Pre-Conference Workshops
Our 14 pre-conference workshops provide opportunities for in-depth training and skill development.
Pre-cons are 3 hours each and are a paid add-on
($49 per pre-conference workshop).
Note that there are morning and afternoon options.
Thursday, September 25
Morning workshops 8:30 – 11:30 am
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LifeMapping® is a powerful, biblically based approach to help bring purpose, clarity, and hope to those you coach. Many clients we see are facing major transitions. Others are stuck and struggling to answer the question, “Where do I go from here?” LifeMapping® helps address these challenges and more by capturing the key “pictures” of their life story. This is a proven tool to create a clear, prayed over plan for a God-honoring future.
Learning Objectives
Participants will:
- Learn the core elements of LifeMapping® that provide people with a powerful picture of their own life story.
- Discover how LifeMapping® helps clients lay out a positive, prayed over plan for a special future.
- Begin their own LifeMap® and discover ways to use this resource in life, practice, and ministry.
LifeMapping® is a powerful, biblically based approach to help bring purpose, clarity, and hope to those you coach. Many clients we see are facing major transitions. Others are stuck and struggling to answer the question, “Where do I go from here?” LifeMapping® helps address these challenges and more by capturing the key “pictures” of their life story. This is a proven tool to create a clear, prayed over plan for a God-honoring future.
Learning Objectives
Participants will:
- Learn the core elements of LifeMapping® that provide people with a powerful picture of their own life story.
- Discover how LifeMapping® helps clients lay out a positive, prayed over plan for a special future.
- Begin their own LifeMap® and discover ways to use this resource in life, practice, and ministry.
In today’s chaotic world, traumatic events frequently take place all around us, impacting the critical ministries and strategies of counselors, life coaches, chaplains, and more. This workshop brings a dynamic faith-based and relational approach to trauma recovery. It was created by Project Healing Heroes and integrates research, real-life experiences, and psychological principles with a Christ centered focus to helping people heal. Come, join us and learn how you too can make a difference!
Learning Objectives
Participants will:
- Learn “Basic Combat Training” principles in dealing with trauma, drawn from the Up Armor series.
- Develop strategies to use with survivors in building healthy relationships by addressing topics such as guilt, shame, remorse, regret, survivor guilt, and moral injury.
- Be able to articulate effective ways for survivors to defeat isolation and gain a powerful, clear understanding of who they are and how they are designed to be in their relationship with God and others.
In today’s chaotic world, traumatic events frequently take place all around us, impacting the critical ministries and strategies of counselors, life coaches, chaplains, and more. This workshop brings a dynamic faith-based and relational approach to trauma recovery. It was created by Project Healing Heroes and integrates research, real-life experiences, and psychological principles with a Christ centered focus to helping people heal. Come, join us and learn how you too can make a difference!
Learning Objectives
Participants will:
- Learn “Basic Combat Training” principles in dealing with trauma, drawn from the Up Armor series.
- Develop strategies to use with survivors in building healthy relationships by addressing topics such as guilt, shame, remorse, regret, survivor guilt, and moral injury.
- Be able to articulate effective ways for survivors to defeat isolation and gain a powerful, clear understanding of who they are and how they are designed to be in their relationship with God and others.
Job satisfaction is at an all-time low – driving the demand for career coaches to chart professional work success. Gain the skills to guide clients toward meaningful work with career mapping, resume building, strategic LinkedIn networking, and more using a personalized plan to match God’s design. Career coaches provide tools to overcome obstacles, give empowering feedback to shatter anxiety, guide job transitions, and support entrepreneurs. Helping clients map their strengths empowers them with confidence to stretch into their career potential.
Learning Objectives
Participants will:
- Understand how a career coach maps God’s design for clients to stretch into His potential for meaningful work.
- Learn techniques and strategies including SMART goals, LinkedIn positioning, strategic networking, and career planning based on natural gifting.
- Explore tools used by career coaching, using key words on resumes, gaining certifications, recommendations, managing transitions, and knowing when it’s time to move on.
Job satisfaction is at an all-time low – driving the demand for career coaches to chart professional work success. Gain the skills to guide clients toward meaningful work with career mapping, resume building, strategic LinkedIn networking, and more using a personalized plan to match God’s design. Career coaches provide tools to overcome obstacles, give empowering feedback to shatter anxiety, guide job transitions, and support entrepreneurs. Helping clients map their strengths empowers them with confidence to stretch into their career potential.
