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The Lunch & Learn Fall series is off to a great start! Come and join us!

The Family Resource Initiative (FRI) announces the Lunch & Learn Fall series line-up: Spiritual Nurture: How to Help Your Children Fall in Love with JesusHeather Flies | October 5 Coming Alongside Those Who Are Experiencing HomelessnessEdith Perlin | October 12 How to Walk Alongside a Loved one with a Mental Health IssueTodd Mulliken | October …

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October 5: Spiritual Nurture: How to Help Your Children Fall in Love with Jesus

Speaker: Heather FliesHeather Flies is the Junior High pastor at Wooddale Church. She began her ministry at Wooddale when she joined the staff as a Junior High associate in 1996. She joined the pastoral staff two years later. Outside of Wooddale, Heather spends a great deal of time as a communicator, often speaking at local …

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October 12: Coming Alongside Those Who Are Experiencing Homelessness

Speaker: Edith Perlin For many, living day-to-day without a home also means living day-to-day without hope. Trying to understand how you can help in the midst of such rampant need can feel overwhelming. In this seminar, Edith Perlin, who has gone from living on the streets to saving those who are in the same place …

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October 19: How to Walk Alongside a Loved One With a Mental Health Issue

Speaker: Todd Mulliken Nearly one-in-five (19.86%) adults — equivalent to nearly 50 million Americans — are currently experiencing a mental illness. Almost 5% (4.91%) are experiencing a severe mental illness. How do you walk alongside a loved one with a mental health issue? This seminar will equip you with practical tools to provide loving support …

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October 26: Finding Your Purpose: How is Your Little Light Gonna Shine?

Speaker: Alison Smith Our world is a toxic combination of hurry, distraction, worry and comparison. But you can find peace amidst all the madness by taking time to think about the unique way you were made, the path you’ve been on and the contribution you have yet to make. We call it finding your purpose; …

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November 2: How Vulnerability Can Strengthen Your Leadership

Speaker: Adam Sidler Vulnerability leading to strength is the ultimate paradox. Leadership that causes growth impact comes first from understanding and embracing your limitations. Adam Sidler is first and foremost following Jesus, constantly being changed by Him, and committed to His mission. He and his wife have two children. Adam has served as a pastor …

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November 9: Parenting With Love and Logic

Speaker: Dan and Marsha Schauer The Parenting with Love and Logic seminar is packed with information and skills for parenting for a more respectful, responsible and relaxed household. Partnering with the Family Resource Initiative, our speakers are the husband and wife team of Rev. Dan Schauer and Marsha Schauer, LFMT. Dan earned a bachelor’s degree …

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November 16: How to Have Difficult Conversations With Loved Ones

Speaker: Todd Mulliken Difficult conversations are difficult for a reason. When the difficult conversation is with a loved one, an added level of stress comes with it. Counselor Todd Mulliken will provide you with the practical tools you need to have a difficult conversation with the loved ones in your life. Todd Mulliken, MS, LPCC, …

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November 30: How to Foster a “Family-Centered” Environment

Speakers: Emma Teal We tend to believe that the most effective approach to parenting and raising a family is to create a kid-centered environment in which the children’s needs, hobbies, perspectives and interests become prioritized above all else. While children should certainly feel valued and cared for, it’s important that the entire family unit feels …

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