When we consider what the Word of God requires of Christian husbands and wives, we realize that a godly, Christ-exalting marriage is not a sprint -- it's a marathon, consisting of the daily commitment to love one's spouse selflessly and sacrificially. But even the best of Christian marriages can hit rough patches along the way. How are we to navigate and overcome the variety of challenges that can often pose a threat to our marriages? By turning to God's precious Word!
We hope you can join us on Saturday, October 18th for the return of our annual GBC Marriage Conference. Our speaker for this year's conference is Dr. John Street, the Distinguished Chair and Research Fellow for Biblical Counseling at The Master's Seminary. The theme for this year's conference is "Marriage for the Long Run." The goal of this particular conference is to equip those who attend with a confidence in the grace of God, which enables us to draw near to our Lord through His Word, and thus helps us draw near to our spouses even in the midst of times of difficulty. In this conference, we will discover together that the goal of marriage is not simply longevity, but faithfulness rooted in godly living.
The early bird cost is $55/couple and $30 for individuals before September 30. The price goes up to $70/couple and $45/individual on October 1. Registration closes on October 10. The price includes breakfast pastries, lunch and a conference packet.
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Dr. John D. Street is the Chair of the Master of Arts in Biblical Counseling and Professor of Biblical Counseling at The Master’s University & Seminary in California. He is also a Fellow and the President of the Board of Trustees of the Association of Certified Biblical Counselors (ACBC). Dr. Street is a second-generation pastor, giving more than 40 years to pastoral ministry. He has served as an assistant professor at both Cedarville and Cornerstone Universities and has taught Hebrew classes. He was the founding pastor of Clearcreek Chapel in Springboro, Ohio, where there was developed a strong preaching and counseling ministry as well as a training center with a special emphasis in equipping church leaders and pastors. He frequently travels doing training conferences throughout the United States and internationally. Dr. Street has published three books, Men Counseling Men (editor, Harvest House), The Biblical Counseling Guide for Women (Harvest House), and Passions of the Heart: Biblical Counsel for Stubborn Sexual Sins (Presbyterian & Reformed Academic Publishers). Along with these ministries, he is also an elder at Grace Community Church in Sun Valley, California is a shepherd of the Joint Heirs Adult Fellowship group. Dr. Street is married to Janie, his wife of over 41 years, and they have four children and six beautiful grandchildren. |