Anabaptist Symposium
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JUST A FEW WORDS
About the event
We invite your participation in this symposium! We especially extend a welcome to church leaders, teachers, caregivers and all who have a heart to redemptively care for those affected by sexual abuse.
Where
Ephrata Business Center
400 West Main St.
Ephrata, Pa 17522
When
November 16-17, 2018
Friday to Saturday
VISION
This event seeks to bring an experience of redemption for sexual abuse in Anabaptist communities, according to the Gospel of Christ.
PURPOSE
To influence the Anabaptist Culture and its leaders towards healthy morality and to find Biblical solutions that help churches deal with sexual immorality and abuse.
GOAL
To bring relevant biblical content regarding sexual abuse to concerned and caring leaders and caregivers so that they can knowledgably assist those who are suffering.
THE SYMPOSIUM'S
Event schedule
Day 1: Friday
November 16, 2018
Worship
1:30pm | Mark Yoder
Welcome/Why Symposium
1:50pm | Glenn Hoover
The Path of Redemption: Breaking the Power of Shame and Silence
2:00pm | John Coblentz
Workshop Introduction
3:00pm | Glenn Hoover
Workshop #1
3:15pm
Break
4:15pm | Mark Yoder
Intimacy, Attachment & Addiction
4:45pm | Dr. Tim Clinton
Supper
5:45pm | Supper is provided
Worship
7:00pm
Breaking Free
7:15pm | Dr. Tim Clinton
Q & A Panel
8:00pm | Allen Hoover (MC), Robin Boyer, State Trooper, DA/Judge
Dismissal
9:00pm
Day 2: Saturday
November 17, 2018
Worship
8:30am | Eldon Falb
Protective Instinct in Man
9:00am | Frank Reed
Workshop #2
10:00am
Workshop #3
11:00am
Lunch
12:00pm | Lunch is provided
Church Safety Protocol
1:30pm | Richard Bean
The Path for the Future: Strengthening the Anabaptist Culture of Tomorrow
1:45pm | John Coblentz
Dismissal
2:30pm | Glenn Hoover
WORKSHOP BREAKOUTS
Workshop #1
a. Dealing with Traumatic Sexual Abuse …Dr. Tim Clinton
b. Creating Safe Places for the Hurting … Milo Zehr
c. Wholeness Through Healthy Community … Jason Reed
d. The States Approach to Dealing with Offenders …Robin Boyer & Guest
e. Dynamic Families: Abuse-Resistant Relationships … Jeremy Sensenig
f. Root Causes of Abuse … Kenny Kuhns
Workshop #2
a. Listening to the Abused … John Coblentz
b. Effects of Pornography on the Brain/Mind …Dr. Scott Stoll
c. Developing Church Safety Statements …Richard Bean
d. Redeeming Journey of a Perpetrator …Tim Weaver
e. Why Won’t They Tell: Identifying Signs of Abuse … Allen Hoover
f. Abuse Awareness & Prevention Training …Dale Schnupp
Workshop #3
a. Living Our Identity …Frank Reed
b. Wise Living in a Digital Age …Sam Gingerich
c. Redemptive Dealing with Immorality in Church …Tim Weaver
d. Sexual Wholeness in Youth …Randal Martin
e. The Journey Toward Healing …Elaine Yoder
f. God’s Mystery of Healthy Sexuality … Jason Reed
Join us for the Symposium
Seating is limited, so be sure to book early!
Personal Ticket: $25 | Couples Ticket: $35
Board of Directors
Kenny Kuhns, Chairman
Randal Martin, Vice Chairman
Jeremy Sensenig, Secretary
Jay Bauman, Treasurer
Glenn Hoover
Jason Reed
Tim Weaver
ADVISORY BOARD
Frank Reed, Jeremy Chupp, Allen Hoover, Dan Beiler, Richard Bean, Dale Schnupp, Duane Good, Elaine Yoder, Jay Laughman, Matt Troyer