Enriching Her Heart  •  Encouraging Her Soul  •  Expanding Her Ministry
Dear Extraordinary Women: Abuse. Domestic violence. Miscarriages. Pain-filled marriages. Single parenting. Poverty. Caring for aging parents. An empty-nest. PMS. Menopause. Money problems. Breast cancer. Stress at work. Taking care of the kids. Family conflict. Or just trying to pay the bills. If we were to be completely honest with ourselves, we'd all have to admit that to some degree we don't live totally free. In today's fast-paced and uncertain world, it's easy to put ourselves in bondage and too often become "worried and upset about many things," just like Martha did (Luke 10:41).
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Living free requires that we release the burden and give up our control, pain, and pasts to God. That's what the Extraordinary Women curriculum is all about! Building leaders who can help other women move beyond the stress and difficulties to a life of freedom... a true ministry exemplified by Titus 1 where women "encourage others by sound doctrine." If you believe God has called you to do "coffee-cup counseling" with other women or is leading you to serving women in your church or community, the Extraordinary Women curriculum offers the education you need to help set women free. You will learn from America's leading voices on the issues women face and gain the practical counseling tools you need to be equipped for today's ministry to women. Be equipped... enroll today!
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Best of all, the Executive Committee has made available a $300 scholarship. In addition, you will receive a one-year membership in AACC (new or renewal), a $149 value, FREE. Now that's a pretty good deal. And it's our way of saying "we love being a part of your life."
Blessings, Tim Clinton, Ed.D., LPC, LMFT, BCPPC President, American Association of Christian Counselors
Enrollment Deadline: June 17, 2012
"I was impressed not only by Light University's timely and powerful distance learning program—Extraordinary Women, but also by the way Light University is affecting that vision through EWomen Magazine, special resource offerings and women's conferences." ~ Sandy, Virginia

SOLID TRAINING 30 engaging DVD lessons featuring some of the world's best Bible teachers, medical experts, counselors, and educators... complete with course lectures, outlines, study notes and exams. All designed to increase your knowledge and people skills.
A SPECIAL PLACE IN GOD'S WORK Imagine the sense of joy and fulfillment you will find learning and being able to more adequately meet the needs of hurting people through biblically-based counsel. You can earn a certificate of completion in Biblical Counseling and up to 15 Continuing Education Credits. CONVENIENCE In an age when time and efficiency are at a premium, we offer you the convenience and advantage of classroom instruction sent to you on DVD so you can view and review as you need. There is also a comprehensive work text for going deeper at your own pace. FLEXIBILITY Light University offers quality training in a distance learning format that allows you to complete your education on your own time in your home or office. You determine your own class schedule and decide when and how you will study.

EW 101: A Woman & Her God: Prayer, Devotion & the Spiritual Life Beth Moore, B.A. A woman's relationship with God is meant to be a love relationship—hopefully intimate and deeply satisfying. Do you long for such a love life? Beth shares truths that will rekindle your love relationship with God, giving it a new spark. She speaks from her heart and a wellspring of God's Word, showing you how to change dry 'devotions' into a personal devotion to the One you love; and how routine prayers can become fervent and intimate times with God that will satisfy your soul and spirit. EW 102: A Woman & Her Body: Fitness, Diet, Beauty & Healthy Living Catherine Hart Weber, Ph.D. A personal coaching session packed with practical ideas to enhance health, energy, and vitality. Most women are so busy giving to others they neglect themselves. Learn practical day-to-day self-care strategies to intentionally improve health & well-being. EW 103: A Woman's Soul: Self-concept, Identity & Fulfillment Sandra Wilson, Ph.D. Finding fulfillment in life is dependent on a woman knowing who she is in Christ. Most women's self-concept is shaped by important relationships while growing up—which may be affirming or hurtful. Learn how women can transform their lives by allowing God to transform their self-concept. Learn to recognize a wounded soul (in seven areas of life) and how to help healing begin and continue. EW 104: A Woman's Ministry: Sharing the Faith & Growing the Church Jill Briscoe Women played strategic roles in Jesus' ministry. He still is calling women to participate fully in ministry and service. Highly respected for her influence and expertise in women's ministry, Jill Briscoe shows a woman how to listen for, and respond to, God's call in her life. EW 105: A Woman's Finances Mary Hunt, B.A. Mary Hunt tells her story of breaking free from overwhelming debt and financial pressures. A godly and realistic approach to make finances a positive part of a woman's life. She identifies warning signs that indicate financial trouble ahead, and practical steps to prevent it. EW 106: A Woman's Personality: Understanding Yourself & Others Florence Littauer A lighthearted and encouraging look at how God gives each woman a unique personality with her own strengths and weaknesses. A trailblazer on this topic, she shows how understanding personalities helps women improve relationships in marriage, family life, at work, in friendships, and at church. Learn to get along better with people, while growing to appreciate yourself and others more.

