , D.Min.
Session 3  Tuesday    3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
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Register Marriage Workshops, Not Presentations: How to Plan and Lead Them
Marriage Workshops start couples working on their marriage during sessions, with other couples while breaking down barriers. They promote ongoing support and mentoring and develop openness to change and growth. They can also be an onramp to evangelism, and they don’t need a “personality” to lead them. This is a workshop on workshops. 		301
Trainer(s): Rex Johnson , Dr. and Eve Johnson
Register Once Upon a Marriage Workshop
We all grow up with a "fairytale" image of what marriage should be, and most of us end up frustrated and disappointed. This workshop delivers hope, inspiration and confidence that you can have the kind of relationship you wish you had. Five simple things you can do--once a day, once a week, once a month, once a year and once in a while--and five practical tools to help you get started right away. 		302
Trainer(s): Lorle Campos , B.A.
Register Learn by Experiencing Family Time Lessons: Bring the Entire Family
This workshop is open to your entire family who may be with you at the conference! It is also open to singles, empty nesters, and church leaders. You will learn practical ways to help parents and grandparents in your church having fun and effective spiritual training in the home. The twist here is that you will learn by doing! Be sure to wear casual clothes. Each family will be given take home lessons to keep the learning going! 		303
Trainer(s): Kirk Weaver , M.S.
Register Ministering to the Woman Who is Separated
When marital separation occurs, most people expect divorce to follow. They don’t think restoration of the marriage is possible. But these marriages can be healed. Workshop leaders, Linda Rooks, author of Broken Heart on Hold, Surviving Separation, and her husband, Marv, are prime examples. Their own marriage survived a three-year separation. This workshop will take a unique look into the mind and emotions of a separated woman so participants can offer her the support she needs to heal her marriage. Participants will learn some of the keys to bringing about healing and reconciliation and will be introduced to effective programs and resources they can use in their home church. After taking this workshop, participants will be able to minister to separated women with new hope and understanding for the possibilities of reconciliation, and have the resources to bring it about. 		304
Trainer(s): Linda Rooks , B.A. and Marvin Rooks , J.D.
Register The Remarriage Couple Checkup: Helping Couples Beat the Odds of Divorce
Not all marriages are created equal. Divorce prevention and marriage education with remarried couples must address their unique challenges. Come learn what the largest studies of marriage and remarriage ever conducted tell us about the similarities—and differences—of successfully married and remarried couples. And, learn how you can utilize the online Couple Checkup in your marriage education and counseling ministries. 		305
Trainer(s): Ron Deal , M.M.F.T.
Register What Makes Church Ministries Exemplary in Their Care of Sexual Minorities?
This workshop will describe church-based ministries that are exemplary, or worth imitating, in their outreach or ministry to the community of persons who experience same-sex attraction or who struggle with sexual identity concerns. The discussion will be based on a recently-completed study in which themes emerged based on how church ministries provide services to this population. Three types of church ministries will be reviewed: the ministry to brokenness type; the welcoming but not affirming type; and the gay affirmative type. Participants will learn about findings and themes that may be used to facilitate the establishment, growth, or continued success of a church’s ministry to persons who experience same-sex attraction or who struggle with sexual identity concerns. 		306
Trainer(s): Trista  Carr , M.A ; Erica S. N. Tan , Psy.D. ; Katie Maslowe , M.A.
Register Essential Needs and Methods Assessment of Single Parent Family Ministry
So many needs – so few resources. While there are a wide variety of ministry needs in the evangelization and transformation of single parent families, it is almost never necessary (or even advisable) for one congregation to provide all of them. Learn ways to assess your congregation’s calling and abilities and how to apply them in healing and transformational ways. 		307
Trainer(s): Tom Wheeler and Helen Wheeler , M.Ed.
