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The Family Ministries School (FMS) is for singles, couples and families. This is a 20 week course for those who sense a call of God on their lives to help restore family life to God's intended pattern. The course has been designed to give biblical and practical training in ministering to whole families. The FMS is our primary vehicle to multiply ministry to families nationally and internationally. To be eligible for the Family Ministries School you must first complete a Discipleship Training School (there is four extra optional weeks of outreach available at the end of the 20 weeks).

FACING REALITY
Throughout the world the family is under attack. Traditionally the main unit of society - the family structure is being broken down, marriages are falling apart at an alarming rate, parents are abdicating their God-given roles and responsibilities and children are growing up without emotional stability and security.

IS THERE AN ANSWER?
Yes! We at Family Ministries believe that God's Word contains the blue print for family life and the recipe for its restoration.

PROGRAMME
The lecture phase will be divided into three modules including the following topics:

Marriage:

• The biblical basis for the family
• Preparation for marriage
• Communication in marriage
• Solving conflicts

The Family Ministries School (FMS) is held from late January till late April (lecture phase at the YWAM - Family Ministries campus in Matamata) followed by Outreach to mid June each year. The course is designed for people, who have already done a DTS and who sense a call from God on their lives, to restore family life to God's intended original plan.

During the twelve weeks lecture phase, experienced speakers (including pastors and counselors) will speak on the areas of marriage, family & counseling. This will include some of the following topics: communication in marriage, solving conflicts, phases of child development, bi-cultural and dysfunctional families, stress & grief and practical counseling skills, children’s ministry.
Following the lecture phase there will be an optional eight week outreach, possible locations are in the Philippines, Samoa, India  or in New Zealand. We also allow students, after discussion with the course leaders, to go to places or churches of their choosing to do their practical outreach.

We normally have 15 - 20 students though from Europe, North & South. America, Asia, New Zealand & Australia.

The specific strength of our program is that students completing the FMS can expect to participate in running parenting and marriage seminars and be very practically equipped to help families return to biblical standards. At the end of the FMS you'll have your own teaching materials (in the form of overheads, hand outs, short teaching skits), plus counselling and seminar skills.

We have a crèche/daycare for the 1 to 5 year old children in our Family Ministries Centre, run by dedicated crèche/pre-school staff. If a child needs one-on-one adult care, we ask the parents to consider providing their own nanny.
Older children join our Home School for supervision and need to bring school work with them.
New Zealand and Australian children 5 or 6 years and older go to local schools near the YWAM Campus or a Christian school in Matamata (see link)
http://www.tki.org.nz/e/schools/graphical_search.php?gs_region=Matamata-Piako_District

SCHOOL DATES

Family Ministries School 2009
Arrival Date to settle in:	17 Jan
Lecture Phase:	19 Jan - 10 April
Field Assignment:	13 April - 5 June

Family Ministries School 2010
Arrival Date to settle in:	16 Jan
Lecture Phase:	18 Jan - 9 April
Field Assignment:	12 April - 4 June

Family:

• Phases of child development
• Parenting children
• Bi-cultural families
• Dysfunctional families

Counselling:

• Children’s Ministry
• Stress and grief
• Family Systems
• Counselling skills

Each student will be required to do a research project and 2 book reports. If there is any particular area that you would like choose to research, it would be advisable to bring related material with you.

Students completing this course can expect to participate in running parenting and marriage seminars and be equipped to help families return to biblical standards. You will be helped in small groups, buzz groups and in preparation of role-plays and presentation of this material into your own style.

Student's lectures and workshops will mainly be within children's normal school hours. Most evenings and weekends are free (for study purposes), apart from each student being required to help with some work duties. Sometimes we do a one evening a week outreach during the school. Students are encouraged to attend a local church of their choice on Sunday.

UNIVERSITY CREDITS

The Family Ministries School is part of the College of Counseling and Health Care in the YWAM University of the Nations (U of N) in Kona, Hawaii. Credits will be given to each student who successfully completes the FMS Lectures and the Field Assignment towards a University of the Nations Degree. Twelve credits will be given for the FMS lectures and one for each complete week of the separate Field Assignment.
May the Lord guide you in His perfect plan!

SCHOOL FEES (in New Zealand dollars)

Registration Fee:	$40.00 to be forwarded with Application
	$50.00 per couple for joint Applications
Lecture Phase Fees:
Total Lecture Fees (per student):	$4,000.00 (including GST)

• Covers Tuition Fees, Food & Accommodation.

• A NZ$500.00 discount is avaiable for New Zealanders

• GST - Goods and Sales Tax and has to be paid by both New Zealand and Overseas students.

Prices for Children

10yrs & up (while still attending school):	$1,400.00
Children 0 to 9 Yrs:	$1,000.00

• Age at start of school
• Covers accommodation, food, pre-school and children's activities.

Field Assignment Fees

Ground Fees New Zealand & Overseas

$200 - $250 per week of Field Assignment

In addition to the above ground fees there will be the following costs for a field assignment outside New Zealand

Approximate Airfares Depending on destination (Children may be cheaper)	$1,000 -$2000
Airport Taxes/surcharges	$50 - $200
Total overseas Field Assignment Fees including ground fees	$2,400 - $3,800 New Zealand dollars depending on location

• Ground Fees include local ground transportation, accommodation and food for the field assignment.
• A baby 0 - 1 yr. old may only cost $150 if you book no seat for the baby - on longer flights you can book a baby bassinette for that same low price.

INSURANCE
Unless you are a resident or citizen of Australia or a national of the United Kingdom in NZ, or hold a temporary permit that is valid for two years or more, you are not entitled to publicly funded health services while in New Zealand. We REQUIRE overseas students to obtain travel/health insurance, covering the period of the school and field assignment. Your travel agent should be able to advise you as to what is appropriate.

NOTE: Family Ministries NZ will not be responsible for any medical cost incurred by students.
Here are some international health insurance providers, who you can contact as well (mention that you are doing a YWAM school !) :
1. IC Insurance in Sweden,  Email:  ici@algonet.se
2. Adams & Associates International in USA,  Email:  aai@aaintl.com
3. Zeyl Travel Services in the Netherlands, Email: 113112.1450@compuserve.com