EW 201: Being a Godly Woman: Just Between Us Girls Kathleen Hart With a sweet spirit and wisdom born of experience, Kathleen points to basic spiritual truths women need to preserve in all stages of life: identifying the fine line between flesh and spirit, keeping our focus on Jesus, responding appropriately to the "suddenlies" in life, and accepting our responsibilites at each stage of life. While these classic truths appear simple, they help us recognize which stage a woman is in so you can meet her there and help her grow in Christ. EW 202: 'I'm in Love!': Dating and Preparing for Marriage Leslie Parrott, Ed.D. Learn to cover all the issues a woman needs to review before she enters into marriage. A realistic, but encouraging, look at what women need to know and do to prepare for the pitfalls and challenges of married life so their marriages can last a lifetime. EW 203: Fifty is Gold! Life Through and Beyond Menopause Joseph Mayo, M.D. & Mary Ann Mayo, M.A. Menopause and peri-menopause are challenging transition times for any woman. Learn to help women go through these physical, emotional and spiritual changes successfully, without trauma. Mary Ann will equip you to mangage menopause positively. Learn signs, symptoms, realistic expectations, what's normal and what's not. Touches on traditional medicine, diet, exercise, and herbal remedies. EW 204: Seasons of a Woman's Life Freda Crews, D.Min., Ph.D. "We can have it all!—just not all at the same time," says Dr. Crews. Learn how women can gracefully adapt to successive seasons of life, yielding to Christ, while fulfilling their purpose and being fulfilled. EW 205: A Woman's Guide to Handling Conflict Leslie Vernick, M.S.W. This trusted psychologist shows you how to distinguish between merely being a peacekeeper and peacemaker. Some women avoid conflict at any cost – but the cost may be too high. There are times conflict is worth the risk to bring about true and lasting peace. Leslie teaches how to distinguish when the situation is worth the risk and how to resolve conflicts to achieve genuine peace. EW 206: Living Beyond Your Circumstances Joni Eareckson Tada Paralyzed in a diving accident at 17, Joni has become an inspiration to millions. Joni says no tragedy, pain, or suffering can separate you from the love of Christ or keep you from fulfilling God's good plan for your life. Who can refute her? Her positive message encourages and helps you minister to those who suffer in ways beyond the scope of your experience, but not beyond God's love working through you.

EW 301: Women and Depression Michael Lyles, M.D. Women suffer from clinical depression twice as often as men. The complex interaction that contributes to depression in women is the focus of Dr. Lyles' expertise. He'll present a breadth of general knowledge on depression in women. Includes up-to-date research on: PMDD, PMS, pregnancy, post-partum, menopause, peri-menopause, and the "dance between a woman's hormones & emotions." Options to help include: medical care, diet, exercise, spiritual care, and natural alternatives. EW 302: Managing Stress and Overcoming Anxiety David Hager, M.D. & Linda Hager, M.A. David and Linda Hager team up to help you understand stress and a woman's body. Using their combination of medical expertise and psychological acumen, they walk you through a basic understanding of how stress uniquely affects women, psychologically, physically, and emotionally. They share their expertise on anxiety disorders and panic attacks in a way that will help you assist women who are suffering the physical, emotional, and spiritual effects of stress and anxiety. EW 303: "I've Got to Get Control!": Body Image and Eating Disorders Linda Mintle, Ph.D. Eating disorders like anorexia, bulimia, and compulsive overeating are some of the most frightening and misunderstood problems facing women, especially young women, today. What are the causes, symptoms and risk factors for these puzzling disorders? Linda explores the issues, from eating habits and family dynamics to self-esteem and body image, and helps us see hope for recovery from these life-controlling problems. EW 304: On the Threshold of Hope: Healing from Sexual Abuse Diane Langberg, Ph.D. Diane has helped hundreds of sexual abuse survivors, and shares her expertise on this sensitive, but inescapable, issue. She demonstrates keen understanding, compassion, and brings hope for true healing from sexual abuse. This session opens windows through which to see the profound trauma experienced by those who've been sexually abused, showing you how to uphold and walk alongside those who are moving toward healing and restoration of all that was damaged and destroyed. EW 305: "No More!": Standing Against and Healing Spousal Abuse June Hunt, M.A. June defines what qualifies as spousal abuse: verbal, emotional, physical, and sexual abuse within marriage. She answers the questions, "Where is God?" and "What is His heart toward victims of abuse?" She sights stages, characteristics, contributing factors, and symptoms, giving guidelines for building safe boundaries. Emphasizing that there is no biblical defense or excuse for abuse, she takes on common attempts at justification with scriptural answers, aiming to heal the hurts and stop the violence. EW 306: Unity In the Church: With One Heart Thelma Wells, B.S. A look at how to love one another from a woman who lives it, after overcoming the ravages of discrimination. We can all fall prey to envy, pettiness, and divisiveness. Thelma knows the challenges Christian women face, having spoken to over a million women while touring with Women of Faith. With deep authenticity, she calls us to stop working against each other, stop looking down on each other; choosing rather to develop genuine love. She calls us to aim for unity by living with compassion, mutual respect, fairness, and support each other in ways that bring unity in the Church and glory to God.