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Register Transforming Relationships - The Law of Differences - Session One
Just as there are laws that govern the physical universe, there are also spiritual laws. Although it may be more difficult to discern these laws, this can be done with time, experience, and the application of God’s Word. This session introduces and unpacks a law that governs every relationship: The Law of Differences. It has been tested in the trenches of relationships since the first man and woman. Discover the Law of Differences and how it works. 		309
Trainer(s): Rodney Cox
Register Helping Your Church Leaders Catch a Vision for Family Ministry
Do you feel alone with your vision and passion for family ministry? Do you face the challenge of ministering to families while at the same time feeling the need to help other staff members see the importance of what you are doing? In this workshop, you will learn important strategies and approaches for developing enthusiasm and consensus for family ministry in your church. 		310
Trainer(s): Greg Braly
Session 4  Wednesday    10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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Register Building an Effective Marriage Ministry - Part 1 of 2
These workshops will give those who are looking for a model to build their church marriage ministry upon. Part One explains the scope of marriage ministry and how to begin to recruit and train volunteers. 		401
Trainer(s): Wayne Lehsten and Bev Lehsten
Register Happy Home Workshop
America is experiencing an epidemic of frantic, frazzled families. We are over-committed and disconnected, too busy and too stressed out to fully enjoy life or each other. There is little time left to do the important things that connect us as a family and that allow us to create the loving, supportive safe haven we all need at home. This workshop gives you 5 simple steps - The Happy Home Habits - and tools you can take home and start right away. 		402
Trainer(s): Lorle Campos , B.A.
Register Abstinence Until Marriage and Healthy Relationship Education and the Church
A presentation of a character based Abstinence Until Marriage and Healthy Relationship program with components that integrate the church and home in getting this much needed message to our youth, homes and our communities in order to strengthen marriages and families both currently and in the future. 		403
Trainer(s): Greg Williams
Register Spiritual First Aid: The Basics of Great Caregiving
What do you do when a friend comes to you in a crisis mode? In this workshop, participants will learn the Principles and Practice of Spiritual First Aid. Attendees will learn (1) when to assist, (2) how to assist, (3) what to do, (4) When to refer. 		404
Trainer(s): John Thurman , M.Div.
Register Preparing Couples for Remarriage - How the Church Can Help
Preparing couples for remarriage is very different. We will address the key adjustment areas: children, finances, living arrangements and ex-spouses. You will learn how to guide a couple through developing "non-negotiables" - practical items that don't get discussed when "in love." 		405
Trainer(s): Gordon Taylor , M.A. and Carri Taylor , C.C.S.T.
Register PREPARE to Last: Help Dating, Engaged, and Newlywed Couples Laugh, Learn, and Grow
New from PREPARE/ENRICH! A fun, comprehensive, and entertaining group program for dating, engaged, and newlywed couples. This resource kit is comprehensive and ready to implement “Out of the Box” with three DVD's and a Leader’s Guide. It features a new online premarital inventory (Couple Checkup) for couples, and a new Group Summary Report for leaders. Couple Workbooks and Date Night CD’s promote skill-building and sharing. No certification required. 		406
Trainer(s): Peter Larson , Ph.D. ; Matthew Turvey , Psy.D.
Register Single Parent Evangelism - From Back Door to Front Pew
You are successfully reeling single parents into your church – now what? Learn practical methods of moving broken families into full communion and active ministry. Through a strong personal testimony, walk through the steps involved in that process and hear practical tools that will inspire these people forward from the back pew. 		407
Trainer(s): Elsa Kok Colopy
Register Overcoming Blocks in Your Ministry - Part 2 of 4
Serving together as a couple in leadership is a very effective way to do ministry. Unfortunately, there are five key blocks that inhibit the ability of couples to effectively lead ministries together. This session will include time to dialogue on specific blocks and opportunities to be coached in strategies to overcome these challenges. 		408
Trainer(s): Dave Lind , M.A. Min. and Dawn Lind , M.A.T. ; Len Benson , M.B.A. and Lynne Benson
Register Beyond Scripture - The Present Dangers of Premarital Sex
As we work with singles struggling with sexual temptation, they often want more information about the physical and psychological effects of sexual activity. By providing them with present day information, we can help them see God’s protection for us by following His Word and the blessing He provides us when we develop healthy sexual identity. 		409
Trainer(s): JoAnn Kraft , M.A.
Register Fun and Effective Spritual Training in the Home!
Families will learn how to lead fun and exciting spiritual training lessons in the home using the Family Time Format. Churches will learn how to educate, equip and support families in reclaiming their role as the primary spiritual leaders in the lives of children. This workshop includes practical activity demonstration. 		410
Trainer(s): Kirk Weaver , M.S.
Session 5  Wednesday    1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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Register Building an Effective Marriage Ministry - Part 2 of 2
These two workshops will give those who are looking for a model to build their church marriage ministry upon. Part Two describes many of the nuts and bolts required to put together a viable, vital and sustainable marriage ministry. 		501
Trainer(s): Wayne Lehsten and Bev Lehsten
Register Life After 60 - Senior-to-Senior Mentoring: 12 Conversations for Active Living
Seniors have great things to offer one another and our church ministries. Learn how to organize a proactive mentoring program for seniors in your congregation. This program involves life review, current life transitions and continued growth, serving, and learning. Workshop participants will be equipped to lead a senior mentoring ministry and will be given both an overview of the 12 Conversations and an opportunity to “test drive” the mentoring conversations. 		502
Trainer(s): Ed Gray , Ed.D.
