Clergy / Marriage Mentor Training using FOCCUS / REFOCCUS Inventory.

NOTE:    While we are still training mentor couples, we will be primarily using PREPARE/ENRICH relationship inventories and exercises  in the future unless you already have some mentors trained with FOCCUS and want to continue. link here

Location Next training   TBA  call office to request information

or schedule one for your congregation normally four Tuesday Evenings 7-9   

Register by  March 1 if possible.  Late fee $10 after that date

FOCCUS  is a complete basic package that has been used by St Matthews & All Saints Episcopal, Mechanicsville Christian Center, New Hanover and Crestwood Presbyterian, Christian Tabernacle Baptist, Trinity UMC, St John Neuman and St Michaels Catholic Church, St Paul's Baptist, First African Baptist, New Canaan International, Harvest Renewal, Greater Nazarene, Master’s House and others)  

Clergy/Mentor Training; Endorsement of Mentor program  by The Rev. Thomas W. Simmons IV (link for article)

Schedule:     TBA tentative Sat 8:30am -2:30pm

normally 7-9 pm four Tuesdays beginning Oct 28

Register by  March 1  (call for late registration).  288-3431 x-11 or    info@      FirstThingsRichmond.org  (with no spaces)

Schedule for this particular workshop will  be modified and not follow our normal schedule below.

1. Introduction to Marriage Inventories, Mentoring and Enrichment: 2. Marriage Enrichment exercises & Communication training:

3. Preparing Engaged Couples:  4. Preparing Engaged Couples(cont):

  Instructors:  Dianne & Bob Ruthazer, CFLE; Director, First Things First of Richmond.  

Materials included:

• REFOCCUS Inventory; one per couple.
• FOCCUS Facilitator's Manual; one per couple
• Exercises & Homework sheets for each couple.

Optional: Follow-up after 1-3  months to review a real FOCCUS Inventory Report and highlight areas of concern.

Additional Follow-on Training recommended:

 “A Lasting Promise Workshop”  Based on Christian PREP  or “Fighting For Your Marriage”  Powerful tools and concepts based on solid Research AND Biblical Principles.  This complete marriage workshop teaches skills that will help develop and maintain a stronger marriage for years to come.   Program includes:  Communication and Problem solving skills; Ground Rules for handling disagreement and conflict and promoting Intimacy; Identifying “Danger Signs” in your communication; Plus: Commitment; Forgiveness; Friendship ; and Spiritual Intimacy. Area   Presenters:  Bob & Dianne Ruthazer, CFLE & Rev Owen and Mrs Cardwell, New Canaan International Church.  Both couples are well trained and bring years of marriage & teaching experience with many real personal examples.  (804) 288-3431(ext13).

Cost:   check... this program is changing and the marriage Savers mentor's Guide is no longer in print.

Some partial Scholarships may be available: call Bob 288-3431 x-13   

Register by  XXXXX   Check to First Things First    5200 Grove Ave Richmond, VA 23226

FOCCUS/REFOCCUS  Dates March 13-14.        

Name(s):  _____________________________       phone: _____________            

e-mail: _________________________

Organization: _______________________________________            

fax: ________________________

Address: ___________________________          

City: __________________   State: ____   Zip: ___________

Directions:   From the east, either HWY 64 west to Gaskins.  North on Gaskins about 2 miles, a mile past Broad St., turn left at the Springfield Road stop light.  The church is on your right about 400 yeards  down Springfield.

 or,  HWY 295 to Nuchols Road east.  Go to the dead end, turn right on Springfield.  Go about three quarters mile and the church is on your left.

From the west, 64 or Broad St. to Gaskins and follow the directions above.

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