12. • When we reduce the number
of divorces … we also
reduce
• Fatherless children
• Children living in poverty
13. The Facts of Fatherless
Children
In the United States, 23.9 million
children live absent their
biological fathers. Fatherless
children represent:
Source – www.familyfoundationfund.org
14. Can We Make a Difference …
YES!!
A research study found that
couples participating in marriage
enrichment programs
demonstrated improved marital
satisfaction, sexual, and
intellectual intimacy.1
1Worthington, E. L. J., Buston, B. G., & Hammonds, T. M.
2(Hahlweg, Markman, Thurmaier, Engl, & Eckert.
15. Can We Make a Difference …
YES!!
Research has also indicated that
couples who participate in a
marriage enrichment program
are less likely to separate or
divorce up to 5 years after
participating in the program.2
1Worthington, E. L. J., Buston, B. G., & Hammonds, T. M.
2(Hahlweg, Markman, Thurmaier, Engl, & Eckert.
19. Feedback
Thanks for making us aware of
this new resource! My wife and I
took a “test drive” … We really
enjoyed it and it led to some
great conversations about our
marriage.
20. Feedback
What I love about this is it is
something couples can do
together at a time that is
convenient to them and done in
privacy. … And because these
online dates are free, they are
accessible to everyone.
22. How Far Can This Go?
• Our vision is to make “Fan the Flame Dates”
finest free marriage enrichment program
available to any couple any where any time.
• We see a future where “Fan the Flame Dates”
will be known and used at such a level that we
will begin to reduce the % of divorces and
separations in the entire USA!!
23. Famous
Athletes Politicians
Marriage
Testimonials Musicians
Famous
Entertainers
Emotional
Deposits in Your
Marriage Marriage
Leaving a
Growth Legacy
Home Page Seasons of
Marriage
Marriage
and Money
Conflict
Resolution
Marriage Sex
Challenges
Cheating
Death in
Family
26. What Will This Cost?
• Current Budget - $189,000
• Future Needs - $300,000 - $500,000 annually
• Develop Website
• Marketing
• Mobile App Development
• Curriculum creation
• Filming
27. Where do we go from here?
• Parent Academy
• Pre-Marital Resources
• Dad’s University
28. Exponential Growth
• In 2009, the Khan Academy received the Microsoft Tech Award for education.[24]
• In 2010 at the Aspen Ideas Festival, Bill Gates endorsed the learning
resource, calling it "unbelievable" and saying "I've been using [Khan Academy]
with my kids".[9][35]
• In 2010, Google's Project 10100 provided $2 million to support the creation of more
courses, to allow for translation of the Khan Academy's content, and to allow for
the hiring of additional staff.[36]
• An article featuring Khan Academy and Salman Khan appeared in the August 2011
issue of Wired Magazine.[37]
• In November 2011, the Khan Academy received a $5 million grant from the
O'Sullivan Foundation.[38]
• In March 2012, Khan Academy was featured on CBS 60 Minutes.[39]
• In April 2012, Salman Khan was listed among the Time 100 Most Influential People
for 2012
• The Khan Academy app features in many 'best educational apps' lists including this
one from BBC Active: BBC Active's list of the best educational apps
• Over 4 million unique users per month
32. What Are People Saying?
“ Thanks for making us aware of this new
resource! My wife and I took a “test drive”
… We really enjoyed it and it led to some
great conversations about our marriage.
I know several couples I am going to recommend
this to right away!
33. What Are People Saying?
“I have reviewed thean awesomeprinted of
materials. This is
website and
program
outreach, reaching beyond the walls of the
”
church. True Evangelism!!!
