Day Seven Ministries staff and counselors are available for a variety of speaking engagements that can be customized to your organization’s specific needs. Seminars and workshops cover a variety of topics relating to sexual brokenness and healing. In the past, we have presented seminars or workshops for churches, women’s and men’s Bible studies, youth groups, pregnancy centers, group homes, camps, colleges, and nonprofit organizations.
Conference and Workshop Topics include but are not limited to:
“I totally appreciate the work of Day Seven Ministries. I was able to attend one of their conferences and found the information presented useful not only for me personally but also in my ability to help others walk out of the destructive power of addictions. Having the desire to get healthy is a key step in recovery; having the knowledge and tools to walk that out is vital. The conferences that Day Seven sponsors provide both the knowledge and the tools to help people recover. They say in counseling that ‘Hurt people hurt people. ’ Well, Day Seven ‘Helps people help people!" -- Mark, Recovery Group Leader
General
“What is Day Seven all About and Why Do We Exist?”
This is a general talk in which the reality of sexual brokenness is shared along with Day Seven Ministries’ vision to be a voice of hope and a place of restoration for those in sexual and relational conflict throughout each and every community within Central PA.
"Can't We All Just Get Along?"
If we are all supposed to be Christians, why is there conflict within the body? What does it mean to truly live together in community, not just skip out when the going gets rough? This workshop will explore what the Bible says about how to handle conflict with our brothers and sisters in Christ and what it teaches us about ourselves.
Sexual Issues
“Ministering Redemptively and With Hope to People Who Struggle with Same-Sex Attraction”
In our culture, people struggling with SSA are often presented with two options: learn to embrace the attraction or learn to live with condemnation. But, there is another way. The church is to be the hands and feet of Jesus ministering to people in their brokenness. Through the church, the hope of Christ and His redemptive power may be extended to those who feel hopeless and powerless over their attraction.
“Honest Talks About Sex”
This series of interactive workshops is designed to help people talk openly about sex and sexuality and its place in today’s culture. These workshops cover a variety of topics including a biblical overview of sexuality, perspectives on gender and sexuality, cultural messages about sex, and why God created sex. It also addresses issues such as homosexuality, sexual addiction, and masturbation.
“What Does the Bible Say About That?”
The Bible has a lot to say about sexuality, homosexuality, gender, and God’s design for us. This workshop explores those truths and discusses them in the context of today’s culture and the messages being portrayed through the media.
“Sexual Addiction: Bondage to Counterfeit Intimacy”
Through this seminar the belief that sex is the primary means through which intimacy is found is countered with the reality that sexual behaviors may lead to addiction which leaves a person unable to find true intimacy with another. An overview is also provided on the nature of sexual addiction as well as the belief system of the sexual addict. The seminar concludes with suggestions on how to respond to the sexually addicted.
“Emotionally Dependent Relationships and Same-Sex Attraction in Women”
Women thrive on relationships, but what happens when those relationships go awry? This workshop addresses the roots and causes of emotionally dependant relationships and same-sex attraction. It also discusses differences between healthy and unhealthy relationships and how to guard friendships from becoming unhealthy.
Dating and Marriage
“How to Turbo-boost Your Marriage”
A number of ways are shared to accelerate a marriage forward:
- Construct a dream
- Commitment to each other
- Enhancing or rediscovering chemistry
- Communication
- Making conflict work for growth
“The Mystery of Marital Oneness”
This talk is about the sexual relationship God created for a man and woman to experience in the context of marriage.
“Purposeful Dating in a Non-committal World”
This workshop explores healthy aspects of relationships, specifically within the context of dating. Main points include true intimacy, conflict, and community.
Parenting
“A Father's Impact on Shaping His Son's Masculinity”
“My daddy is bigger than your daddy!”
“Oh, yeah? Well, my daddy is stronger than your daddy!”
When observing a young boy imitating the way his dad walks or talks, it quickly becomes evident that fathers leave a powerful imprint on their sons. This talk examines a child’s perception of his father and how this perception impacts who he desires to be one day. In addition to this, we will examine what it means to be in the image of daddy and why a son wants to be like him more than anything else.
“Parenting in a Porn-is-the-Norm Culture”
What is a parent to do when pornographic images are everywhere? The purpose of this seminar is to share the reality of the culture they are parenting their children in as well as to present ideas as to how parents can engage their children in conversations that will help them to navigate this cultural minefield without resorting to a bunker mentality.
“What’s Facing the Teenager That’s Facing You?”
IPods, Facebook, cyber bullying, sexual norms, media and cultural influences…Do you know what your teen is up against? Designed for parents and teenagers alike, this workshop gives parents a glimpse into what today’s teenagers are facing, how to open conversations about those issues, and how to stay culturally savvy in an ever-changing pop culture world.
Relationships and Identity
“Boundaries in Relationships”
Learn how, when, and why it is sometimes necessary to set boundaries in relationships. Discover what a boundary is and how it can be used to guard and protect yourself and the relationships that are important in your life.
“The Anatomy of a Healthy Relationship”
Learn the key ingredients for a healthy relationship, including:
“Mentoring and Mutuality: Exploring How Individual Mentoring and Mentoring Groups Compliment the Counseling and Healing Process”
This workshop starts with a working definition and theoretical discussion of mentoring and mentoring programs and ends with some experiences and observations.
“Accountability: What is it? Who designs it? Why do you need it? How do you get it?”
A definition and discussion on the basics of accountability relationships, God's plan for us in accountability relationships, and the process of putting accountability as a practical discipline into our lives will all be presented in this workshop
“What Am I Worth? Exploring How and Where We Gain Our Value”
Many times we try to find our value and worth in all of the wrong places instead of looking to our Creator. Learn what it means to be known in Christ and find our significance in Him.
To schedule a speaking engagement or for more information, call the Day Seven Ministries office at (717) 735-0690.
1.866.301.DAY7