“The strength of a nation lies in the homes of the people.” — Abraham Lincoln
The Unnati Family Seminar is a transformative event designed to strengthen Christian families and, by extension, the church and community. For over 30 years, Christian Family Life has been powerfully presented by Pr Vijaykumar Sasane, and for the past 15 years, Christ Centric Christian Family has been eloquently delivered by Pr Klepa Awale. Through these teachings, God has used these dedicated leaders to bring immense blessings to Christian families across Maharashtra.
This full-day seminar, typically organized by local churches, aims to build up the church by empowering families to live out their faith more fully and effectively. It offers practical, biblically-based teachings that address the core aspects of Christian family life.
Main Teachings
1. Foundations of a Christ-Centered Family: Understanding the biblical principles that form the bedrock of a strong Christian home.
2. Roles and Responsibilities: Exploring the God-given roles of each family member, fostering mutual respect and love.
3. Spiritual Growth: Encouraging daily family devotions, prayer, and engagement with scripture to nurture spiritual maturity.
4. Conflict Resolution: Providing strategies for resolving conflicts in a Christ-like manner, promoting peace and unity.
5. Raising Godly Children: Offering guidance on nurturing and disciplining children according to biblical principles, preparing them to become faithful adults.
6. Marriage Enrichment: Strengthening the marital bond through effective communication, shared goals, and unwavering commitment to each other and to God.
7. Community Impact: Encouraging families to extend their faith into their communities through service and evangelism.
Your Role in Living the Christian Family Life
Participating in the Unnati Family Seminar invites you to reflect on and enhance your family life in several critical ways:
1. Self-Reflection and Commitment: Evaluate your current behaviors and attitudes, identifying areas that need realignment with God’s will.
2. Active Participation: Engage fully in the seminar sessions, taking notes, asking questions, and participating in discussions.
3. Application of Teachings: Implement the principles and strategies learned in your daily family life. Lead by example, demonstrating love, patience, and commitment to your family.
4. Continuous Improvement: Commit to ongoing personal and familial growth. Seek regular feedback from family members and make adjustments as needed to align more closely with biblical teachings.
5. Community Engagement: Utilize your family as a testament to God’s work, inspiring and encouraging other families within your church and community.
6. Prayer and Devotion: Strengthen your personal and family prayer life, seeking God’s guidance in every aspect of your home.
Utilizing Your Family Life to Glorify God
To utilize your family life more effectively to glorify God:
– Model Christ-like Behavior: Live out the teachings of Christ in your daily interactions with family members, demonstrating love, patience, forgiveness, and humility.
– Create a Spiritual Environment: Foster a home environment where faith is central. Encourage regular family worship, bible study, and prayer.
– Serve Together: Engage in community service as a family, showing the love of Christ through your actions.
– Witness Through Your Life: Let your family life be a testament to others. Show how living according to God’s principles brings joy, peace, and fulfillment.
– Seek Continuous Growth: Always strive to grow in your faith and understanding of God’s word. Encourage your family members to do the same.
By attending the Unnati Family Seminar, you are committing to a journey of transformation and dedication to God’s will. Through this seminar, may your family be strengthened and may you glorify God in all that you do.