What
The
TFP24 Couples Conference?
We understand that ministry is full of challenges. But those challenges often come as a result of lies that we believe about the role, about who we should be, or how we should appear to others.
Pastors, join us with your spouse as we expose the Ministry Lies That Hurt You and Your Family and seek to encourage ministry couples with the truth of God‘s Word, so you can be refreshed to minister anew.
WALK AWAY Feeling...
Refreshed with a renewed passion for service as you reconnect with your spouse.
Equipped with practical tools and insights to navigate the unique challenges facing ministry marriages.
Ready to Lead in a way that preserves your family.
What Lies Will be Exposed?
“God can’t accomplish his kingdom work without me.”
Truth
“Recognize that God’s kingdom purposes are not solely dependent on us, but on His sovereign plan.”
“To serve God faithfully, your family will have to come second.”
Truth
“Pastoral ministry will never call you to neglect your family for the sake of your calling.”
“Leading by example means hiding your imperfections from your family and the church.”
Truth
“Vulnerability and imperfection can positively impact your family and congregation.”
What talk
about
Who is Speaking?
Paul D. Tripp
Paul is a pastor, international event speaker, and the author of more than 25 books, including the bestselling daily devotional New Morning Mercies, Dangerous Calling, Lead, and Marriage: 6 Gospel Commitments Every Couple Needs to Make. This mission of his life and non-profit ministry is connecting the transforming power of Jesus Christ to everyday life. He and his wife, Luella, have been married for more than 50 years and have four adult children.
Greg & Erin Smalley
Dr. Greg Smalley serves as the Vice President of Marriage at Focus on the Family, while Erin Smalley is the strategic spokesperson and content creator for the organization’s marriage ministry. This dynamic couple has co-authored over 30 books and hosts the popular “Focus on Marriage” podcast.
Despite facing hurdles early in their 30-year marriage, Greg and Erin now lead transformative seminars worldwide. Passionate about equipping other couples, they share their expertise gained from overcoming personal challenges. Based in Colorado with their four children, the Smalleys are dedicated to strengthening families through their work at Focus on the Family.
Ted Cunningham
Ted Cunningham is the founding pastor of Woodland Hills Family Church in Branson, Missouri. He and his wife, Amy, have been married for 27 years and have two children, Corynn and Carson. He is the author of Greater Joy Twogether, Fun Loving You, A Love That Laughs, Trophy Child, and Young and In Love and coauthor of four books with Dr. Gary Smalley including The Language of Sex and From Anger to Intimacy. Ted serves as a lead marriage coach for the American Association of Christian Counselors and is a regular contributor to Christian Counseling Today magazine. He is a comedian on the Date Night Comedy Tour and a frequent conference speaker at churches and corporate events across the country. Ted is a graduate of Liberty University and Dallas Theological Seminary.
Costi Hinn
Costi Hinn is an American evangelical pastor and author. He currently serves as the teaching pastor at Shepherd’s House and is the founder and president of For The Gospel ministry. Costi has written several books, including More Than a Healer and God, Greed, and the (Prosperity) Gospel. He and his wife, Christyne, reside in Gilbert, Arizona, with their five children.
Dave Stone
For 30 years, Dave Stone preached at Southeast Christian Church in Louisville, Kentucky. He serves on Boards for Spire, Focus on the Family and the Rawlings Foundation and is on the Teaching Team for CCV in Phoenix, AZ.
Dave has a heart for people and a passion for families. He and his wife have three children and ten grandchildren. When Dave speaks, he has the unique ability to touch both your heart and your funny bone.
PreCon Event Speakers
Katie Faris
Katie is a pastor’s wife and mother to five children—who also loves to write. She is the author of God Is Still Good: Gospel Hope & Comfort for the Unexpected Sorrows of Motherhood, He Will Be Enough: How God Takes You by the Hand Through Your Hardest Days, and Loving My Children: Embracing Biblical Motherhood, as well as a contributing writer to The Focused Pastor and several other blogs. Katie is a member of Sovereign Grace Church in Marlton, New Jersey, and she enjoys day trips to the shore with her family. Learn more at katiefaris.com.
