This community forum will provide an update on sex ed and introduce a process (and systematic plan) for the church and parents to: Engage the facts - Biblical vision for sex What is in the school curriculum Positively navigate this difficult issue in our culture Empower our children to make healthy, biblically aligned choices Protect our generational & spiritual heritage
Neil Boron from WDCX 99.5fm and AM 970 will be broadcasting live from the Embassy Church in Oshawa. A great lineup of speakers will be sharing helpful information about sex-ed in schools and how faith parents can make healthy, medically accurate and biblically aligned decisions about their child's education. For the full line-up of speakers CLICK HERE Tune in to the live broadcast from 1-5pm, or follow the livestream at www.WDCXradio.com
This two-part workshop with Dr. Stan and Brenna Jones- authors of the award-winning God's Design for Sex series- is designed to help parents shape their children’s character, particularly in the area of sexuality.
This community forum will provide an update on sex ed and introduce a process (and systematic plan) for the church and parents to: Engage the facts - Biblical vision for sex What is in the school curriculum Positively navigate this difficult issue in our culture Empower our children to make healthy, biblically aligned choices Protect our generational & spiritual heritage For more info contact Kathy at etswinnipeg@gmail.com
This two-part workshop with Dr. Stan and Brenna Jones- authors of the award-winning God's Design for Sex series- is designed to help parents shape their children’s character, particularly in the area of sexuality.
Is there anything a Christian parent or children’s ministry worker can do to better prepare children for the challenges to their identity that come from today’s culture? The answer is yes! Considering that it is their identity that is at stake, we need to firmly establish in our children what their identity truly is: who God made them to be. In this 1 hour webinar event, we will unpack an approach that we believe will help you take on this critical task with the children Continue reading →
Join Mark Gungor for his 2 day LIVE Laugh Your Way to a Better Marriage event! Mark is one of the most sought-after speakers on love and marriage, exploring the underlying dynamics of male/female relationships and bringing clarity and practical solutions to common relationship woes. Mark's humour makes his teaching so enjoyable, effective and memorable that husbands and wives will retain these insights and immediately put them to work. Location: Embassy Church, Oshawa - 416 Taunton Road West, Oshawa, ON L1L 0N8 Cost: $40 Date & Continue reading →
As the sex-education battle rages, this overview seminar will introduce families and the church to a system and the resources to empower children and youth to thrive in a hyper-sexualized culture and to positively influence the sexual integrity of your community: Biblical vision for sex & healthy relationships Comprehensive Sex Ed vs Sexual Risk Avoidance Where is the controversial content coming from? Discipling our children & youth to make healthy, biblically aligned choices Improving the sexual integrity of your community Developing relevant, responsible and realistic Continue reading →
Pt. 1 of a 2-Part Series Dr. Gillies, PhD, author of Closing the Floodgates (see description below), tracks the ‘headwaters’ of the sexual revolution from Alfred Kinsey’s theory of the bi-sexual continuum through the sexual freedom revolution and onward to the modern day pedophilic movement. These foundations plus explosion of pornography from Kinsey’s friend Hugh Hefner to the infiltration of internet and social media has been changing the brains of our children for decades. REGISTER FOR THIS FREE ONLINE EVENT NOW! REGISTER NOW About Continue reading →
Pt. 2 of a 2-Part Series Is it Trendy to Be Trans? Dr. Gillies brings a scientifically based perspective of what is happening within the realms of Gender Dysphoria – a diagnosable mental illness, and how a driven agenda is creating the exponential growth in a new criteria of Rapid Onset Gender Dysphoria. She also explores the concept of affirmation as a result of cultural influence, rather than treating these children for underlying psychological issues. REGISTER FOR THIS FREE ONLINE EVENT NOW! REGISTER NOW Continue reading →
Comprehensive Sex Education (CSE) is a highly controversial, “rights-based” approach to sex education that encompasses a great deal more than just teaching children and youth about sexual intercourse and human reproduction. Developed primarily in the U.S., CSE is now be implemented in most countries around the world, and here in Ontario, Canada. The Ontario Government just released the 2019 sex-ed curriculum, which is based on CSE and incorporates all of the concerns of the previous curriculum. However, the Ministry of Education is allowing parents and Continue reading →
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2rs0Q3J0vPQ If you are not teaching our kids about sex, WHO IS? Our hypersexualized secular society tells youth that sexual activity is healthy and desireable, at any age, as long as it is engaged in consensually. Unfortunately the research proves the exact opposite - even if a youth does not get pregnant or contract an STI, youth sex is connected to negative, often life long consequences: reduced physical, emotional, social, and spiritual health less attachment to parents, school and faith early failed relationships often leads Continue reading →
The conference is based on PEACE Education Service's module series "Family Foundations for Optimal Sexual Development”. Each module is approximately 30 min of content and 10 min Q&A. This biblically aligned, research-based program equips and encourages parenting adults (parents, grandparents, church leaders, etc.) to guide and support their children toward optimal sexual health (avoiding sex until marriage), protecting their current and future wellbeing in a culture that sexualizes children.
Topics covered:
Friday Night
1. Welcome and Introductions
2. Overview - Youth health risks. Factors influencing sexual behavior. Who is and who
should be guiding youth. Influence of parent involvement and communication.
3. Biblical Design for Sex and Healthy Relationships – examines God’s original intent for
biological sex, marriage, family, generations and nations (Genesis 1, 2), and how the devil undermined the original intent (Genesis 3). God in His grace, through Jesus, desires to restore His original intent in us as we partner with Him.
4. Puberty & Adolescent Development – Adolescent growth and development; Physical,
Mental, Emotional and Relational changes during puberty; Developmental Assets;
Application: a) Leaning-in parenting b) empathetic parenting
Saturday
5. Our Body Speaks / God's Design for Sex – Overview of sexuality; Body systems and
reproduction; Foundations for marriage and family; How sex is like fire.
6. Risks of Adolescent Sexual Behavior – Teen pregnancy; STDs/STIs; Emotional and
Relational risks; Contraception effectiveness and ineffectiveness; Sexual abuse.
7. Technology, Social Media, Sexting and Pornography – Digital citizenship and footprint;
‘Tool for good’; Physical and mental risks of pornography; Resisting peer pressure
8. Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity – Definitions; Culture’s claims; Influencing
factors; Implications and risks for youth; Strategies for parents to guide youth
9. Effective Communication and Healthy Relationships – Parent/child connectedness;
Communication styles and strategies; Overcoming barriers; Family/Friendships/Dating/
Marriage/Parenthood
10. Path to Healthy Sexuality – Sequence of relationship skills development from infancy to engagement to marriage and the role of parents and church leadership.
11. Comparing Approaches to Sex Education – “Comprehensive Sex Education” and
“Sexual Risk Avoidance/Optimal Sexual Health,” Application in home/school/church settings
12. Conclusion: Advocating for Sexual Risk Avoidance / Optimal Sexual Health in School
& Culture, Developmental assets; Goals for children and family
The Orillia Facilitator Team is working hard to develop interest in sexual risk avoidance education. The purpose of this meeting is to set the stage for a Family Foundations 8 week series to he offered in Orillia. If you are in the area, please join us. If you would like to consider a similar event in your community, contact Phil.