Register Restoring the Parent-Child Relationship: A Ministry Reconciliation
Using his Four Steps to Emotional Healing, Dominic P. Herbst, M.A., takes leaders on a journey to help bring restoration and strength into the parent/child relationship. Oftentimes the negativity within family relationships reveals the presence of long-term unresolved pain within the lives of those involved. You'll receive insight into the healing process and practical ways to transfer it to the families you work with. 		503
Trainer(s): Dominic Herbst , M.S.
Register Tangible Tools to Support Couples in Crisis
When couples are in crisis, where do they turn? What are some concrete tools for relationships in need of reconciliation? As the divorce rate in our churches continues to grow at an alarming rate, we must be intentional about supporting couples who find themselves on the brink of separation or divorce. This workshop will provide participants with a dynamic relational model to guide and support the implementation of reconciliation ministries in local churches and other ministry settings. In addition, this workshop will feature tangible tools and a variety of resources that will help leaders work more effectively with couples in crisis and build a strong support system to reconcile troubled marriages. Clint and Penny Bragg will share experiences from their own marriage reconciliation testimony as well as unique experiences from their work as marriage missionaries as they apply to the principles covered in the workshop. 		504
Trainer(s): Clint Bragg , B.S. and Penny Bragg , M.S.
Register Understanding the Children of Divorce and Remarriage
Remarriage presents unique challenges to children of all ages. This is a place the Church is often silent. Children experience emotional, spiritual and physiological changes that affect post-divorce adjustment. The workshop will train attendees to identify the main challenges children face and provide ministry strategies to help children and adults cope. 		505
Trainer(s): Jeff Parziale , Ph.D. and Judi Parziale , Ph.D. ; Natalie Gillespie
Register Helping People Break the Destructive Cycle of Pornography
Viewing pornography has been called the crack cocaine of sexually addictive behaviors. After presenting current thinking and research on the use of pornography and sexual addiction, this workshop will provide practical direction in how to use The Secret Seductress: Pulling The Plug On Porn to provide help for those struggling with compulsive porn use in a small group study/accountability format. 		506
Trainer(s): Michael Christian , MA
Register Spiritual Development in Children of Divorce
The spiritual development of children involved in the divorce of their parents is affected, but do you know how and why? Many churches and church leaders are setting these children up to fail in the church family and with their relationship with God. Learn how to pray with, talk with and minister to the children in your church. 		507
Trainer(s): Linda Ranson Jacobs
Register Create Critical Thinkers!
Media literacy refers to the skills and knowledge needed to question, analyze, interpret and evaluate the messages of the media. Our children and teenagers are filling their days with interactions with the Internet, TV, movies, music, advertising messages, etc. This session will equip participants with essential background as well as specific strategies needed to encourage youth to become critical thinkers. Participants will be prepared to impact the youth and families in their churches. 		508
Trainer(s): Sue Summers , M.A.
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Register Seven Essential Foundations of Biblical Family Ministry Part 1 of 2
Building a healthy family ministry does not start with the right programs. It starts with the right core convictions. In this workshop, a dynamic panel of pastors, leaders, and teachers will encourage you to wrestle with seven biblical foundations which serve as the basis for family ministry in the local church. 		510
Trainer(s): Ben Freudenburg , M.A. ; Greg Braly ; Rob Rienow , D.Min. ; Peter Rothermel
Session 6  Wednesday    3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
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Register Draw Your Spouse To Intimacy
Many are afraid of what they desire most: to know and be known by another with guarantees of unconditional love and acceptance. Marriage compels couples toward this end. Yet, most respond by resisting. God’s approach to intimacy is repetitious. Adopting His way facilitates us in drawing our spouse to intimacy. 		601
Trainer(s): Tony Moore , L.P.C. and Kim Moore , M.S.W.
Register Crisis Ministry--How to be Effective When Other's World's Are Falling Apart
Your church is already providing Crisis Ministry! From natural disasters to problems with kids, various crises in people’s live provide opportunities to experience God's grace. In this workshop, participants will learn how to expand their effectiveness by providing proven, effective training to that will better equip teams to be resilient in their care giving ministries. 		602
Trainer(s): John Thurman , M.Div.
