Frequently Asked Questions

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1. How do we book a conference?
2. How far in advance may we book a conference?
3. What does a Marriage Matters conference provide?
4. What is the cost of the conference for a church or organization?
5. What media materials do you provide?
6. Can my children attend the conference?
7. How is the conference promoted?
8. Are Jerry and Lynn available for other speaking engagements?
9. Is your material beneficial for those who are not married or are widowed or divorced?
10. What materials are available for follow up or in depth study?
 

How do we book a conference?
Please contact Jerry at jerry@marriagematters.ws. (Back to Top)

How far in advance may we book a conference?
Presently, Jerry and Lynn are booking dates for 2010. Occasionally, a scheduled conference needs to be moved to a later date. If this occurs, another conference is scheduled in its place to fill the empty date. (Back to Top)

What does a Marriage Matters conference provide?
Marriage Matters is a 13-session conference that runs Sunday through Wednesday. (See suggested conference schedule and session summaries). The sessions are one hour in length. In addition, Jerry and Lynn are available for free and confidential counseling opportunities on Tuesday and Wednesday. (Back to Top)

What is the cost of the conference for a church or organization?
We suggest that the cost for individuals attending the conference be free. The cost for an organization or church sponsoring the event is a basic fee plus the expenses of travel, meals, and motel. These can be given to you in greater detail by contacting Jerry at jerry@marriagematters.ws. (Back to Top)

What media materials do you provide?
All of the sessions except the Sunday morning bible classes are supplemented by a PowerPoint and session outlines for note-taking by conference participants. CD's and DVD's are also available. (Back to Top)

Can my children attend the conference?
The sessions are suitable for children ages 10 and older. (Back to Top)

How is the conference promoted?
A promotional packet is sent to to each church or organization underwriting the conference six months prior to the conference. This packet contains advertising ideas as well as sample materials. (Back to Top)

Are Jerry and Lynn available for other speaking engagements?
Jerry and Lynn conduct a limited number of retreats for men and women every year in addition to the Marriage Matters conferences. (Back to Top)

Is your material beneficial for those who are not married or are widowed or divorced?
Yes, Marriage Matters combines Biblical direction and sound psychological advice helpful to all of life's relationships. (Back to Top)

Is your material suitable for follow up or in-depth study?
Yes, workbooks for class facilitators and participants are now available that convert the series into a 24 week in depth study for couples or groups. (Back to Top)