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Home Standards Leadership Sermons Articles Calendar Links 2007 Conference	Welcome to The Shelter Reformed Church Throughout the Bible, names have implicit meaning. They describe in a word something very important about the character of a person, event or place. A church name tells people in few words what is important to that church. Shelter means safe haven, sanctuary, refuge, etc. We want to be just that, a place of refuge for the weary pilgrim, a place where people can come, regardless of condition, rank, or race and hear the message of the gospel of peace. Jesus said “come unto me, all ye that labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.” This is what “The Shelter” means. There are so many things that falter in this life but the promises of Christ stand unchanging for ever. He is an unwavering tower of hope in a world of uncertainty and doubt. Our vision is twofold: First, to bring the gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ to a sick, sin stained dying world. Second, to equip the saints for the work of the ministry by reaffirming the ancient landmarks of the glorious doctrines of scripture. Enjoy your visit. Please download and listen to our latest sermon, check out our articles page or drop us an email and let us know your thoughts, we would love to hear from you. 2008 Fall Conerence October 3-5 Pastor Kevin Swanson with his family Homeschooled himself in the 1960's and 70's, Kevin Swanson and his wife, Brenda, are now homeschooling their five children. Since graduating from his homeschool and then serving as student body president of a large west coast university, he has gone on to other leadership positions in corporate management, church, and other non-profits. Kevin has 35 years of experience in the homeschooling movement and has served as Executive Director of Christian Home Educators of Colorado for the last nine years. As a father who wants to leave a godly heritage for his own five children, Kevin’s passion is to strengthen and encourage the homeschooling movement all over the world, and to cast a vision for generations to come. Kevin also serves as the Director of Generations with Vision – a ministry he founded to strengthen homeschool families around the country. Kevin Swanson ministers to thousands of families through his books and articles and by speaking at homeschool and worldview events across the country. For the last 3 years Kevin has hosted a daily radio program – Generations Radio – a homeschool and Biblical worldview program that reaches families across the US and in over 60 countries. Kevin’s most popular book – Upgrade: 10 Secrets to the Best Education for Your Child – was released in 2006 and has already sold out of its first printing. Serving as a passionate supporter of home education, he has been interviewed on hundreds of media outlets, including Dr. James’ Dobson’s Focus on the Family and the Fox News Network. Kevin Swanson is a second-generation homeschooler, published author, radio personality, and director of both Christian Home Educators of Colorado and Generations with Vision, a ministry dedicated to strengthening homeschool families across the country. As a homeschool father of five children, Kevin is a nationally recognized speaker on home discipleship and education, and hosts the daily Generations Radio program for homeschool families. Conference Itinerary The Ten Secrets to a Successful Education Most parents want a successful education for their children. With this assumption in mind, Kevin presents a powerful presentation that uncovers the ten secrets to a successful education and training for your child. They are time tested. They are the rock bottom principles that are basic to all education, and they affirm the homeschool vision. It is not a one-size-fits-all education. In fact, one of these ten principles is the Principle of Individuality, which requires a different model for each home and child. This impacting presentation will homeschooler confidence and vision. It will also provide encouragement and a reality check for the experienced home educator. Friday, October 3 – 7:30 PM Part One Saturday, October 4 – 10 AM Part Two Why Homeschooling Will Change the World Is it saying too much that homeschooling will change the world? It already has. Ideal for keynote, this presentation will draw from history, real research data, and the Bible, to illustrate the power of relationship-based, parent-guided learning. The real reason why homeschooling will change the world is found where it is least expected. Saturday, October 4 – 1 PM Lord’s Day Worship, October 5 10:30 AM Morning Service - A Homeschool Vision for Fathers “Without a vision, the people perish.” That Proverb applies to families, too. As more fathers see God’s powerful purposes in homeschooling for their families, they are getting involved. In this message, Kevin Swanson will demonstrate the importance of fathers casting a vision for the family. Where can fathers best involve themselves in the home for the best possible return on the investment? Evening Service 6:30 PM - The Heart of It All In this transparent and powerful presentation, Kevin traces a developing relationship between himself and his own son. Kevin drills into the heart of what happens in a home when parents begin to walk with their children. Parenting and home education boils down to one issue - the heart of a parent connecting with the heart of a child. Check back for more deatails or give us a call at 278-8778. We hope to see you there.
The Shelter Reformed Church Morning Service 10:30 a.m. Orange Hall 10335-84 Avenue Afternoon Service: 2:00 p.m. Venta Manor Lodge 10120-135 Avenue Phone: 451-9363 email Need directions? Click here to view map

2007
Conference

Welcome to The Shelter Reformed Church

Throughout the Bible, names have implicit meaning. They describe in a word something very important about the character of a person, event or place. A church name tells people in few words what is important to that church. Shelter means safe haven, sanctuary, refuge, etc. We want to be just that, a place of refuge for the weary pilgrim, a place where people can come, regardless of condition, rank, or race and hear the message of the gospel of peace. Jesus said “come unto me, all ye that labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.” This is what “The Shelter” means.

