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Church Based Counseling |
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Community Based Relationship Ministry |
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Couples in Leadership |
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Family Ministry |
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Healthy Relationship Skills |
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Marriage Mentoring |
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Marriage Ministry |
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Media Literacy |
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Parenting |
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Premarital Education and Ministry |
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Reconciling Troubled Marriages |
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Sexual Wholeness |
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Single-Parent Family Ministry |
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Stepfamily Ministry |
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The Lord has once again blessed us with a great line up of presenters
and workshops in 2008. The 90 workshops scheduled are topically diversified,
ministry specific and cover a wide range of marriage and family ministry, and
educational areas.
Church Based Counseling, Community Based Relationship Ministry, Couples in
Leadership, Family Ministry, Healthy Relationship Skills, Marriage Mentoring,
Marriage Ministry, Media Literacy, Parenting, Premarital Education and Ministry,
Reconciling Troubled Marriages, Sexual Wholeness, Single-Parent Family and Stepfamily
Ministry are topics that are all part of the training mix.
The majority of the workshops are designed to give you hands on training,
experience and exposure to best practices and specific ministry models/tools
that you can implement in your own ministries.
When reviewing the many workshop options below you will find the presenter’s
website links so you can learn more about the presenters and make better choices
on what workshops you will sign up for.
Note: Many workshops are designated with Level 100, 200 or 300 ranking. This
key will help you identify which of these workshops will best address the needs
and skills you are seeking.
Example:
Level 100 – Introductory approach: best suited for those who
are new to the content.
Level 200 – Intermediate approach: best suited
for those who have some background.
Level
300 – Advanced approach: best
suited for the experienced seeking deeper content.
Conference Workshop Schedule
Tuesday, August 05, 2008
Session 1
Time: 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
101
Level 100 |
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Your Spouse Is Not Your Problem!
Trainer(s):
Tony Moore
, L.P.C.
and Kim Moore
, M.S.W.
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102
Level 100 |
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Marriage Mentoring: 12 Conversations for Building Strong Marriages
Trainer(s):
Ed Gray
, Ed.D.
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103
Level 100 |
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Helping Parents Who Feel Like They're in a Tug of War
Trainer(s):
Sue Laney
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104
Level 100 |
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Caring for Self: The Heart of the Gospel and Key to a Great Marriage
Trainer(s):
Robert Paul
, M.S.
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105
Level 100 |
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Stepfamily Basics: Building a Strong Foundation
Trainer(s):
Don Coryell
and Kathy Coryell
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106
Level 100 |
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Becoming Lovers: Six Disciplines for Deeper Intimacy with God and Your Mate
Trainer(s):
Douglas Rosenau
, Ed.D.
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Michael Sytsma
, Ph.D.
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107
Level 100 |
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Family Connections Single Parent Family Ministry With a High Calling and a Low Budget
Trainer(s):
Robyn Besemann
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108
Level 100 |
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Creating and Conducting Marriage Enrichment Seminars in Churches and the Community - Closed
Trainer(s):
H. Norman Wright
, M.A.
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109
Level 100 |
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Setting the Captives Free
Trainer(s):
Ron Clark
, D.Min.
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110
Level 100 |
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How to Engage the Engaged in Your Pre-Marital Program
Trainer(s):
K. Jason Krafsky
, M.A.
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Session 2
Time: 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
201
Level 300 |
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Teaching Leaders How to Facilitate an Interactive Communication Workshop for Couples
Trainer(s):
Alan Heller
, M.A.C.F.
and Pauly Heller
, BA
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202
Level 100 |
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Building and Developing Caregiving Teams in the Local Church
Trainer(s):
H. Norman Wright
, M.A.
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John Thurman
, M.Div.
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203
Level 100 |
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University and 20something Marriage Initiatives? Have We Lost Their Minds?
Trainer(s):
Byron Weathersbee
, Ed.D.
and Carla Weathersbee
, B.S.
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204
Level 100 |
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Becoming a StrongFamilies Coach: A “Just Start Here” Approach to Equipping Parents to Build Strong Families and Faith
Trainer(s):
John Trent
, Ph.D.
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205
Level 100 |
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Theology of Divorce and Remarriage
Trainer(s):
Jeff Parziale
, Ph.D.
and Judi Parziale
, Ph.D.
