We would like to express
our thanks for the wonderful parenting seminar that you recently took at
Matamata (March 2012). We very much appreciate you coming to New Zealand and
hope that you enjoyed your stay here.
Your seminar was
interesting, informative and engaging. The responses we have had from our
attendees are outstanding. We believe that they will be able to go home with
some very positive ideas to contribute towards their family life. We are very
grateful for your time and we would very much like to have you visit us again
and we look forward to arranging further seminars for your words of wisdom to
be heard.
Many thanks.
Amy Martin
Coordinator and team
Matamata Baptist Church
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You are both such a blessing to our lives and I thank God with all my heart for bringing us together. I am so grateful to you both for the work that ou have put nto helping us, our parents and children. On behalf of the Trustees, thank hou so much and may you contineue to store your treasures in Heaven.
Denny Hansen,
Trustee, Te Kahukura Community Trust, New Zealand, 2010
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You have done so much to help us and we can't say 'Thank you' enough. You have no idea the difference you have made to the parents and children (in our program) and we cannot wait to get you back. Thanks again for everything from everyone here. God bless you.
Bev Harris, QSM
Te Kahukura Community Trust Manager, New Zealand, 2010
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"I was in a violent, unstable relationship that left me feeling powerless, confused, alone and lost. Life became a struggle of trials and errors. You can imagine my excitement when I started getting help from Te Kahukura Trust. They (Forefront Families, working with Te Kahukura Trust) offered us the (parenting) tools and skills to help us strengthen our weaknesses we had no knowledge of, or parts that could be done differently. As soon as I applied the changes in myself and actions in my home, it has changed mine and my kids lives in many positive ways. We are all much closer, our bonds are tighter, and happiness and love can be seen and is felt. I will be making better choices and that means my children will make better choices as well. I have been given the tools to succeed." Upokoina Solo parent of 5, June, 2010 |
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"Thankyou for having this group. I really enjoyed coming. My favorite part was listening to (guest parent speaker) because he really expressed himself to our class and he had a lot of courage to stand there and tell us about his past (anger issues). Thank you for including me in this group and for coming to our school and for everything you taught us." Sarai, Student, 13 June, 2010 |
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"Thank you for teaching me ways of controling myself and for teaching me the differences between good and bad sins and how not to be selfish. The thing I mostly enjoyed was having the one-on- one with Sally and mostly just being part of the Te Kahukura Trust." Ake Student, aged 13 June, 2010 |
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"I learned to respect my Mum and Dad. I like the way we sit at the table now and eat. I want them (Sally and Brian) to keep helping them keep me out of trouble." Naomi, Student, aged 12 June, 2010 |
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"I liked how you guys helped me with controlling anger, so I thank you. Also for the advice on breaking up fights and to walk away when (others) want to fight." Lyric, Student, aged 13 June 2010 |
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"I like the way Sally and Brian explain things and I understand what they want me to do. I like the way they play their games. We have to work together as a team. What they talk about has helped me with my anger. We used to sit in our rooms to eat but now we sit at the table and we are all together. We talk now. We never did chores before but now we do and we like it. It makes my Mum happy too." Robert Student, aged 14 June, 2010 |
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"Sally and Brian have helped me control my anger towards other students and people. I focus more, behave better, am kind and listen to what others have to say. They have also given me advice to help myself with my decisions and actions." Toi, Student, aged 13 June, 2010 |
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"It was a pleasure being with you the last two weeks. I shall take all of this knowledge that you have passed on to me and I will support my friends." Jahmon, Student, aged 13 June 2010 |
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"Your common sense Biblical approach was refreshing. I loved your personal illustrations and applications."
Tommy Dove, Senior Pastor, Grace Place, TN
"I just soaked up all the information and wished the class could have been longer. I have already implemented some of the new plans at home. You have a very common sense approach."
Beth Kelley, Nashville TN
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"I enjoyed the class and think that you both did a wonderful job. I particularly enjoyed the sessions on 'Creating family values', 'Creating a family shield', and 'Respect and Responsibility.' I am so proud that we have people like you out there teaching and sharing all this information that can be so much help to parents. "
Nancy Ricketts - Lebanon, TN
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"All sessions were great. An awesome Job! A must for all parents! My own kids are grown but the info is great for grandparenting"
Cliff Ricketts - Lecturer MTSU Murfreesboro, TN
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"Brian Burgess is a positive, energetic communicator with the ability to inspire and motivate those around him." Clay Myers
Executive Principal, Hunters Lane High School, Nashville, TN |
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"I found the seminar insightful, with a lot of wisdom and practical guidance. It gave me perspective and conviction in things I tend to hesitate to enforce, and I learned how to motivate unmotivated kids. Awesome!" Karina Young
Nashville TN |
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"The principles of reward and consequences were outstanding, and they worked wonderfully. You have incredible insights on the strong-willed child." David & Kelley Shock
Nashville, TN |
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I loved the part about positively reinforcing our children, spending time to make them feel important, instilling values so that they learn to make a positive contribution to society. Frank & Laurie Givens
Hendersonville, TN |
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“Brian and Sally Burgess led a conference at the church where I serve as Children’s Minister. They are gifted communicators that provided practical solutions to parenting problems. They personalized the conference to meet the specific needs of our parents. The material was relevant and well delivered. Without exception every parent that attended was delighted and requested that Forefront Families hold future conferences at our church. "I am thankful that God placed this couple in my life so that I can help equip the parents that I serve”
Teresa Snyder
Minister to Children
New Hope Baptist Church, Hermitage, TN |
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“We have had a very traumatic year and were having problems with our two year old daughter. Bedtime was especially difficult. After talking with Brian and Sally and trying some of their suggestions, our household changed with in a matter of days. Bedtime is no longer a dreaded event. Thank you very much.”
Vernon & Janet Brazle
Nashville, TN |
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WHOSE WILL WINS?
BLENDED FAMILIES:
PARENT OR PAL?
