Empowering Immigrant Parents: Bridging Cultures, Building Futures
🗓️ Saturday, May 31st | 🕘 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM | 📍 ICEFC
Are you a parent navigating the unique journey of raising children between cultures?
Raising children is both a great joy and a profound responsibility—especially for immigrant parents navigating life between two cultures. At International Community Evangelical Free Church, Lombard, IL, we understand the unique challenges and blessings that come with this journey. That’s why we invite you to a special parenting seminar designed to equip, encourage, and empower parents in our community.
This interactive and insightful seminar, led by a professional Christian counselor, focuses particularly on parents of middle schoolers and teenagers, though parents of children of all ages will find wisdom and encouragement.
🔑 Seminar Highlights:
Here is what we will focus on in the seminar:
01.
Strengthen Connection
Bridge communication gaps and deepen bonds with your children—from toddlers to teens.
02.
Effective Communication
Understand your child’s world and speak into it meaningfully across generations.
03.
Navigate Two Cultures
Balance honoring your heritage with helping your children thrive in a new environment.
04.
Instill Core Values
Shape character and moral clarity amidst cultural shifts.
05.
Understanding Development
Gain age-appropriate insights in a cross-cultural context—from early years to adolescence.
06.
Establish Healthy Boundaries
Teach respect, limits, and personal space in culturally meaningful ways.
🙋♂️ Q&A Time
We know that every parenting journey is unique. That’s why we’ve included time for live questions and answers—a chance to hear wisdom tailored to your real-life challenges.
Whether you’re a new parent or raising teenagers,
born here or abroad—this seminar is for you.
Our Resource Person:
Sabu George
Sabu completed his Masters in Mental Health Counseling at Trinity International University and his Master of Divinity degree with an emphasis in spiritual formation and discipleship from Moody Theological Seminary. His undergraduate degree is from Pace University (New York) in Management Information Systems. Prior to joining The Arlington Center, he worked at an outpatient center for individuals struggling with addictions (drugs/substances) and co-occurring disorders. His background includes working in corporate America for a Fortune 500 company in New York for over 15 years, pastoring for over a decade and doing voiceovers. Born in India and being raised in multicultural settings has prepared him to come alongside others and empower them to understand that no part of their story has to be discarded. He works with adolescents, adults & couples. His areas of special interest include addiction, adoption, men’s issues, pre-marital counseling, trauma, and relationship and interpersonal issues. Sabu is married and has two children.
Don’t miss this opportunity to grow, connect, and be empowered.
🧒👨👩👧👦 Let’s journey together in faith and wisdom as we raise the next generation!
Event Details:
📅 Date: Saturday, May 31st 🕘 Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM 📍 Location: International Community Evangelical Free Church, 1100 S. Fairfield Ave., Lombard, IL, 60148 (In the fellowship hall next to the chapel) 🥐 Snacks Provided | Q&A Session Included RSVP is not required, just come! And invite your friends too!!