Learning Objectives
Participants will:
- Understand how a career coach maps God’s design for clients to stretch into His potential for meaningful work.
- Learn techniques and strategies including SMART goals, LinkedIn positioning, strategic networking, and career planning based on natural gifting.
- Explore tools used by career coaching, using key words on resumes, gaining certifications, recommendations, managing transitions, and knowing when it’s time to move on.
For over two decades, the Rosbergs have been teaching and coaching couples across the world in bringing biblically based and survey supported secrets to healthy, balanced, and lasting marriages. Knowing the heartbeat of what couples desire and yearn for in order to experience a great marriage, the Rosbergs provide the opportunity for coaches to join with clients in helping them experience the “more” in their marriages. This is a hand-on, practical, and interactive workshop.
Learning Objectives
Participants will:
- Be introduced to the new “Rosberg Marriage Wellness Checkup” – a 99-question survey designed to discern the strengths and weaknesses couples experience across 14 areas of measurement.
- Gain valuable insights to help couples develop a biblical game plan to build their marriage.
- Be equipped with a new church and community-wide strategy for encouraging and coaching couples to build strong marriages.
For over two decades, the Rosbergs have been teaching and coaching couples across the world in bringing biblically based and survey supported secrets to healthy, balanced, and lasting marriages. Knowing the heartbeat of what couples desire and yearn for in order to experience a great marriage, the Rosbergs provide the opportunity for coaches to join with clients in helping them experience the “more” in their marriages. This is a hand-on, practical, and interactive workshop.
Learning Objectives
Participants will:
- Be introduced to the new “Rosberg Marriage Wellness Checkup” – a 99-question survey designed to discern the strengths and weaknesses couples experience across 14 areas of measurement.
- Gain valuable insights to help couples develop a biblical game plan to build their marriage.
- Be equipped with a new church and community-wide strategy for encouraging and coaching couples to build strong marriages.
Through bonding scientific research, faith, and biblical principles, this workshop offers Christian counselors, coaches, and ministry leaders, a clear and proven way to See, Shape, and Strengthen the marital bond of the couples they serve. Utilizing the therapeutic approach of Emotionally Focused Therapy developed by EFT founder, Dr. Sue Johnson, learn effective strategies that help repair and enhance relationships.
Learning Objectives
Participants will:
- Gain a deeper understanding of love, attachment, and adult bonding.
- Develop critical facilitator skills necessary to effectively coach couples into healthier relationships.
- Learn how to use the Created for Connection resources to address conflict, emotional disconnection, and unforgiveness in order to shape more secure marital bonds.
Through bonding scientific research, faith, and biblical principles, this workshop offers Christian counselors, coaches, and ministry leaders, a clear and proven way to See, Shape, and Strengthen the marital bond of the couples they serve. Utilizing the therapeutic approach of Emotionally Focused Therapy developed by EFT founder, Dr. Sue Johnson, learn effective strategies that help repair and enhance relationships.
Learning Objectives
Participants will:
- Gain a deeper understanding of love, attachment, and adult bonding.
- Develop critical facilitator skills necessary to effectively coach couples into healthier relationships.
- Learn how to use the Created for Connection resources to address conflict, emotional disconnection, and unforgiveness in order to shape more secure marital bonds.
Life can be overwhelming, but emotional resilience is a skill anyone can learn. An avalanche of new information from the field of neuroscience has helped us understand more than ever how people develop emotional resilience. This workshop offers practical tools and biblical strategies to increase emotional capacity and move from a low-joy life into one that changes a person’s outlook and relationships.
Learning Objectives
Participants will:
- Learn the essential brain science and key principles that form the foundation for three books co-authored by Dr. Warner – Rare Leadership (with Jim Wilder), The 4 Habits of Joy-filled People (with Chris Cousey), and Building Bounce (with Stefanie Hinman).
- Develop a basic understanding of attachment theory concepts and how they impact core thinking and beliefs.
- Gain a clearer understanding of how people can grow resilience and develop an effective plan for a more satisfying and joy-filled life.
Life can be overwhelming, but emotional resilience is a skill anyone can learn. An avalanche of new information from the field of neuroscience has helped us understand more than ever how people develop emotional resilience. This workshop offers practical tools and biblical strategies to increase emotional capacity and move from a low-joy life into one that changes a person’s outlook and relationships.