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206
Level 100 |
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Sex Education for Parents: “Back to the BASEX”
Trainer(s):
Deborah Wade
, MFT
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207
Level 100 |
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Using Retreat Settings for Enrichment and Intensive Intervention
Trainer(s):
Shawn Stoever
, Ph.D.
and Christina Stoever
;
Steve Trafton
, Founder/Operator
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208
Level 100 |
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How Much "Us-ness" is in Your Ministry? Couples in Leadership Part 1 of 4
Trainer(s):
Dave Lind
, M.A. Min.
and Dawn Lind
, M.A.T.
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Len Benson
, M.B.A.
and Lynne Benson
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209
Level 100 |
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The Great Marriage Experience
Trainer(s):
Dr. Gary Rosberg
, Ed.D.
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210
Level 200 |
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Visionary Parenting: Equipping Parents to Disciple Their Children
Trainer(s):
Rob Rienow
, D.Min.
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Session 3
Time: 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
301
Level 200 |
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Marriage Workshops, Not Presentations: How to Plan and Lead Them - Closed
Trainer(s):
Rex Johnson
, Dr.
and Eve Johnson
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302
Level 100 |
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Once Upon a Marriage Workshop
Trainer(s):
Lorle Campos
, B.A.
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303
Level 100 |
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Learn by Experiencing Family Time Lessons: Bring the Entire Family
Trainer(s):
Kirk Weaver
, M.S.
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304
Level 100 |
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Ministering to the Woman Who is Separated
Trainer(s):
Linda Rooks
, B.A.
and Marvin Rooks
, J.D.
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305
Level 200 |
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The Remarriage Couple Checkup: Helping Couples Beat the Odds of Divorce
Trainer(s):
Ron Deal
, M.M.F.T.
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306
Level 300 |
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What Makes Church Ministries Exemplary in Their Care of Sexual Minorities?
Trainer(s):
Trista Carr
, M.A
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Erica S. N. Tan
, Psy.D.
;
Katie Maslowe
, M.A.
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307
Level 200 |
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Essential Needs and Methods Assessment of Single Parent Family Ministry
Trainer(s):
Tom Wheeler
and Helen Wheeler
, M.Ed.
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308
Level 100 |
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Marriage Ministry Blueprint
Trainer(s):
Eric Garcia
and Jennifer Garcia
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309
Level 100 |
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Transforming Relationships - The Law of Differences - Session One
Trainer(s):
Rodney Cox
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310
Level 200 |
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Helping Your Church Leaders Catch a Vision for Family Ministry
Trainer(s):
Greg Braly
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Wednesday, August 06, 2008
Session 4
Time: 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
401
Level 200 |
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Building an Effective Marriage Ministry - Part 1 of 2
Trainer(s):
Wayne Lehsten
and Bev Lehsten
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402
Level 100 |
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Happy Home Workshop
Trainer(s):
Lorle Campos
, B.A.
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403
Level 100 |
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Abstinence Until Marriage and Healthy Relationship Education and the Church
Trainer(s):
Greg Williams
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404
Level 100 |
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Spiritual First Aid: The Basics of Great Caregiving
Trainer(s):
John Thurman
, M.Div.
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405
Level 200 |
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Preparing Couples for Remarriage - How the Church Can Help
Trainer(s):
Gordon Taylor
, M.A.
and Carri Taylor
, C.C.S.T.
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406
Level 100 |
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PREPARE to Last: Help Dating, Engaged, and Newlywed Couples Laugh, Learn, and Grow
Trainer(s):
Peter Larson
, Ph.D.
;
Matthew Turvey
, Psy.D.
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407
Level 200 |
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Single Parent Evangelism - From Back Door to Front Pew
Trainer(s):
Elsa Kok Colopy
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408
Level 200 |
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Overcoming Blocks in Your Ministry - Part 2 of 4
Trainer(s):
Dave Lind
, M.A. Min.
and Dawn Lind
, M.A.T.
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Len Benson
, M.B.A.
and Lynne Benson
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409
Level 100 |
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Beyond Scripture - The Present Dangers of Premarital Sex
Trainer(s):
JoAnn Kraft
, M.A.
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410
Level 100 |
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Fun and Effective Spritual Training in the Home!
Trainer(s):
Kirk Weaver
, M.S.
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Session 5
Time: 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
501
Level 200 |
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Building an Effective Marriage Ministry - Part 2 of 2
Trainer(s):
Wayne Lehsten
and Bev Lehsten
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502
Level 100 |
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Life After 60 - Senior-to-Senior Mentoring: 12 Conversations for Active Living
Trainer(s):
Ed Gray
, Ed.D.
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503
Level 100 |
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Restoring the Parent-Child Relationship: A Ministry of Reconciliation
Trainer(s):
Dominic Herbst
, M.S.