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PRESENTING the
October
Conference Schedule
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Monday/28th
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Evening
4:00 pm — Check-in and Doors Open
4:30 pm — Pre-Conference Events (1-hour)
5:30 pm — Dinner Break (Offsite: Pre-Conference Attendees)
6:00 pm — Check-in
7:00 pm — Session 1
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Tuesday/29th
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Morning
8:30 am — Doors Open
9:00 am — Session 2
10:25 am — Break
10:45 am — Session 3
Evening
5:30 pm — Doors Open
6:00 pm — Session 4
7:20 pm — Break
7:40 pm — Session 5
*Dessert Reception following Session 5
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Wednesday/30th
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Morning
8:30 am — Doors Open
9:00 am — Session 6
10:20 am — Break
10:40 am — Final Session
11:35 am – Closing Remarks
Evening
4:00 pm — Check-in and Doors Open
4:30 pm — Pre-Conference Events (1-hour)
5:30 pm — Dinner Break (Offsite: Pre-Conference Attendees)
6:00 pm — Check-in
7:00 pm — Session 1
Morning
8:30 am — Doors Open
9:00 am — Session 2
10:25 am — Break
10:45 am — Session 3
Evening
5:30 pm — Doors Open
6:00 pm — Session 4
7:20 pm — Break
7:40 pm — Session 5
*Dessert Reception following Session 5
Morning
8:30 am — Doors Open
9:00 am — Session 6
10:20 am — Break
10:40 am — Final Session
11:35 am – Closing Remarks
Music Featured by
Robbie serves as EVP of Leader Development + Content at The Worship Initiative where equipping and encouraging worship leaders is his daily focus.
He lives in Dallas, TX with his wife of 26 years, Elizabeth. Together they have 4 children. He is widely known for his songwriting, worship leading, and recording career, which still play a big role in his life & ministry. His heart for the church and the men and women who lead worship in local churches has led him to devote much of his time and energy to mentoring young leaders/songwriters.
FREQUENTLY Asked
Questions
Childcare will not be provided. This is time designed specifically for you and your spouse only.
Just bring you and your spouse! You are welcome to bring a water bottle.
Requests received by August 28, 2024, will receive a full refund. After August 28, no refunds will be provided. To request a refund, email [email protected] or call 1-800-A-FAMILY (232-6459) with your full name and email address.
There is an additional fee of $25 per person if you plan to attend one of the preconference events.
Water and coffee will be provided throughout the event. Additionally, on the evening of Tuesday, Oct 29th, after the conclusion of session 5, there will be a dessert reception for all attendees. Please note that meals will not be served during the event.
Yes, the event will be livestreamed and available on the TFP24 Couples Conference website during the time of the event. Post-event recordings will be emailed to all in-person attendees.
Great question! Please navigate to the schedule section of the website.
Email [email protected] or call 1-800-A-FAMILY (232-6459) with your full name and email address.
Focus on the Family has partnered with the below listed local hotels to provide special rates on a limited first-come, first-serve basis. When making your reservation, please be sure to note that you are attending Focus on the Family’s Pastor’s Conference.
Drury Inn & Suites – 4 miles from venue – (719) 598-2500
1170 Interquest Pkwy, Colorado Springs, CO 80920
Hilton Garden Inn – ½ mile from venue – (719) 598-6866
1810 Briargate Pkwy, Colorado Springs, CO 80920
Homewood Inn & Suites – ½ mile from venue – (719) 265-6600
9130 Explorer Dr, Colorado Springs, CO 80920
Additional local hotels can be found HERE.
There are a few options for transportation available at the Denver and Colorado Springs airports. Rental cars and Uber/Lyft are available at the links below:
Denver (77 miles from venue)
Downtown Colorado Springs (11 miles from venue)
Parking is located at the Focus on the Family Administration Building, by the half-circle driveway with the flags and the Focus on the Family sign. Check-in is located in the Main Lobby of the Administration building
Travel & Accommodations
Hotel
Focus on the Family has partnered with some local hotels (including Drury Inn & Suites, Hilton Garden Inn, and Homewood inn & Suites) to provide special rates on a limited first-come, first-serve basis. When making your reservation, please be sure to note that you are attending Focus on the Family’s Pastor’s Conference. Click the button below to see hotel listings, distances from the hotel properties to the venue, amenities, and more. Book your hotel rooms soon!
Ground Transportation
For information on ground transportation options, including Uber, Lyft, car rental, etc., please click the button below.
Dining Options
There are many great dining options near Focus on the Family venue. Click the button below to see what available.
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