(Family Discipleship)

Whether your family is diverse in ability, age range, culture, skin tone, or more, home-based education can be a blessing! Whether your household was established through adoption, eldercare, blended marriage, or other life circumstances, learn from Shari Howard McMinn how to tackle both the big picture and fine points of bonding, educating, serving, and thriving as a family that doesn’t look like anyone else’s. Her latest book, Embracing Diversity as a Family: Preparing the Next Generation to Flourish, is an outgrowth of this impactful workshop. If you are interested in a winsome, wise response to negative narratives promoting an anti-God culture, come learn how to raise children to embrace God’s purpose for them, your family, and the community where you live and serve.

(Homeschool How-To’s)

Some children are created extra special by God for His perfect purposes and glory. But, as parents, we often wonder if we are special enough to educate, parent, and raise children like this. Sometimes we even grieve the things we won’t experience or resist the things that we don’t understand with our atypical child. Be inspired by presenter Shari Howard McMinn, mother of multiple children with special needs, that God has perfectly fit you to be the best friend, gift, influence, and teacher your child can have. Practical strategies and invaluable encouragement will be shared in this important session for families and friends of extra special homeschooled students.