James and Stacy McDonald are available to share with your group on topics such as homeschooling, marriage, parenting, Christian history, Christian decorum, homemaking, and family worship! You can download descriptions of some of their most popular talks here.
But, don’t be limited by the list! If you are interested in a different topic, just ask!
Here are some of the conventions the McDonald’s have keynoted…
APHEA – Alaska State Convention
Christian Heritage – Washington State Convention
Covenant Presbyterian Church – California Family Camp
Renewing the Family – New Mexico
MCHE – Montana State Convention
NTHEN – North Texas Convention
NICHE – Iowa State Convention
MCHE – Missouri State Convention
INCH – Michigan State Convention
CHEF-AL – Alabama State Convention
Mass HOPE – Massachusetts State Convention
LEAH – New York State Convention
CHENH – New Hampshire State Convention
OCHEC – Ontario Province Convention
In addition, through the ministry Family Reformation, the McDonald’s can coordinate Family Reformation conferences in your area. These could be family camps, father-son retreats, mother-daughter teas, father-daughter banquets, virtuous maiden meetings… the list goes on and on!
Let us know if you would be interested in hosting such an event!
Hi James,
I wanted to send you a quick note of thanks. We attended the home school conference in Hamilton earlier this year and I had the pleasure of hearing your session on family worship. I wanted you know that you were a real encouragement for me to begin to have family worship time. After the conference we began to have family worship and continue to this day. It has now become a regular part of our day and is something that we make a priority to do. We have been blessed by this time together as a family.
When we from time to time are not able to have family worship we miss it and so do our children. I pray that God will continue to bless you and your family. Thank you for the inspiration and leadership that you are showing to other home school families.
In Christ,
Ray Veenstra
Georgetown, Ontario.
By: Ray Veenstra on September 13, 2007
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Recently we had the privilige to bring the McDonald’s to speak at our monthly parent meeting for our homeschool group. We were so blessed by what each of them shared from their hearts with our parents.
Personally I was able to go away from that night encouraged and challenged to keep my focus on the reason we are homeschooling. To be honest, I felt they were both speaking directly to me and the questions I have had. It was refreshing to be encouraged to just take time with the kids and enjoy learning together.
I had the chance to speak with other members of our group and each of them left feeling uplifted and enlightened. And the most frequent comment was ” I think he knew what I was thinking” or ” They were reading my mind.”
Stacy challenged us to keep our hearts true to the calling God has given us as mothers and to never let anyone dimish the potential in it. One thing that struck me was the comment she made on reaching the future generations through service to God, my husband and our children as I step up to this place of honor. It gave me such a sense of hope and peace to look through kingdom eyes at the blessed role of a mom. I will never ever say again.. I am Just a mom.
Thank you so much for sharing of your hearts and your time with our families. May God’s favor rest upon you and enrich you abundantly as you have blessed us.
In Christ,
Tom and Dawn Boyer
Ridott, Il.
By: Dawn on September 21, 2007
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We are interested in having you all come to El Paso, TX, and share with us during our Homeschooling on the Border Conference. We have your keynote and workshop topics. Would you please send us the other details of what you require for speaking engagements. We’re a long ways away now that you’ve moved (we were before anyway)! You can send this information via the e-mail address listed.
By: Twyla Heinelin on October 19, 2007
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Are you coming to Alabama this year?
By: Anne on March 31, 2008
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Hi Anne,
Sadly, not this year. We look forward to our next visit, however!
Blessings,
By: James McDonald on March 31, 2008
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We are interested in working with you on a weekend retreat in the Northeast PA area. I am wondering if you are also interested?
Thank You,
Melissa
By: Melissa Noakes on June 3, 2008
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Hi Melissa,
Certainly! Just give our office line a call. We would love to help.
309.387.2600
Blessings,
By: James McDonald on June 3, 2008
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Hi Pastor McDonald!
I was hoping to download your bible reading plan and family library suggestions in the resource section, but my computer is saying ‘error’ or ‘broken link’. Maybe it’s just my computer, but would you mind checking them? Thanks!
Sincerely,
Lisa Winton
By: Lisa Winton on July 2, 2008
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Hi Lisa,
Thanks for stopping by. The links are working again. We just did a redesign of our church website – http://www.providencepeoria.org. As a result, we modified things a bit.
I pray these resources are a blessing!
By: James McDonald on July 2, 2008
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Hi Rev. McDonald,
You spoke recently at the ICHE Convention in Naperville, IL. You commented on the 127 questions you give to young men who express an interest in one of your daughters. Would you make those questions available?
By: Robert Criss on June 24, 2009
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Thank you for your time, Pastor. We are a family living in the south with a possible upcoming move to southern california. Do you happen to know of any reformed churches in that area? More specifically in the area north of Los Angeles?
Thanks, again. Your help is greatly appreciated.
Blessings!
By: Jennifer Francis on February 21, 2010
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