FAMILY LIFE MINISTRY
At Heritage, we place a high value on strengthening parents and children and we’re committed to addressing the issues that are relevant to today’s marriages and families. It’s painful to see the breakdown of the home and sometimes the trauma of those events leave scars that exist for the rest of our lives. That is why we are so passionate about introducing people to the hope, joy, and redeeming power of Jesus Christ! He can restore broken marriages and bring parents and kids together in His love!
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HELP FOR MARRIAGES
Pre-Marital Assistance
If you are planning to get married at the church facility or to have one of our pastors involved in the ceremony, it is important to read the Gettting Married at Heritage booklet. Click here to access this booklet or you can find it by going to the Family Life/Weddings tab. For assistance, please contact Lori Scholten at 614-898-9412, ext. 331, or lscholten@heritagecc.org.
Prepare2b1– This six-week learning opportunity is for individuals or couples seeking to discern God’s will about getting married. These sessions are offered to people of all ages and life stages. The focus is to grow in your relationship with God and with one another and, to see if a couple is ready to enter into the commitment of marriage. For upcoming dates and to register click here to go to the events page of Family Life. To read more, click here.
Pre-MarriageCoaching – Mature, loving couples are provided to mentor those who are preparing for marriage.
Marriage Coaching – We believe even good relationships can get better, so we intentionally train and commission couples to come alongside of other couples for mentoring and practical help. For more information, please feel free to contact us at marriagecoaching@heritagecc.org. Also, please go to the event section of Family Life to find out about the special classes, seminars and retreats that we offer throughout the year.
Crisis Marriage Ministry - Begin Again – This ministry is designed to reach out to couples in serious crisis or long-term dysfunction. The leadership is provided by couples who have experienced a crisis in their own marriage and come through it successfully. With hearts of compassion and hope, these mentor couples have a firm commitment to help others in their journey toward restoration and healing. Please contact Marv and Linda Pakizer at beginagain@heritagecc.org or click on the Begin Again title above for more information.
Begin Again from Robert Buchan on Vimeo.
DivorceCare - This 13-week journey is designed to provide support and encouragement to those who are going through divorces or for those have already been through one. There is a weekly teaching from some of the world’s leading experts on this topic followed by discussion and prayer. As a follow-up to DivorceCare there is a class called “Boundaries” that is offered. Contact Shari Stevenson for more information at divorcecare@heritagecc.org. To read more about DivorceCare and how it impacts lives, click on the title above. If you would like to participate, click here and go to the events page to register.
DivorceCare from Robert Buchan on Vimeo.
HOPE FOR THE HURTING
Boundaries Class - This learning experience is based on a book called Boundaries, written by Drs. Henry Cloud and John Townsend, which has sold over two million copies. Each week there is great content presented and an opportunity to discuss the practical application of these truths to our lives. Many have profited from this important teaching! There is no prerequisite - all are welcome to attend! To learn more about this class, click here.
Celebrate Recovery - The purpose of CR is to provide a safe place for people to deal with unhealthy attachments, habits, and addictions. This group utilizes the “twelve steps” popularized by Alchoholics Anonymous and “eight recovery principles” that are derived from the teaching of Jesus. Please email Tom and Lisa Gardy for more information, celebraterecovery@heritagecc.org. Or, to read more click here.
A Closer Look at Celebrate Recovery from Robert Buchan on Vimeo.
Transformational Healing Groups - This sixteen-week small group experience is designed to help people process the hurt and pain of the past and experience the wholeness and freedom of God’s healing touch. Contact Dave and Patti Marburger at transformationalhealing@heritagecc.org with questions or to read more, click here.
Transformational Healing Groups from Robert Buchan on Vimeo.
Deliverance Ministry – For help with spiritual oppression, contact Dick and Patty Luchtenberg at deliveranceministry@heritagecc.org. Also, check out Dick’s new book entitled The Journey to Freedom, published by Xulon Press - available on the Information Wall across from the cafe. To read more, click here.
Pathways Counseling Center - Heritage is blessed to have three very gifted counselors available (Joel Wharton, Eric Wharton, and Maggie Herman) who offer a full range of services on a paid basis. Pathways is a professional counseling center in cooperation with Heritage. You can contact them at 614-818-4099 or at pathways@heritagecc.org.
Parenting - We periodically sponsor events to strengthen parents and their families. To learn more about our Parenting Roundtable Discussions, click here.
Job Search Work Teams - the Job Search Work Team is a group of 5-12 individuals who meet for 2 to 2 1/2 hours weekly to discuss and account for their job search activities over the past week. This weekly gathering has three parts to it:
- During each meeting, individuals will begin by reporting on a number of measures including time spent on networking, letters and emails, job search education, research, etc.
- The second portion of the meeting is spent discussing agenda items, in other words, discussing those things that will help and support each other in their job search.
- The third portion of the meeting is spent in Bible study.
Job Search Work Teams act as an advisory panel, core network, task support group and project management team to the participants. It keeps the search moving, keeps the participants focused and on the right track, provides members with objective advice and makes a tough job more pleasant. Research indicates that individuals who participate on these teams find jobs in approximately 1/3 less time than those who do not! Please contact Christie Prue at jobsupport@heritagecc.org.
Please check out the Family Life Events Page and the bulletin to gain more information about these activities. Our goal is to do an effective job in equipping parents to pass on their faith and their values to emerging generations.
We’re here to serve you!
Bob Buchan, Family Life Pastor, bbuchan@heritagecc.org, 614-898-9412, ext. 340
Lori Scholten, Administrative Assistant, lscholten@heritagecc.org, 614-898-9412, ext. 331