Register Now for “Running Free” Pure and Simple

Mark your calendars now for November 5th – 7th: Pure & Simple II

“Running Free!“

Pure and Simple II Conference “Running Free” to be held in Chicago November 5-7

“Through God’s Word, living examples of overcomers and a renewed vision of how God intends intimacy to be… I am finally able to believe that it’s possible for us to be free from the devastating power of sexual sin!”

– Response from the 2009 Pure & Simple Conference

Last October, 165 participants from 13 states and Canada gathered for the first Pure and Simple event, hosted by the Chicago Church of Christ. It was a historic event as it was the first ever conference devoted to sexual purity that was attended by both men and women, single and married, with classes designed to meet the specific needs of each of these groups!

The conference provided a safe place for people to find hope and encouragement to face their battles, and for leaders to receive instruction to help those who are struggling. It also included help for parents and practical guidelines on how to begin a sexual integrity ministry.

The feedback and success stories (see below) that we have received are evidence of God’s blessing on this event! Several churches used the inspiration and instruction provided by Pure and Simple I to begin recovery groups, where many are now finding victory over patterns of sin that held them captive, often for decades.

Pure and Simple II promises to be even more powerful. We have listened to the feedback from last year’s event and are incorporating more specific classes and more opportunities to “digest” the material, making individual decisions and plans.

The conference this year is being sponsored by David and Robin Weidner through Purity Restored Ministries. Questions can be sent to pureinheart@comcast.net.

Registration is now open for Pure & Simple II: Running Free!

Wherever you are at in your battle, find victory over impurity in your own life or learn to help others at the 2010 Pure and Simple Conference. Taking place November 5-7 at the Marriott Hickory Ridge in Lisle, IL, this promises to be a life-changing event!

Who should attend Pure and Simple?

Anyone (single or married) who desires help to live a sexually pure life!

Couples who want to fight together for the sexual integrity of their marriage

Partners of those who struggle with sexual sin

Church leaders seeking clear direction for sensitive situations

Leaders of recovery groups that address sexual sin

This year’s event will feature new content in an updated format. There will be lessons specifically designed to help wives of men who struggle with sexual sin, and lessons pertaining to same sex attraction. Register early and save!

Register by October 1 to get the early registration price of $200/person. After October 1, registration increases to $220/person. Please register by October 15 to reserve your spot!

Click here to visit the registration site.

Your registration fee will cover:

Two nights stay at the Marriot Hickory Ridge (double occupancy)

Hotel amenities include:

Walking/running trail
Indoor pool and sauna
Tennis courtsand more

Breakfast on Saturday and Sunday

Conference luncheon on Saturday at a nearby Italian restaurant

Moving capstone experience on Sunday morning

And much more!

Speakers include:

Dave and Robin Weidner — Out of the depths of sexual/love addiction, Dave and Robin are bringing hope to men, women, and couples around the world through the Secure in Heart and Pure in Heart Ministries.

Tom and Carol Nuelle — Leaders of the recovery ministries for the Chicago Church of Christ, Tom and Carol bring extensive experience in helping others find victory though sexual integrity groups.

Guy Hammond — Coming from a homosexual lifestyle, to becoming a Christian and having a family, Guy started Strength in Weakness to bring direction and encouragement in this largely “un-met” need in our fellowship.

Shonda Griffin — After finding help and victory in her own battle, Shonda is now leading a life-changing single women’s purity group within the Los Angeles Church of Christ.

Comments from the 2009 Pure and Simple Conference:

“It has been life changing and eye opening!”

“It was truly a shame-lifting event for me!”

“A catalyst for me to fight for my purity again. I feel invigorated to surrender my sin to God.”

Great Fellowship:

“The fellowship was helpful and rejuvenating because we were all able to talk about the sins and struggles in a safe place, knowing everyone could relate to each other on some level and we all loved and accepted one another. That was very freeing.”

“I felt a great spirit of fellowship and unity with the people who came. I think the Spirit helped most people drop their guard and led people to be authentic and genuine with one another.”

Inspiring Lessons:

“I was completely endeared to the people who shared and was inspired by their honesty and vulnerability. Hearing raw testimony and unfiltered lessons was very refreshing.”

“The thing that immediately touched me was the spirit of faith and growth that I found there. I felt believed in and equipped by the lessons, not scolded or shamed.”

“I found the openness to be very profound, honestly. I am so grateful that the speakers were willing to be that honest. I was amazed.”

Hope for married couples:

“The openness of the couples that shared about their struggles and how they are overcoming gave hope to couples like me and my husband.”

“God has encouraged my heart regarding our marriage more in the last five days than I can remember in the past!”

“The conference led to tough but hopeful conversations with my husband.”

“I got a glimpse of what true intimacy looks like, and for the first time it doesn’t scare me to death.”

Check out the event website at: http://pureandsimple.eventbrite.com.

posted by Jerry Maday, Worcester, MA