| Reforming Marriage Conference
to be Held at Liberty June 3-4 |
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The
Wilson's are known for several areas of ministry. Pioneers in the area
of Christian classical education, Doug has written several books on
the subject and, along with his wife, founded Logos School (K-12) and
New St. Andrews College in Moscow, Idaho.
Both of these schools are dedicated to a thoroughly Christian philosophy
of education with a restoration of the genuine Liberal Arts curriculum. Those wanting to learn more about Christian
classical education can hear Doug speak on the topic at Liberty the
evening of June 2nd. (For more information, call 636-240-4412). The Wilson's are also well know for their many books on marriage
and the family. Doug has written
such titles as: Reforming Marriage
(hence the name of the conference) and The
Federal Husband on marriage; Standing
on the Promises and Future
Men on parenting; and Her
Hand in Marriage, on biblical courtship.
Nancy, his wife, has written two excellent books for women entitled,
The Fruit of Her Hands: Respect and Christian Woman and Praise Her in the Gates: The
Calling of Christian Motherhood. |
 Doug and Nancy Wilson |
Reforming Marriage Conference?
Wilson supplies the answer himself. “In the modern Church, the central
intellectual sin regarding marriage is one of theological definition…. The marital need of the hour is that of
doctrinal and theological definition – in particular, we need to understand
covenants.” Now, this may sound somewhat
abstract to the average Evangelical, but that's because the average Evangelical
is just that -- average. He or she
rarely ponders the theological foundations of most of their practices. They take them on faith or worse yet, they conform their practices to the world.
The fact is, true Christianity, and hence, true Christian
marriage, has a biblical and theological foundation. And, if we don’t know what that is, we cannot
build a lasting superstructure.
Doctrinal thinking is imperative, first, to worship God aright. We are called to worship Him in spirit and in
truth. Truth means doctrinal
precision. For if we are lazy in our
thinking about God then we can very easily fall into idolatry – worshipping
God, as He is not. Moreover, doctrine is
foundational to character and holiness.
Remember the words of Jesus regarding discipleship: “If you abide in My word, you are My disciples indeed. And you shall know the truth, and the truth
shall make you free.” (Jn. 8:31-32)
I could give many more reasons why doctrinal thinking is
important, but suffice it to say that if doctrine is foundational to Christian
practice, then it is foundational to Christian marriage. As you will learn at the Reforming Marriage
Conference, the Christian marriage is a covenantal union, and that word ‘covenant’
must be understood for it to be lived out in our homes. Many Christian marriages are suffering
because the husband and wife simply do not understand the nature of their
original covenantal commitment. They do
not understand that a Christian marriage is an earthly expression of the
covenantal relationship between Christ and His Church, and that the New
Covenant, governs the marriage covenant.
The practical implications of a covenantal understanding of
marriage are profound. And those who
really ‘get it,’ end up being transformed.
Men begin to see that they are to lead, love and serve as Christ; wives
see that they are to honor and submit as the Church. What does this really mean
in practice? You’ll have to attend the
conference to find out!
Just a few of the many topics that will be covered include: A Practical Theology of Marriage; Headship and Authority; Keeping Short Accounts; Respect and Submission; A Pleasant Home; Sexual Intimacy; and Resolving Marital Conflict.
Along with the Wilson's, Dr. David J.
Vaughan and his wife, Diane, will also be presenting topics related to
Reforming Marriage. Dr. Vaughan is the Senior Pastor of Liberty Christian
Church, host of the talk show Encounter
on Christian radio station KSIV AM 1320 in
Make plans now to attend this marriage changing (or enhancing) conference on Thursday, June 3rd from 6:30 to 9 p.m. and on Friday, June 4th from 1 to 9 p.m. at Liberty Christian Church, 709 Crestview Drive in O’Fallon, MO. The cost to attend is $25 per couple or $15 per individual and a nursery for children under the age of three will be provided for $5. For directions to Liberty, pre-register or acquire more information regarding the conference e-mail your request to libertystl@charter.net or call (636) 240-4412. For more information regarding the Wilson's and their ministries visit their website at www.christkirk.com.
You will not be disappointed!