Mad About Us: From Anger to Intimacy
Gary Oliver • The Center for Relationship Enrichment • Siloam Springs, AR
Unhealthy anger has devastating effects on many marriage relationships and is one of the
major causes of marital problems. Participants will learn how this God-given emotion can
be cultivated in ways that can actually build trust, understanding and increased intimacy in
a marriage relationship.

Stoking the Marital F.i.r.e. (Fidelity, Intimacy,
Responsibility, Excitement)
Rozario Slack • First Things First • Chattanooga, TN
When couples get married they often expect the passion, love and romance to blaze forever.
They soon find out that the fires of love need to be tended and stoked. No matter how long couples are married, they need to know how to tend to each other’s fire and learn ways to recover the passion when the fire is burning dim. We will explore ways to assure that the burning embers continue to burn and the fading embers are restored and blazing once again.

Secrets of Great Marriages
David & Jan Stoop • Newport Beach, CA
Studies show that over 60% of couples report they have a “very happy” marriage. This workshop will look beyond the issues of communication and conflict resolution skills to consider the key building blocks of a great marriage.

Experiencing God Together: Getting Connected Spiritually
Tim Clinton • AACC & Ron Hawkins • Liberty University • Lynchburg, VA
“Except the Lord build the house, they labor in vain that build it” (Psalm 127:1). If you are like most couples, you desire to have a more intimate relationship with God together. But like most everyone else, you don’t. In this workshop, we take an honest look at the barriers to spiritual intimacy, consider the ways to begin this journey and lock in on the benefits to this good life together. One thing is sure, God wants to bless your marriage and the closer you get to God, the closer you will be together.

What is at the Heart of All Couples Arguments
Sharon Hart May • Marriage, Family & Relationship Institute • Arcadia, CA
All couples argue, but too many couples get stuck in the spin cycle of their arguments and are left hurt and disconnected. Sharon, a leading expert in couples’ arguments, will share how couples argue, why they argue and what is at the heart of every argument. This humorous and very informative talk will give you insight into how you and your spouse can not only get unstuck from your arguments, but feel closer and more connected.

Bringing Marriage Revival to the Church
Leo Godzich • National Association of Marriage Enhancement • Phoenix, AZ
Explore the (Safety Net), a multiplicity of Marriage Ministry working together, with Dr. Leo Godzich, the founder of NAME – National Association of Marriage Enhancement, who has virtually eliminated divorce in a congregation of 1,500 attendees.

Cut the Drama: Common Mistakes that Cripple Healthy
Dating
Joshua Straub & Johnnie Moore • Lynchburg, VA
There’s no doubt about it—dating is dangerous. It’s an emotional minefield. You think it’ll be a blast and the next thing you know—it is! In ways you never imagined. Has your search for Mr. or Ms. Right been going terribly wrong? This workshop is designed to help you avoid the common mistakes that cripple healthy relationships.

Navigating the 7 C’s of Marriage: Covenant, Caring,
Commitment, Conflict, Children, Communication, and Consistency
Rozario Slack • First Things First • Chattanooga, TN
As God guides couples through the marriage journey, they inevitably encounter rough seas as well as calm waters. Learning to navigate these C’s will keep couples from becoming stranded on uninhabitable islands. This workshop focuses on the multifaceted and multidimensional responsibilities within marital relationships and discusses ways to assist couples to successfully navigate through life without drowning each other.

A Fresh Look at Submission and Leadership in Marriage
David & Jan Stoop • Newport Beach, CA
When we approach this subject, most people spend time looking at the role of the wife—how she is “to submit.” But very few look at the role of the husband and what he is supposed to do as the “head” of the home. We will look at the Biblical foundation for breaking free from the leadership/submission controversy.

Moving Beyond the Mundane: How to Kick it up a Notch
Phil & Cindy Waugh • The Covenant Marriage Movement • Lynchburg, VA
No couple enters marriage with the hope and dream of a mundane life together. But one of the primary reasons so many marriages are failing today is that they’ve lost their sense of adventure. There’s no excitement about the future. You may have acquired the big homes, good jobs, and retirement savings plans that make you feel safe and secure – but you’ve lost interest in each other and God and wonder what’s missing. Learn how you can move beyond a mundane existence to an extraordinary life filled with excitement.

How to Argue So Your Spouse Will Listen
Sharon Hart May • Marriage, Family & Relationship Institute • Arcadia, CA
What are you really trying to say to your spouse when you are stuck arguing? Couples often get stuck in the spin cycle of their arguments when attempting to ‘get their point across.’ Sharon, a leading relationship expert, will share with you how to complain so your spouse will understand you, how to comfort your spouse when they are hurt, and how to apologize and re-connect after an argument. And most importantly, how to relate to your spouse so they feel valued, respected and cherished by you.

Mad About Us: From Anger to Intimacy (repeat)
Gary Oliver • The Center for Relationship Enrichment • Siloam Springs, AR
Unhealthy anger has devastating effects on many marriage relationships and is one of the
major causes of marital problems. Participants will learn how this God-given emotion can
be cultivated in ways that can actually build trust, understanding and increased intimacy in
a marriage relationship.

Men are From Dirt, Women are From Men
Leo Godzich • National Association of Marriage Enhancement • Phoenix, AZ
This session takes a humorous and energetic look at the differences between men and women from a biblical perspective based on Dr. Leo Godzich’s new book that helps couples learn to enjoy discovering their differences.

Cut the drama: Common Mistakes that Cripple Healthy Dating (repeat)
Joshua Straub & Johnnie Moore • Lynchburg, VA
There’s no doubt about it—dating is dangerous. It’s an emotional minefield. You think it’ll be a blast and the next thing you know—it is! In ways you never imagined. Has your search for Mr. or Ms. Right been going terribly wrong? This workshop is designed to help you avoid the common mistakes that cripple healthy relationships.