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Frequently Asked Questions
On any given day, we here at the NAD Family Ministries office receive numerous calls from constituents all over the division. While it is a privilege to "meet" so many different Family Ministries leaders without ever leaving the office, many times we end up just referring the calls to someone else for resources or further information. For that reason, we decided to compile of list of the most common questions asked in hopes of helping you develop an effective Family Ministries program. This page will be updated on a regular basis, so visit often if you have any questions! If, of course, your question is not answered, feel free to contact your local conference Director of Family Ministries or email us or phone us at 301-680-6462.
- Our church would like to invite Pastor Oliver to speak at our church for Family Ministries Day. Is he available?
- I was just elected to be the Family Ministries Coordinator for my church. What do I do first?
- Where can I find FM resources, such as materials on parenting or marriage enrichment?
- I'm looking for a Christian counselor in our area. Can you help me?
- Can you recommend a speaker for an upcoming FM program?
- How can I get trained as a Family Ministries Coordinator?
At the present time, Pastor Oliver's schedule is completely booked through 2005. With nearly 5,000 Seventh-day Adventist churches throughout the North American Division, it is impossible for him to visit each church. However, by visiting the upcoming events page, you will be able to see if he will be speaking somewhere in your area. We also encourage you to invite other churches to your special events or plan area-wide programs so that a wider range of church families can benefit from your program.
Your church should have given you a description of the duties and responsibilities of the FM Coordinator. If they did not, go ahead and print the information provided on this website. It will get you on the road to developing a strong program for your church family.
We have listed some valuable FM resources here on our website. Most of the Family Ministries resources our church publishes is available through AdventSource. They have a page dedicated to family ministries resources and you can order directly from their website. We have also listed a variety of organizations dedicated to ministering to the Christian family on our related links page.
We have compiled a Directory of Counselors across North America. You may also check with your local conference Director of Family Ministries to find out if there are any counselors in your area who may not be in our limited database.
Very soon, this site will include a Speaker's Bureau, which will include speakers across the North American Division who are specialists in Family Ministries. In the meantime, you can email us or call us at 301-680-6462 with your request and we'll be glad to give you some suggestions for your specific occasion.
The Family Ministries Curriculum for Local Church Leaders is designed to be a leadership tool to give understanding and skills in various areas related to Family Ministries. Conferences and/or unions conduct Family Ministries Conventions to provide training for certification in Basic Family Ministries. To learn where these conventions are being held, please go to our events page.
