Family Seminars
Ark Family Ministries conducts family seminars for churches, organizations, societies and family groups. These programs are conducted as 1-day, 2-day and 3-day seminars or 3-evenings program.
Some of the subjects dealt are:
- Importance of marriage in the Scriptures
- Biblical roles and relationships in the family
- Conflict resolution
- Meaningful communication
- Family altar
- Passing on the godly heritage to our children
- Needs and problems in the area of sexual intimacy
- Awareness and risks of sexually transmitted diseases especially HIV/AIDS
Some responses from the seminars:
“The teaching is very valuable and useful to a newly married couple like us. I appreciated learning that husband-wife relationship is more important than any other relationship.”
“Until now we have lost opportunities and wasted a lot of our time. Now we have gone back to our first love which has added much happiness to us. God has helped me and my husband to spend more time in His presence.”
“The family that PRAYS and PLAYS together principle inspired me a lot. I was doing only the first part, but now learned that we must also play and make our children happy.”
“We were able to understand the scriptural teaching on family life. Many families will come to the Lord through this teaching. Many perishing families will be saved. Several families who know the Lord will grow much stronger.”
“Today I have been able to pray for my many weaknesses and have asked the Lord to make me obedient to my husband, and behave humbly with my family.”
“The teaching was simple, yet interesting which all could understand. Also enjoyed your humor!”
“I have to change first.”
Leaders Family Seminars and Training Programs
Leaders who are interested in building families are given family life training in one-day, two-day and three-day family seminars to equip them to work with families in their churches, organizations etc.
Responses from the leaders:
“It was refreshing to sit under someone who values families. We need more such teaching in our churches.”
“We are planning to gather families in our church once a month and conduct family meetings.”
“I have made a decision to be an easy person to live with and not be controlled by anger.”
“I have learnt that I have to first build our home and then build the church.”
“I have learned the importance of family prayers.”
“The teaching is based on the Word of God and is very useful for our lives.”
” I have been able to evaluate our family in light of the teaching given today. I have recognized several areas in my life as a pastor where I fall short in my own family life. I confess that when these are corrected , my family’s ministry in the church will be much blessed. As our family becomes a good example, the families in our church will also grow and become godly families.”
“Many a times while serving the Lord, we are neglecting our families. But I have learned today that the Lord will first ask account for my family.”
“The discussion with other pastor couples has been a great blessing.”
“I have learnt today about the relationship between church ministry and family and how to keep a balance.”