Gateway Homeschool Network

Is pleased to offer

Parenting Seminar Series

We are honored to have Pastor Ed Bontreger lead a 2 part series on Parenting. Pastor Bontreger has been a pastor since 1974. He has been in Christian counseling ministry since 1983 and in 1985 received a Certification as a Human Resources Consultant. In 1985 he led a successful church plant. He is currently the pastor at Fellowship of Living Hope a non-denominational church in Renssalaer, Indiana. He is the father of 2 and grandfather of 8. He and his wife, Ruthann, have foster-parented over 50 children and have provided care for adults in transition.

Session 1: Monday, November 15, 2010 7-9 p.m

Excellence Principals of Parenting

1. Honor vs. Disrespect

2. Mercy vs. Spitefulness

3. Forgiveness vs. Bitterness

4. Gratefulness vs. Complaining

5. Grace vs. Worrying



Session 2: Monday, November 29, 2010 7-9 p.m

The Obstacle to Excellence of Life:

1. What Steals Excellence?

2. What Kills Excellence?

3. What Destroys Excellence?

4. What are the Essential Godly Character Qualities?



Both sessions will be held at Gateway Christian Fellowship

10728 W. 133rd Ave.

Cedar Lake, Indiana


This series is targeting parents of teens but ALL parents will find the information very helpful. Invite your friends! Please let us know if you need childcare and we will make arrangements. There is no charge; however, a free will offering will be taken each evening to cover costs.


For more information or to register, please call Joy at 219-374-8256 or email millerschool@comcast.net