FAMILY MINISTIRIES
merge
Merge is an 8-week class helping engaged couples learn important information about expectations, communication, nuance’s, in-laws and biblical roles for marriage. If you, or someone you know, are planning to get married, this class is a must!
Begins January 27 at 9am in room 263.
Questions? dblackmore@cbcj.net
Art of Parenting (CLASS IS FULL)
Central Campus
Wedensdays at 6:15pm in the choir room. (CLASS IS FULL)
Facilitated by Don & Barb Blackmore this 8-session, video-based study is designed to not only help parents find new ways to integrate faith into everyday parenting moments, but also to create an environment where moms and dads can shoulder burdens together, celebrate breakthroughs, and relate to one another’s day to day parenting journey.
the smart stepfamily
Facilitated by Adam & Allison Haynes, Wednesday nights at 6:15pm. Room 2320.
In The Smart Stepfamily, leading expert Ron L. Deal reveals the seven fundamental steps to blended family success and provides practical, realistic solutions to the issues you face as a stepfamily. Whether married or soon-to-be married, you'll discover how to communicate effectively and solve the everyday puzzles of stepchildren relationships. This revised and expanded edition is 50% new and has updated research and two new chapters with more real-world advice on stepsibling relationships and later-life stepfamilies.
- Recognize the unique personality and place of each family member
- Solve the everyday puzzles of step parenting and stepchildren relationships
- Learn communication skills to deal with ex-spouses
- Honor families of origin while developing new traditions
- Invest the time to grow their stepfamily slowly rather than look for instant results
SUPPORT GROUPS
CBC is committed to caring for its members. We have classes and support groups designed to meet and care for these needs. We will care for the widow and make special effort to visit those in the hospital and care facilities. Contact Pastor Don Blackmore with questions on how you can be involved in serving the body, or when support groups meet. (dblackmore@cbcj.net).