What makes your church family friendly?


I’m currently at our FAM conference (held at APU) and we’re gathered with a bunch of people who care deeply about the family who are trying to figure out what it means to come alongside families and better care for and help them.

We’re not selling a program for leaders to “buy-into”… rather we’re talking about what it might look like for a church to better help families. We are looking at the values of…

STRONG marriages
CONFIDENT parents
EMPOWERED kids
HEALTHY leaders

We are asking these types of questions:
1. What would a church “look like” if its leaders cared deeply about these values?

2. What if the church could make a 1% change in the divorce rate? Imagine if that single 1% change became a reality–that one change would impact millions of kids.

3. What role is the church supposed to play in the life of the family?

Question: What are the questions you’d be asking? Share them here.

A Personal Invitation to the FAM Conference/Conversation

The FAM Conference
FAM Video
HomeWord - Azusa Pacific University
Join us at FAM
FAM Speakers

 

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Date Night April 12th

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This is a quick, fun and helpful 1 hour “shot in the arm” for your marriage. Our first experiment in January was a huge success and Jim Burns and I will be back with another helpful experience for your marriage.

The goal is to get you thinking about your marriage, and get you out of the house for some fun. Plenty of appetizers, coffee, free photos, prizes, humor, helpful & challenging marriage instruction. Then, after the short program, head-out to your favorite date spot and continue the discussion, or just hang out together!

$10 per couple, online registration required.

Limited on-site childcare is available for no additional fee. Register today to reserve your spot.

A free night away given to the winner of the Creative Kiss Contest. Click here to upload your photo and win a special overnight date.

Questions? Email: datenight@marinerschurch.org

Friday, April 12…6:30pm


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