EQUIP FAMILIES TO LEAVE A GRACE-BASED LEGACY
Exploring important questions in writing is deeply rewarding, but there’s nothing like meeting face-to-face and having conversations about God’s Word together. Besides speaking at dozens of churches, national conferences, and events, I’ve done several seminars and retreats for men and fathers, parents, grandparents and families. Below are four favorites, the first of which also incorporates my story of How I Became a Christian Despite the Church:
The Dangers of Growing Up in a Christian Home (and How to Avoid Them!)
Most parents and grandparents want to give their children their best and are sobered by the fact that the home is the primary conduit for passing on the faith. Both moms and dads are essential in that they partner with God in turning the hearts of the children toward His ancient paths. Fathers especially have a unique and irreplaceable role, particularly when it comes to introducing their children to the possibility of friendship with God. This seminar will:
- give parents and all those who care about spiritually healthy kids a clearer focus.
- strengthen your convictions and ignite your courage as you learn about father absence and the powerful spiritual influence of both moms and dads.
- explore the dangers of growing up in a Christian home and how to avoid them.
- have wide application beyond parents and grandparents to all those who care about God’s church.
Fathering Well: The Neglected Missional Priority
This seminar, also the subject of my doctoral project, focuses on the unique and irreplaceable role of fathers specifically, examining research that shows how they have the potential, more than any other person on the planet, to display or distort the love of the Father. Learn how to be a hero-dad to your kids and how your church can better respect, support, and champion the sovereign sphere of the family.
Finding Strength and Joy in Your Marriage
This seminar will give insight on:
- three simple ways to improve your marriage
- staying in love for a lifetime
- enjoying the fruit of the two greatest eternal wishes
- preparing for and navigating the empty nest
How to Pass on Your Faith to the Next Generation
400 years before Jesus was born, the prophet Malachi spoke of a central expression of love that would characterize the ministry of John the Baptist and— in a greater way—Jesus: battling for the heart and rescuing the beauty of relationships (Mal 4:6).
Beginning from this relational foundation, this seminar will explore:
- practical strategies for applying biblical principles, originally given in a largely agrarian society to our digital age.
- various “Christian” responses to culture, prioritizing 4 C’s of cultural engagement from 1 Peter 3.
- insights from Acts 16 on how to share God’s welcoming heart with friends, family, and community.
- ways to best motivate and mentor the next generation.
***All options above are designed for a 4-5 session Saturday seminar or retreat but can be adapted into an abbreviated half-day workshop as well.
Sample Costs:
- 2-3 session, half-day workshop/seminar (Saturday morning): $1500 plus travel[1]
- 4-5 session, full-day workshop/seminar (Saturday only): $2000 plus travel
- Keynotes or other customized options—email request to gregausten7@gmail.com
Speaking Schedule:
*Where available, links to audio or video recordings are provided below.
- August 20, 2023- Ashland Church in Voorhees, NJ
- August 6, 2023- Christ Presbyterian Church (EPC) in Springfield, MA
- June 18, 2023- Ashland Church in Voorhees, NJ
- March 4, 2023- Pastor’s Panel at Care Net’s Called and Missioned Men’s Summit in Dallas, TX
- August 22-26, 2022- Care Net’s annual conference in Phoenix, AZ
- August 7, 2022- Presbyterian Church of Kennett Square, PA
- June 8, 2022- Pastor’s event in Fairbanks, AK
- May 24, 2022- Pastor’s event in Louisville, KY
- April 29, 2022- EPC Presbytery in Kingstowne, VA
- March 24, 2022- Pastor’s event in Lakeland, FL
- March 5, 2022- Care Net’s Called & Missioned Conference at Tony Evan’s church in Dallas, TX: “Engaging Churches Through Making Life Disciples 2.0”
- February 13, 2022-Ashland Church in Voorhees, NJ
- December 19, 2021-Presbyterian Church of Kennett Square, PA
- November 28, 2021-Ashland Church in Voorhees, NJ
- October 24, 2021-Ashland Church in Voorhees, NJ
- September 24-25, 2021- EPC Presbytery of the East in Boston, MA
- September 15, 2021- Pastor’s Event in Montgomery, AL
- September 5, 2021- Grace Covenant in Exton, PA: “Big Lessons from Small Creatures” from Prov. 30:24-28
- August 22-28, 2021- Care Net Conference in San Antonio, TX
- May 16, 2021- Ashland Church in Voorhees, NJ
- April 11, 2021- Ashland Church in Voorhees, NJ
- January 31, 2021- Ashland Church in Voorhees, NJ
- January 24, 2021- Presbyterian Church of Kennett Square, PA
- December 27, 2020- Ashland Church in Voorhees, NJ: “What Jesus Wants from Us in 2021”
Other Video:
2019 Interview about “Building Better Bridges Between Pregnancy Center Clients and Local Church Discipleship” with Marcia Marron, ED of Life Choices, and Roland Warren, President of Care Net, at Care Net’s annual conference in St. Louis, MO
Other Audio:
Keynote at Churches for Life’s 2018 annual Summit
Endorsements:
“Greg did a masterful job of putting together four sessions for our retreat… [He was] a pleasure to work with…” -David Wheeler, Retreat Coordinator & Clerk of Session, Grace Reformed Church in Relay, MD
“Excellent presentation. What a blessing… Thanks for your ministry!”- Rev. John Muhlfeld, Covenant Presbyterian in Harleysville, PA
Contact:
All speaking requests (including Sunday services and weekend events) should be directed to Greg at gregausten7@gmail.com.
[1] Travel includes full reimbursement of all expenses related to transportation, lodging, and meals to, from, and during the event.
