Fall 2019 Newsletter


From Foreign to Familiar

 
When international travelers arrive in a new destination, they experience varying degrees of culture shock. In her book, Foreign to Familiar, Sarah A. Lanier explores several aspects of cultural differences ranging from perceptions of time to concepts of individualism vs group identity. Young marrieds face many of the same challenges following the honeymoon, tourists in a new and unfamiliar place. 
 

Scott Stanley PhD coming to Tulsa
November 8, 2019
Sponsored by Tulsa Area Chapter of CAPS
(Christian Association for Psychological Studies) 
 
Join us and area Ministry Leaders and Pastors for a special Morning Session  at Asbury Church Tulsa in  
Asbury's Family Room  
 
Details will follow.
 
Stanley's research is on the importance of long term commitment for satisfying relationships.  
 
 
Co-Author of A Lasting Promise: A Christian Guide to Fighting for Your Marriage and PREP (Prevention and Relationship Enhancement Program).

Friday, November 22, 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM Marriage By Design Follow Up Forum
Asbury UMC Church Parlor.  


Other Happenings

 

Fall Home Groups Successfully Kicked Off for this semester. Three different coach couples are involved. A special thanks to Jared and Janice Buswell, and Larry and Pamela Scott for joining the Giles' in coaching this fall.  

 

Couple Coach Training will begin September 17. Emphasis will be on preparation for couples to help couples collaborate more intentionally for their work in the field.

 

Volunteer Ministry Teams 
Does Your DESIGN Fit?
 
 
1. Multi-Media Broadcast Team
evaluate and advise next steps for LifeQuest Couples Coaching in social media, blog publication, podcasts and short videos for publishing on website.
 
 
2. Financial Development to expand our support base and fund special projects.
 
Need a Speaker or Teacher?
Rod and Charlene, and members of the LifeQuest Couples Teaching Team, lead workshops and retreats, facilitate small groups,  and present at other events. Our latest discussion focused workshops Covenant Marriage and  Living Together No Strings Attached  are  available for scheduling.

 

  

Email [email protected] for more information and scheduling.
"If the woman doesn't require a long-term commitment, the man typically won't give it." George Gilder, Men and Marriage 2008 ed. A corner stone of covenant marriage - commitment for life! 

The LifeQuest Couples Ministry Co-Op
 
Learn more about LifeQuest Couples Ministry.  
 
LifeQuest Couples Website
 
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