RECEIVE ENCOURAGING CONTENT
PARTNERING WITH GOD
AND THE GRACE TO GROW
A CONTINUING EDUCATION EVENT
AUGUST 11 - 13 | COLUMBUS, OH
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“But grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To Him be glory both now and forever. Amen."
– Peter 3:18 (NIV)
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Join us for three days where we will explore how we can "grow in grace."
This year’s CE Gathering will focus on our call to partner with God in helping those we serve recognize that God is present with us even when the reality we’re living in feels strange and stringent. We are called to help people find comfort, hope and strength and to help them notice God’s good work in their lives. Grace does its best work in our partnership with God. It spurs us on. We find hope and strength for living and we grow. We grow in faith, trust, and the ability to hold fast to God’s word.
Our multi-approach to caring will feature Plenary sessions, workshops, and poster sessions uniquely geared for advancing practitioner skills in spiritual direction, and formational care.
experience teaching that refreshes and informs
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learn more about the integration between spiritual direction and inner healing focused formational
care
be personally inspired to faithful living in this pathway to healing, wholeness and
well-being
Learn creative and inspiring approaches to ministry
discover life-giving ways of connecting with others
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WHAT TO EXPECT
The Healing Care Ministries Continuing Education Conference is an annual gathering of individuals engaged in spiritual direction, formational prayer (healing prayer ministry) Christian counseling, and transformational leadership.
In an atmosphere of koinonia and hospitality, our goal is to host an event that promotes ministry and professional development, fosters spiritual insight and growth, and provides opportunities for you to experience a learning exchange with others.
TIME & LOCATION
This three-day conference includes powerful lectures from ministry leaders on faith, counseling, and healing prayer ministry. You will experience contemplative moments, praise and worship, fellowship gatherings, and two breakout sessions designed to engage, equip, and empower you on your journey with Christ in ministry. Check out the conference schedule below.
4142 Westerville Rd, Columbus, OH 43224
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Looking for accommodations?
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Hampton Inn & Suites-Easton
4150 Steltzer Road
Columbus, Ohio
(cut off date to book is July 28)
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Homewood Suites by Hilton
3600 Morse Road
Columbus, Ohio
(cut off date to book a room is July 17th)
FRIDAY
AUGUST 11
Pre- Event Sessions for HCM Spiritual Direction Students and Alumni from HCM Certificate Program in Formational Prayer:
2:00pm - 4:00pm
Arrival & Check-in
5:00 - 6:00 PM
Session Ends
8:15 PM
SATURDAY
AUGUST 12
Arrival & Check-in
7:45 - 8:15 AM
Lunch Break
12:45 - 3:00 PM
Dinner Break
5:15 - 7:00 PM
Session Ends
9:15 PM
SUNDAY
AUGUST 13
Arrival & Check-in
9:30 - 10:00 AM
Session Ends
11:00 AM
MEET OUR GUEST SPEAKERS
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Nathan is Director of Community Life at Renovaré. He heads up Fellowship of the Burning Heart and hosts the Renovaré Podcast. Formerly, he was an Associate Professor of social work and served as the Andrews Chair in Spiritual Formation at Spring Arbor University. He was also a licensed clinical social worker and certified addictions counselor. Nathan has published two books, including The Making of an Ordinary Saint: My Journey from Frustration to Joy with the Spiritual Disciplines.
John Loppnow has worked as a Psychotherapist and Life Coach for over 20 learning from mentors who grew up in Africa, South America, Europe and North America.
He completed his graduate training in Family systems and EFT (Emotionally Focused Therapy). He has studied PNI (PsychoNeuroImmunology), the mind-body connection, EMDR, Gottman Skills, Thrive Training (Relationship skills based on practice and brain science) and the Enneagram.
SUNGSHIM PARK LOPPNOW
TERRY WARDLE
Terry Wardle is the founder and president of Healing Care Ministries. Terry has more than four decades of experience delivering powerful, experiential teaching on matters of the Christian journey and is recognized by many for his ability to communicate in a clear, captivating, and transformational way.
MEET OUR GUEST SPEAKERS
AARON WARDLE
Aaron Wardle is a Shoshben (friend of the bridegroom) whose life mission is to create spaces for people to encounter the presence, power, truth and love of God. He ministers though music, teaching and pastoring. For the last two decades he has served along side his father, Terry, watching God use and grow the Healing Care community and movement. Aaron and his wife Destry live outside of Boulder, Colorado where he is the Associate Lead Pastor of Cornerstone Church. They have two daughters Grace Ryann and Addison Joy.
MIKE BOWDEN
As spiritual care facilitator with TEAM, Mike facilitates spiritual retreats, workshops and provides soul care for missionaries around the world. He received his training in spiritual direction from North Park Seminary in Chicago. Previously, he ministered 17 years as a
TEAM missionary in the Czech Republic with his wife Sonja and their two daughters before returning to live in Michigan in 2012. Mike also serves with Grafted Life Ministries and ESDA as soul care facilitator and as director of Still Waters, a retreat center in southwest Michigan.
NEAL SILER
Neal is the Executive Director of the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Initiative for Healing Care Ministries as well as the Director of the Spiritual Direction Program. He provides leadership to bring healing and wholeness to communities that have experienced racial trauma. He also leads the Spiritual Direction Program for HCM. Neal has an extensive background in individual, marriage and family counseling, having been a mental health clinician, a court psychologist and serving in the private sector. In 2008, he founded The Healing Place, which provides on-going small group ministry and extensive training opportunities in healing prayer and formational counseling.
TERRY WARDLE
Terry Wardle is the founder and president of Healing Care Ministries. Terry has more than four decades of experience delivering powerful, experiential teaching on matters of the Christian journey and is recognized by many for his ability to communicate in a clear, captivating, and transformational way. He drives a mustang convertible and loves to eat bear claws (not at the same time).
WORKSHOP FACILITATORS
Mike Bowden
Proctor Beard
Vitor Vilela
Dr. Marlene Fuller
Michelle McLaughlin
$249
Regular Rate​
Registration closes on Monday, August 7
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