September 2009

A Relationship Feast

Where can you find training experiences that impact every area of your life?
A deeper walk with God...transformed relationships...effective tools to powerfully minister God's truth and grace?

EMI's 3-course Relationship Series is designed to do all of that.

Listening for Heaven's Sake lays a foundation of trust. Learning the skill of empathy maximizes your ability to communicate care and understanding. It helps to overcome barriers in communication that lead to conflict, misunderstanding, impatience, and manipulation. This essential tool positively impacts all relational and ministry contexts.

Speaking the Truth in Love continues to build the transformational skills. Too often Christians settle for false community. How do you safely get past the surface in relationships? Learn to facilitate someone's journey into change, including how to set up appropriate goals, accountability, and confrontation. Imagine a congregation walking genuinely and effectively together into healing.

Renewing the Mind is essential for Christians seeking a practical way to change. Romans 12:2--"Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is--his good, pleasing and perfect will." Learn ways to identify what is keeping you stuck in negative feelings or behaviors by bringing God's truth in to begin a transformation process. Experience God's freedom through a small group practice of a new skill. It's powerful!

Wherever you are in your spiritual journey, go beyond a mere taste of what God has for you. Why snack when the Lord has set a feast before you? And these three courses are only the beginning! EMI has a Leadership Series and an Advanced Series of seminars available as well!

Over the next three months, you have an opportunity to dine on this Relationship -series feast. The second Saturday of each month, EMI Academy feature an appetizing seminar in a one-day format. Come and enjoy!

October 10 - Listening for Heaven's Sake Register before Friday 9/18 for discount!

November 14 - Speaking the Truth in Love

December 12 - Renewing the Mind

To register, call 513-742-1100 or 800-EMI-GROW (364-4769) or register online

from Kathy Bolen, Development Officer

Hello EMI friends!

I want to share with you some insights I have gained while making phone calls to touch base with our EMI family scattered across the USA. What stands out is that everyone thinks the “little thing” THEY are doing is no big deal. Here are a few:

Leading a small group at church
Mentoring a pastor friend
Marriage ministry
Training mentors to “be with” folks in troubled times
Being a friend to my golf buddies
Working toward teaching degree while raising my kids
Helping people through grief, shame and abuse issues
Prayer support for someone else’s ministry
Homebound so I send out greeting cards
Ministry with Native Americans
Lead prayer group at home
Assist those entering the faith
Digging wells in Africa
Supporting EMI financially
Loving my neighbors
Listening to anyone who needs an ear
Training pastors in Cambodia
Host home for incoming pastors
Visiting the elderly
Minister to hurting people who want to grow
Caring for my elderly parents
Painting pictures as worship
Leading college student leaders
Retired from professional therapy, and now “just” loving people
Mentor to teens
Medical ministry

I hope you can see your own “little thing” being added to this list, knowing we are celebrating along with the angels in heaven, as each person does what is joyfully on our heart to make the world a little more “like Jesus.”
I was also privileged to pray with many of our friends, giving away the warmth, empathy and respect that I have received from Jesus through many of you. SO, in a very real way, YOU have been making these calls with me. I count it a joy to pray for our supporters even while leaving a phone message.
Pray with me and for me as I continue to invite all our family and friends to the EMI Homecoming Weekend October 2-4.

Can’t wait to see you there! You bless me! kathy :-)

Brighten your day for a good cause: Make a Bid

Give yourself a treat while supporting EMI's vision of equipping leaders for God's kingdom. Bid on exciting silent auction items during the homecoming VIP banquet on Friday October 2. Following are some featured auction items:

Hilton Head Vacation

Enjoy a week of fun-in-the-sun with family or friends! This dramatic 3 bedroom, 3½ bath home with private heated pool is in a secluded area of Sea Pines Plantation, a seven-minute walk to the Atlantic Ocean or a short bike ride to South Beach. This impeccable home has a split-level floor plan with living room, dining room, open kitchen, breakfast area, half bath, and large master suite on the first floor. Two more bedrooms with private baths are located on the second floor. Enjoy free tennis at South Beach Racquet Club. For more information, visit www.vacationcompany.com and click on 9 Bald Eagle West.

Handyman Services

Back by popular demand! 5 hours of handyman services. Everybody needs a handy man to repair damages from Hurricane Ike or to winterize your home. Rick is a phone
call away!

Restrictions: Must be within 50 miles of the Tri-County area.

Bengal's Tickets

Who Dey! Two tickets plus a parking pass to celebrate a Bengal's winning season!

Cincinnati Bengal’s vs. Detroit Lions - Sunday, December 6, 2009
Cincinnati Bengal's vs. Kansas City Chiefs - Sunday, December 27, 2009

Midwest Culinary Institute - Gift Certificate - Kroger Creations Class

Learn how to make bread, get your kids in the kitchen, explore the worlds of cheese, wine, chocolate and much more. And do it hands-on in MCI's state of the art kitchens with faculty chefs and chefs from some of your favorite restaurants. Our courses boast some of Cincinnati's best chefs with classes for every level and palate.

Click for list of other exciting auction items

If you would like to donate an item or service toward EMI's silent auction, please email Kathy Bolen. or call 513-742-1100 or 800-364-4769.

2009 Cincinnati Homecoming Events

Friday Oct. 2, 2009
Marriott Kingsgate

VIP Banquet
Honoring Dr. Gary Sweeten
and other ministry pioneers.

Saturday, Oct. 3, 2009
College Hill Presbyterian Church
Cincinnati, OH

Special Conference
Workshops and Candlelight Service

Sunday, Oct. 4, 2009
College Hill Presbyterian Church
Cincinnati, OH

Worship Services & Homecoming Alumni Brunch

Don't miss this special weekend!

Register online for EMI Homecoming

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September Special

Listening for Heaven's Sake

This book will launch you toward a healthier relationship with God, others,
and yourself. A helpful companion to the Listening For Heaven's Sake seminar.
Great for personal enrichment or use in small group.

September Special: $10.
(33% off retail $14.99)

Order online now

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Upcoming Events

Homecoming Conference
October 3, 2009

Take up to four of the finest EMI seminars.

Click for schedule

EMI Academy

Listening for Heaven's Sake

October 10, 2009
Cincinnati, OH

Speaking the Truth in Love

November 14, 2009
Cincinnati, OH

Renewing the Mind

December 12, 2009
Cincinnati, OH

Equipping Ministries International
110 Boggs Lane Ste 301
Cincinnati, OH 45246
513-742-1100 800-364-4769