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504
Level 200 |
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Tangible Tools to Support Couples in Crisis - Closed
Trainer(s):
Clint Bragg
, B.S.
and Penny Bragg
, M.S.
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505
Level 200 |
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Understanding the Children of Divorce and Remarriage
Trainer(s):
Jeff Parziale
, Ph.D.
and Judi Parziale
, Ph.D.
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506
Level 200 |
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Helping People Break the Destructive Cycle of Pornography
Trainer(s):
Michael Christian
, MA
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507
Level 200 |
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Spiritual Development in Children of Divorce
Trainer(s):
Linda Ranson Jacobs
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508
Level 100 |
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Create Critical Thinkers!
Trainer(s):
Sue Summers
, M.A.
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509
Level 200 |
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How to Help Couples Make an Engagement Decision Without Living Together First
Trainer(s):
Dave Gudgel
, M.Div; D.Min
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510
Level 200 |
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Seven Essential Foundations of Biblical Family Ministry Part 1 of 2
Trainer(s):
Ben Freudenburg
, M.A.
;
Greg Braly
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Rob Rienow
, D.Min.
;
Pastor Ron Brenning
, M-Div.
;
Peter Rothermel
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Session 6
Time: 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
601
Level 100 |
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Draw Your Spouse To Intimacy
Trainer(s):
Tony Moore
, L.P.C.
and Kim Moore
, M.S.W.
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602
Level 100 |
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Crisis Ministry--How to be Effective When Other's World's Are Falling Apart
Trainer(s):
John Thurman
, M.Div.
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603
Level 200 |
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Teaching Families to Live, Love and Laugh Their Way Through
Trainer(s):
Sue Laney
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604
Level 200 |
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Using the Internet to Strengthen Marriage and Family
Trainer(s):
Jay Laffoon
and Laura Laffoon
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605
Level 200 |
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“$tepcouple Finance$” Your$, Mine and Our$”
Trainer(s):
Gordon Taylor
, M.A.
and Carri Taylor
, C.C.S.T.
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606
Level 200 |
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Parents of Youth Sorting Out Sexual Identity Questions
Trainer(s):
Trista Carr
, M.A
;
Erica S. N. Tan
, Psy.D.
;
Katie Maslowe
, M.A.
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607
Level 200 |
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Rewiring Premarital Preparation
Trainer(s):
K. Jason Krafsky
, M.A.
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608
Level 300 |
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Proven Principles for Team Teaching - Couples in Leadership Part 3 of 4
Trainer(s):
Harold Gillogly
, M.A.C.E.
and Bette Gillogly
;
Patrick Six
, M.Div.
and Dwaina Six
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609
Level 100 |
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Transforming Relationships - Making the Law of Difference Tangible - Session Two
Trainer(s):
Rodney Cox
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610
Level 200 |
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Applying the Seven Essential Foundations for Bibilical Ministry Part 2 of 2
Trainer(s):
Ben Freudenburg
, M.A.
;
Greg Braly
;
Rob Rienow
, D.Min.
;
Peter Rothermel
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Thursday, August 07, 2008
Session 7
Time: 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
701
Level 300 |
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Creating Intentional, Viable and Sustainable Marriage Ministry
Trainer(s):
Jay Laffoon
and Laura Laffoon
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702
Level 200 |
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Commission Minded Mentoring
Trainer(s):
Dewey Wilson
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703
Level 200 |
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Working With Parents and Their Children - Together!
Trainer(s):
Jim Jackson
, B.S.
and Lynne Jackson
, B.S.
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704
Level 200 |
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Helping Those in Adultery Recovery Find Hope and Healing - Closed
Trainer(s):
Mona Shriver
, A.S.
and Gary Shriver
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705
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Child Sex Abuse: What Every Church Needs to Know
Trainer(s):
Patricia Warford
, Psy.D.
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706
Level 100 |
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Search Me and Know Me: Creative Ways to Use Couple Assessments in Premarital and Marriage Ministry
Trainer(s):
Peter Larson
, Ph.D.
;
Matthew Turvey
, Psy.D.
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707
Level 300 |
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When Crisis and Trauma Strike, How Do You Help the Children?
Trainer(s):
Linda Ranson Jacobs
;
Helen Elliott Wheeler
, M.Ed.
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708
Level 100 |
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So You Want to Write a Book?
Trainer(s):
John Trent
, Ph.D.
;
John Keeney
, B.S.
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709
Level 100 |
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Create Cultural Warriors!
Trainer(s):
Sue Summers
, M.A.
