Jesus’ story reflected so much of our everyday lives. He was surrounded by and encountered deeply traumatic situations and highly traumatized people. And if we dare to be involved in ministry work, it’s safe to conclude that experiencing some form of trauma is inevitable. However, there is hope for us all. A resurrected person is a resilient person. Jesus IS alive, and because we are resurrected with Christ, we, too, can live a resilient life.

Resilience is not about being the toughest, strongest, or having the most 'grit'. It's about acknowledging our complete dependence on the triune God and accepting that we cannot navigate life on our own. A resilient life is a gift from God, and it's a gift that's accessible to everyone

This one-day workshop recognizes the beauty in every individual, as well as, the pain we experience as pastors in walking with justice-impacted persons. In this retreat, we will recognize the special burdens carried in this area of ministry and learn resilience with a simple approach of identifying and strategizing. We will identify the variety of traumas that have impacted our human nervous system, local churches, and surrounding communities and strategize ways to become resilient through customized, evidence-based educational and interactive sessions.

Facilitator: Rev. Dr. Camisha Chambers, All In Community Nurturing Communities Coordinator

Time: 10AM-3PM
Location: Wedgewood UMC, 263 East Mill St., Akron, 44308
Registration Deadlines: Thursday, September 26

Questions or Request for Support?
Please reach out to:
Dr. Camisha Chambers, Nurturing Communities Coordinator:
nurturingcoordinator@gmail.com :: 614-966-0281