Strengthening the Family Conference
As for me and my household, we will serve the Lord.
Joshua 24:15
A strong family is essential not only for the health of the members of that family, but for a healthy community at large. Strengthening the Family, a partnership between First Presbyterian Church Augusta and Redeemer Church Evans, is an annual conference designed for newlyweds, young families, empty nesters, and everyone in between.
Coming Soon: 2024 Conference Details
2023 Conference Details
April 28-29, 2023
Conference Theme: Family and Media
Media and social media are tools, and like all tools, they are neither good nor bad but can be used in good and bad ways. This conference will provide helpful information and practical tips for engaging in dialogue with your spouse and your children around healthy, God honoring, redemptive use of technology.
There will be two general sessions, each followed by breakout discussion groups. Speakers include Rev. Ryan Bigham, Rev. Anthony Brogan, Dr. Shawn Brower, Rev. John Fender, Dr. Michael Hearon, and Rev. D.T. House.
Schedule and Registration
Friday, April 28
7 – 7:45 p.m. | General Session
8 – 8:45 p.m. | Breakout Sessions
Saturday, April 29
9 – 9:45 a.m. | General Session | Captivated by the Glowing Screen: Embracing a Biblical Framework
10 – 10:45 a.m. | Breakout Sessions
The conference is free, and child care is provided. Registration is required by April 21. Click “Next” on the registration form to request child care and complete your registration. (***All child care spots are now full.)
Location
Redeemer Church Evans
2540 William Few Parkway
Evans, GA
Conference Speakers
Rev. Ryan Bigham Assistant Pastor of Youth Ministry at Christ Church. He has a B.A. in Religion from Houghton College and an M.Div. from Asbury Theological Seminary. He is married to Halle, who encourages him in godliness. Ryan has a great passion for teaching the Scripture and seeing the people of God (of all ages) grow in the knowledge and love of the Lord.
Rev. Anthony Brogan joined Redeemer’s staff in August 2020 and serves as Pastor to Young Families. Anthony and his wife, Sarah, have been married for 23 years after having their first date in 1998 at a landfill. Together they have three sons, Will, Judah, and Cory, and two dogs, Luna and Iggy. Anthony’s passions include discipling men, encouraging families in the grace of Jesus, fitness, football, and manly cooking shows.
Dr. Shawn M. Brower serves as the Head of School and the varsity men’s soccer coach at Westminster Schools of Augusta. He has earned five state championships and three national Coach of the Year awards. Shawn has published several books inlcuding We Became Men: The Journey into Manhood, The Huddle: Becoming a Champion for Life, and Stand To: Finding Biblical Courage in a Stand Down World. Shawn and his wife are blessed with three adult sons, Joshua, married to Kyra, Josiah, and Jakob.
Rev. John Fender is Assistant Pastor of Global Outreach & Parish Development at First Presbyterian Augusta. He previously served as the founding pastor of the First Presbyterian Church of Pooler, GA. He and his wife, Leslie, have two daughters, Caroline, married to Josh Johnston, and Catherine. John is coordinating the Strengthening the Family Conference and will speak at the main session on marriage Friday evening.
Dr. Michael Hearon is lead pastor at First Presbyterian Augusta. Mike and his wife, Sandra, will soon celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary. Mike and Sandra have spoken frequently at marriage and family conferences. They have four adult children (all married) and five grandchildren. Since neither Mike nor Sandra grew up in a Christian home, they love speaking about the delight and confidence they have discovered and experienced in building a marriage and family on the foundation of God’s Word.
Rev. D.T. House is Assistant Pastor to Youth & Families at First Presbyterian Augusta. He and his wife, Kellie, have three children, Margaret Anne, Tripp, and Charlie. D.T. loves to see students and parents grow in their understanding of God’s grace and love for them.
Questions?
Shawn C. Brower, Administrative Assistant Parish Development & Missions