For the Strength of the Single Adults

 Workshop Topics: 

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* Love Languages - Scott Ketring  

Scott A. Ketring is an Associate Professor of Human Development and Family Studies at Auburn University and is 2ndCounselor in the Stake Presidency. He has published 43 articles, and book chapters on relationships. He has developed two national programs for relationship education and has taught classes for 16 years. He is a Co-Director on the Alabama Community Healthy Marriage Initiative for the last 10 years.  During this timeframe the state of Alabama has decreased in divorce from 44th nationally to 29th. He is a frequent speaker on the local, state, national, and international levels about child abuse, relationship violence, and how to improve relationships. He was trained by Dr. Feinauer in trauma therapy working with abuse and violence victims and war veterans. He served his mission in Mexico City East Mission. He has been married to Laurinda Ketring for 25 years. They have five children. He has served as Scout Master, Clerk, Primary Worker, and Bishop. He has presented for LDS audiences in Alabama, Louisiana, Washington D.C., and Malaysia.

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* One for the Money - Lance Palmer

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* Navigating the Single Adult Program - Paula Sherrill

     We will answer questions and have a discussion about:

         What is the purpose of the single adult program?

         New to single adults, now what?

         Local program and goals of single adults?

         Dating? 

         

* Standing on Holy Ground - Member of the Atlanta Temple Presidency

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* Feast upon the Word - Mark Beesley

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Mark Beesley was raised in Utah, served a mission in Detroit Michigan. He raced bicycles while attending Weber State University.  He earned a degree in Communication, Public Relations.  He has taught seminary and institute since 1991, 10 years in Grace and Montpelier Idaho with 15 years in Auburn AL.

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* 5 Rules of a Great Relationship - Chris McChesney

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Chris McChesney is a Wall Street Journal #1 National Best Selling Author – The 4 Disciplines of Execution. Known for his high-energy and engaging message, Chris has become one of the most requested speakers within the Franklin Covey Organization, regularly delivering keynote speeches and executive presentations to leaders in audiences ranging from the hundreds to several thousand.

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* Christ Centered Home/Life - Eric Pennington

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Eric Pennington has been an entrepreneur since graduating from law school at Emory University.  Eric practiced law in Utah for about five years before he repented and took a real job.  After his brief law career, Eric has dabbled in real estate development, insurance, and software.  Currently Eric is a partner with a software development firm that he co-founded.  He is also an active real estate investor.  Eric's greatest achievement in life was convincing his wife Trish to marry him.  Trish grew up in Pennsylvania and Eric is a farm boy from Montana.  They met at BYU shortly after Eric returned from a mission in Recifie, Brazil. Eric and Trish have four beautiful daughters, three son-in-laws, and six grandchildren.  Church service includes his current calling as a counselor in the Sugar Hill stake presidency.  Eric has also served as a Bishop in Dahlonega, Georgia.

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* Everyday missionaries  - Elder Parker

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* Your Personal Liahona - Brother and Sister Vallery

Brother and Sister Vallery joined the Church in 1978 in San Antonio Texas.  They have two children and six grandchildren.   Brother Vallery has recently served as second counselor in the Atlanta Temple Presidency.   He has served as the Columbus Georgia Stake Patriarch since 29 January 2012.  

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