October 10-11: Married to a Minister Conference - Fresno, California
Join us for a unique conference that nurtures spouses of ministry leaders for effective marriage, ministry and life.
Friday, October 10
6:30 – 9:00 p.m.
Christian Spirituality and the Development of Self
· My spouse is a pastor…who am I? Discovering God’s call for people married to ministers.
· Nurturing your relationship with Jesus when you’re married to the pastor
· Exploring Contemplative Spirituality
Saturday, October 11
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Personality Styles and Relationships
· Introverts in public life and extroverts as contemplatives
· How do you know things? Just the facts vs. intuitive decision making
· Emotional Intelligence in relationships and marriage
Saturday, October 11
1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Conflict, Criticism, and Character
· Fair Fighting
· Duck Feathers and Tough Skin
· Perseverance through hard times
Presenter
Dawn Penner, BSW, MA, Med, RSW, is a pastor’s wife who has over 20 years of experience as a clinical counselor. She is founder and executive director of Healing Streams, a not-for-profit international organization focused on the well-being of Christian leaders, their families, and the organizations they serve.
Location & Contact Information
MB Biblical Seminary
4824 E. Butler Ave.
Fresno, CA 93727
559-251-8628
Note: If you will be traveling from out of town and need a place to stay we recommend the following hotels near our campus which offer discounts for those attending MB Biblical Seminary events. Please mention us when booking.
Piccadilly Inn Airport
5115 East McKinley Ave
Fresno, CA 93727
(559) 251-6000 or (800) 468-3587
Piccadilly Inn Express
5113 East McKinley Ave
Fresno, CA 93727
(559) 456-1418 or (800) 445-2428
Conference Cost and Registration Deadline
$55/person (includes a boxed lunch on Saturday)
Registration deadline – October 6
After October 6
$70.00/person – does not include boxed lunch
$5.00 boxed lunch fee for late registrants – subject to availability!
Click here to download a registration form.
Supporters of this conference include: Sharon Balint, Karen Bartlett, Dr. Paul Bordern, Naomi Cox, Wendi Hammond, Cathleen Lawler, Dr. Willie Nolte, Terrie Purgason, MA, Dr. Valerie Rempel, Bre Watson-Hill and Dr. Jim Westgate.