FILE - This May 5, 2011 file photo provided by the office of the Governor of Virginia shows Jonnie Williams left, and Maureen McDonnell, wife of then Gov. Bob McDonnell, during a reception for a NASCAR race at the Executive Mansion in Richmond, Va. Former Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell and his wife were indicted Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2014, on corruption charges after a monthslong federal investigation into gifts the Republican received from Williams.  (AP Photo/Office of the Governor of Virginia, Michele White, File)

FILE - This May 5, 2011 file photo provided by the office of the Governor of Virginia shows Jonnie Williams left, and Maureen McDonnell, wife of then Gov. Bob McDonnell, during a reception for a NASCAR race at the Executive Mansion in Richmond, Va. Former Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell and his wife were indicted Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2014, on corruption charges after a monthslong federal investigation into gifts the Republican received from Williams. (AP Photo/Office of the Governor of Virginia, Michele White, File)

Dr. Chapman to lead conference

Dr. Gary Chapman will lead a conference titled “The Marriage You’ve Always Wanted” from 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. March 15 at Homer High School’s Mariner Theatre.

Chapman is the author of the best-selling book, “The Five Love Languages,” which has been translated into more than 36 languages. He also has written 27 other books. He travels throughout the world speaking about marriage, family and relationships. Conference topics include understanding and expressing love, initiating positive change, and making sex a mutual joy. Cost of the conference is $50 per person or $90 per couple; cost at the door is $55 per person, as available.

Dr. Chapman and his wife Karolyn have been married for more than 45 years and have two grown children. They currently live in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, where Dr. Chapman serves as senior associate pastor at Calvary Baptist Church.

The event is being organized by Homer’s Church on the Rock. To register or for more information, visit cotrhomer.org/chapman.

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