Register Teaching Families to Live, Love and Laugh Their Way Through
Many families don't communicate with one another, much less do it effectively. How can parents communicate so their child will hear about appropriate choices from their parents and/or other meaningful relationships? These fun workshop activities will increase your skill-level and awareness as you model empathy and communication techniques with the families you serve. 		603
Trainer(s): Sue Laney
Register Using the Internet to Strengthen Marriage and Family
The internet is a powerful tool which can become an integral part of doing marriage and family ministry. In this seminar, participants will learn the secrets to utilizing the internet to strengthen relationships. Jay and Laura will help participants design strategies to strengthen marriage and family using free resources available online. 		604
Trainer(s): Jay Laffoon and Laura Laffoon
Register “$tepcouple Finance$” Your$, Mine and Our$”
Remarriage amplifies the hazards of handling money in marriage. Moving too quickly to an "ours" can be dangerous without exploring the tangibles that are being brought together (assets, debts, possessions) and the intangibles (attitudes, control issues, styles and trust). Learn how to help remarried couples tackle this area. 		605
Trainer(s): Gordon Taylor , M.A. and Carri Taylor , C.C.S.T.
Register Parents of Youth Sorting Out Sexual Identity Questions
This workshop is designed to help pastors, therapists and ministry leaders guide parents who have adolescents that are announcing or struggling with same sex attraction/homosexuality. Participants will learn about a model for distinguishing between attractions, orientation, and identity, and the implications of this “three-tier” distinction for parent-adolescent relationship and communication regarding sexual identity questions. 		606
Trainer(s): Trista  Carr , M.A ; Erica S. N. Tan , Psy.D. ; Katie Maslowe , M.A.
Register Rewiring Premarital Preparation
Less than one third of engaged couples avail themselves of our services. Update what you offer, and how you offer it to fit the needs of, and appeal to, 21st Century wired couples. Also learn how to tap into You Tube, My Space and Facebook to reach this generation of pre-engaged and engaged couples. 		607
Trainer(s): K. Jason Krafsky , M.A.
Register Proven Principles for Team Teaching - Couples in Leadership Part 3 of 4
As a married couple, team teaching can be a real challenge as often each person has a very different style of preparation and presentation. This workshop focuses upon developing practical skills and techniques so that the team teaching experience can be effective, powerful and fulfilling. The principles can be applied to all aspects of marriage ministry including retreats, workshops, home study groups and Sunday school classes. 		608
Trainer(s): Harold Gillogly , M.A.C.E. and Bette Gillogly ; Patrick Six , M.Div. and Dwaina Six
Register Transforming Relationships - Making the Law of Difference Tangible - Session Two
Now that you understand how The Law of Difference impacts every relationship this session moves to the tangible. Ten minutes online allows couples and parents to assess how The Law of Differences is at work in their relationships. Once areas of difference are discovered easy coaching strategies are employed to transform relationships from conflict to cooperation and oneness. 		609
Trainer(s): Rodney Cox
Register Applying the Seven Essential Foundations for Bibilical Ministry Part 2 of 2
When the seven Biblical foundations of family ministry are set in place, it is time to build! In this workshop, our panel will suggest specific strategies and approaches to equip you to take your family ministry to the next level of effectiveness…or to begin ministering to families for the first time. 		610
Trainer(s): Ben Freudenburg , M.A. ; Greg Braly ; Rob Rienow , D.Min. ; Peter Rothermel
Session 7  Thursday    10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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Register Creating Intentional, Viable and Sustainable Marriage Ministry
In this seminar participants will be given a framework for implementing a long term marriage ministry in their church. Utilizing five “E” ssentials, Jay & Laura will walk participants through a process of developing ministry to couples that Encourages, Enriches, Educates, Equips and Expands. As a result, seminar attendees will leave with a template for creating intentional, viable and sustainable marriage ministry. 		701
Trainer(s): Jay Laffoon and Laura Laffoon
Register Commission Minded Mentoring
“Marriage Mentoring” is another phrase used for “Marriage Discipleship.” Discipleship requires a person to give time, energy and emotions to another person. When couples disciple other couples using the Bible and their personal life experiences, marriages are strengthened and families are more secure. This workshop presents methods and principles for mentoring couples needing deep enrichment or help through crisis. 		702
Trainer(s): Dewey Wilson
Register Five Practical Steps for Developing a Parenting Ministry in the Church
This course will assist in training leaders how to integrate five very clear, practical steps into an operational and vibrant parenting ministry in their church. Church leaders will learn how to strategize, prepare and execute a comprehensive plan into their church that articulates practical courses for investing God’s spiritual truths into children by their parents. The five practical steps for developing a parenting ministry will help family ministry leaders sensibly and efficiently incorporate these clearly defined guidelines into their home church. 		703
Trainer(s): Paul Bond , MA
Register Helping Those in Adultery Recovery Find Hope and Healing
Can a marriage heal after adultery? What can the church do to help couples recover from spousal infidelity? Gary and Mona Shriver’s own recovery from infidelity led to the establishment of a peer support group ministry that has now been in existence for over 10 years. Not only have Gary and Mona worked with couples in crisis, but in addition, they have developed tools to support pastors and counselors. This workshop will provide participants with an overview of the important aspects of the recovery process, explain the myths and misconceptions about infidelity, and equip them with practical resources to aid those facing this crisis. There is hope for healing. 		704
Trainer(s): Mona Shriver , A.S. and Gary Shriver
Register Child Sex Abuse: What Every Church Needs to Know
One in four females and one in seven males will be sexually abused prior to age 18 by a family member or friend. The church is often the first place victims turn. Research shows victims listed the church as one of the least helpful resources. The goal of this workshop is to help restore the church to prominence as a place of wholeness for families, victims and offenders. 		705
Trainer(s): Patricia Warford , Psy.D.
