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GCC Marriage Tune-Up Conference

Friday, May 30, 2008 at 5:30 PM - Saturday, May 31, 2008 at 7:30 PM (ET)

Winchester, VA

GCC Marriage Tune-Up Conference

Ticket Information

Ticket Type Sales End Price Fee Quantity
Couple Registration ( 2 tickets ) Ended $45.00 $1.12
Late Registration ( 2 tickets ) Ended $55.00 $1.38
Saturday Only ( 2 tickets ) Ended $35.00 $0.99

Event Details

May 30th & 31st, 2008
Friday 5:30-9:00 & Saturday 1:00-7:00
Child Care Provided
Dinner Included Friday and Saturday

The GCC Marriage Tune-Up Conference offers you the unique chance to work on and celebrate your marriage in a relaxed atmosphere filled with laughter, insight, and interaction with your spouse...

JEFF&DEBBY

Jeff and Debby McElroy, founders of Forever Families, Inc., have designed this video conference to be unlike any other you've attended on marriage. As one of the most sought-after couples in the area of marriage enrichment in the country, they have used their experience on the national speaking circuit to design a video conference with...

Humor. Let's face it. We don't get the chance to laugh enough. That won't be a problem this weekend. As Jeff and Debby share their look at marriage, you'll find your ribs hurting – either from laughing so hard, or from your spouse elbowing you! You'll be amazed at how, in the midst of hilarious, engaging laughter, you'll find deep…

JEFFInsight. Insight into each other, insight into your marriage, but even more important, insight into how God is at work through many of the very things that seemed like road blocks in your relationship. Jeff and Debby's back & forth teaching style will allow you to see and hear it from both the husband and wife's point-of-view with…


Straight Talk
. No psycho-babble. No abstract theories. Just plain talk from the heart of their marriage to the heart of yours. Jeff and Debby are real. BeforeDEBBY founding Forever Families, Jeff worked for IBM and Debby was a school teacher. They became so burdened for the plight of the American family, they felt compelled to do something about it. They don't try to impress audiences, they want to minister to them. That means they have to be honest with their struggles and how God has used those struggles to strengthen their relationship. Jeff and Debby want you to walk away with more than just information, they want you to leave knowing you've had a life-changing...

Experience. Throughout the video conference, Jeff and Debby will use their award-winning dramas and comedies to allow you to see the teaching anchored in everyday life. They'll give you time to share with each other. To make memories. To experience something you'll refer back to for years as a landmark weekend in your marriage.

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Session Descriptions for Marriage Tune-Up "Different By Design"

Session One: God's Design - "Dealing With Your Differences"
Opposites attract. The problem is, once they marry, they spend the rest of their marriage battling over the differences. What did God have in mind when He brought you together? This session will help the two of you find the answer.

Session Two: Communication - "Adding Oxygen to the Fire instead of Just Blowing Hot Air!"
Couples frequently say they don't communicate. Nothing could be further from the truth. All couples communicate. Some do it constructively, other destructively.
Learn how to: Understand why your spouse communicates the way he or she does. Use the differences in the way you communicate to strengthen your relationship.

Session Three: Conflict Resolution - "Keeping the Spirit Glowing When the Sparks are Flying"
Conflict isn't thought of as something that draws couples closer and helps them feel more connected. Yet proper conflict management and resolution will help you understand each other more deeply and make your marriage stronger and more satisfying.
You'll discover: What is at the heart of good conflict management
Practical ways to keep conflict from getting out of control
How to create an atmosphere for open communication of feelings

Session Four: Intimacy - "Fanning the Flames Without Getting Burned"
Passion. Adventure. Newness. Creativity. These aren't fictional terms for romance novels, they are real feelings God intended for couples to experience in their marriage. You'll find: Specific, practical ways to inject romantic moments into your everyday life. How to lighten up so that your marriage can have a feeling of joy again. That sex is one of the greatest of God's good and perfect gifts. If it's not "perfect" for you yet, that's okay - getting there is half the fun!

Session Five: Spirituality - "Feeding the Fire Within"
God never intended marriage to be easy. Otherwise, couples would feel little need for His involvement in their relationship. The problem is, too few couples understand how to involve Christ in their marriage on a day-to-day basis. In this moving time, you'll hear: Practical steps to help put God in the middle of your relationship. How to grow together in your spirituality. How to discover the ministry that God desires from your marriage.