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SUMMARY:Pastor Marriage Adventure Retreat – Jan 24-25
DESCRIPTION:January 2025 Marriage Retreat\nInvest in your marriage with a meaningful retreat designed specifically for BCI pastors and wives. This January\, join us for a weekend focused on enhancing communication in your marriage through biblical principles and practical tools. \n			 \n			 \n				\n				\n			 \n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Info\, Cost\, & Registration\n\n\nDates: Friday\, January 24th – Saturday\, January 25th \nLocation: The DGR facilities are located in charming\, historic\, downtown Pella\, Iowa.\nWho is this for? Retreats are only open to BCI pastor-wife couples.\nCost: $227 per couple\nBCI Assistance: Each attending couple will receive a $100 reimbursement from BCI after the retreat.\nAvailability: Limited to 9 couples per retreat.\nRegistration: Register here or text “BCI” to 641-931-4497.\n\n\n			 \n			 \n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				REGISTER NOW\n			\n			 \n				\n				\n			 \n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Marriage Adventure Retreat Focus: Communication in Marriage\nFrom Friday evening\, January 24\, through Saturday afternoon\, January 25\, couples will enjoy a time of fellowship\, shared meals\, and interactive seminars hosted by Developing Great Relationships in Pella\, Iowa. This retreat will focus on helping couples grow in their ability to communicate effectively\, strengthen their connection\, and build a deeper understanding of one another. \n			 \n			 \n				\n				\n			 \n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Event Schedule\nFriday Evening \n\n4:00pm to 5:30pm – Check in / Explore Pella / Relax \n5:45pm – Orientation in the Sunroom \n6:00pm – Dinner \n7:00pm– Session 1 \n8:30pm– Evening Social in the Rembrandt Room\n\nSaturday \n\n7:45am – Morning Gathering in the Sunroom \n8:00am – Breakfast \n8:45am – Session 2 Begins \n10:30am – Snack Break \n10:45am – Session 2 Continues \n12:00pm – Lunch \n1:00pm – Closing Session\n\n			 \n			 \n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				About DGR\nMarriage Ministry in Pella\, Iowa\nDeveloping Great Relationships (DGR) first launched in 2009 when founder\, Stan Vermeer\, acted upon his passion to help Christian marriages thrive. Ever since\, DGR has helped couples rekindle their love for Christ and one another through Bible-based seminars. Located in the historic Strawtown Inn of Pella\, guests enjoy its old-world charm alongside the intentional retreats facilitated by the DGR team.
URL:https://bciowa.org/event/pastor-marriage-adventure-retreat-jan-24-25/
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SUMMARY:435 Network Men's Conference in Ankeny – Jan 24 & 25
DESCRIPTION:The 435 Network Men’s Conference \nThe 435 Network Men’s Conference is a gathering of men in Ankeny\, Iowa that provides men the opportunity to engage together for growth and encouragement through teaching & fellowship. \n			 \n			 \n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				JANUARY 24–25 | ANKENY First Family Church\n			 \n				REGISTER FOR ANKENY\n			\n			 \n				\n				\n			 \n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				About The 435 Network Men’s Conference \nOur conference this year is going to be fantastic! Men\, please make this event a priority. We hope you will join us for both days\, but you are welcome to attend and pay for just one day.   \nFriday night will have an evangelistic focus. This is the time to invite someone who doesn’t know Christ to come and hear the gospel and enjoy a great meal and a fun night. If you’re bringing someone who doesn’t know Christ\, their admission is free! \nSaturday morning is more geared towards equipping the men of our churches with challenging messages and breakout sessions. \nOur speaker will be pastor and author Dean Inserra! Dean is the Lead Pastor of City Church in Tallahassee\, FL\, and the author of several books\, including “The Unsaved Christian.” \n			 \n				\n				\n				LOOKING FOR A DIFFERENT LOCATION?\n			 \n				\n				\n				FEBRUARY 7–8 | CHARITON CORNERSTONE COMMUNITY CHURCH\n			 \n				REGISTER FOR CHARITON
URL:https://bciowa.org/event/435-network-mens-conference-in-ankeny-jan-24-25/
LOCATION:First Family Church Ankeny\, 317 SE Magazine Rd\, Ankeny\, IA\, 50021\, United States
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