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MISSIONARY CARE
The demands of missionary
life often place strains on marriages. Here are
some resources to assist in reducing those tensions:
- The EPC has a
Missionary Care Ministry specifically directed toward
assisting missionaries. This ministry is led by
Jim and Barbie Murphy. Find out much more about
this important ministry by following this link.
- The FamilyLife
organization, affiliated with CRU (formerly known as
of Campus Crusade for Christ) sponsors Weekend to Remember
Conferences. The per person rates vary
from $150 - $175 depending on location. The rate
is for registration only and does include meals or
hotel expenses. Discounts are available for full
time pastors and missionaries. Scholarships funds in
addition to the discounted rate may be available by
calling 1-800-FL-TODAY. Find out about these
conferences by exploring this link.
- FamilyLife also offers Marriage Homebuilder
Programs. Follow this link
to get an appropriate one.
- Christian counseling
for couples is available through Southwest Counseling
Associates in Littleton, Colorado. SCA
provides clinically proven, biblically sound
counseling for pastors and church staff members. Many
of our therapists have pastoral and ministry
experience, and can offer empathy, encouragement and
insights reflecting both their training and their
personal experience. SCA provide a discounted
charges for full time missionaries. Contact this
organization at 303-730-1717 or through this link.
- Additional financial
assistance and scholarships for such marriage
enrichment opportunities may be available by
contacting the Marriage, Baptism and Dedication
Department at Cherry Hills Community Church.
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