September 18-20, 2009		Webster Conference Center- Salina, Kansas
	NOCC MEN'S RETREAT

Our Speaker: Dr. Ken Canfield		Our Topics
		Friday Night: "Leave No Stone Unturned" Truth and transparency are essential building blocks to the foundation of manhood.  This requires a willingness to examine, pray for and support each other in the freeing yet painful pursuit of truth in our lives.  During this time we will test the truths in our lives.  During this time we will test the truths contained in Psalm 103 and apply them individually to our journey. Saturday Morning: "The Posture of Power During this session we will explore our responsibilities as men, sons, brothers, husbands and fathers.  Critical to this exploration is the posture of humility which shapes our actions and responses.  Ephesians 3:14-4:2 will guide our discussion as we assess our current efforts to excel in these respective roles. Saturday Night: "The Onslaught of Evil Indispensable to our efforts in becoming godly men and leaders is discernment.  Being alert and exhibiting self-control, coupled with discernment, will keep us from being neutralized by the devil.  Failure to heed the warnings in 1 Peter 5:5-11 will lead to our demise. Sunday Mroning: "Marking the Future by Celebrating the Past" If men seek to be successful in their quest to be godly men they must remember their purpose and goal.  Celebrating the Lord's Supper together will help us do so, as well as distinguish the seriousness of our efforts.  In addition communion will mark our unity and commitment to any specific directives He has revealed to us through the conference.
	Great Memories with other men (Sons & Friends) Great Food Great Music
Ken has been married to Dee for 31 years and is the father of five children and has two grandchildren.  He has written "7 Secrets of Effective Fathers" and "The Heart of a Father" along with other books.  He is currently Executive Director of the Boone Center for the Family at Pepperdine University.  he has founded or been a founding member of several organizations dedicated to strengthening families and fathers, most notably the National Center for Fathering where he served as President for 16 years.  He was the Director/Co-Founder of the International Family Center, where he developed family life education modules for churches and community groups.  He has testified to the National Commission of Children, served as a founding member of former Vice President Al Gore's "Father to Father" initiative and was honored with the "Father of the Year" Award by the National Congress for Men and Children.
	Great Activities Great Friendships Great Instruction on Becoming an Authentic Man

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