Introducing Bruce & Jan Willson
Bruce & Jan Willson founded and direct Hope House, which since 1986 has been a Christian pro-life ministry to needy families. They also founded Hope for the Nations, Hope House's mission branch. Their abuse-recovery Bible study course, Oil and Wine for the Wounded, is now in it's 3rd printing and has been used globally to help wounded people heal. Bruce and Jan are available to teach workshops, to speak and sing in churches and other groups, and to assist ministries in implementing Hope House strategies for reaching out to hurting people. Bruce is an ordained minister and radio host, and Jan is a songwriter/recording artist. Bruce's easy-going teaching style combines with Jan's original songs, for presentations that challenge and equip.
Presentations Offered:"How to Share the Oil and Wine"
Learn how to use "Oil and Wine for the Wounded", a widely-used tool developed by Bruce & Jan out of their ministry with hurting mothers. Discover how to spot wounded people and how to help them find healing in Christ.
"Reaching Out With Hope"
Learn proven strategies from Hope House that can help you reach out effectively to the struggling in your community. Discover how to find them, connect with them, and enable them to find hope and help through Christ, and through His people.
(Hope House training seminar in Seoul, Korea)
"What Hope Can Do"
Designed to fit into the "message time" of a church service (about 35 min.), Bruce and Jan weave music, video, and teaching into an impactful presentation of how God takes ordinary people, fills them with hope and purpose, and uses them to make a difference in the world.
"I was truly blessed by your ministry on Sunday. As the pastor of this church I have prayed for my people to move out and touch those who truly need help. Your vision touched our hearts deeply."---Pastor of a church in Dresden, Maine
"Recharge" Concerts
Let Jan's insightful songs and Bruce's humorous sharing recharge your soul, and leave you ready to get back out there! Learn their secrets for longevity in ministry and family, as they share in word and song what their journey has taught them.
This band often joins them. They toured China together (Sarah, Noah & Bora Willson with Jan).
"We had a great time with your band at the school, remember? An afternoon full of music and joy! Those touching songs will be in my mind forever. 'Never Give Up the Fight' speaks to me. Your spirit encouraged me a lot."
--- a student who attended a China concert
Here is some feedback from workshops they have taught at conferences:
"Oil and Wine was excellent! I think taking that workshop will really be a blessing to our sexually and physically abused CPC (Crisis Pregnancy Center) clients, as we are seeing more and more of this. I found resources here that I need for a new ministry!"
---Focus on the Family Conference attendee
"I sat in on your seminar at Focus on the Family. Wow! This is what I've been looking for. I tried leading a 10 week support group but found it hard and I felt inadequate as I struggled to come up with a lesson each week. The Bible study is the foundation I was looking for."
---Focus on the Family Conference attendee
"I'm really learning from the 'inside-out' how to run a maternity home. We are using the 'Oil and Wine' Bible study with our girls and the counselor here is really excited about what can happen with this study. I've really appreciated your music and have shared it continually with the girls. They love 'Sorrows to Sapphires'!!
---Loving and Caring Retreat attendee
"It was all could do to stay on the front row that afternoon (during the Oil and Wine workshop) and not become totally a pool of tears. There was such a healing going out to all the women. All of us on our Board agreed we would like we would like to have you back to minister again. Thank you for the Oil and Wine package. Our chapters will be using it in our outreach especially to single parents. I believe this is the day for your ministry to reach far and wide, to so many women who've been helpless and hurting for too long."
---Women's Aglow Intl. Conference leader
"I have been leading Oil and Wine groups for over 10 years. The changes I have seen the Lord accomplish through this book are phenomenal. I have heard women say it has changed their life. Words can't describe to you what an awesome tool this book is for hurting women."
---Pregnancy center worker and church leader
"There really are no words adequate to express my appreciation for all you have done to help our CPC get started. Thank you so much for everything. The girls love the idea of earning coupons for baby things. The woman I have been taking through Oil and Wine for the Wounded is doing wonderfully. I can't begin to tell you what a miraculous story her recovery has been. It was all possible through Oil and Wine. She has become my most valuable volunteer and really knows how to reach into the girl's hearts and is no longer afraid to. Thank you!"
---CPC Director
"In the weeks since we have been using the Oil and Wine course in our group of 15 women, I've literally seen lives changed! There's a real hunger in our fellowship to get into the Word and learn to let Jesus heal our wounds by getting to know Him better. Last week we prayed with a girl who had been coming to our meeting but had not made a commitment to the Lord until she saw the need for Him through this study!"
--- pastor's wife
For more information on sponsoring a training seminar and/or concert, contact:Hope HouseBruce & Jan Willson163 Elm St.Mechanic Falls, ME 04256, 207-345-3027hopehouse17@gmail.com www.youtube.com/user/hopehousevideo
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