Friday, February 15th
Dinner / Session 1
6:00pm-8:30pm
Saturday, February 16th
8:00 am-12:00pm
@ Keokuk Evangelical Free Church
Sessions include:
- “God’s Perspective on Marriage”
- “Why My Spouse is the Most Important (Human) Relationship”
- “I’m Ready to Give Up”
- “Cultivating Affection in the Midst of Managing Our Lives”
Additional breakout sessions:
- “Navigating Roles that Don’t Always Fit”
- “How to Stay Focused on My Marriage Amid 21st-Century Distractions”
Friday evening will feature a special dinner. On Saturday, early morning breakfast and late morning brunch will be included. Snacks and drinks will be available throughout the event.
Speaker Bio: Joe Schenke
Joe is a graduate of Trinity International University in Deerfield, Illinois and holds an MA in Biblical Counseling from The Master’s College in Santa Clarita, California. Joe has had the privilege of serving in counseling and pastoral ministry for over 35 years. He served for 25 years as the Dean of Students/Campus Pastor at Word of Life Bible Institute New York. For seven years he ministered as the Pastor of Counseling and Family Ministries at Fellowship Bible Church in southern New Jersey outside of Philadelphia. He is currently the Director of Counseling at Word of Life. Joe is also a certified counselor with the Association of Certified Biblical Counselors (ACBC). He and his wife Connie have been married for 34 years and they have four adult children and five grandchildren. Connie has served alongside of Joe and together they have counseled many couples and families.
Speaker Bio: Jon Rees
Jon Rees graduated with a Business Degree from Taylor University in 1995 (B.A) and Trinity Evangelical Divinity School in 2008 (M.A. Christian Studies). He volunteered in youth ministry at his home church in Crystal Lake, IL (8.5 years) and then served vocationally as Pastor of High School Ministries at the same church (8.5 years). He served as Pastor of Community and Connection in Washington, D.C. (5 years). He has served as Senior Pastor of Faith Baptist Church in Washington, Iowa since August 2017. Jon has been married to his beautiful wife Robin for 20 years. Together they have four children, David, Hannah, Micah, and Andrew.