Learning Objectives
Participants will:
- Learn the essential brain science and key principles that form the foundation for three books co-authored by Dr. Warner – Rare Leadership (with Jim Wilder), The 4 Habits of Joy-filled People (with Chris Cousey), and Building Bounce (with Stefanie Hinman).
- Develop a basic understanding of attachment theory concepts and how they impact core thinking and beliefs.
- Gain a clearer understanding of how people can grow resilience and develop an effective plan for a more satisfying and joy-filled life.
There are many different levels of mental health related needs and issues today. There are also different levels of engagement with those who are lost, brokenhearted, have questions, are facing some of life’s challenges, or are simply looking for a glimmer of hope in the midst of their circumstances. Having the right foundation and structure that outlines a complete “system of care” can be critically important for ministry and organizational effectiveness, as well as balanced family and relational dynamics. This workshop will address the restoration of well-being, how to compassionately apply God’s Word and biblical principles, the need to draw people into a deeper relationship with Christ, and the important path of true discipleship.
Learning Objectives
Participants will:
- Learn the What, the Why, and the How of relationally based care and counsel.
- Be given a comprehensive model that describes a biblically sourced and relevant system of care, not only for those seeking help, but also for those who are offering help.
- Have an opportunity to experience elements of this model through hands-on demonstrations and exercises.
There are many different levels of mental health related needs and issues today. There are also different levels of engagement with those who are lost, brokenhearted, have questions, are facing some of life’s challenges, or are simply looking for a glimmer of hope in the midst of their circumstances. Having the right foundation and structure that outlines a complete “system of care” can be critically important for ministry and organizational effectiveness, as well as balanced family and relational dynamics. This workshop will address the restoration of well-being, how to compassionately apply God’s Word and biblical principles, the need to draw people into a deeper relationship with Christ, and the important path of true discipleship.
Learning Objectives
Participants will:
- Learn the What, the Why, and the How of relationally based care and counsel.
- Be given a comprehensive model that describes a biblically sourced and relevant system of care, not only for those seeking help, but also for those who are offering help.
- Have an opportunity to experience elements of this model through hands-on demonstrations and exercises.
Thursday, September 25
Afternoon workshops 1:00 – 4:00 pm
Have you ever wondered how you can develop a long-lasting edge to your coaching and leadership skills? How do you maximize the time you have with a client and speak more effectively into their life or faith journey? This workshop will equip you to discern what the true felt needs are, beyond what people may realize themselves, and to provide a deeper set of core spiritual skills as a life coach and ministry leader, so you can better function in a way that sets you apart both spiritually and professionally.
Learning Objectives
Participants will:
- Gain insights on how to become a coach and leader who equips people from all walks of life to crave a higher life in Christ.
- Learn how to confidently and personally discern the Lord’s voice in order to enhance a client’s ability to hear God for themselves.
- Develop greater discernment, insight, and wisdom, as well as grow in boldness within the spiritual atmosphere that currently dominates our world and culture.
Have you ever wondered how you can develop a long-lasting edge to your coaching and leadership skills? How do you maximize the time you have with a client and speak more effectively into their life or faith journey? This workshop will equip you to discern what the true felt needs are, beyond what people may realize themselves, and to provide a deeper set of core spiritual skills as a life coach and ministry leader, so you can better function in a way that sets you apart both spiritually and professionally.
Learning Objectives
Participants will:
- Gain insights on how to become a coach and leader who equips people from all walks of life to crave a higher life in Christ.
- Learn how to confidently and personally discern the Lord’s voice in order to enhance a client’s ability to hear God for themselves.
- Develop greater discernment, insight, and wisdom, as well as grow in boldness within the spiritual atmosphere that currently dominates our world and culture.
Statistics speak for themselves: 1 in 3 women experience physical violence and/or verbal and emotional abuse by an intimate partner during their lifetime. Yet, this form of violence often remains silenced, even within the church. Many people legitimately ask: “Why does he do it? Why does she put up with it? Why doesn’t she leave?” This workshop presents how to understand the cycle of abuse, different strategies to stop it from occurring, and how to break the pattern of control to be set free with healthy boundaries.
Learning Objectives
Participants will:
- Identify reasons the abused stay within these types of relationships and how abusers justify their abuse.
- Learn how to handle Scripture taken out of context and to correct “Scripture twisting.”
- Discover 10 steps to being a boundary-setter and break the chains of abuse.