There are so many things that falter in this life but the promises of Christ stand unchanging for ever. He is an unwavering tower of hope in a world of uncertainty and doubt. Our vision is twofold:

First, to bring the gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ to a sick, sin stained dying world.

Second, to equip the saints for the work of the ministry by reaffirming the ancient landmarks of the glorious doctrines of scripture.

Enjoy your visit. Please download and listen to our latest sermon, check out our articles page or drop us an email and let us know your thoughts, we would love to hear from you.

2008 Fall Conerence October 3-5

Pastor Kevin Swanson with his family

Homeschooled himself in the 1960's and 70's, Kevin Swanson and his wife, Brenda, are now homeschooling their five children. Since graduating from his homeschool and then serving as student body president of a large west coast university, he has gone on to other leadership positions in corporate management, church, and other non-profits. Kevin has 35 years of experience in the homeschooling movement and has served as Executive Director of Christian Home Educators of Colorado for the last nine years. As a father who wants to leave a godly heritage for his own five children, Kevin’s passion is to strengthen and encourage the homeschooling movement all over the world, and to cast a vision for generations to come.
Kevin also serves as the Director of Generations with Vision – a ministry he founded to strengthen homeschool families around the country. Kevin Swanson ministers to thousands of families through his books and articles and by speaking at homeschool and worldview events across the country. For the last 3 years Kevin has hosted a daily radio program – Generations Radio – a homeschool and Biblical worldview program that reaches families across the US and in over 60 countries. Kevin’s most popular book – Upgrade: 10 Secrets to the Best Education for Your Child – was released in 2006 and has already sold out of its first printing. Serving as a passionate supporter of home education, he has been interviewed on hundreds of media outlets, including Dr. James’ Dobson’s Focus on the Family and the Fox News Network. Kevin Swanson is a second-generation homeschooler, published author, radio personality, and director of both Christian Home Educators of Colorado and Generations with Vision, a ministry dedicated to strengthening homeschool families across the country. As a homeschool father of five children, Kevin is a nationally recognized speaker on home discipleship and education, and hosts the daily Generations Radio program for homeschool families.

Conference Itinerary

The Ten Secrets to a Successful Education

Most parents want a successful education for their children. With this assumption in mind, Kevin presents a powerful presentation that uncovers the ten secrets to a successful education and training for your child. They are time tested. They are the rock bottom principles that are basic to all education, and they affirm the homeschool vision. It is not a one-size-fits-all education. In fact, one of these ten principles is the Principle of Individuality, which requires a different model for each home and child. This impacting presentation will homeschooler confidence and vision. It will also provide encouragement and a reality check for the experienced home educator.

Friday, October 3 – 7:30 PM Part One

Saturday, October 4 – 10 AM Part Two

Why Homeschooling Will Change the World

Is it saying too much that homeschooling will change the world? It already has. Ideal for keynote, this presentation will draw from history, real research data, and the Bible, to illustrate the power of relationship-based, parent-guided learning. The real reason why homeschooling will change the world is found where it is least expected.

Saturday, October 4 – 1 PM

Lord’s Day Worship, October 5

10:30 AM Morning Service - A Homeschool Vision for Fathers

“Without a vision, the people perish.” That Proverb applies to families, too. As more fathers see God’s powerful purposes in homeschooling for their families, they are getting involved. In this message, Kevin Swanson will demonstrate the importance of fathers casting a vision for the family. Where can fathers best involve themselves in the home for the best possible return on the investment?

Evening Service 6:30 PM - The Heart of It All

In this transparent and powerful presentation, Kevin traces a developing relationship between himself and his own son. Kevin drills into the heart of what happens in a home when parents begin to walk with their children. Parenting and home education boils down to one issue - the heart of a parent connecting with the heart of a child.

Check back for more deatails or give us a call at 278-8778. We hope to see you there.

The Shelter Reformed Church
Morning Service 10:30 a.m.
Orange Hall 10335-84 Avenue
Afternoon Service: 2:00 p.m.
Venta Manor Lodge 10120-135 Avenue
Phone: 451-9363
email

Need directions? Click here to view map