Chosen Child Conference

...a time of renewal for 'adoptive' families

 

                      November 6-8, 2009
Beth Thomas, once labeled the “Child of Rage” by HBO, is now a pediatric nurse. She is no longer a child of rage but a phenomenal woman. Beth knows what it is like to be an angry, defiant, destructive child. She once was one. She has unique insights into the mind of a challenging child with Attachment Disorder. Her life of survival and victory brings hope and understanding to parents and professionals working to heal a wounded child. She shares her experience and wisdom with love and laughter. Beth gives a deeper understanding of Reactive Attachment Disorder from the inside out. She shares effective tools to make a difference with challenging children. Most of all she gives hope in a hopeless exhausting situation, empowering parents with a positive vision for their child’s future.
         
Pastor Jerry and Kristi Nelson have been married for 33 years. The Nelson’s have six children (of which two are adopted) and were foster parents for twenty years with over seventy children coming through their home for various lengths of time.
     Jerry has a Master's (MS) in Marriage and Family Therapy and is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. He works with military personnel and their families, and has a small private practice. He is also an adjunct instructor at UW-Stout in the department of Human Development and Family Studies.
     Kristi has a Master's degree (MA) as a Professional Counselor and works as a parent support worker and therapist.
     The Nelson’s have conducted regional marriage seminars combining lecture, skits, and interactive
activities.
         

Pastor Paul Nash and his wife Laurie have been married for 35 years. Nash is Director of the Association of Free Lutheran Congregations (AFLC) Home Missions Department.
The Nash’s have three children (all of whom are adopted) and five grandchildren. Pastor Nash has served in four different congregations, was a Chaplain for the Roseau County Sheriff’s Department, served on the AFLC Youth Board and AFLC School Corporation, and flew as a Search and Rescue Pilot for many years.
   
 Conference Schedule:
Friday, November 6  
6:00 Registration
7:30 Session I
9:00 Snack
   
Saturday, November 7  
8:30 Breakfast
9:30 Session II
10:45 Break
11:00 Session III
12:15 Lunch
1:30 Session IV
3:00 Recreation/Family Time
5:30 Banquet
6:30 Session V
7:45 Family Activities
9:00 Snack
   
Sunday, November 8  
8:30 Breakfast
9:30 Worship Celebration
11:00 Depart

 

 

 

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