Conference Information

The BBJ Family Foundation makes it possible for BARBARA BARRINGTON JONES to visit your area for a Weekend Conference

Barbara’s resume . . . Barbara Barrington Jones has been a speaker for the Church Education System for over twenty years with programs such as Especially for Youth and Education Week on all three BYU campuses. She is the author of five books and a participating author in ten others. She speaks internationally in both English and Spanish and has spoken in Mexico, Central America, England, Australia, China, Korea, New Zealand, South Africa, South America and across the United States and Canada. She has been directing Be The Best You Girls Camp, an LDS teen girls program now in its 11th year, at the University of Utah in Salt Lake City, Utah as well as “Especially for Women” (formally “A New You”), an LDS Women’s Retreat which is also held at the University of Utah and is now in its 15th year. She has recently brought her new program “International Institute of Professional Protocol” to the BUY- Hawaii which teaches the students how to prepare for the job interview.

Barbara was a former Professional Classical Ballerina, Fashion Designer, and International Image Consultant and is the CEO of the Barbara Barrington Jones Family Foundation, a non-profit, tax-exempt, 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to motivating and helping individuals of all ages throughout the world to reach their potential.

Barbara comes to you! Through the financial support of the BBJ Family Foundation, Barbara will come to your area for a weekend and present spiritual and humor rich presentations prepared especially for the youth, women, and adults at no charge.

What to expect . . . Begin with a Friday evening youth fireside for the Young Men and Young Women in your Stake, 12-18. (Parents and leaders are invited to attend). Barbara presents her popular and thought-provoking Power in Purity – Satan’s Three Great Lies D&C 121:45. The youth will learn to avoid the traps of negative peer-pressure, how to more clearly listen to the Spirit’s voice, the importance of a temple marriage and drawing on the power of Christ’s atonement. Saturday starts with an all-day seminar just for women. The Incredible Gifs of Women focuses on reminding each woman of her divine worth and teaches her how to combat feelings of being overwhelmed in life by developing a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Barbara relates personal experiences and teaches how to regain your sense of humor, and she finishes with her powerful conversion story.

Close the weekend Saturday evening with a moving fireside for all adults, especially husbands and wives. Building Lasting Relationships encompasses the five most important needs of men and the five most important needs of women. Barbara also covers the crucial aspects of communication between men and women. You’ll learn to laugh at yourself and gain a new appreciation for your spouse and loved ones. This is an excellent fireside for non-members.

What does it cost? The BBJ Family Foundation generously covers all of Barbara’s costs. In order to justify the expense, however, the Foundation does ask that your Stake have between 200 to 250 women attend the Saturday seminar.

How to schedule a weekend conference Barbara’s calendar next year opens in August. To reserve a date and make all the arrangements, please call
801-960-7506 or 1-800-989-3309, or email Shayni at shayni@bbjfamilyfoundation.org.

Conference Information:

Youth Fireside Barbara Barrington Jones

“POWER IN PURITY” Satan’s Three Great Lies

All talks have been approved through CES Correlation Committee for Education Week and EFY

Satan “desires to have” us and make us “his”. His great lies can tempt us to stray from the right track. His three great lies – “Once won’t hurt”, “Everyone is doing it”, and “No one will ever know” are paths he tries to lure us down. Sister Jones will discuss how to steer clear of Satan’s traps. She will help youth to understand the biggest lie of all is “There’s no way out”. She will show youth that the Savior is always there with His arms outstretched, waiting to guide us back to him. Sister Jones has a great rapport with the youth of the church and helps them feel the Lord’s love and Spirit.

FRIDAY 7:00 – 9:00 PM

Please follow this format

  • Opening Hymn and Prayer
  • Barbara’s Introduction (will be sent prior to Conference)
  • Barbara’s talk
  • Closing Hymn: “Be Thou Humble” (Hymn 130)
  • Closing Prayer

NOTE: Please do NOT schedule a dance following this session.