Statistics speak for themselves: 1 in 3 women experience physical violence and/or verbal and emotional abuse by an intimate partner during their lifetime. Yet, this form of violence often remains silenced, even within the church. Many people legitimately ask: “Why does he do it? Why does she put up with it? Why doesn’t she leave?” This workshop presents how to understand the cycle of abuse, different strategies to stop it from occurring, and how to break the pattern of control to be set free with healthy boundaries.
Learning Objectives
Participants will:
- Identify reasons the abused stay within these types of relationships and how abusers justify their abuse.
- Learn how to handle Scripture taken out of context and to correct “Scripture twisting.”
- Discover 10 steps to being a boundary-setter and break the chains of abuse.
Poor communication is often the problem and great communication, the solution. By investing in this essential skill, interactions are transformed, leading to greater influence and success in both your personal and professional life. This hands-on approach demonstrates how effective communication, enhanced through a faith-based lens, is a dynamic tool for building trust, strengthening relationships, resolving conflicts, and inspiring action. Move beyond frustration and discover how to make every conversation a powerful, relationship-building experience.
Learning Objectives
Participants will:
- Discover practical strategies to create consistently meaningful and productive conversations by identifying and addressing the hidden “communication killers” that may be holding them back.
- Learn how to confidently navigate critical conversations, whether they require sensitivity, tackle tough topics, overcome objections, or inspire collaboration and action.
- Develop and refine their unique communication style while gaining expert techniques for public speaking, persuasive messaging, print communication, and sales or influence-driven interactions.
Poor communication is often the problem and great communication, the solution. By investing in this essential skill, interactions are transformed, leading to greater influence and success in both your personal and professional life. This hands-on approach demonstrates how effective communication, enhanced through a faith-based lens, is a dynamic tool for building trust, strengthening relationships, resolving conflicts, and inspiring action. Move beyond frustration and discover how to make every conversation a powerful, relationship-building experience.
Learning Objectives
Participants will:
- Discover practical strategies to create consistently meaningful and productive conversations by identifying and addressing the hidden “communication killers” that may be holding them back.
- Learn how to confidently navigate critical conversations, whether they require sensitivity, tackle tough topics, overcome objections, or inspire collaboration and action.
- Develop and refine their unique communication style while gaining expert techniques for public speaking, persuasive messaging, print communication, and sales or influence-driven interactions.
This workshop explores the interconnected roles of chaplaincy, life coaching, discipleship, counseling, and mentoring in Christian ministry. Learn how Chaplain training opens doors for deeper spiritual engagement and long-term discipleship. Discover how Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) enhances ministry effectiveness, equipping Christian leaders to serve with wisdom and grace. Whether in church or secular settings, this holistic approach empowers believers to impact lives and advance God’s Kingdom through compassionate presence and intentional care.
Learning Objectives
Participants will:
- Understand the interrelationship between the Christian ministries of chaplaincy, life coaching, biblical counseling, and mentoring.
- Learn how Chaplain training can open doors to ministry opportunities where life coaching and counseling opportunities may be developed.
- Develop an understanding of Clinical Pastoral Education and how, when it is taught from a biblical worldview, it becomes a tool for self-awareness in our professional ministry of service.
This workshop explores the interconnected roles of chaplaincy, life coaching, discipleship, counseling, and mentoring in Christian ministry. Learn how Chaplain training opens doors for deeper spiritual engagement and long-term discipleship. Discover how Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) enhances ministry effectiveness, equipping Christian leaders to serve with wisdom and grace. Whether in church or secular settings, this holistic approach empowers believers to impact lives and advance God’s Kingdom through compassionate presence and intentional care.
Learning Objectives
Participants will:
- Understand the interrelationship between the Christian ministries of chaplaincy, life coaching, biblical counseling, and mentoring.
- Learn how Chaplain training can open doors to ministry opportunities where life coaching and counseling opportunities may be developed.
- Develop an understanding of Clinical Pastoral Education and how, when it is taught from a biblical worldview, it becomes a tool for self-awareness in our professional ministry of service.
Life Recovery has helped millions find freedom from compulsive behaviors. As we work through the steps of recovery, we discover unhealed parts of our lives that are impacting our present journey. Addiction begins with attempts to numb unhealed trauma. Instead of “white-knuckling” it, there is a path to recognize and address the trauma experienced in one’s life to transform the pain into freedom. Counselors and life coaches will gain confidence in their practice as they receive insight into this important topic.
Learning Objectives
Participants will:
- Recognize trauma indicators and identify their impact and different presentations.
- Understand the steps of Life Recovery and their comprehensive value in addressing unresolved trauma.
