Train the Trainer: October 10-11, 2008
Support Group Leaders Training Weekend
You are invited to attend a weekend training seminar for women who are:
Interested in starting a FOCUS Support Group
Currently leading a Bible study or support group for women
Interested in helping other women deal with domestic violence, spousal abuse, or divorce.
Interested in a forum for current support group leaders
Seminar Details
Registration Cost: $100.00 per person. Includes training manual, lunch for both days, and snacks.
Seminar will be held at Comfort Inn Suites in Oakbrook Terrace, IL
Support Group Leader's Guide: $30.00* * You do not have to purchase a Leader’s Guide in order to attend this seminar. However, it is a helpful resource for anyone leading a FOCUS Support Group. Manual may also be purchased at the seminar or ordered later. Note: Leader’s Guide is not the same as the training manual. If you already have one, please bring it with you.
Registration deadline: September 30, 2008.
Call: 630-595-7023 after September 30, 2008 for space availability.
Accommodations: Comfort Inn Suites 17 W 445 Roosevelt Rd.
Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181
Phone: 630-916-1000
* Lodging is available at special group rate of $82.99/night plus tax. Make reservations before September 30, 2008. and mention FOCUS Ministries to get the special rate. Check-in time is 3 p.m. Note: Each person is responsible for making their own hotel reservations!
Food: Complimentary breakfast is available for Comfort Inn guests. Lunch for both days is included in the registration fee. Snacks will be provided. Dinner on Friday and Saturday are on your own.
Registration begins on Friday, October 10 at 8:30 am. The seminar on Friday and Saturday runs from 9 a.m. and ends at 5:00 pm.
A bookstore will be available to purchase resources.
American Taxi gives a special rate (this is not a free shuttle service) from O'Hare Airport to those staying at the Comfort Inn Suites. Call: 877-755-2227 to schedule arrival and departure times.
For a printable copy of the brochure for more information and to print out copies to give to others, download Download Brochure
October 2008 Train The Trainer Oakbrook Terrace, IL October 10 & 11 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
$100.00 Registration Deadline: September 30, 2008
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October 2008 Train The Trainer Oakbrook Terrace, IL
To register by postal mail, please download the registration form: Mail in registration
Please print the registration form, fill it out and send it with a check or money order to:
FOCUS Ministries, Inc. P. O. Box 2014 Elmhurst, IL 60126
* The registration form has been provided as an Adobe Acrobat PDF document for your convenience in registering. You will need the Adobe Acrobat Reader program to download the order form. If you do not have this program, you may download it for free at: Adobe Acrobat Reader
Paula Silva Paula is co-founder and president of FOCUS Ministries, Inc. Her M.A. in Counseling is from Northeastern IL University. She is the National Support Group Director for FOCUS Ministries, a support group leader, speaker, workshop leader, and coauthor of Violence Among Us: Ministry to Families in Crisis.
Brenda Spivey Brenda received a B.A. in Communication and Women’s Issues from the School for New Learning at DePaul University, Chicago, IL. An advocate and speaker on the subject of domestic violence awareness/prevention, she works with lawmakers, healthcare professionals, educators, and the faith community to initiate a more effective response to domestic abuse. For FOCUS Ministries, Inc., Brenda also facilitates a monthly support group for women in the Fox Valley area.
Joan Luck Joan is a graduate of Moody Bible Institute in Christian education. She taught Bible in the public elementary school in Chattanooga, TN. Over the years she has served in various capacities with Christian organizations such as Moody, Probe Ministries, Lode Star Ministries, and FOCUS Ministries. Joan has
shepherded the Wheaton, IL chapter of FOCUS Ministries since 2000.
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