EW 401: Make Your Marriage a Great Marriage! Barbara Rosberg, B.F.A. Marriage expert, Barbara Rosberg, outlines the greatest love needs of both men and women. She shows a woman how to meet her husband's needs, while getting her own needs met in the process. Next to her relationship with God, the marital relationship is the most important relationship a married woman will have. Barbara challenges and shows women how to make their marriages great, and avoid or repair the suffering that comes from painful or difficult marital relations. EW 402: Female Sexuality and Satisfaction Joyce Penner, R.N., M.N. God created sexuality as a gift with pleasures to be enjoyed within marriage by women, as well as men. Yet many women find embracing and enjoying their sexuality to be incredibly difficult. The reasons may be emotional or physiological – or it could be a lack of understanding and information. Joyce intimately and respectfully speaks about common problems women face in their sexual relationships with their husbands. She walks them through getting the information and help needed to experience sexual fulfillment. EW 403: Spiritual Intimacy: Embracing the Heart of God in Marriage Julie Clinton, M.B.A., M.Ad., President—Extraordinary Women The real love story at the heart of any marriage is Christ's love for the Church. That's what God had in mind when He ordained marriage. The most satisfying marriages come about when a husband and wife align themselves with God's original intent. Marriage is not just two people in love; it's a three-strand cord not easily broken! Julie specifically deals with: (1) Barriers to spiritual intimacy; (2) The blessings of enjoying God's power and presence in your marriage; and (3) Developing an awareness of God and His blessings in marital life. EW 404: Beyond Betrayal Laurie Hall Statistics indicate that up to 68% of married Christian men struggle with pornography, and sexual addiction is rampant—even among churchgoers. How does a wife deal with the effects of a husband's struggles with pornography and sexual addiction? How is she to deal with her feelings of betrayal and tremendous pain. Laurie speaks of such pain and betrayal from personal experience. She shares her own story and teaches from her personal journey toward forgiveness and wholeness; lessons apply to all manner of betrayal. EW 405: Talk, Touch and Tenderness in Marriage Carrie Oliver, M.A. As little girls, we grew up with fairytales of happily-ever-after with our handsome prince. While marriage certainly brings some reality to our illusions of a blissful relationship with no problems, that doesn't mean we should give up on romance. Carrie speaks to what women can do to pursue the true, deep intimacy we desire with our husbands by understanding—which leads to good communication, physical intimacy, and close friendship. EW 406: A Marriage Without Regret Kay Arthur Although the challenges you face may be great and the odds against you may seem overpowering, the Good News is that it is never too late for a new beginning no matter the state of your marriage. God has left clear instructions for us: precepts to cling to, a road to follow, specific directions that apply to every situation of life. Kay will show you how to begin this journey of faith today so that you will feel our Lord's wind at your back. And there is something wonderful about a Christian marriage, something that draws a curious eye… there is a radiance that creates a longing in weary hearts.

EW 501: 'Always Daddy's Girl': The Influence of Your Family of Origin Barbara Shaffer, Ph.D. One of the most significant factors in who a woman becomes and how she sees herself is her relationship with her family – particularly her father. Barbara explains how early experiences with parents shape self-concept and how women interact with others throughout life. Even if a woman's family experiences were less than ideal, there is hope and healing. Women can overcome past pain and move toward emotional, spiritual, and relational health. EW 502: Mothering Strategies to Help Kids Through Changing Times Lisa McMinn, Ph.D. Parenting has always been a challenge; in today's society it seems more difficult to raise kids and keep them safe. Lisa takes a close look at the powerful influences our kids experience through the media and popular culture. She shows parents how to successfully challenge society's messages with integrity and strong values. Her keen awareness of what our kids are hearing will open eyes. Her understanding of how to counter those confusing and faulty messages will support all parents helping their kids navigate changing times well. EW 503: Encouragement and Strategies for Single Moms Sharon May, Ph.D. There are 12.2 million single moms in America. These women face unique challenges and a heavy burden. Sharon understands. You will laugh and cry as she shares her own story of being a single mom. She offers tips and guidelines for single moms that will help make them better women and parents. EW 504: Passing On Your Faith Without Turning Off Your Kids Connie Neal, B.A. Passing on the Christian faith is one of a woman's most important duties, but it can be intimidating. How do you get kids to "get it" before they get bored? Connie shows you how to make communicating your faith both fun and memorable by using the Youth for Christ's training model: integrating God's Story, Your Story, and Your Kids' Story. Full of great ideas anyone can use, and any kid will respond to positively. EW 505: Beyond the Empty Nest Claudia Arp, B.S. Women face many transitions in life – one of the most challenging can be the "Empty Nest." When kids leave home, a woman can find that her life changes completely. She may have to completely readjust – as a woman, a wife, and a mother. Claudia walks women through what to expect from the "Empty Nest," and how to make this one of the most enjoyable stages of life. EW 506: A Woman's World: What's for Sale in the Marketplace of Ideas Janet Parshall, B.A. Women have the power to impact the world and influence society, but many have no idea where to begin. Janet gives women a basic course in the social issues that will have a powerful impact on families and the Church. She alerts us to what is happening in our world and how God may be calling us to be an active part of shaping our world.

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