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Other Marriage & Family Seminars by Ron & Nan Deal |
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In addition to the Building A Successful Stepfamily seminar, Ron and Nan Deal present the following seminars for couples and families. Contact him for information on speaking fees and available dates.
Marriage Enrichment -
Family & Parenting -
- "Positive Parenting: Proven Strategies for Raising Healthy Kids"
 - This seminar teaches parents practical discipline techniques that teach children self-discipline, character, and appropriate behavior.
- "Christian Family Wellness"
- An interactive family series (or retreat) that teaches survival skills of healthy families. This international program has proven successful in multiple cultures and with various family types (intact, single-parent, and stepfamily). An intergenerational event that brings the entire family together.
- "Shaping the Faith of the Next Generation"
- All parents want their children to become faithful and remain faithful disciples of Jesus Christ. But how do parents practically train up a child? This 3-4 hour seminar tells parents what they can do to shape their children’s faith.
- "Working Together - For Heaven’s Sake"
- An intergenerational family event (or retreat) that builds the key strengths of healthy families.
Leadership Consultation & Training:
- "Establishing a Church-Based Counseling Center"
- "Family Life Ministry"
- "Family Therapy & the Larger Church System"
- "Helping Couples Fit Before They’re Tied: Effective Premarital & Pre-Remarital Counseling"
- Ron is a national trainer of the Prepare/Enrich Couple Relationship Profile - for pastoral and professional use in premarital and marital counseling.
The following popular sermons and class topics are also available for worship assemblies and special classes.
SERMONS :
- "Getting a Handle on Love When Your Love Handles Get You" –
A fun, whimsical look at marriage over the long term. This sermon or class reminds us to "do the things you did at first" as we seek to give our mates the very best of ourselves. Ron's most requested presentation. To watch a video sample of this presentation click here (6 minutes).
- "A Biblical Prescription for Transformation" –
Becoming more Christ-like is a challenge for all of us. This lesson looks at what God, the greatest psychologist ever, says to do in order to mature in Christ.
- "But One Thing I Do"
– Keeping our focus on Christ is tough. This lesson inspires listeners to keep their direction and eyes on Jesus.
- "Point Man" –
What is the role of a Christian father and husband? This lesson calls men "to protect and to serve" their family for the ultimate spiritual good.
CLASS LESSONS:
- "Overcoming Hurt" –
As someone who counseled with families from the Westside school shooting I know how deep pain can go. But forgiveness is the divine answer. How do we forgive practically? What are the options? Where do we find the strength?
- "Finding the Love of Your Life" –
For singles (and single-agains), this class helps people know how to evaluate the suitability of a possible mate. How do you pick a good mate?
- "The Heart of Commitment" –
Another class for singles, this class discusses how marriage begins and ends with commitment. But what is it from a biblical perspective and how do we strengthen our resolve?
- "Keeping Romance Alive" –
This marital enrichment class helps couples step out of the ruts that result in boredom and dissatisfaction.
- "The Triumphant Marriage" –
This class surveys the ten most important factors in creating a dynamic, growing marriage. Based on the book by Neil Clark Warren.
- "The Quest for Spiritual Intimacy" –
What is spiritual intimacy in marriage and how can couples develop it? (2 parts)
- "Battling for Our Children’s Souls: How Parents Teach Values" –
It’s not enough just to say, "God doesn’t want us to do that." Children need something more before they will accept God’s direction and their parent’s values.
- "And Baby Makes Three: Managing the Transition to Parenthood" –
Marriage changes dramatically after the first child arrives. This class helps young couples manage the transition successfully. Also available is "Welcoming Your Second (or Third or Fourth…) Child".
- "Effective Discipline with Young Children" –
How do you stay in charge of young children and set appropriate boundaries. This class reviews what works and what doesn’t.
- "The Christian and Problems of Mental Health" –
With all our awareness and use of counseling we still struggle with why Christians have problems. This class discusses it from a biblical perspective and makes recommendations as to when counseling is needed.
- "The Moral Vocation of Christian Fatherhood" –
Describes what dads are to do and how they can fulfill their God-given role in the home.
- "Let’s Talk About Sex, Baby!" –
This class for teenagers and college students presents sexuality within Christian marriage as the beautiful gift God intended and convinces young people to remain abstinent until marriage.
- "Starting A Family Spiritual Night in Your Home" –
This teaches parents how they can develop special spiritual times in their home.
- "Shaping the Faith of the Next Generation" –
We all want our children to develop faith. But what can parents do to encourage spiritual formation in their children? This class provides practical guidance and answers.
- "The eX-FILES: Cooperative Colleagues or Fiery Foes?"
– This class addresses the needs of divorced single-parents and remarried parents as they attempt to work with their ex-spouse for the well-being of their children.
- "Parenting On Your Own"
– For single-parents, this class identifies common mistakes, guidelines for single-parenting, addresses non-custodial parenting, and answers questions about the practicality of remarriage (and stepfamily life). |
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