Session Three
Welcome to Session Three
PEACE ESSENTIALS
What will you find in this track?
Carefully selected for your convenience, the talks included here are indispensable for anyone attending the conference. Inspiration, encouragement, and concrete means to grow in peace are offered as our speakers consider how our thoughts and perceptions impact living in the present moment and recognizing that God is in charge. Walk with our speakers as they guide you to a closer relationship with Christ, the Prince of Peace!
John Finch
The Father Effect:
Hope and Healing from a Dad's Absence
In The Father Effect: Hope and Healing from a Dad's Absence, John Finch shares some of his own story about the struggles of growing up fatherless and he talks about the father wound, how it impacts women & families, and most importantly, the life-changing power of forgiveness.
Bio: John Finch grew up the youngest of 3 boys in a suburb of Dallas where he lost his father to suicide at age 11. As a young man, John did anything he could to avoid confronting the wounds he suffered as a result of being fatherless. His craving for affirmation from a father who was not there to provide it led him to seek that affirmation from the world in many unhealthy ways. In an attempt to find value as a man, he created a false persona that left him completely unfulfilled. His life was based on the pursuit of money in order to prove his success and he became a social alcoholic as he strived to be the life of every party and gain the attention of those around him.
It was only when John realized and dealt with the unresolved issues of his father's wound that he was able to become truly fulfilled. On April 20th, 2009, he finally came face to face with the issues that drove him to seek approval from a father who was not there to give it to him. By forgiving his father and recognizing what it truly means to be a man by God’s standard, he became a new man, husband, and father.
John seeks to break down the barriers that prevent men and women from addressing deep-rooted anger and hurt from the wounds they have suffered in this life by candidly and openly sharing his story, his failings, and his path to a new way of life. John’s mission is to educate, encourage and equip men to become the fathers they were created to be, and to help men walk in daily awareness of their significant and lifelong influence as fathers. Through The Father Effect Movie, John shares stories and messages that will move viewers to a new awareness about the everlasting impact of fathers and the importance of forgiveness and openness in the relationships of this world.
John has been married for 26 years. has three daughters and lives in Denton, Texas. He is the founder of The Perfect Father Ministries Inc, a 501(c) non-profit and EncouragingDads.com, a community of people from all over the world who share short stories to encourage dads
How to get more from John!
John Finck
Living with Forgiving:
The Prayer - Six Steps to Forgiving
It is freeing to become aware that we do not have to be victims of our past and can learn new ways of responding. But there is a step beyond this recognition... It is the step of forgiving. Forgiving is love practiced among people who love poorly. It sets us free without wanting anything in return. - Henri Nouwen
Lesson Handouts
Bio: Charles F. Finck, M.S. has been counseling and teaching for over 35 years. In the fall of 2001, he founded Liberty Cross Ministries. Charlie specializes in individual and marriage and family counseling and teaches nationally and internationally.
Formerly a B-52 pilot in the U.S. Air Force, he brings a dynamic and varied history to his presentations. Charlie's desire is to share the message of hope and healing in a relationship with Jesus Christ. He does this through seminars, schools, and scripture-based prayer counseling.
His most recent work, As We Forgive Those, a book on how to forgive, reveals many insights gathered over years of ministry. Charlie lives in Washington State with his wife, Deborah, and their very special son, Jonathan.
How to get more from Charles!
"If we really want to LOVE we must learn how to FORGIVE" Mother Teresa
Recognize what you might be doing instead of forgiving...and why...
Discover your role in God's work of healing in your life...
Learn to practice daily the sacrifice of forgiving through a simple but powerful prayer...
Lisa Brenninkmeyer
Hallelujah Anyway:
Finding Peace Despite Anxiety
Recent research shows that almost 40% of Americans are more anxious now than they were at this time last year. Anxiety affects 1 in 8 children in the US and 18% of adults. If you don't personally struggle with it, then someone close to you does. Is it possible to find good in this current state of reality without sticking your head in the sand? Join us as we delve into this important topic. You'll leave feeling better equipped to discuss it, face it, and move forward. When God promised His people a peace that passes understanding, He didn't say, “unless you live in 21st Century America.” This is a profound issue and the questions surrounding it aren't easily answered. But together, we can move forward to a place of emotional rest and spiritual security.
Bio: Lisa Brenninkmeyer is the founder and chief purpose officer of Walking with Purpose, a Catholic ministry providing Bible studies and an authentic community for women around the country. Lisa has written nine Bible studies for adult women, six for young adult women, and a series for middle school girls. Lisa’s first book, Walking with Purpose: Seven Priorities that Make Life Work, has sold over 80,000 copies to-date. Lisa holds a B.A. in psychology from St. Olaf College and is pursuing her Masters in Theology from the Franciscan University of Steubenville. She and her husband Leo have seven children and live in St. Augustine, Florida.
