A CONFERENCE RESTORING FAITH IN GOD AND THE CHURCH
FEBRUARY 7-8, 2025
PHOENIX, ARIZONA
Join hundreds of abuse survivors, advocates, allies, and church leaders this February for a two-day event centered on community, connection, and healing. Leading voices in clergy sexual abuse, trauma, church reform, and other vital topics will provide insight and in-depth sessions.
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Diane Langberg, Ph.D.
Psychologist & Author
Scot McKnight
Author & Advocate
Mary DeMuth
Author & Advocate
Dr. David Pooler
Baylor University Professor
Leslie Vernick
Author & Relationship Coach
Sanghoon Yoo
Pastor & Trauma-Informed Leader
Lance Ford
Author & Mentor
Julie Roys
The Roys Report Founder
Melissa Hogan
Attorney & Advocate
RESTORE CONFERENCE SPEAKER TOPICS INCLUDE:
Navigating Church Trauma, Mary DeMuth
Understanding Adult Clergy Sexual Abuse, Dr. David Pooler
Honor Culture, Matt. 18 & Other Ways of Controlling the Masses, Lance Ford
Why Air the Church’s ‘Dirty Laundry’?, Julie Roys
The Benefits of Deconstruction, Scot McKnight
Becoming the Hero of Your Own Story, Leslie Vernick
Local Panel — Phoenix: The Spiritual Wild West
Caleb Campbell
Author & Pastor
Johnna Harris
‘Bodies Behind the Bus’ Cohost
Dustin Blatnik
Pastor & Musician
Panel — IHOPKC Survivors & Advocates
Tammy Woods
Survivor & Advocate
Elizabeth Herder
Abuse Survivors Advocate
Thursday Feb. 6, 2025
PRE-CONFERENCE FOR COUNSELORS/THERAPISTS/PASTORS & OTHER HELPING PROFESSIONALS
Healing Religious Trauma: Addressing the Impacts on Survivors and Helpers
In-depth sessions for counselors, therapists, pastors, and other helping professionals
Co-sponsored by Fuller Theological Seminary Arizona
Diane Langberg, Ph.D.
Psychologist & Author
Dr. David Pooler
Professor, Baylor University
Jenny Bayless, D.Min.
Professor & Trauma Specialist
Andrea Waddell-Pratt, Ph.D.
Professor & Psychologist
Lisa Compton, Ph.D.
Professor & LCSW
Taylor Patterson
Licensed Counselor
Phil Monroe
Trauma Healing Institute Director
Leslie Vernick
Author & Relationship Coach
PRE-CONFERENCE SESSIONS include:
– Lessons Learned in the Therapist’s Chair, Dr. Diane Langberg
– Counseling Care for Victims of Religious Trauma: Challenges and Opportunities, Dr. Phil Monroe and Leslie Vernick
– Sustainable Compassion: Equipping Helpers for Secondary Trauma, Drs. Lisa Compton and Taylor Patterson
– How to Find Joy in Helping the Wounded, Dr. David Pooler
– Becoming a Hope-Holder: Why I Stopped Trying to Provide Peoples’ Hope, Dr. Jenny Bayless
– Religious Trauma and the Black Church: Challenges and Treatment Considerations, Dr. Andrea Waddell-Pratt.
*The pre-conference has been approved as an accredited continuing education course.
At the Register link below, add CEC processing fee ($90) to receive six credit hours available through Fuller Theological Seminary Arizona.
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REGISTRATION
Bulk purchase discount available for groups of 5 or more people.
Last day to register online: Jan. 31.
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HOTELS
Three hotels near the conference venue have rooms available at discounted conference rates. Click below to book your stay.
Hyatt Place (Phoenix/Chandler-Fashion Center)
Drury Inn & Suites (Phoenix/Chandler-Fashion Center)
Staybridge Suites (Phoenix/Chandler)
EVENT VENUE ADDRESS
Crossroads Nazarene Church – 2950 W Ray Rd. – Chandler, AZ 85224
