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RPTS Biblical Counseling Institute
Annual Conference
Annual BCI Conference April 27 and 28, 2012
The Excellent Wife – Featuring Martha Peace
The Annual Biblical Counseling Institute Conference is a bit different this year. Nationally recognized speaker and author, Martha Peace, will be presenting on the topic of The Excellent Wife. These sessions will be open to women only. Dr. George Scipione, Director of the Biblical Counseling Institute at the Reformed Presbyterian Theological Seminary, will be speaking to the male attendees on the same topic, from a man’s perspective.
This conference is not only for married couples but for anyone considering marriage at some point in their life.
NEW TO THIS YEAR’S CONFERENCE
Workshops – customize your learning experience by selecting one of five different workshops led by counselors from the Biblical Counseling Institute.
Lunch is being provided between the morning and afternoon sessions on Saturday, April 28. The cost of the lunch is built into your conference registration. If you are unable to stay, please feel free to take your lunch with you.
Friday April 27, 2012
7:00 p.m. Welcome
7:10 p.m. You Need to be an Excellent Wife – Dr. George Scipione
8:00 p.m. BREAK
8:15 p.m. Counseling Women to be Godly Wives - Martha Peace - Women only, please.
Prophet, Priest & King: Husbands in the Image of Christ - Rev. Martin Blocki, Men only, please
Saturday April 28, 2012
9:00 a.m. Teaching A Wife the Biblical Principles of Submission– Martha Peace – Women only, please
The Excellent Wife – Dr. George Scipione – Men only, please
10:15 a.m. Misperceptions Concerning Submission – Martha Peace – Women only, please.
The Excellent Wife – Dr. George Scipione – Men only, please
11:30 a.m. Resources to Protect a Wife When her Husband is Sinning – Martha Peace –
Women only, please.
The Excellent Wife – Dr. George Scipione – Men only, please
12:30 p.m. Lunch – Please pick up your lunch at the appointed location
1:00 p.m. WORKSHOPS
Helping Women Aspiring to Become a Titus 2 Woman – Martha Peace. Women only at this session, please.
Learn how (by God's grace) a woman can develop the character of the godly older woman in Titus 2 and how she can (practically) teach and encourage younger women.
From Delight to Duty – Dr. George Scipione. Men only at this session, please.
Dr. Scipione will discuss the topic of intimacy within the marriage relationship.
From Duty to Delight – Eileen Scipione. Women only at this session, please.
Mrs. Scipione, a National Association of Nouthetic Counselors (NANC) Certified Counselor, will discuss the topic of intimacy within the marriage relationship.
From Fear to Freedom: Developing Christ-centered and Others-oriented Relationships – Yasuko Kanamori, NANC Certified Counselor. Women only at this session, please.
Many people struggle with the “fear of man”. This workshop will examine this issue providing Biblical insight and practical solutions, moving from fear to freedom in relationships.
2:00 p.m. Closing Remarks – Martha Peace and Dr. George Scipione
REGISTRATION
CLICK HERE for online registration!
CLICK HERE for a registration form!
IMPORTANT NOTE: You must register by April 23 to be registered for lunch.
QUESTIONS
Call or email Kim Backensto at (412) 731-6000 or kbackens@rpts.edu
OTHER INFORMATION
Martha Peace will have a book table.
Child care is not provided. Please find suitable care for your youngsters.
Light refreshments are available between sessions.
A light continental breakfast will be served Saturday morning.
Lunch is provided by Chick-fil-A.
CLICK HERE for directions to Christ Bible Church!
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CLICK HERE for the audio & video from our 2011 Conference with Lou Priolo on the topic,
The Complete Husband!
MP3 audio files of the inaugural 2010 conference on discipleship are available for free
download at the BCI Lectures page. Return back to that same link later to watch embedded videos for free online.
