Do you find yourself hoping for more purpose in your everyday life as a parent or home school educator? Are you weary or exhausted? Are you trying to find the fun and laughter in your home while the task list grows longer and the laundry piles higher? Jeni offers hope, humor, and real-life stories to illuminate the great ministry of investing in your family and children. She desires her audience to listen to God's Word, laugh together, and leave with tangible ways to equip families to live out the best in their amazing gifts, talents, and abilities. You will leave this presentation with a heart full of laughter and fresh air to breathe LIFE into your family, children, and home. (NOTE: Past attendees have shared that their faces hurt after this talk – from laughing so hard!)

“Book Smart” kids may do well in school, but who will prepare them for the realities of life? Becoming “Life Smart” is critical for real-world success. Steve & Annette Economides have been teaching life skills to children since 1995 in the areas of personal responsibility, organization, personal appearance, attitude, and work ethic. You can create an atmosphere of learning where everyday experiences are the vehicle to develop children into adults who excel in every area of life.

Greatness has been pursued through the ages, and we want our children to pursue it. But the standards and perspective Jesus gave to his followers should mold our pursuit. This workshop delves into the parent-child relationship and the modeling Jesus gives for this all-important work.

Sam is going to share our family’s vision of what we saw that scripture taught concerning the Christian family. Our highest calling as fathers is to “train up a child in the discipline and instruction of the Lord” Ephesians 6:4 [ESV]. This training was based on our family philosophy, and it was used to form these four points: 1. Start early 2. Teach fundamentals 3. Protect their environment 4. Practice, practice, practice We patterned our training from a sports perspective.

Share your fears and ask your questions of this 20 year homeschool veteran. Get advice on curriculum types, homeschool models, how to homeschool with a wide range of ages, what to do with a toddler underfoot, where to go for legal counsel, and more.

The USDA estimates it will cost $261,000 to raise a child through high school. Steve and Annette will show you how to successfully raise your children for a fraction of this cost. Since 1995, they have been teaching their kids to earn, save and spend their own money. They'll cover the system they've developed and how you can customize it to fit your own family's lifestyle. By training your kids (of any age) to handle money wisely, they will be prepared to enter adulthood ready to soar. They’ll also share the 8 bonuses their kids experienced by learning to stay financially independent.

Conflict arises when parents least expect it, but it is a normal part of family life. Christian Discipline (child training…not punishment) in the home is essential for healthy relationships and creating an atmosphere where God is honored and learning begins. Unfortunately, accomplishing that goal from the toddler years to the teenage years is difficult and confusing. In this fast-paced, how-to workshop, Roger and Jan will share practical ways of dealing with common areas of conflict from a Biblical perspective.

This session will focus on the mother's role in instilling godly character into the lives of her children through discipleship. Some of the topics we will cover are: - What exactly is discipleship? - How important is a Bible curriculum? - What are some practical ways to disciple my children? - What are some of the struggles in discipleship? And what are the rewards?