New England Annual Conference
Marriage and Family Ministries Speakers’ Bureau
"Raising S2C3 Kids" - a four-part seminar that empowers parents to understand the scientific knowledge and spiritual wisdom in raising Competent, Compassionate, and Creative children in today's world. Could be used during VBS, weekly 1-night event for a month, or 1-day seminar.Available year round. Presenter is Gretchen BreyllerHegeman[ or 207.446.7745]. Cost to church is expenses only.
Introduction to Communication Basics
Communication is critical to authentic relationships. Key elements include knowing yourself; knowing the one to whom you are speaking/listening; and understanding the concept of relational boundaries. Unfortunately these concepts do not develop naturally for the majority of us. This one-day seminar would introduce the basics of three additional workshops on the topics of communication, self-awareness, and boundaries. Cost for the initial workshop to the church would be expenses only. Cost for the three additional workshops is negotiable. Preferred location is within approximately 75 miles radius of Augusta, Maine, and workshops are available during daylight hours only.
Contact:Margaret Barrow, 207.293.4024,
Certified Couple Communication Instructor, Myers/Briggs Type Indicator,
Great Start, PREPARE/ENRICH
Introduction to Parenting Classes for the Local Church
Why should the local church consider offering parenting classes or support groups? What resources are available? What should we look for when choosing format and materials? What might work best in a specific context? Presentation will include overview of Active Parenting Publishers' materials. Time: 90 minutes. Cost: travel and copying expenses only. Location: Connecticut/Western Massachusetts District only.
Contact: Rev. Leslie A. Hastings, 99 Tall Pines Rd., Hampen, MA 01036
413-566-1234,
Experienced teacher of UM ‘tween sexuality program “Created by God;” CertifiedLeader for Active Parenting Nowand Active Parenting of Teens
See also “Marriage and Family Ministries Resources Available in New England” for Curriculum Kits, DVDs and Leaders’ Guides. In the Table of Contents on page 2, you will find “Resources for Group Programs and Studies” listed under various topics.
To volunteer for this Speakers’ Bureau, please contact Gretchen BreyllerHegeman, or 207.446.7745