The Building A Successful Stepfamily seminars follow this schedule unless otherwise discussed. Please make sure this is the schedule listed in your print pieces and online information.

Important Planning Documents:

Download these two documents. You will reference them throughout your planning process. Click to download.

• Conference Host Guide - this document walks you through the basic steps of planning and promoting the conference.
• Conference Prayer Guide - this guides your team through 40-days of prayer for the event.

Promotional Documents and Graphics:

Click to download. 

Radio Ads: In addition to the pre-cut radio ads below, Ron is available for live interviews with local radio stations. Morning shows, talk shows, local calendar programs, etc. may be interested in a brief or extended interview with Ron.

There are two one-minute radio spots available to you at no cost. They come in a generic and "specific" version. The specific vesion will be useful when your local radio station is willing to record a specific ending to the spot with local date, time, etc. to layover the music bed. Download the script for this here.

• Radio Ad #1 - generic
• Radio Ad #1 - specific
• Radio Ad #2 - generic
• Radio Ad #2 - specific

Brochures & Promotional Print

You are free to print your own brochures (utilize the graphics below). However, we have simplified the brochure and promotional materials process for your convenience. Right-click and "Save Image As..." to download

• NOTE: We now recommend that you use the term "blended family" along side the term "stepfamily" in your promotional materials. The term "blended family" is now the most popular search term in the US. Use the two terms interchangeably in your web posts, brochures, etc.

Graphics for Power Point slides, Brochures, Posters, Inserts, and Web Site

• Smart Stepfamilies_4color | Smart Stepfamilies_Greyscale
• Building A Successful Stepfamily conference logo - jpg revised 2013
• Building A Successful Stepfamily conference logo - png revised 2013
• Building A Successful Stepfamily conference logo - eps CMYK for printing, revised 2013
• Building A Successful Stepfamily conference logo - jpg CMYK for printing, revised 2013
• Building A Successful Stepfamily conference logo - png CMYK for printing, revised 2013
• Picture of Ron L. Deal
• The Smart Stepfamily book cover & The Smart Stepfamily book cover 3D
• Building Love Together in Blended Families book cover
• All book covers (horizontal)

Promotional Video

Here are two versions of Ron's promotional video. Share this with your church. A high-quality version is available for download from Dropbox for worship service projection.

1. Building A Successful Stepfamily Conference (version 1): shareable on YouTube 
2. Building A Successful Stepfamily Conference (version 1): high-quality for projection, download from Dropbox 
3. Various speaking events (version 2): download from Dropbox 

FAQ’s, Set-up, and Last Two Weeks Check-List:

Who schedules Ron’s travel itinerary?

We will schedule Ron’s flight, rental car, and hotel. If you have one in the area you recommend feel free to email that information to Ron. Preferred hotel chains include: 1) Marriott (includes Renaissance and all Marriott hotels); 2) Hilton family of hotels (includes Coral, Conrad, Hilton, DoubleTree, Embassy Suites, Hampton Inn, and Homewood Suites); and 3) Holiday Inn (Intercontinental, Crowne Plaza, Holiday Inns, and StayBridge Suites).

How many attendees should we expect?

Of course, the number of registrants varies. However, plan for around 100 people to attend the event. You can make preparation changes up or down as the time draws closer. Also, expect a 50% surge in registrations during the last two weeks (some people are just last minute no matter how much lead time you give them).

Can we reduce our cost by limiting couples to one workbook?

No. The Seminar Planner requests that each person receive a workbook. This allows each person to record their own notes and process the information presented.

What details occur during the last two weeks?

• We will contact you two weeks in advance to get your registration count. Then, FamilyLIfe will ship workbooks (adding extra for last minute registrants) and resources for the sales tables to the appropriate contact person.
• Ron will need to visit with the audio/visual coordinator for your event. They will discuss his presentation needs and set up a time to test-run the system when he arrives.
• Remember to cut Ron’s check for the remainder of his Speaking Fee (the contracted amount minus the deposit). 

What about set-up and Check-in details?

• Remember to consult the Conference Host Guide. It includes set-up details for the stage, seating, and sales tables. If you can't find it there, by all means, call us.
• As specified in the Guide, we prefer round tables for the participants. Feel free to be creative in decorating the tables. For example, it is nice to have mints, candy, etc. on the table, and it is also great to have water available at each table.
• In addition to the podium please have a bar stool and a small side-table available for Ron on the stage.

What about resource sales?

• Again, consult the Conference Host Guide for details.
• Be sure to have volunteers ready to handle sales

Thank you for ministering to the stepfamilies in your area. We are praying for the upcoming event and look forward to what God will do!