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UPHOLD INVEST PREPARE EMPOWER RECONSTRUCT
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UpholdFAMILY RESEARCH COUNCIL
THE NATIONAL CENTER FOR FATHERING
InformBARNA RESEARCH GROUP 5528 Everglades St. Ventura, CA 93003 (805) 658-8885 rvoth@barna.org www.bama.org • Marriage & Family Research • Current Trends within the Church • Monitoring the Parent-Teen Relationship Barna Research Group is a full-service marketing research company who has been providing information and analysis regarding cultural trends and the Christian Church since 1984. George Barna and his team have been carefully and strategically tracking the relationship between the church and the American culture over the last couple of decades. Today, Barna Research Group maintains the most comprehensive database on the spiritual condition of the nation. Barna Research Group has also conducted numerous studies on marriage, family, youth and relationships.
InvestTEEN ESTEEM PO Box 7754 Olympia, WA 98507 (360) 923-1200 teenesteem@email.msn.com www.futureimpact.org • 'Wait Training': Abstinence Education • 'New Generation': Church Youth Workbook • 'One Step Ahead': Workshop For Parents Teen Esteem is dedicated to educating and encouraging young people to build healthy relationships and choose abstinence by empowering them to take responsibility for their choices, teaching decision-making skills, and strengthen their self-worth. Teen Esteem provides trained speakers for one-week middle school presentations or two-day high school presentations. They also offer abstinence-based character development education workbooks designed for church youth groups. In addition, Teen Esteem offers workshops that equip parents with how to direct their children down the path of healthy relationships.
THE LEGACY INSTITUTE
801 E 41st Street Sioux Falls, SD 57105 (888) 577-2966 info@abstinence.net www.abstinence.net • Promotion of Sexual Abstinence until Marriage • Clearinghouse of Healthy Relationships Resources • Training Opportunities for Parents & Educators The National Abstinence Clearinghouse is an alliance of nationally known educators formed to promote the appreciation and practice of sexual abstinence. Not only do they offer a comprehensive listing of abstinence-based organizations and resources, but they also provide current research information. The National Abstinence Clearinghouse regularly publicizes and distributes information on abstinence programs, curricula, and speakers. Training is also available to educators and parents to teach abstinence, character, and relationship curriculum to teens.
PreparePREPARE RELATIONSHIP INVENTORY PO Box 190 Minneapolis, MN 55440-0190 (800) 331-1661 www.lifeinnovations.com PREPARE is an inventory given to engaged couples by a trained counselor or clergy to help them to become aware of strengths and weaknesses in their relationship.
FOCCUS RELATIONSHIP INVENTORY
9132 W Bowles Ave Littleton, CO 80123-1040 (303) 933-3331 mmi@marriage.org www.marriage.org • Pre-Marital Education for Small Croup Setting • “One” - Eight-week Course for Engaged Couples • Ingredients for a Lifelong Marriage Marriage Ministry International (MMl) is dedicated to healing, equipping, and instilling life and hope into marriages around the world. Through their classes, seminars, tapes, and books, MMI offers life-giving principles that make a marriages last. With engaged couples in mind, MMI has constructed an eight-week, small group course called 'One'. The small group atmosphere provides an open environment to help couples learn and assess the fundamentals for a great marriage. Church leaders of various denominations can be trained in this program.
PO BOX-23840 Little Rock, AR 72221-3840 (800) FL-TODAY online response form www.familylife.com • Preparing for Marriage • God's Blueprint for Marriage • Local Annual Conferences for Couples FamilyLife is an organization dedicated to bringing biblical principles to relationships, marriages, and families. They teach God's blueprint for the family through radio, books, conferences, and the internet. FamilyLife is widely known for their daily radio program called FamilyLife Today, and their FamilyLife Marriage Conference. Their popular conferences teach couples how to grow their marriage, and have a special segment for couples contemplating marriage. Local conferences occur annually in Seattle, Bellingham, Yakima, the Tri-Cities, Spokane, and the Portland area.
EmpowerMARRIAGE ALIVE INTERNATIONAL 10028 Quarry Hill Place Denver, CO 80134 (888) 690-6667 mace@mamagealive.org www.marraiagealive.org • "The Second Half of Marriage' • “10 Great Dates: Curriculum • Marriage Mentoring Marriage Alive International is a marriage and family resource organization for churches, community organizations, the US military, schools and businesses. They are dedicated to identifying, training and empowering leaders who invest in others by building strong marriage and family relationships through the integration of Biblical truth, contemporary research, practical application and fun. Founded by marriage and family educators David and Claudia Arp, Marriage Alive provides marriage & family books in seven languages, video-based educational programs, a nationally syndicated radio program, marriage and family seminars (newlyweds, empty-nesters, parents of teenagers & couples of all ages), and training for couples in leadership and mentoring.
Po Box. 66533 Scotts Valley, CA 95067 (831)440-0279 families@fannilywellness.com www.familywellness.com • Survival Skills for Healthy Families Video Series • Instructor Training • Resources Available in Spanish Family Wellness offers a 12 hour parent education program that involves the whole family and teaches practical, lifelong skills that strengthen and empower families. Over 150,000 families have been taught the Survival Skills for Healthy Families since 1981. Family Wellness offers training for life educators, teachers, and people interested in parent education.
MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER
PO Box 55521 Seattle, WA 98155-0521 (877) 586-8778 pjordan@becomingparents.com www.becomingparents.com • Preparing to Become Parents • Having A Baby & A Healthy Marriage • Relating to Your Baby The Becoming Parents Program provides an innovative approach to expectant and new parent education. They go beyond the childbirth preparation classes and focus on preparing mothers and fathers for the many life changes accompanying the birth of a first child or their subsequent lifetime of parenting. Becoming Parents Program provides first time parents with specific knowledge and skills for taking care of their couple relationship, taking care of themselves, and dealing with the many ways becoming parents impacts their lives.
