John and Pat Hazelwood, "Seed of Marriage and how to make it Grow"

John and Pat Hazelwood have committed their lives to serving the Lord and are called to lead others into victorious living for Christ. They are the founding directors of ‘Yes, Marriage Works!, Inc.’, a non-profit organization focused on marriage and family sustainability. They are also Ordained Chaplains with the International Federation of Chaplains. The Hazelwood’s have been married for over 43+ years and are the proud parents of nine children; six of which are married and have 16 grandchildren. They are certified facilitators in several nationally accredited programs that focuses on developing relationship skills. Their experience has allowed them to use transferable skills to help couples manage high stress levels, life changes, and raising children in arenas domestically and internationally. John and Pat currently serve as marriage coaches with Pioneers International. They coach missionaries before and during their time overseas. They have worked with couples serving in 15 countries. John is also an Engagement Officer for Communio, a non-profit organization that trains and equips churches to share the Gospel through the renewal of healthy relationships, marriages, and the family. John Hazelwood Church Engagement Officer M: 614.747.0360 E: [e-mail] www.communio.org www.yesmarriageworks.com