CharacterMatters

Nine Practices of Character Healthy Youth

Much is said these days about physical fitness and self esteem. We are continually encouraged to take care of our bodies and look after our emotional well being, yet there is little or no attention paid to character health. After repeated encouragement by parents and young people to develop a curriculum to systematically teach into the character void in our present culture, Character Matters was born.

Character Matters is a seven-lesson course designed to teach young and old alike how to develop and put into practice character healthy habits. This course introduces you to the Nine Practices of Character Healthy Youth. Learning the importance of elevating virtues such as:

  • HONESTY
  • INTEGRITY
  • RESPECT
  • RESPONSIBILITY
  • LOVE
  • COMPASSION
  • COMMITMENT

will produce successful Christians who stand out from the crowd. Leadership is a natural by-product of character healthy decision makers.

Filmed before a live audience of young adults, each DVD includes structured teaching and a natural exchange of questions and ideas between students and the teacher. Designed to assist in teaching concepts that seem abstract at the outset, Character Matters makes it easy for a parent or small group facilitator to turn abstract concepts into concrete and workable practices.

Participating in a Character Matters class has produced noticeable results in the young people involved. In our experience, as young people have learned and incorporated the lifestyle of character health, they emerge as leaders, confident, and well equipped to make courageous and God honoring decisions. We are confident that you will experience the same results.

 

MarriageMatters

Repair, Restore, and Create A Marriage Relationship Based on the Manufacturer’s Instructions

Designed to be the most important relationship on earth, too many marriages begin or stumble along with no understanding of God’s manufacturing instructions for marriage. God doesn’t want your marriage to just last, but to grow and thrive.

Written from a foundation of twenty-five years of marriage, Megan and I will walk you through important topics such as the five benefits of following instructions, the difference between covenant and contract, the differing roles of the husband and wife, love, respect, communication, friendship, and more. With both lecture style teaching and small group interaction, a Marriage Matters conference will build confidence and communication in any marriage.

Whether you are a newlywed or a seasoned veteran, Marriage Matters will make a struggling marriage hopeful and a good marriage even better. Designed to increase the intimacy in each couple, on the spot assignments will open the door to discuss subjects that may have seemed off limits.

By taking you away from your normal routine for a weekend, Marriage Matters conferences open the door for fun and enjoyment of one another. As fun to teach as they are to attend, we look forward to sharing a Marriage Matters weekend retreat with you.

 

ParentingMatters

Nine Practices of The Proactive Parent

The goal of parenting is not merely surviving, but thriving. Parenting Matters is an intensely practical ten-week course designed to give you the tools necessary to parent effectively and proactively. Each lesson builds upon the foundational truths found in the Word of God regarding the nurturing of character healthy children. Lessons include both the Biblical theory of parenting and practical application adaptable to different families and family situations.

Together we will learn the nine practices necessary for proactive parenting in today’s permissive world. Lessons include:

  • the importance of modeling proactive behavior
  • elevating virtues above feelings
  • building moral muscle
  • stocking the shelves in your child’s moral mart
  • the responsibility tree
  • and much much more.

Our goal is not simply well behaved, outwardly compliant children, but rather a generation of character healthy leaders prepared to impact their world for Christ. Parenting Matters will provide you the confidence to make wise and thoughtful parenting decisions without being blown and tossed by worldly and destructive philosophies.

Megan and I enjoy all of our children and that is our desire for you as well. Even more importantly, other people enjoy our children also, enhancing and enlarging our family’s testimony for Christ. Your family can have the same impact, enjoying your children while reaching a lost and dying world for Jesus Christ.

Parenting Matters can be utilized by one family or even better, enjoyed as a small group study. Building a likeminded parenting community will give added strength and accountability to your parenting goals. Either way, we look forward to the new fruit you will discover in your family as you incorporate the Nine Practices of The Proactive Parent.