- Increase awareness and identify where their own trauma may be impeding their practice effectiveness.
Life Recovery has helped millions find freedom from compulsive behaviors. As we work through the steps of recovery, we discover unhealed parts of our lives that are impacting our present journey. Addiction begins with attempts to numb unhealed trauma. Instead of “white-knuckling” it, there is a path to recognize and address the trauma experienced in one’s life to transform the pain into freedom. Counselors and life coaches will gain confidence in their practice as they receive insight into this important topic.
Learning Objectives
Participants will:
- Recognize trauma indicators and identify their impact and different presentations.
- Understand the steps of Life Recovery and their comprehensive value in addressing unresolved trauma.
- Increase awareness and identify where their own trauma may be impeding their practice effectiveness.
Recent large-scale tragedies and disasters have created the need for counselors and ministry personnel to develop a better understanding of the impact that trauma has on individuals and families, as well as what can be done to help when tragedies occur. How do traumatic events impact individuals emotionally, cognitively, relationally, and spiritually? When helpers comprehend what is taking place and can distinguish between crisis, loss, trauma, and grief, they are in a better position to provide compassionate care that is impactful and lasting.
Learning Objectives
Participants will:
- Consider definitions and biblical examples of trauma and various trauma-related terms, including crisis, loss, and grief.
- Understand common symptoms produced by trauma and be able to recognize how these factors present themselves following a traumatic event.
- Explore practical approaches for preparation, implementation, and follow-up of crisis counseling and other ministry and care-based work with traumatized individuals, families, and communities.
Recent large-scale tragedies and disasters have created the need for counselors and ministry personnel to develop a better understanding of the impact that trauma has on individuals and families, as well as what can be done to help when tragedies occur. How do traumatic events impact individuals emotionally, cognitively, relationally, and spiritually? When helpers comprehend what is taking place and can distinguish between crisis, loss, trauma, and grief, they are in a better position to provide compassionate care that is impactful and lasting.
Learning Objectives
Participants will:
- Consider definitions and biblical examples of trauma and various trauma-related terms, including crisis, loss, and grief.
- Understand common symptoms produced by trauma and be able to recognize how these factors present themselves following a traumatic event.
- Explore practical approaches for preparation, implementation, and follow-up of crisis counseling and other ministry and care-based work with traumatized individuals, families, and communities.
This transformative workshop is designed for Christian Life Coaches who are seeking to integrate enhanced wisdom, Emotional Intelligence (EQ), and biblical principles into their practice. Through scriptural insights, EQ frameworks, and personality-based coaching strategies, learn to maintain objectivity while fostering authentic relationships. This interactive session will equip coaches to lead with both truth and grace, ensuring impactful, Christ-centered guidance that sharpens and uplifts those they serve.
Learning Objectives
Participants will:
- Enhance their biblically rooted coaching framework by understanding how Scripture guides the balance between objectivity and personal connection in coaching, using Christ as the ultimate model of truth and grace.
- Boost Emotional Intelligence (EQ) for effective coaching and learn to apply key EQ competencies – self-awareness, empathy, and social regulation – to navigate coaching conversations with wisdom, fairness, and relational depth.
- Implement practical strategies for balanced coaching and gain actionable tools to integrate logical analysis and emotional attunement, while ensuring coaching conversations remain both results-driven and deeply impactful.
This transformative workshop is designed for Christian Life Coaches who are seeking to integrate enhanced wisdom, Emotional Intelligence (EQ), and biblical principles into their practice. Through scriptural insights, EQ frameworks, and personality-based coaching strategies, learn to maintain objectivity while fostering authentic relationships. This interactive session will equip coaches to lead with both truth and grace, ensuring impactful, Christ-centered guidance that sharpens and uplifts those they serve.
Learning Objectives
Participants will:
- Enhance their biblically rooted coaching framework by understanding how Scripture guides the balance between objectivity and personal connection in coaching, using Christ as the ultimate model of truth and grace.
- Boost Emotional Intelligence (EQ) for effective coaching and learn to apply key EQ competencies – self-awareness, empathy, and social regulation – to navigate coaching conversations with wisdom, fairness, and relational depth.
- Implement practical strategies for balanced coaching and gain actionable tools to integrate logical analysis and emotional attunement, while ensuring coaching conversations remain both results-driven and deeply impactful.
Afternoon Pre-Conference Workshops
Offered on Thursday, October 19 from 1:00-4:00 pm
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