Who we are...

We're an Anabaptist organization committed to supporting church leaders, teachers, caregivers and all who redemptively care for those affected by sexual abuse.

Our goal...

To influence our culture towards healthy morality and Biblical solutions for immorality and abuse, while caring for the hurting.

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for our 2026 Symposium!

October 17-19
Gospel Haven Mennonite Church, Millersburg, Ohio
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We believe...
the innocence of our children and the purity of their future culture is worth fighting for. And we believe in redemption that heals brokenness and pain.
"Let the little children come unto me." —Jesus

At Anabaptist Awareness...

we're available for consultation and in an advisory capacity. However, our sexual abuse symposium is our flagship event, and has been held in multiple plain communities. If you care deeply about helping those who have been hurt, you will be encouraged and better equipped by participating in this symposium. Please consider joining us!

Symposium
2026 Event Schedule

Pre-Conference:
Thursday

Theme: Healthy in Mind
October 15
Opening

2:00pm | Glenn Hoover

Dissociation: Memory Gaps in Trauma

Mary Sadler

Understanding Attachment Styles

Rachel Allison LPCC

Borderline Personality Disorder

Conny Nussbaum LPC

Supper

5:30pm | Glenn Hoover

The Neurobiology of Trauma

Crystal Middleton LPC

Adoption Challenges

Jason Reed

Closing

8:00pm | Glenn Hoover

*Each session includes Q & A time

Conference:
Friday

 
October 16
Welcome

9:30am | Glenn Hoover

Worship

9:40am | Dan Yutzy

Healthy Home Environments

10:00am | Allen Hoover

Workshop #1

11:15am

Lunch

12:15pm

Domestic Abuse: Its Cause and Cure

1:30pm | Milo Zehr

Workshop #2

3:00pm

Spiritual Abuse

4:30pm | Norm Miller

Supper

5:30pm

Worship

7:00pm

Connection in a Culture that Understands Separation

7:20pm | Laverne Miller

Closing & Dismissal

8:20pm | Glenn Hoover

Conference:
Saturday

 
October 17
Welcome

9:00am | Glenn Hoover

Worship

9:10am | Dan Yutzy

Cultures: How Do We Come to Truth About Ourselves?

9:30am | TBD

Workshop #3

10:50am

Lunch

11:50am

Workshop #4

1:15pm

Is Redemption Really Possible?

2:30pm | Chuck Jantzi

Closing & Dismissal

3:30pm | Glenn Hoover

Workshop Breakouts

Workshop Tracks

  1. Survivor Care
  2. Abuser/Abuse Response
  3. Church Response
  4. Family Issues/Parenting
  5. Trauma
  6. Sexuality
  7. Organizational

Workshop #1

Friday 11:15–12:15
a. You’re Only Seeing the Symptoms

Mark Hochstetler

b. Early Warning Signs of Abusive Tendencies

Lonita Wise

c. 3 Session Church Model—What and Why of the Church Teaching

Jonas Miller

d. Living with an Abused Spouse

Glenn Coblentz

e. The Silence of Violence: How Silencing Perpetuates Abuse

Karen Peachy

f. A More Helpful Guide to Freedom

Arthur Nisly

g. Loyalty’s Impact on Truth and Integrity

Jeremy Sensenig

Workshop Tracks

  1. Survivor Care
  2. Abuser/Abuse Response
  3. Church Response
  4. Family Issues/Parenting
  5. Trauma
  6. Sexuality
  7. Organizational

Workshop #2

Friday 3:00–4:00
a. Spiritual Formation after Abuse

Elaine Yoder

b. Root Causes of Abuse: Relational Void in the Family

Ben Fisher

c. Respect for Women Within the Church Structure

Jason Reed

d. Encouraging Healthy Attachments in the Home

Curvin Gordon

e. What’s Behind the Irrational Behavior? Demons or Trauma?

Karen Peachy & Kenny Kuhns

f. Developing Healthy Masculinity

Asher Witmer

g. Characteristics of Healthy Leaders and Cultures

Sheldon Yoder

Workshop Tracks

  1. Survivor Care
  2. Abuser/Abuse Response
  3. Church Response
  4. Family Issues/Parenting
  5. Trauma
  6. Sexuality
  7. Organizational

Workshop #3

Saturday 10:50–11:50
a. Support Teams: Helpful or Harmful?

Mary Sadler

b. Accountability vs Forgiveness

Ben Fisher

c. The God and Government Factor

James Yoder

d. Healthy Home Environment

Jason Reed

e. Why Did God Let It Happen?

Glenn Coblentz

f. Help! I'm Having Same-Sex Attractions

Phil Zimmerman & Chuck Jantzi

g. Organizational Accountability

Marlin Sommers, Norm Miller, Jeremy Sensenig

Workshop Tracks

  1. Survivor Care
  2. Abuser/Abuse Response
  3. Church Response
  4. Family Issues/Parenting
  5. Trauma
  6. Sexuality
  7. Organizational

Workshop #4

Saturday 1:15–2:15
a. Older Women Caring—Healing Mentoring Despite Dysfunction

Panel Discussion (Raquel Yoder, Irma Kuhns, Cindy Hochstetler & Fannie Wengerd)

b. Practical Approaches When Addressing Suspected Abusers

Tim Weaver

c. A Church’s Response to a Pastor in Failure

Ed Buch

d. Equipping Leaders in a Digital Age

Chad Wengerd

e. Healthy Balance in Life After Trauma

Malinda Eberly

f. What Shame Hides: Finding Healing in Our Broken Stories

Asher Witmer

g. Valuing Whistleblowers

Jeremy Sensenig

Venue

Gospel Haven Mennonite Church

6871 OH-241
Millersburg, Ohio 44654

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About
Anabaptist Awareness

About Anabaptist Awareness

Anabaptist Awareness was begun with a vision for redemption, and especially to support church leaders, teachers, caregivers and all who care for those affected by sexual abuse.

Our first symposium was held in 2018, and since then, we’ve continued to promote and explore this vision for redemption and renewal.

Our organization is overseen by Anabaptist and conservative Mennonite board of directors and advisors.

Board of Directors

Kenny Kuhns, Chairman
Jamin Yoder, Vice-Chairman
Jeremy Sensenig, Secretary
Jason Reed
Tim Weaver
Sheldon Yoder

Advisory Board

Allen Hoover, Glenn Hoover, Ben Fisher, Karen Peachy, Mary Sadler, Elaine Yoder

Contact
Anabaptist Awareness

Mailing Address

Anabaptist Awareness
PO Box 185
Montgomery, IN 47558

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