Setting Up for the Fireside

Items Needed:

  • Big screen with DVD capability (same setup used for General Conference broadcasts) and someone who has knowledge of how to use the equipment.
  • Traveling microphone, with a long cord
  • Small classroom table next to podium for props and materials
  • CD/DVD Player
  • Someone who knows how to run all audio/visual equipment
  • Overhead projector for transparencies

A Special Day for Women Barbara Barrington Jones

“THE INCREDIBLE GIFTS OF WOMEN”

All talks have been approved through CES Correlation Committee for Education Week and EFY

Sister Barbara Jones will offer a very memorable day with practical guidance and spiritual inspiration to the Women of your Stake in a day-long-conference as outlined below. Recent studies show that depression and low self-esteem are found in epidemic proportions in the women of the world. Many women suffer from loneliness, fatigue, stress, abuse and being overwhelmed in their daily lives. Sister Jones will help them overcome these discouraging challenges.

SATURDAY 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM

10 – 11:30 The Worth of a Woman In order to become an effective wife, mother and sister, a woman must realize her divine destiny and self worth and also appreciate her unique gifts and talents. The sisters will come to understand Satan’s trap of taking on too much and becoming overwhelmed with life. They will learn of the importance of taking time for themselves spiritually and relying on Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ to aid and comfort them in times of adversity and struggle. They will gain the confidence that can come when they learn to accept the Lord’s plan for them and their intrinsic worth as a daughter of God.

11:30 -12 Instant Changes for a Better Appearance We have been repeatedly instructed to stay well-groomed and take care and pride in our appearance. This show of respect to others and to our Creator is
not vanity but is the way our prophets throughout this dispensation have encouraged women to present themselves.

12 – 1 Lunch (potluck, bring-your-own, box lunch, etc.)

1 – 2 She Who Laughs, Lasts . . . One of the most powerful treatments to bring encouragement to others and joy in your own heart is laughter. Elder Eyring says, “Humor is the key to endurance.” The women will receive insight into how to use humor to help in everyday situations.

2 – 3 Whispers from Heaven Barbara Jones will share her life story and conversion covering the power of the atonement, striving for a temple marriage, listening for the promptings of the Holy Ghost and developing a personal relationship with our Savior, Jesus Christ. She will share her realization, following the death of her husband, that eternal love transcends the veil.

Please follow this format

  • Opening Hymn
  • Opening Prayer
  • Special Musical Presentation: “Sisterhood of Zion” offered by an individual or group from your area (sheet music on request)
  • Barbara’s Introduction (will be sent prior to Conference)
  • Barbara’s talk
  • Closing Hymn
  • Closing Prayer

Setting up for the Conference

  • Big screen with DVD capability (like set up for General Conference)
  • Traveling microphone with long cord
  • CD/DVD player
  • Small classroom table next to podium for props and materials
  • Overhead projector for transparencies
  • Someone who knows how to run all equipment

Fireside for All Adults Especially Husbands and Wives

“BUILDING LASTING RELATIONSHIPS” Loving Relationships Don’t Just Happen

All talks have been approved through CES Correlation Committee for Education Week and EFY

In this two-hour fireside Sister Jones will explain the importance of learning the five most important needs of a woman and also of a man. Medical research tells about male/female differences beginning in the womb. Participants will gain a greater understanding of how each gender communicates differently and how we can work together building on each other’s strengths. She emphasizes how the most successful relationships have a third partner, the Lord Jesus Christ and how to seek and encourage our relationships with the Savior. This is an excellent fireside for non-members!!

SATURDAY 7:00 – 9:00 PM

Please follow this Format

  • Opening Hymn
  • Prayer
  • Special Musical Presentation: “Learn of Me” by Janice Kapp Perry, sung by a member or a group from your stake. (sheet music on request)
  • Barbara’s Introduction (sent prior to Conference)
  • Sister Jones’ Presentation
  • Closing Hymn (song about Christ such as Come Follow Me, I Need Thee Every Hour, etc)
  • Closing Prayer

Setting Up for the Fireside

Items Needed:

  • Big screen with DVD capability (same set-up used for General Conference broadcasts) and someone who has knowledge of how to use the equipment.
  • A traveling microphone, with a long cord.
  • DVD/CD Player
  • Overhead projector for transparencies
  • Small table next to podium for props and materials