Restoring God’s Shalom Within us: Recovering from and preventing ministry burnout.  

In this workshop we will:

• Explore what burnout is and how we end up burned out time and time again.
• Consider together how our view of God and God’s will impact how we do ministry.
• Learn the difference between burnout and compassion fatigue.
• Experience tools that could help create rhythms of life and work that embody God’s shalom.

Breakout Leader: Eunhyey Lok LMFT received her MS MFT from Fuller Seminary. Formerly, she served as Director of Outreach and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist at the now closed Asian American Christian Counseling Service. Before that, she worked as the Mobilization Director for Reah International and worked closely with field workers based in North Korea and NE China. Eun-hyey is passionate about being a part of God’s healing in people and relationships because she believes it empowers us to thrive in the purposes God has for us and the world. Eun-hyey is also a certified spiritual director (direction.eunhyeylok.com), is married and has one son. She recently moved back to Minnesota after almost 20 years in Los Angeles. She is enjoying all the parks and lakes Minnesota has to offer for her walks.

A Hopeful Understanding of Anxiety

In this training, we will dive into a compassionate and faith-based exploration of anxiety.  Together, we will:

• Understand God’s Design: Explore why God created us with the capacity to feel anxious and how it serves a purpose in our lives.
• Understand the Experience of Anxiety: Gain insight into the human experience of anxiety, recognizing both its emotional and physical aspects.
• Discern Anxiety: Learn practical tools for recognizing anxiety in your own life and understanding your triggers.
• Find Hope: Equip yourself with biblical and practical strategies to confront fears, tolerate discomfort, and reduce the power of anxiety in your life.

By the end of this training, you will have a hopeful perspective on anxiety and feel empowered to navigate it with faith, understanding, and resilience.

Breakout Leader: Colleen Mens MSW LICSW
Colleen Mens is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW), a dedicated psychotherapist with a passion for helping individuals find healing and peace. She is the owner of Willow Tree Counseling, located in Eagan, MN. At Willow Tree Counseling, Colleen provides a warm, welcoming environment for young adults, adults, and mental health professionals to seek compassionate support.

Colleen offers a blend of traditional psychotherapy and integrative trauma healing, all rooted in God’s perfect design for reflection, renewal, and reconciliation. Colleen’s approach emphasizes the importance of emotional healing through a Christ-centered perspective, helping individuals grow and restore their lives and relationships, by connecting faith and mental wellness.

Colleen offers both face-to-face and tele-therapy appointments.

Healing the wounds of trauma

Trauma is a deep wound of the heart and mind that can take a long time to heal. It hurts every part of us: our relationships, our bodies, our thoughts, and our faith. During our time together we will engage in a holistic approach to helping people begin the process of healing. The lessons use stories, activities, Scripture, and questions to help people engage deeply with themselves, with God, and with each other.

Breakout Leaders: David and Colleen Little led Navigator collegiate ministries in Iowa, South Dakota, Minnesota, and Russia for more than 30 years. They are registered trainers of Trust Based Relational Intervention (TBRIÒ), Circle of Security Parenting (COS) and Healing the Wounds of Trauma. Colleen has a master’s degree in Speech Therapy and David has a master’s degree in Developmental Psychology.

In 2015, they began a ministry titled imago hearts offering help, hope, and healing to parents who are raising children with histories of abandonment, abuse, and neglect. Often, these children are suffering from “complex developmental trauma.” In addition to training and coaching parents in Minnesota, they have partnerships with NGOs in Ukraine, Russia, Belarus, Moldova, and Poland. Since the war began, they have launched an additional ministry titled, Restore Ukraine to serve under resourced populations living in Ukraine.

Spiritual and Practical Tools to Navigate Depression

In this breakout session, we will briefly explore the intersection of faith and mental health, equipping followers of Jesus with both spiritual and practical tools to navigate depression. Together, we will

• Unpack biblical truths about depression and its effects;
• Explore the power of prayer and community, and
• Learn the importance of seeking support without shame.

Through open discussion, we will reflect on how Jesus’ grace sustains us in our struggles and brings hope even in the hardest seasons. Attendees will leave encouraged, empowered with actionable steps, and renewed in their perspective on walking with Jesus through difficult times.

Breakout Leader: Joshua Rampi is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, with over 20 years of professional experience. He combines humor, wisdom, and metaphors to create a safe environment where clients are encouraged to take risks and explore their challenges. Joshua specializes in addressing issues such as anxiety, trauma, and depression, aiming to help clients understand and tackle the root causes of their problems for lasting change.  Joshua also serves as a Collaborative Law Family Specialist, guiding families through divorce by fostering effective communication and creating child-centered parenting plans that prioritize healthy co-parenting.