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Can you help the church become a safer place for women who experience abuse? Join us in January 2025 for a one day conference


On January 18, 2025 I and a great list of speakers will address this question. The answer, of course, is YES. Come join us. Register by either this link or the QR code in the image. We will identify some of the common problems and give practical tools to improve the care the church can provide. Sometimes we leave conferences with more questions than answers. It is our goal that you will leave with ideas you can implement that will improve the care of vulnerable people in your congregation. While everyone is invited, we are focusing on the kinds of care church leaders–lay or professional–can provide. So, if you are a small group leader, a lay counselor, a pastor, a Sunday School teacher, this is for you. It will not be livestreamed so if you want to hear what we have to say, come to Willow Grove, PA!

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Upcoming webinar: Navigating church scandals with integrity and compassion


In today’s world, church scandals make headlines all too often. But the real story isn’t just about what went wrong—it’s about how the church responds. A scandal can either deepen wounds or open the door to healing. But that all depends on how it’s handled.

Are you prepared to lead your church through the storm? Do you know how to respond with truth, transparency, and genuine care for those harmed?

Join us for an insightful webinar where we’ll explore:

  • Common but harmful responses to church scandals
  • How to create a crisis response plan that prioritizes healing over image preservation
  • Practical steps to develop a playbook that prepares your church for the unthinkable

Don’t wait for a crisis to learn how to respond. Equip yourself now with the knowledge and tools to lead your church with integrity through unexpected upheavals.

Key Takeaways:

  • How to prioritize truth and transparency
  • Identifying “shadow values” that may negatively influence care responses
  • Creating a crisis response team that truly cares for victims
  • Practical strategies for communication and care during a scandal

This webinar will cover the challenge, offer a framework for addressing church scandals, and include a Q&A segment.

Who Should Attend: Church and ministry leaders, elders, and anyone involved in pastoral care.

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Healing Church: Master class 5.13.2021


This Thursday, May 13, 2021, 1-3pm EDT. $15 for registration but you will receive a copy of JR Brigg’s book mailed to you. To register, click here.

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Free online master class with Diane Langberg on redeeming power


Forum of Christian Leaders will be hosting Dr. Langberg for a 3 hour master class on March 20, 2021. The forum is entitled, Redeeming Power: Understanding Authority and Abuse in the Church. For more information on how to register for this session, please check out this flyer.

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Trauma in America, unveiling a Barna study in a webinar


in 2019, American Bible Society sponsored a study comparing chronic trauma in both churched and unchurched populations. It is out now and you can learn about it on a free webinar on August 6 at 2 pm EDT. I will be one of the guests talking about the implications of the research findings and how pastors and church leaders can be part of the healing path.

Sign up here. If you attend, Barna will give you a discount code if you want to purchase a print or digital copy of the monograph.

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Preparing the church for the oncoming mental health pandemic


A couple of weeks ago, I wrote this essay that Christian Post published today. It is a letter to church leaders and suggests 4 ways they can support positive emotional and spiritual care for their congregants.

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