Marriage Ministry
Making Your First Ministry
Your First Priority
Tuesday, May 6, 2025
11:00am – 1:30pm ET
Invite Your Spouses!!
Featuring:
Gary Thomas
Gary Thomas
Gary Thomas is a bestselling author and international speaker whose ministry brings people closer to Christ and closer to others. He unites the study of Scripture, church history, and the Christian classics to foster spiritual growth and deeper relationships within the Christian community. His unique message is designed to help you:
- Embrace the unique way that you interact with God.
- Partner in the spiritual growth and character formation of your spouse.
- Build a closer, grace-based family.
- Enjoy God with a new sense of freedom and delight.
Gary is the author of numerous books that together have sold over two million copies, have been translated into more than a dozen languages, and won numerous awards . His writings have established him as a thought-leader in the areas of marriage, parenting, and spiritual formation. Click HERE to see a list of his titles.
Gary holds a B.A. in English Literature from Western Washington University, an MA degree in systematic theology from Regent College (Vancouver, BC), and an honorary Doctor of Divinity degree from Western Seminary (Portland, OR).
He served on the teaching team at Second Baptist Church, Houston for 11 years and is currently on the teaching team at Cherry Hills Community Church in Highlands Ranch, CO. Gary is also an adjunct faculty member at Western Seminary in Portland, Oregon and was previously an adjunct faculty member at Houston Theological Seminary in Houston, Texas.
Gary’s speaking ministry has led him to speak in all 50 states and nine different countries, and on numerous national television and radio programs, including multiple appearances on Focus on the Family and Family Life Today. Gary’s interviews on Focus on the Family have been chosen among the “Best of 2013, 2014, 2017, and 2021.” Gary is a lifelong advocate of using the Christian classics to bring people closer to Christ.
Gary enjoys running in his spare time and has completed 14 marathons, including the Boston Marathon three times. He and his wife Lisa have been married for 38 years and they have three adult children and two grandchildren.
Dennis & Billie Henderson
Dennis & Billie Henderson
Dennis and Billie have been married since 1965. They have 4 adult children and 9 grandchildren. Dennis has associated with Strategic Renewal since its inception. Dennis has taught in 3 colleges and pastored five churches in 54 years. He left the senior pastorate in 2020 to become the North America Director for The 6:4 Fellowship. Dennis is the author of Clean Up on Aisle 2, and Billie and he authored 21 Days of Prayer for Couples.
Daniel Henderson
Daniel Henderson
What You Can Expect:
- Personal testimony from those who have been through the rises and falls of marriage and want to share hard won wisdom from their lives.
- Stories about real experiences involving the ministry of marriage and the discovery of God’s plan for this most sacred institution.
- An engaging Q&A time to glean wisdom from speakers who, combined, have nearly 100 years of marital experience besides their diligent studies on the subject.
- Participate in break-out rooms, tailored by geographical regions and ministry roles, to introduce and fellowship with regional ministers and their spouses.
Why Attend?
- Be inspired to turn marital struggles into spiritual and personal appreciation, partner in the spiritual growth and character formation of your spouse, and to transform a “tired” marriage into a relationship filled with awe and respect.
- Gain actionable insights to build your marriage including: tools to disarm conflict; and love your spouse with a stronger sense of purpose, and gain a better understanding of the impact of ministry on your children.
- Find practical applications for your own marriage, such as identifying biblical priorities, personal patterns and backgrounds that can lead/ have led to heartache and disappointment, destructive lies that have been accepted into your marriage, and ministry adjustments that can transform your marriage from just an existence to one of great joy and effectiveness.
What is a Virtual Global Symposium?
A Two Hour Interactive Learning Experience for Church Leaders
The 6:4 Fellowship’s Virtual Global Symposium is a gathering of leaders, to discuss a particular topic in biblical ministry, presented on the Zoom platform. The 6:4 Fellowship uses nationally known speakers to address these topics from their specific church, para-church, or ministry experiences. Each presentation, and any application, is then discussed by those in attendance in break-out rooms, broken out by geographical regions and roles in their present ministries.
These sessions have been very insightful for those in full-time ministry bringing different perspectives, ideas, and inspiration for them to apply in their local settings. The Virtual Global Symposium is also a great opportunity to fellowship with like-minded leaders around relevant ministry topics.
Schedule:
- GARY THOMAS
- DENNIS & BILLIE HENDERSON
REGIONAL BREAKOUT ROOMS:
North East Region – Pastors from Delaware, Connecticut, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Newfoundland, New Brunswick, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, Vermont
Quebec Region (French Speaking) – Pastors from the Province of Quebec and any French speaking attendees
Mid-Atlantic Region – Pastors from North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, West Virginia
South Region – Pastors from Alabama, Caribbean Islands, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi
Great Lakes Region – Pastors from Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, Ontario, Pennsylvania
Central Region – Pastors from Kentucky, Illinois, Tennessee, Wisconsin
North Midwest Region – Pastors from Iowa,Manitoba, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota, Saskatchewan, South Dakota
Mid-America Region – Pastors from Arkansas, Kansas, Louisiana, Missouri
Central Southwest Region – Pastors from Oklahoma and Texas
Mountain West Region – Pastors from Arizona, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah, Wyoming
Pacific Southwest Region – Pastors from Australia, California, Hawaii, Phillippines
Pacific Northwest Region – Pastors from Alaska, Alberta, British Columbia, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington
Latin America Region (Spanish Speaking) – Pastors from Mexico, Latin America, or any Spanish speaking attendees
6:3 Disciples & Lay Leaders – Saints called to lead and support the church from positions other than the pulpit.
Speakers:
Gary Thomas – Best Selling Author and International speaker
Gary Thomas is a bestselling author and international speaker whose ministry brings people closer to Christ and closer to others. He unites the study of Scripture, church history, and the Christian classics to foster spiritual growth and deeper relationships within the Christian community. Gary holds a B.A. in English Literature from Western Washington University, an MA degree in systematic theology from Regent College (Vancouver, BC), and an honorary Doctor of Divinity degree from Western Seminary (Portland, OR).
He served on the teaching team at Second Baptist Church, Houston for 11 years and is currently on the teaching team at Cherry Hills Community Church in Highlands Ranch, CO. Gary is also an adjunct faculty member at Western Seminary in Portland, Oregon and was previously an adjunct faculty member at Houston Theological Seminary in Houston, Texas.
He and his wife Lisa have been married for 38 years and they have three adult children and two grandchildren.
Dennis & Billie Henderson – Mentors and Coaches of The 6:4 Fellowship’s Ministry Marriage Mentoring
Dennis and Billie have been married since 1965. They have 4 adult children and 9 grandchildren. Dennis has associated with Strategic Renewal since its inception. Dennis has taught in 3 colleges and pastored five churches in 54 years. He left the senior pastorate in 2020 to become the North America Director for The 6:4 Fellowship. Dennis is the author of Clean Up on Aisle 2, and Billie and he authored 21 Days of Prayer for Couples.
Host:
Daniel Henderson – Global Director for The 6:4 Fellowship
As a senior pastor for nearly three decades, Daniel Henderson brought prayer-based revitalization to thousands in congregations in California and Minnesota. Now, as the President of Strategic Renewal and Global Director of The 6:4 Fellowship, Daniel is dedicating his full-time efforts to help congregations across the country and world experience renewal.
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