The United Methodist Womenʼs Unit of the Hamilton Park United Methodist Church will present a panel discussion featuring Dr. Renee Hornbuckle, Senior Pastor, Agape Christian Fellowship in Arlington on Saturday, Sept. 28 10 a.m. – 12 noon. The panel will also feature Vanessa Vaughter, LMSW, M. Div., Teen Dating Violence Prevention Counselor at Hopeʼs Door, Womenʼs shelter in Plano.
Domestic violence is occurring at an alarming rate.
- Every nine seconds in the United States a woman is assaulted or beaten.
- Nearly 1 in 5 teenagers girls who have been in a relationship said a boyfriend threatened violence or self-harm if presented with a break up.
This panel discussion will present two points. Vaughter will discuss the reasons why this violence is increasing, how to recognize the signals that one is with an abusive partner before it happens, and what to do if it happens.
Dr. Hornbuckle currently serves as Senior Pastor of Agape Christian Fellowship, inArlington, which she helped to establish in 1991. She holds a Bachelors of Arts in Business Administration, a Masters of Biblical Studies and a Doctorate in Religious Philosophy. She has been an instructor and faculty board member for The Potterʼs House Godʼs Leading Ladies Enrichment Program hosted by Bishop T.D. Jakes.
In addition, Dr. Hornbuckle hosts the annual Women of Influence Personal Development
Conference each year and is the author of several books and manuals such as the daily devotional Power for This Day, The Power Of Healthy Esteem, The Power of Passion, Petals, Principles and Promises and If It Pleases the King (A Manual To Train Your Ministry In Hospitality). Dr. Hornbuckle also hosts an internet show, Real Living with Renee – and Agape Live! both air on www.LifeStream.TV.
Dr. Hornbuckle will discuss her personal testimony through her new book, Suffering in Silence. Copies of her book will be available for purchase and she will sign autographs.
Hamilton Park UMC is located at 11881 Schroeder Rd. in North Dallas. The event is free and open to women and teenage girls. However, please call Jackie Robinson at 214-938-5319 by Thursday, Sept. 26 to RSVP to confirm there is enough seating.
