OK, y'all. I am totally bummed, yet totally excited at the very same time.
The reason I'm bummed is that I'm not sure I'll be able to attend this AWESOME event (due to Selah's skull reconstructive surgery).
The reason I'm excited is that this is an AWESOME event that I want every single adoptive friend, advocate, prayer warrior, church member, and family to attend.
And, to help you get to attend this totally rockin' event, Hope for Orphans is offering my blog readers a 50% discount by using the code BOSSYOURHEART, which will make your registration fee only $49.50.
Seriously.
$49.50 isn't even a fraction of the value of this conference.
Click HERE to see for yourself how awesome it's going to be.
And while you're at it, pray that Baby Selah will be healed enough for us to be able to attend. I would be so thrilled to be able to reap the rewards of so much wisdom, so much help, so much awesome adoption info all wrapped up into one amazing event. I'd sure love to see you there!
Here's a few names of people who'll be a part of this incredible event, just to entice you (all of these people have either adopted, were adopted, are adoption experts/advocates):
- Dr. Karyn Purvis (adoption expert; author of The Connected Child)
- Ryan Dobson (Dr. James Dobson's son; he's adopted)
- Geoff Moore (Grammy and Dove Award winner; best buds with Steven Curtis Chapman)
- Paul and Robin Pennington (Co-Founders of Hope for Orphans; incredible folks)
Schedule
Institute Host:Ryan Dobson |
Friday: General Sessions 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Geoff Moore | Worship |
Paul Pennington | At-risk Families & At-risk Children |
Dr. Sharen Ford | The Emotional Transition of Special Needs/At-risk Child in Adoption |
Paula St. John | Indicators for Families At-risk For Post Adoption Crisis |
Mark Gregston | Examining Parental Motivation in the Adoption Decision |
Dr. Randy Stinson | The Church in Pre- & Post-Adoption Support/Disruption Prevention |
Friday Evening Concert with Geoff Moore: 7 to 8:30 p.m.
Saturday: General Sessions 9 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.
Robin Pennington | Anatomy of a Disruption / The Church as a Proactive Force |
Dr. Karyn Purvis | Understanding Who is the At-risk Child in Adoption |
Dr. Jon Bergeron | The Impact of a Special Needs Adoption on the Family |
Mary Klentzman | A Vision for Special Needs Ministry in Your Church |
Do you know a family considering adoption or a family struggling since adopting?
Are you interested in learning the latest on how to best serve the increasing number of families adopting special needs or at-risk kids?
Would you like help on how to best prepare for and help manage a possible disruption?
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