DIVORCE RECOVERY WORKSHOPS

Workshop Title: Creating a Divorce Recovery Ministry
Workshop Leader: Curt Dean
Workshop Description: With the overwhelming number of people in our communities who have experienced the tragedy of divorce, the Church is needed to be an instrument of hope and healing for the brokenhearted.  This first of a two-part series will focus on the ways in which a church can design an effective divorce recovery ministry.  Topics will include:
-Why Is a Divorce Recovery Ministry Necessary?
-What Does an Effective Divorce Recovery Ministry Look Like?
-What Does It Take to be an Effective Divorce Recovery Facilitator?
-Who Needs to be Consulted Prior to Creating a Divorce Recovery Program?
-What Is the Best Strategy for Promoting Your Divorce Recovery Program?
-Who Is the Person Whom You Will See In Your Divorce Recovery Program?
-What Topics Need to be Discussed in Your Divorce Recovery Program?
-What Must One Do To Assure a Healthy Divorce Recovery Program? 

Workshop Title: Maintaining an Effective Divorce Recovery Ministry
Workshop Leader: Curt Dean
Workshop Description: Now that your church has established an impactful ministry to those who have experienced divorce, what is needed to insure that this ministry continues to reach its full potential for God’s Kingdom?  This second half of a two-part series will focus on the following topics:
-Assessing, Training, and Rewarding Leaders for Your Divorce Recovery Ministry
-Eight Pitfalls That Must Be Avoided in Any Divorce Recovery Ministry
-Better Understanding of God’s Opinion Concerning the Topic of Separation and Divorce
-This session will conclude with an interactive question and answer time among the participants.