2207 Jackson St Ste 102 Golden, CO 80401-2300 (800) LUV-LOGIC www.loveandlogic.com • Successful Parenting • Effective Communication with Your Children • Crowing Responsible Children Love and Logic Institute is a parenting philosophy of raising and teaching children. The Love and Logic approach offers adults an alternative way to communicate with their children by teaching parenting techniques that are simple, practical, and easy to learn. Love and Logic places a heavy emphasis on respect and dignity for children and allows parents to be happier, empowered, and more skilled in the interactions with their children. Love and Logic is a national program that offers seminars and instructor training so that individuals can bring the curriculum to their own communities.
1482 Lakeshore Drive Branson, MO 65616 (800)-84-TODAY family@smalleyonline.com www.dnaofrelationships.com • Relationship Video Curriculum • Small Croup Training and Strategies • Marriage & Parent Enhancing Resources Smalley Relationship Center (SRQ, formerly Today's Family, provides comprehensive tools for family and parenting and focuses significant efforts to help couples grow deeper in their marriage. Every month the SRC hosts Marriage For A Lifetime, a nation-wide seminar that focuses on teaching biblical principles for a lasting marriage. The Center also takes part in the annual Couple Conference, a simulcast live via satellite to over 230 churches nation-wide. Founded by Dr. Gary and Norma Smalley nearly 21 years ago, SRC offers live broadcasts through their website, promotes and helps facilitate small groups for couples, resources for children, etc.
PO Box 23840 Little Rock, AR. 72221-3840 (800) FLTODAY www.familylife.com • Several Annual Northwest Conferences • Church-sponsored Seminars Available • 'Home Builders’ Couples Study Family Life is a nationwide organization dedicated to bringing biblical principles to families so individuals and couples might apply them in their lives and then pass them down from one generation to the next. They teach God's blueprint for the family in the language and context of the culture of one's country. Family Life provides a variety of marriage and family resources and conferences. Most widely known is their daily radio program. Family Life Today, and The Family Life Marriage Conference, open to engaged married couples, parents, divorced, re-married and/or singles.
PO Box 2377 Gainesville, GA 30503-0100 (770) 534-1000 www.cfcministry.org • Online Information and Helpful Tips • ‘Money and Marriage' materials • Resources to Help People with Career Direction Crown Financial Ministries, a merger of Christian Financial Concepts and Crown Ministries, offers a wealth of resources and education on budgeting and managing money. They offer online tools, software technical support, studies for local small groups, seminars and books that aid in helping people worldwide manage their money. Crown Financial Ministries also provides the public information through their various radio broadcasts, and single parent ministry, forums, and has highly trained staff to help people find career direction.
ReconstructINTERNATIONAL CENTER FOR RECONCILING GODS "WAY” 4040 Tully Rd Modesto,CA 95356 (209) 578-4357 reconcile@pc-intouch.com www.reconcilinggodsway.com • 'Reconciling God's Way' -12 week course • Leaders Manual and Training • 'Reconciling Cod's Way' Video Series Reconciling God's Way is a ministry that provides hope, direction and encouragement for couples in crisis, along with providing churches with tools to walk alongside them. Developed by Joe and Michelle Williams, Reconciling God's Way has been impacting couples for the last decade. By providing the tools, skills and blueprint towards reconciliation, many couples are experiencing renewal in their marriage. This program is capable of being used by churches in a number of formats including small group and couple-to-couple counseling.
PO Box 77658 Seattle. WA 98177 (206) 784-7799 info@exodusnorthamerica.org www.exodusnorthamerica.org • Vast Resources on Homosexuality & Sexual Abuse • Networking Link of Similar Groups • Large List of Speakers on Related Topics Exodus International is the largest Christian referral and information center dealing with homosexual issues in the world. They promote the message of 'Freedom from homosexuality through the power of Jesus Christ* to both the Christian and secular communities. Exodus hosts an annual, five day, conference of over 1,000 'ex-gay' pastors, therapists, spouses, parents and other interested people. They also offer a monthly newsletter, Exodus Update, which includes resources, upcoming events, testimonies, and prayer requests. Exodus leaders are available for media interviews and speaking engagements at church events.
DIVORCE CARE
EquipTHE COALITION FOR MARRIAGE, FAMILY AND COUPLE EDUCATION 5310 Belt Rd NW Washington, DC 20015-1961 (202) 362-3332 cmfce@smartmarriages.com www.smartmarriages.com • “Smart Marriages, Happy Families” Conference • Creative Solutions to Family Breakdown • Clearinghouse of Training Opportunities The Coalition for Marriage, Family and Couple Education (CMFCE) serves as a clearinghouse to help couples and policy makers find the information they need to strengthen marriages and families. Through the CMFCE's annual conference, web site, and e-newsletter, they seek to connect those with an interest in the ongoing development of the field, promote awareness of the effectiveness of prevention, educational courses, and increase the availability of these courses in the community. Courses are applicable for dating, engaged, married (any length of time), cohabitating couple, parents, families, separated and divorced.
9311 Harrington Drive Potomac, MD 20854 (301) 469-5873 michaeljmcmanus@cs.com www.marriagesavers.org • Marriage Savers Congregation Materials • Comprehensive Mentor Training Marriage Savers exists to equip communities, through local congregations prepare for lifelong marriage, strengthen existing marriages, and restore troubled marriages throughout the US and Canada. Founded by Mike and Harriet McManus, Marriage Savers has established a strategy to strengthen marriages and families and lowering the divorce rate. They have established a comprehensive mentoring program that targets mentoring engaged couples, newlyweds, troubled marriages, and blended families. |
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