How not to marry a Jerk: available at no cost within Medina, Stark and Wayne Counties. Please call Bonnie Sander at (330) 220-4848 to bring this program to your church or community.

Being able to know yourself and choose the right person is the basis for the program “How Not To Marry a Jerk” by Dr. John Van Epp. P.I.C.K. stands for Premarital Interpersonal Choices and Knowledge. Van Epp's seminar has been taught in 45 states, seven countries, more than 250 military bases and thousands of churches, singles organizations, educational settings and agencies.

Dr. Van Epp’s seminar emphasizes the importance of knowing a prospective mate’s F.A.C.E.S.—Family background, Attitudes, Compatibility, Experiences in previous relationships and Skills they bring to the relationship.

During the “love is blind” phase of a relationship Van Epp advises that a couple pace the R.A.M. of their relationship by referring to his Relationship Attachment Model—progressing by knowing, trusting, relying committing and touch over time and in that sequential order.

“How to Avoid Marrying a Jerk” written by Dr. John Van Epp. For more information on the book check out www.JohnVanEpp.com. Or, call Bonnie Sander to discuss opportunities in your area.

Upcoming Workshop

Marriage Education Training Opportunities

Leaders working with Youth, Singles, Married Couples-

Dr. John Van Epp has generously offered to provide training for his nationally known marriage education programs, PICK and LINKS, to 20 community and church leaders for each program.  As a psychologist and author, John's seminars and workshops are being taught in 45 states and 7 countries; in thousands of churches, agencies, and educational and military settings, with more than 1,000 military chaplains being certified.  Visit www.nojerks.com for more information on both programs.

March 13, 2010

Marriage LINKS

This full-day workshop will be held at Harvest Presbyterian Church, Medina, OH.

Workshop participants will be equipped with training materials and be certified to teach PICK and/or LINKS program.  The cost of each workshop is only $35 (to cover lunch and expenses) to the first 20 registered, with the condition that you will commit to teach the course a minimum of two times per year for two years.  Otherwise, the cost will be $200 per workshop.  For more information call 330-220-4848.  To register, please fill out the registration form and mail to the address listed on the form.  The deadline for registration is Saturday, March 6.

Download printable flyer here.