
Events

Hopebuilders Conference for Equipping Leaders
WHO IS THIS CONFERENCE DESIGNED FOR?
Pastors, Church Leaders, Volunteers, Small Group Leaders, and people in the community who help others like social workers, non-profits, etc.
It is also for anyone who desires to learn more about the dynamics of abuse and tools to overcome the effects of abuse and trauma from their past
PURPOSE OF THE CONFERENCE:
Our goal is to further equip leaders in the church so they can be a safe place for people to find hope and healing and live free from abuse and trauma. This conference will be beneficial for anyone who would like a better understanding of trauma resulting from abuse and neglect.
PRESENTERS:
Diane Stores, Founder and Exec. Director, Door of Hope
Darlene Cook, U.S. Women’s Program Director, Door of Hope
TOPICS:
Understanding Abuse and Types of Abuse
How God Feels About Abuse
How Trauma Affects the Brain
What We Need to Heal from Trauma
and more…
REGISTRATION:
$65 with box lunch (register by 3pm on Friday, Dec. 6)
$50 per person w/o lunch (able to register at the door!)
$25 per person LIVESTREAM (a link will be sent out via email by Friday evening)

Understanding Trauma from Abuse & Neglect: How do I experience Hope that brings JOY?
Have you experienced abuse or trauma? Come find a place to grow in your understanding of abuse. Founder and Executive Director, Diane Stores; and US Program Director Darlene Cook, will share insights that will empower you to find hope and healing from a Christ-centered perspective. You will learn tools to recover peace and build joy capacity!
Do you know someone who has experienced abuse? Come and gain a deeper understanding of the dynamics of abuse and how God feels about abuse, which will help you learn how to better walk with those who are hurting.
Presenters:
Diane Stores, Founder and Executive Director of Door of Hope
Darlene Cook, United States Women’s Program Director
Topics:
How Trauma Affects Our Brain
What is Joy and How to Build It in Ourselves
Learning How to Be More Relational with our Family and Friends
Registration Fee: $25 per person