| Schedule (Subject to Change) | |
|---|---|
| 8:30AM | Registration & Opening |
| 9:00AM | Foundations of an Unshakable Marriage David and Marlinda Ireland |
| 10:00AM | Firm, but Loving Communication Panel Discussion |
| 11:00AM | Intimacy: The Glue That Holds Together a Marriage Anthony & Barbara Franklin |
| 12:00PM | Lunch |
| 1:00PM | Men’s Barbershop Chat / Women’s Tea...Spilling the Tea!! Breakout Sessions |
| 2:00PM | Next Steps to Strengthen Your Marriage for a Lifetime of Love David Ireland |
| Early Bird Prices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Couples Registration | ||
| $125.00 | $99.00 | |
| Individual Registration | ||
| $70.00 | $55.00 | |
| Sponsored Table (5 Couples Per Table) |
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| $350.00 | $300.00 | |
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Founding pastors of Christ Church, the Irelands have been married since 1984 and are the proud parents of two adult daughters—Danielle and Jessica. Having counseled hundreds of couples in their 30-plus years of pastoral ministry, the Irelands enjoy using their graduate school education to help couples achieve emotionally healthy marriages.
They are frequent guest teachers at regional and national marriage seminars, couples retreats, and other venues designed to enrich marriages. Through David Ireland’s former radio program, IMPACT, tens of thousands of marriages were strengthened as he taught on such topics as: How to Fight Fair; Building a Healthy Marriage; and Love for a Lifetime.
Anthony and Barbara Franklin are associate pastors of Christ Church, serving as pastoral leaders of the church’s successful marriage ministry. Married since 1981, they are the proud parents of two adult daughters and four grandchildren. Together, they have used their almost 30 years of pastoral experience to restore and strengthen countless marriages by mentoring and counseling couples through workshops, retreats, and one-on-one sessions.
Anthony is a graduate of Alliance Theological Seminary, and Barbara earned a degree in elementary education from Nyack College and is a developmental interventionist for the New Jersey Early Intervention System. Both are Certified Prepare-Enrich Marriage Assessment Facilitators. They are devoted to helping couples lay a foundation for strong, godly marriages and they also lead the Christ Church pre-marital preparation program.
Lionel and Stephanie King were married right here at Christ Church. Lionel is the Teaching Pastor and serves at our Montclair Campus. Stephanie serves as a leader in the Women’s Ministry.
Lionel has been privileged to speak as an invited guest at prisons, schools, political functions, NFL/NCAA chapels, national conferences, and churches throughout the country. Stephanie is an educator, writer, editor, and poet. Together they enjoy the arts, concerts, and Broadway shows. The happy couple have two young children.
Dr. Dan Baugess is a licensed psychologist and professional counselor who provides counseling services to people throughout New Jersey and Pennsylvania. He earned a Bachelor's of Religious Education at God's Bible School in Cincinnati, Ohio. He returned to his studies to earn his master's degree for Arts in Psychology in 1995 and a Doctorate of Philosophy in Human Development in 2002 at Marywood College. He holds numerous seminars, workshops, and training sessions to help those who struggle with marital, family, and behavioral issues.
Since 2010, he has been the proud owner of Baugess Psychological and Counseling Services, LLC where he specializes in psychology and clinical social work.
