AMFM Newsletter

A Message from Eric and Jennifer

The Spark, have you read it yet? Jay and Laura Laffoon are new to the AMFM family and trained at our 2007 Conference in Charlotte. Their book The Spark (published by Baker Books) is a must read. We love the fun stories they shared and the vulnerability that comes through as we read how they “became one” in all aspects of life.

The Laffoons hold marriage Conferences several times a year; from those experiences they collected data from over 2,000 married couples for this book. The following excerpt highlights a very important topic affecting couples everywhere:

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2008 AMFM Conference Opening Night
SPECIAL EVENT!
Monday, August 4, 2008

AMFM and the Marriage CoMission are honored to screen Fireproof as our opening night special event at the 2008 Marriage and Family Ministry Training Conference.

This action-packed love story combines a powerful marriage message full of hope and reconciliation with a clear understanding of what a personal relationship with the Author of love looks like. As National Facilitating Organizations we encourage you to get involved and join the growing army of individuals, churches and organizations championing this movie. Click Here to view the movie teaser trailer and see how you can get involved with Fireproof in your church or community.

What's New?

Premier Issue
Marriage and Family Resource Guide

Letters From Dad Don't miss your opportunity to be included in the Premier Issue of the Marriage and Family Resource Guide, with more than 400 product resources and ministry listings. Your products and resources will reach over 25,000 leaders through our print version and countless more online. CLICK HERE to learn more!

Deadline to be included is May 30, 2008

Call Today!
480-718-3032

Breaking News
New Study Confirms Economic Case for Keeping Marriages Strong and Families Together.

Marriage Breakdown Costs America’s Taxpayers At Least $112 Billion a Year

First-Time Research Reveals Staggering Annual Taxpayer Costs for Divorce & Unwed Childbearing

This landmark scholarly study, entitled “The Taxpayer Costs of Divorce and Unwed Childbearing: First-Ever Estimates for the Nation and All 50 States” was released today, April 15^th at the National Press Club by four renown policy and research groups – Institute for American Values, Georgia Family Council, Institute for Marriage and Public Policy and Families Northwest.

Arizona Grand Resort
August 4-8, 2008
(Formerly Pointe South Mountain Resort)
8000 S. Arizona Grand Parkway
Phoenix , AZ 85044
Reservations: 877-800-4888
www.arizonagrandresort.com

Phoenix 's Arizona Grand Resort is a luxury Resort with 640 spacious SUITES that appeal to both family and business guests.

Arizona Grand Resort offers three distinct accommodation areas including Camelback, Sedona and Mountainside Suites. All areas include Hospitality Suites and the Mountainside Suites enjoy views overlooking our challenging 18-hole Arizona Grand Golf Course.

*Special Conference Rate includes:

Unlimited local calls
Unlimited access for credit card, toll free and collect phone calls
One daily in-suite pot of coffee
Delivery of USA Today newspaper to your suite, Mon.-Fri.
Fitness Center admittance
Tennis, volleyball and croquet court time
Shuttle to Arizona Mills Mall with shopping and dining
Incoming/Outgoing facximile
Admittance to The Oasis - 4 bracelets complimentary (a $25.00 per bracelet value)
High-speed internet access
Personal safe fits 17" laptop
Private patio or balcony
Minibar with small refrigerator
Two telephones
Iron and ironing board
Hair dryer
AM/FM clock radio with CD player
In-Suite movies

For Reservations

Please call 877-800-4888 and ask for the special AMFM Conference rate of *$109.00 (*plus tax and $10.00 per room per day resort service fee).

Please do not make reservations online as you are not able to retrieve the special conference rate