Testimonials
Nurturing God's Way™ Facilitator Training
“I want to thank you for the wonderful opportunity provided to me last week through my participation in the Nurturing God’s Way Facilitator Training. It was not only a time of new knowledge, but one of much self awareness and spiritual awakening, as well. I feel better prepared to parent the precious children entrusted to me. What a comfort it is to realize that it is never too late to learn to be a better parent! Your training reinforced my belief that God’s Word provides the ultimate guide to parenting; that in Jesus, we have the perfect role model; and through Him, we have the Holy Spirit to lead, guide and direct us. I look forward to the opportunity of imparting these principles to others!
I am forever grateful for having had this experience. I pray that God will continue to bless the work of HEARTS. You are providing a much needed service to the families of Georgia and I am proud to be affiliated with your organization and training.”
-Elizabeth M. Mitchum, System of Care Administrator
"The training normally consists of four consecutive days of reasonably intensive classroom activities. These includes small, short lectures; much opportunity for discussion; social lab including role playing and acting; audio-visual presentations; examples of multiple-sensory teaching/learning experiences where taste, touch and smell senses are used; and all done in a positive, non-judgmental approach. What I found interesting was how initial apprehensiveness soon gave way to social acceptance and even eagerness to keep moving.
The Nurturing God’s Way Training Program is one of the best of any kind that I have taken. Even if I had not done anything more than take the training, it made a difference in how I think and act. Sharing the parenting materials in a classroom setting is very rewarding. At the end of the second night of class, a participant who had been [in the prison] over 18 years came up to me and said, “I can tell you people love one another!” I thanked him but I was visibly moved that our Christian behavior prompted his comment.
Nurturing God’s Way is Christian material at its best. It is modeled after a general parenting program which has been scientifically (statistically) proven to change human behavior in a positive manner. It is also more than just a “parenting class.” It is a program in positive, sound human relationships based on the Word of God—Jesus Christ."
-Gordon Shippy
I loved the training, and I felt blessed during and after it. The training was like being in a GREAT Bible study! For me, not only did I learn a lot, but there were tons of affirmations, too.
-Visie Sims, Counselor
We are truly grateful for this program because it provides the tools we can use to enhance ALL relationships. I use these tools when I am counseling single individuals with no children as well as individuals with or without children. Thank you.
Kathanette Barnes, pastor and counseling specialist
NPP for Parents and Adolescents Facilitator Training
"During my tenure at the Nurturing Parenting Program, I have come to realize that sometime we think we have it all together, but if we just step back reflect and regroup we can then move forward in a more confident and positive direction. There were some areas that I had never considered as it relates to nurturing until the Nurturing Parenting Program introduced certain constructs that opened my eyes. The Nurturing Parent Program provided excellent insight into training and developing strong family relationships. By taking on appropriate family roles, we can make a difference.
Sometimes we have to rethink our way of doing things and the Nurturing Parenting Program helped me do just that. I had to look at me, and what I could do to enhance and fortify family relationships. I had to consider the way I discipline my own children. I had to be more empathic toward my children and spouse. This program provided a warm and winsome way of welcoming a different approach to the nurturing ethic I already had. I believe this program really empowers not only the parent but the children as well, and what we get in the end is a strong family that produces better behavior traits that become contagious. It was a plumb pleasing pleasure as well as a privilege to participate in the Nurturing Parent Program, and many thanks to the facilitators who displayed an awesome ability to present this timely training that is so much needed in our community."
-Harith White, pastor and parent educator, working with families with adolescents
Nurturing Your Home Facilitator Training
I was very inspired and motivated by the training. I have been experiencing some burnout lately. Thanks again for your dedication and commitment to all of us work in the trenches.
-Renee Blankenship