Cultivating a Grace-Filled Marriage and Family by providing biblically grounded and practical tools for making Christ the center of your relationships.
Friday, September 12 & Saturday, September 13
Edmond's First Baptist Church
You will gain insight, encouragement, and real-life wisdom for honoring God in the everyday realities of life at home. God’s desire isn’t for you to survive marriage and parenting - it’s for you to thrive. Perhaps your marriage is struggling, or maybe you're unsure how to raise children in a Christ-centered home. Don’t let discouragement or uncertainty keep you away. No matter where you are, God can restore, equip, and transform you through His Word.
Come and be refreshed, equipped, and reminded that God's grace is sufficient for your home. We invite you to join us for a weekend that will strengthen your relationships and re-center your heart on what matters most. You won’t want to miss it.
Donnie Van Curen, M.A., LMFT
Friday, September 12
A focus on marriage.
Donnie is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist based in Edmond, Oklahoma, with over a decade of experience helping couples and families grow stronger through biblically grounded counseling. After 17 years in the business world, Donnie followed God’s calling into ministry through counseling, earning his master’s degree and launching Counseling 1820. He is also the co-founder of New Path 12:2 Christian Counseling, where he leads a team focused on Christ-centered emotional and relational healing.
As a former host of News 9’s “Ask Donnie” segment and author of The Best Marriage Ever, Donnie is known for offering practical, grace-filled wisdom that strengthens marriages and restores families. At the Christ-Centered Family Conference, he will guide couples toward making Christ the foundation of their relationships, offering tools for spiritual intimacy, healthy communication, and navigating life’s challenges with grace. With a deep passion for God’s design for marriage and years of personal and professional experience, Donnie’s message is both relevant and encouraging.
Laura A. Piatt, M.A., LPC
Saturday, September 13
A focus on parenting.
Laura is a Licensed Professional Counselor based in Edmond, Oklahoma, bringing over 26 years of parenting experience as a mother of three and a deep commitment to faith-integrated therapy. After a successful career in marketing, Laura answered her calling to counseling and earned her Master’s in Professional Counseling from Liberty University in 2018 . She specializes in parenting, child and adolescent issues, anxiety, trauma, and family dynamics, offering compassionate, biblically grounded support shaped by both professional training and personal faith .
At the Christ‑Centered Family Conference, Laura will present practical tools for cultivating grace-filled parenting rooted in biblical truth. Her warm, non-judgmental approach encourages parents to address the heart behind behaviors, strengthen parent-child connections, and navigate life’s challenges with spiritual wisdom. Drawing from her own journey and her work in community health settings, Laura’s sessions promise to equip families to thrive in their roles with confidence, hope, and Christ at the center.
