Are you looking for a dynamic keynote speaker, a seminar leader, or a teacher for a weekend retreat?  Sunrise  Seminars assists church leaders by designing and teaching seminars that address today's important topics.  Our presenters and trainers will work with your leadership team to custom-build a seminar to  address the needs of your group. Sunrise Seminars is committed to providing education and training that complements personal and family values. Our presenters are people of the Christian faith from a  variety of faith traditions. We deeply respect the dynamic interdenominational heritage of our seminar attendees and endeavor to integrate these values with the helpful insights of our professional  staff of presenters. We desire to serve you and enhance your faith tradition. Here is a sample of topics requested by churches:     Balancing love and discipline  Stop the yelling, stop the fighting, and get your kids  self-motivated to follow the rules, so that your time can be spent in building positive, loving relationships. This plan includes principles from Scripture for restoring an affirming, happy home atmosphere.  Presented by Joyce Pelletier     Building confidence  Learn the positive self-talk of courageous believers whose hearts are strong in the faith. Relying on the faithful promises of Scripture, prepare yourself to boldly face whatever comes your way.  Presented by Joyce Pelletier   Sunrise Seminars.comnow carries Confidence Builders! Confidence Builders are a pocket-sized collection of Bible verses for personal memorization and inspiration.   They are organized according to principles of Scripture that inspire confidence and courage.    Renewing your mind Learn to face adjustments in life with courage, hope, and faith  by filling your mind with positive promises from Scripture. Presented by Joyce Pelletier   Streams of living water                                 It is during the maturing years (30-60) that males experience a significant transition from secular experience to spiritual  awareness. Join us to explore that transition.   Presented by Denis Noonan     Embracing change Unexpected life changes can produce stress, anxiety, and disillusionment.  With God beside you, learn to anticipate change,  to face change with courage, and to see change as a helpful friend. Presented by Joyce Pelletier   Lessons in effective leadership Lessons in effective leadership, good following, and training for leaders of the future.  A three part series  in essential leadership skills for schools, churches, community organizations and athletics. Presented by Ted Chaffee   Protecting your ministry from abuse  Pastors and church workers carry a mandate from Scripture to carefully guard their flock from harm. Learn about the problem of abuse and how to establish policies for your ministry that will  safeguard your staff, volunteers, and church members. Presented by Joyce Pelletier   Helping churches cope with crisis  This workshop discusses how to respond to tragedy with faith and courage. The goal is to help families talk about a critical event, cope with strong emotions,  re-establish equilibrium, and restore a sense of safety. Presented by Joyce Pelletier   Building a healthy marriage   A workshop for church leaders and couples who want to strengthen their marriages  This workshop will address the foundations of the  healthy Christ-centered union.  We will explore ways the Christian community can provide the essential resources for healthy marraiges and healing for wounded homes.. Presented by Denis Noonan   Womens retreats, mens retreats, couples retreats For a weekend getaway of renewal and spiritual  encouragement, three topics may be taught under a common theme, or a new topic may be developed for your group. Recent retreat themes have  included "Rising with the Sun" and "Experiencing the Father's Embrace." Our presenters work with your retreat committee to meet the needs of your congregation.   Discussion questions with small group interactions are encouraged after each segment . presented by Joyce, Denis and Ted   To learn more about Sunrise Seminars or to schedule a seminar for your group  contact us at info@sunriseseminars.com