Register Search Me and Know Me: Creative Ways to Use Couple Assessments in Premarital and Marriage Ministry
Learn how to use Couple Assessments to energize, personalize and measure the impact of your marriage ministry. This session will include a discussion of assessments used for premarital counseling, premarital and marriage mentoring, and group programs/retreats. It will include an extensive review of PREPARE/ENRICH and the new Couple Checkup. 		706
Trainer(s): Peter Larson , Ph.D. ; Matthew Turvey , Psy.D.
Register When Crisis and Trauma Strike, How Do You Help the Children?
The spiritual development of children involved in the divorce of their parents is affected, but do you know how and why? Many churches and church leaders are setting these children up to fail in the church family and with their relationship with God. Learn how to pray with, talk with and minister to the children in your church. 		707
Trainer(s): Linda Ranson Jacobs ; Helen Elliott Wheeler , M.Ed.
Register So You Want to Write a Book?
This workshop will provide tools for taking your original ideas and turning it into a major book or conference. You will also learn about traditional publishing houses and alternatives, aiding in your ability to produce and market your materials right away while creating a proving ground for publishers to consider your work. 		708
Trainer(s): John Trent , Ph.D. ; John Keeney , B.S.
Register Create Cultural Warriors!
Today’s teenagers need support and training for them to “take on the culture” for God! Through an informal presentation and a discussion of our culture today, this session will focus on how youth can be readied for the most important battle of their lives. This training will equip participants with materials and strategies to “raise up mighty warriors” in their churches. 		709
Trainer(s): Sue Summers , M.A.
Register Building Family Ministry Slowly Into Your Church
You have big dreams for family ministry at your church! But where do you start? Parent seminars, marriage mentoring, father/son retreats? Family ministry guru Ben Freudenberg will guide you through a clear, do-able, multi-year plan that will give you the confidence and focus you need to move the family ministry of your church into the future. 		710
Trainer(s): Ben Freudenburg , M.A.
Session 8  Thursday    1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Register Planning Do-it-Yourself Weekends for Couples to Have Recreation, Romance and Renewal in their Lives
The workshop helps leaders equip couples to get a way for a weekend and create an environment of intimacy, refreshment, and purpose for their marriage. A transferable approach is learned so you can train leaders to do this in your setting. 		801
Trainer(s): Alan Heller , M.A.C.F. and Pauly Heller , BA
Register Viewing Parenting Challenges as God's Gifts
Parents’ desire to control children’s misbehavior often leads them to neglect their own hearts, thus missing great opportunities for spiritual growth. This workshop equips leaders to extend to parents an exciting invitation for viewing parenting challenges as God’s gift for sharpening their relationship with their own Heavenly Father. 		802
Trainer(s): Jim Jackson , B.S. and Lynne Jackson , B.S.
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Register Leave and Cleave - Helping Premarital Couples Design Their Marriage
We understand that when couples marry they bring their families with them. We also understand that Scripture tells us that to marry requires couples to leave their families and cleave to one another. Their journey to marriage means learning how to set boundaries for their new family unit, and design and build a marriage that is unique to them. We want to give premarital couples tools and strategies to help them work through issues of healthy separation from families while fostering health