The beginning of a new year is the perfect time to focus on strengthening your marriage for the long haul. Join us January 20–21 for the SHPC marriage conference, where you’ll enjoy time with your spouse, learn how to establish life-giving patterns of relating to God and to each other, and connect with a community of couples also seeking to grow their marriages. Whether you’re dating, engaged, or have been married for fifty years, this conference is designed for you.
Registration is $40 per couple and includes dinner on Friday evening and a light breakfast on Saturday morning. Childcare is not provided Friday night, but there is childcare on Saturday.
All attendees must register by Wednesday, January 18.
About Our Speaker

Dr. Gordon Bals is the Associate Professor of pastoral care and counseling at Beeson Divinity School and the founder of Daymark Pastoral Counseling in Birmingham. He previously worked as an adolescent and family counselor and as an assistant pastor at Shades Valley Community Church in Birmingham. In addition to his counseling, Bals leads training workshops for pastors and congregational leaders and various enrichment and training events for local churches. Gordon is married to Dawn, and they have three daughters.
Schedule
Friday evening, January 20
6:30 to 7:00 — Jim ‘N Nick’s dinner and welcome
7:00 to 8:00 — Session 1
We’ll promptly end at 8 p.m. and encourage couples to go out for dessert or drinks to discuss the evening’s session before heading home.
Saturday morning, January 21
9 to 9:15 — Light breakfast
9:15 to 10:00 — Session 2
10:00 to 10:15 — Break
10:15 to 11:00 — Session 3