What It Is
Christians everywhere are living with unspoken wounds and regrets, shaped more by the cultural moment than by the Good News of the Gospel. The Ephesians Initiative invites the Bride of Christ to step into wholeness, and pass it on.
“…so that he might present the church to himself in splendor, without spot or wrinkle or any such thing, that she might be holy and without blemish.”
Ephesians 5:27
What We Cover
Providing Abortion Recovery
Inviting healing with gentleness and humility
Responding to Unplanned Pregnancy
Cultivating safety and support in the Church
Developing a Biblical Sexual Ethic
Living with transparency and conviction
Multiplying Discipling Relationships
Sharing the Gospel naturally, freely, and boldly
Building Spiritual Family
Gathering with commitment and mission
Forming Partnerships that Thrive
Helping pregnancy resource centers co-labor with the local Church
Discerning Cultural Worldviews
Missional equipping for 21st century believers
And more...
Presentations for
small groups · ministry teams · pregnancy care networks · colleges · community agencies · counselors · retreats and conferences
Sons & Daughters
Culture Conversation Series
A series of graceful and interactive conversations about life, family and the things we don't talk about but affect everyone.
INTERACTIVE IN-PERSON GROUP EXPERIENCE · 2 HOURS EACH · HOSTED BY JOSHUA HOUSE
1
Our Story, God's Story: The Gospel as a Blueprint for a Culture of Life
Discuss pivotal philosophical shifts affecting modern history in the Western world, and why the Gospel authors a different story. Be equipped to understand the roots and timeline of abortion, broken sexuality, gender confusion, and to embody God's story, as an ambassador of a different Kingdom.
2
Turning the Hearts of Fathers
Explore the weighty value fathers bring to healthy family life, and the role they play in establishing the foundation for abundant living. Understand the influence of our own fathering experiences and bring healing, meaning and manhood to the opportunity of fatherhood in today's culture of fatherlessness.
3
Sexual Discipleship & the Body of Christ
Reclaim the significance of our sexuality and God's purpose and freedom related to sex and intimacy by addressing common life experiences and current cultural expressions. Pivot from sexual information to sexual discipleship and learn to apply God's truth at every life stage, in every season and for every generation.
4
Restoring the Orphan Spirit: Embracing Adoption
Unpack our spiritual identity as adopted sons and daughters, quiet false narratives and help reshape the church's often broken or incomplete view of adoption. Learn to overcome issues of abandonment, communicate God's heart for adoption, and parent children of any age with a healthy theology of family.
5
Changing Things With Words
Learn effective and strategic communication and connection skills that will help you love and listen well and navigate today's toughest topics. Understand the core needs of every person, ask better questions, manage conflict, leverage deep and meaningful conversation and be and bring living hope to those in your circles of influence.
6
Find Someone Safe, Be Someone Safe: Abortion and Maternal Loss
Be informed of current abortion trends and the common struggle for men and women related to the sensitive and pervasive issue of abortion in the church. Invite healing and transparency, get resourced and learn how to openly engage in helpful conversation about abortion and about loss, in your community and with those closest to you.
7
Speaking the Gospel Story: A Workshop for Everyone
Practice introducing the Gospel into everyday conversation. Learn a clear and simple cross-cultural Gospel model along with practical first steps of Biblical discipleship that celebrate your own journey with Jesus and build your confidence to bring others along with you toward mature faith and meaningful multiplication.
What Participants Say
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learned useful ways to strengthen relationships
would recommend the workshops to others
found the discussion relevant
feel prepared to share the Gospel story
Request a Presentation
Tell us about your group and what you're hoping for. AmyJo will be in touch.
AmyJo Pleune
Coaching & Discipleship
616-209-9079
amyjo@joshuahouse.co