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710
Level 100 |
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Building Family Ministry Slowly Into Your Church
Trainer(s):
Ben Freudenburg
, M.A.
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Session 8
Time: 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
801
Level 300 |
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Planning Do-it-Yourself Weekends for Couples to Have Recreation, Romance and Renewal in their Lives - Closed
Trainer(s):
Alan Heller
, M.A.C.F.
and Pauly Heller
, BA
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802
Level 200 |
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Viewing Parenting Challenges as God's Gifts
Trainer(s):
Jim Jackson
, B.S.
and Lynne Jackson
, B.S.
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803
Level 100 |
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Decline of the Human Family: Demographic Winter
Trainer(s):
Lawrence Jacobs
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804
Level 200 |
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Leave and Cleave - Helping Premarital Couples Design Their Marriage
Trainer(s):
JoAnn Kraft
, M.A.
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805
Level 300 |
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What Every Church Can Do: Stepfamily Ministry 101
Trainer(s):
Ron Deal
, M.M.F.T.
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806
Level 300 |
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Creating a More Intimate Marriage: Teaching a Scripture Based Bible Study
Trainer(s):
Debbie Neel
, Ph.D.
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807
Level 300 |
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Outreach to the Unchurched - Ministry Through the Family Court
Trainer(s):
Tom Wheeler
and Helen Wheeler
, M.Ed.
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808
Level 300 |
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Ministering Together as a Pastor and Wife Team – Couples in Leadership, Part 4 of 4
Trainer(s):
Dave Lind
, M.A. Min.
and Dawn Lind
, M.A.T.
;
Patrick Six
, M.Div.
and Dwaina Six
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809
Level 100 |
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Implementation Panel--How Other Churches Are Doing It
Trainer(s):
John Thurman
, M.Div.
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810
Level 100 |
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Transforming Youth Ministry by Restoring Relationships Between Parents and Teens
Trainer(s):
Rob Rienow
, D.Min.
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Session 9
Time: 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
901
Level 200 |
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Initiative Loving & Responding - A Marriage Workshop
Trainer(s):
Rex Johnson
, Dr.
and Eve Johnson
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902
Level 100 |
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Take Your Church's Marriage Ministry to the Next Level
Trainer(s):
Clint Grider
, Ph.D., CFRE
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903
Level 100 |
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Using Family Ministry to Connect Families to Each Other
Trainer(s):
Margi McCombs
, Ph.D.
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904
Level 100 |
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Marriage 911: A First Response Ministry for Marriages in Crisis - Closed
Trainer(s):
Robert Paul
, M.S.
;
Joe Williams
and Michelle Williams
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905
Level 100 |
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IP315 Model – Lordship, Discipleship, Relationships and Sexuality
Trainer(s):
Greg Williams
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906
Level 200 |
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Creating Multi-Generational Ministry in Your Church
Trainer(s):
Peter Rothermel
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907
Level 100 |
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The Big D - Divorce Through the Eyes of a Teen
Trainer(s):
Krista Smith
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908
Level 100 |
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Introduction to Ministering to the Military
Trainer(s):
Ron Wheat
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909
Level 100 |
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Armed and Equipped for Effective Marriage Ministry
Trainer(s):
Darryl Lytle
, B.S.
and Shirley Lytle
, B.A.
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910
Level 100 |
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Building Ministry of Adoption and Foster Care in Your Church
Trainer(s):
Paul Keenon
and Jill Keenon
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Friday, August 08, 2008
Post Conference
Time: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
P1001
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Sex 101: Celebrating God's Gift of Sexual Intimacy (2-Day Training) See trainer about CEU availability. - Closed
Trainer(s):
Michael Sytsma
, Ph.D.
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P1002
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Strategies for Effective Ministry to Single Parent and Stepfamilies - Certification Training
Trainer(s):
Jeff Parziale
, Ph.D.
and Judi Parziale
, Ph.D.
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P1003
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PREPARE/ENRICH - Certification Training
Trainer(s):
Peter Larson
, Ph.D.
;
Matthew Turvey
, Psy.D.
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P1004
Level 300 |
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Transforming Relatonships - The Law of Differences - Certification
Trainer(s):
Rodney Cox
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Saturday, August 09, 2008
Post Conference 2
Time: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
P2001
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Leaders Certification in Before “I Do”
Trainer(s):
K. Jason Krafsky
, M.A.
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P2002
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LifeMapping®: A Powerful Tool For Helping Individuals and Couples Go Deeper in Strengthening Family and Faith
Trainer(s):
John Trent
, Ph.D.
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