Free Fireproof Marriage Ministry Flyer and announcement - 3/13/09

[Smartmarriages]

- FREE FIREPROOF MARRIAGE MINISTRY TRAINING

In our tightening economy (ouch!), we are ever more dependent on churches to
be the providers of Marriage and Family Education.  The FREE Fireproof
Marriage Ministry Training at the Orlando Smart Marriages Conference is
designed to help churches meet their new responsibility by introducing them
to the growing variety of marriage-strengthening resources and tools and
helping them develop a strategic plan that fits their congregation.

Please send this email announcement to anyone who might be interested and
also distribute the Fireproof flyer to your lists and post it on your
website.  Send me your ideas for reaching the world.....we certainly can't
change it if we don't reach it - even if what we have to offer is free!

Here's the link to the beautiful 4-color flyer designed by Richard
Albertson's teenage daughter!
http://www.smartmarriages.com/uploaded/Fireproof.Flyer.pdf

And, here's the announcement from the Fireproof crew:

FREE!!  Two-day Fireproof Marriage Ministry Training!  Orlando - July 8 & 12

The Fireproof/Love Dare phenomenon has created a wave of enthusiasm for
stronger marriages in churches across America. This optimism is built on the
fact that we finally know what it takes to reverse the unacceptable tide of
divorce and family breakdown.  At Fireproof we believe churches are the
engines that will get the job done - churches, that is, with a strong sense
of resolve to support marriage and that are well-equipped and trained to get
the job done - as Caleb would say, to leave no marriage behind.

At Fireproof we are determined to help congregations build on this new found
enthusiasm and go the next mile.

We are excited to partner with the Smart Marriages Conference - the annual
gathering of the Marriage Education field ­ to help you build and sustain
thriving lay mentor marriage ministries. We are sponsoring a FREE two-day
Fireproof Marriage Ministry Training and we invite you to attend to learn
about: 

- The rich variety of Marriage Education programs and resources that are
highly effective, highly affordable (or free!), and easy to teach!

- How to recruit and train Mentor Couples to teach the courses at all stages
from dating to engaged, newlywed to new parents, stepfamilies to couples in
deep distress.  

- The do's and don'ts. Learn from those that have walked the walk how to
avoid the pitfalls.  You'll leave with a plan specifically designed to fit
your church - with a step-by-step roadmap for success.

And you'll do this in a Christian community - with a sprit of fellowship,
sharing ideas and with the chance to strengthen and grow the Fireproof
network. 

In these tough economic times, now more than ever, churches need families,
and families need churches.  Couples need to learn how to stay together to
marshal their resources and raise their children. Couples will cleave unto
the church that can help them succeed.  It is our goal to help you find
programs that can help them and that can be taught by your own congregants -
by fired-up lay ministers at little or no cost.

In addition to the two days of Training Institutes you can sample the rich
resources of all the best programs in the Marriage Education field. There is
no fee for the Exhibit hall - see over 100 exhibits.  You can also attend
part or all of the week-long Smart Marriages/Happy Families training
Conference.  There are 20% team discounts, spouse and student discounts.

There are also special add-on events: The Fireproof Awards luncheon
*Strengthening Marriages One Church at a Time* presented by
directors/producers Stephen and Alex Kendrick and the Fireproof banquet
where you will hear Gary Chapman author of the Five Love Languages present
*The Five Languages of Apology*.

To reserve your spot at the Free Fireproof Marriage Ministry Training and
for information about the Smart Marriages Conference visit:
http://www.smartmarriages.com

17 One Day - Wednesday, July 8  € FREE (
Fireproof Marriage Ministries, Part I (See Part II #908)
Julie Baumgardner, MS, Richard Albertson, Rob Harrison, Dennis Stoica, MBA -
Co-Chairs
Inspired by the film, Fireproof, churches across America are launching
marriage and family strengthening ministries.  Learn about the rich variety
of effective, affordable, mentor-based, easy-to-teach programs,
do's-and-don't, and roadmaps for success. Also plan to attend the Awards
Lunch: Strengthening Marriage One Church at a Time featuring producers
Stephen & Alex Kendrick Wed July 8:$26 and the Gary Chapman: The Five
Languages of Apology banquet, co-sponsored by the Fireproof Marriage
Ministry, Tues, July 7: $36. Click for more information:
http://www.smartmarriages.com/fireproof.minsitries.html