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Finner-Williams
Christian Counseling
Ministry, Inc.
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NOT-FOR PROFIT PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CORPORATION
MARRIED COUPLES MINISTRY
TRAINING RETREAT
WORKSHOP TITLE: "Marital Secrets: Enhancing Romantic Christian Marriages"
With permission of the Church
Leaders, the trainers will make available at a discount their recent book
release by RP Publishing Company entitled "Marital Secrets: Dating, Lies,
Communications and Sex" and "Single Wisdom"
WORKSHOP PURPOSE AND THEME:
This Christian Marriage Workshop
will focus on biblical centered factors, behaviors, thoughts and feelings that
are necessary to enable marriages to function successfully from a Christian
perspective. We will provide participants with empirical information on factors
that contribute to the stability of loving, romantic, God centered
relationships. The problems and success of marriage counseling will be
discussed. There will be behavioral modeling conducted by marital therapists
who are married to each other. One of the therapist is also a Divorce Attorney
who will share her experiences and the lessons learned from her clients. Also
participants will be given opportunities to demonstrate the new behaviors they
learn.
GOALS/LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
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To learn factors that
contribute to the stability of romance and healthy relationships for married
Christian men and women.
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To learn how to enhance the
sex, romance and intimacy in a Christian marriage.
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To learn how the signs and
symptoms of Premenstrual Syndrome and Menopause have a direct impact on
marriage.
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To learn what it means to
submit to your husband and for the husband to treat the wife as he would the
church.
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To learn how past experiences
directly relate to present marital happiness, problems and stability.
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To learn how to effectively
listen and communicate with one's spouse.
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To learn how to forgive and
reconcile in accordance with the word of God.
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To learn how to prioritize and
handle marital debts.
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To learn about the 150 things
each person should have known about their intended spouse before they were
married, and now must accept without complaints.
REQUIRED EQUIPMENT TO BE
PROVIDED BY THE SPONSORING CORPORATION, MINISTRY AND CHURCH:
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Long presentation table in the
front of the room.
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Small display table in the
front of the room.
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TV/VCR
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Flipchart with markers.
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Lectern (optional)
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Microphone (optional)
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Overhead projector for
transparencies and screen (optional)
TENTATIVE WORKSHOP AGENDA:
- Devotion by the Diaconate or Ministerial staff
- Introduction Of Presenters
- Statement Of Workshop Purpose, Goals And Objectives
- Identification Of Training Expectations Of The Retreat Participants
The Diagnostic
- "The Glazed Donut Exercise"
- How We Got "Glazed" In Life.
- The Dating And Wedding Process
- The Dating Process: What to Ask and
Know Before Getting Engaged
- "The Wedding Altar Exercise"
- "The New Unity Candle Service"
The Reconciliation
- Communication Style
- The Intentional Use And Impact Of
Harmful Words
- "The Credit Card" Vignette Audio-Visual Tape. "Straight Talk;
Effective Communication Between Couples Video produced by the American
Association of Christian Counselors, African-American Christian
Counselors Division. The featured speaker is Dr. Atty. Paris M. Finner-Williams
and vignettes performed by members of local church drama ministries.
- Setting Relationship Goals:
Facilitation Of The Form
- Planting Seeds For The Harvest Of A Successful Marriage
- How Men And Women Are Different
- How The Signs and Symptoms of Premenstrual Syndrome and Menopause Have a Direct Impact on Marriage
- Bills And Payment Priorities Exercise
- Forgiveness and Reconciliation
THE GLORY
- Submission, Protection, Love and Respect In The Marriage
- The Lesson Of The 1982 Cadillac
Biarritz
- Sex and Romance
- How To Eliminate Bad Sex
- Factors That Contribute to the
Stability of Romantic Relationships for Married Males and Females
- Male Intimacy
- Female Intimacy
- Open Forum
- Adjournment
SEMINAR SPEAKERS:
Robert D.
Williams, LMSW, ACSW, DCSW, LMFT, CAC-I
Paris M.
Finner-Williams, Ph.D., L.P., Esq.
Resumes and references are available upon request
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TIMEFRAMES AND STRUCTURE |
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OPTION ONE |
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| Friday |
6pm - 7pm |
Registration |
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7pm - 7:30pm |
Devotion and comments by Ministry Leaders |
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7:30pm - 8:30pm |
Dinner is Served |
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8:30pm - 10pm |
Training: The Humor of Marriage
(1.5 Hours) |
| Saturday |
8am - 9am |
Registration |
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9am - 9:30am |
Devotion and Comments by Ministry Leaders |
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9:30am - 12:30pm |
Training (3 Hours) |
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12:30pm - 1:30pm |
Lunch is Served |
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1:30pm - 2pm |
Break |
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2pm - 5pm |
Training (3 Hours) |
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5pm - 7pm |
A
Candle Light Rededication Ceremony:
Glorifying God, Marriage and Our
Spouses (2.0 hrs.) |
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7pm |
Closing Comments, Prayer and Benediction by The Ministry Leaders |
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Total Direct Training Hours - 9.5 Hours |
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OPTION TWO |
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| Friday |
6pm - 7pm |
Registration |
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7pm - 7:30pm |
Devotion and comments by Ministry Leaders |
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7:30pm - 8:30pm |
Dinner is Served |
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8:30pm - 10pm |
Training: The Humor of Marriage
(1.5 Hours) |
| Saturday |
8am - 9am |
Registration |
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9am - 9:30am |
Devotion and Comments by Ministry Leaders |
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9:30am - 12:30pm |
Training (3 Hours) |
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12:30pm - 1:30pm |
Lunch is Served |
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1:30pm - 2pm |
Break |
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2pm - 4pm |
Training (2 Hours) |
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4pm |
Closing Comments, Prayer and Benediction by The Ministry Leaders |
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Total Direct Training Hours - 6.5 Hours |
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OPTION THREE |
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| Saturday Only |
8am - 9am |
Registration |
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9am - 9:30am |
Devotion and comments by Ministry Leaders |
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9:30am - 12:30pm |
Training (3 Hours) |
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12:30pm - 1:30pm |
Lunch is Served |
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1:30 - 2pm |
Break |
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2pm - 6pm |
Training (4 Hours) |
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6pm - 8pm |
A
Candle Light Rededication Ceremony:
Glorifying God, Marriage and Our
Spouses (2.0 hrs.) |
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8pm |
Closing Comments, Prayer and Benediction by The Ministry Leaders |
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Total Direct Training Hours - 9 Hours |
LOCATION:
To be determined...
COSTS:
All fees and program structure are negotiable.
Please contact Dr. Atty. Paris M. Finner-Williams at 313.537.1000 for
further discussion.
Payment arrangements are that 1/2 of the total cost is due
45 days prior to the scheduled training date. The balance is due on the day of
training at the end of the session.
Please contact Dr. Atty. Paris M. Finner-Williams if there
are any questions, issues, concerns, need for additional information or
elaboration. It would be our blessing to serve the married couples of your
church or organization, and we welcome each opportunity to serve.
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