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McBirnie Foundation: We are dedicated to "strengthening the spiritual and moral fiber of the American Family." The foundation is committed to providing a workable formula for confronting the past and surrendering one´s life to God.
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Women On The Way: This component of the foundation was started in 2001 and is dedicated to helping women reach their highest potential. Women On The Way is located in Pelican Rapids, Minnesota on 250 feet of lake front property (Franklin Lake). Our cabin provides enough space for up to 18 people at a time, but generally we work with groups of about 6 to 10 people.
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Focus/Mission/Vision: While our primary focus is on working with women related to Christian ministry (pastor´s wives, music minister´s wives, etc.), we also work with mixed groups of men and women, church groups and more. Women On The Way is not a "vacation" spot, it´s a literal retreat, a peaceful and quiet place, and a very real and trusting place with no hidden agendas. It´s a "safe place to fall," and an opportunity to learn and (re)-grow again. Our mission is, "To help women reach their highest potential." Our vision is to help women identify what they do well and to value it. Then we simply embrioder on what they like to do and provide them with life-changing, real-world skills they can take with them on The Way.
Facilitator: Group facilitator, June McBirnie, has been involved for the past 30 years in various outreaches, support groups and seminars. She has worked with women, young marrieds, children, teens, singles, entire families and those struggling with various addictions.
Christ-centered counseling is the binding force for the ministry, an influence that has grown to include Women on The Way.
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June McBirnie is a licensed marriage, family and child counselor (MFC #33200). She completed her masters degree in clinical psychology from Pepperdine University and her PH.D. in Psychology from California Graduate School of Theology. With her late husband, who was a minister, she traveled the world growing large churches. |
"Living is a skill, just like tennis-the more you work at it with proper understanding and insight, the better you become."
Who can benefit from Women On the Way?
Primarily women who are in ministry-related relationships (example: spouses of full-time ministers), but it´s not limited to these women. Being a sub-component of the McBirnie Foundation enables us to be open and flexible. Our professional services can be beneficial to individuals, couples, small groups and entire families. Our sessions run through the summer and fall months.
Curriculum/Sessions:
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- Conflict resolution
- Effective listening
- Forgiveness
- Acceptance
- Communication skills
- Stress relief
- More...
If you are looking for help with a particular subject, or you have a small group or an individual with specific needs, please feel free to contact us to discuss what we can do to help you. We are here to serve and to love.
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